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Amazing Grace played for Portlaoise accordion band founder Patrick Connell

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Amazing Grace played for Portlaoise accordion band founder Paddy Connell

Patrick Connell from Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, a founder member and honorary President of St Joseph’s Accordion Band, passed away last Saturday January 21. Aged in his 90's, Paddy Connell had proudly looked after the crib in the town on behalf of ...

23 Jan 2017 at 12:59

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Former Portlaoise Train Station Master Gerry O'Connor passes away

The death has taken place of the former station master of Portlaoise Train Station. Gerry O'Connor of Station House, Portlaoise, Laois formerly Killorglin, Co Kerry died on Wednesday, April 25 in the care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing ...

26 Apr 2017 at 15:21

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Daryl Dargan fund edges closer to target

The huge response to the fundraising campaign to bring the body of the late Daryl Dargan home from Portugal has now reached €12,879. This has come from 402 people over the course of two days. €15,000 is the GoFundMe target on 'Bring Daryl ...

24 May 2017 at 10:40

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Laois publican who ran one of Ireland's oldest pubs passes away in Portlaoise

Numerous tributes have been paid to former Portlaoise publican Noel Hume who ran one of Ireland's oldest pubs in the Laois county town for many years. Late of The Down's off the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise, and formerly of Humes Bar on ...

19 Feb 2025 at 13:24

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TRIBUTES: Death of Laois woman who was 'driving force' in sport

Portlaoise sport clubs are mourning with the family of a Laois woman who played a pivotal role in sporting successes. Elizabeth (Lily) Keenan (née Kilbride) of Marian Place, Portlaoise died on Sunday, June 15 2025 in her 95th year. ...

16 Jun 2025 at 21:52

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Death of Laois man Brendan Breen who was a member of the Gallowglass Ceili Band

The death occurred on Tuesday last November 29th of Brendan Breen of Roselawn, Craydon Court Portlaoise and formerly of Rushin, Mountrath. The eldest son of Jim and Margaret, Brendan was a member of the Prison service based in ...

16 Dec 2016 at 18:27

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