Laois business closes for week after devastating double bereavements

The women announced their heartbreaking news on social media Monday, January 9.placeholder image
The women announced their heartbreaking news on social media Monday, January 9.

A Laois photography business has shut its doors for the week following the devastating coincidental deaths of parents of both business partners.

Heyday Studios in Portlaoise is run by Ciara Drennan, photographer and Pauline Mc Evoy, artist. They specialise in studio photographs of families and newborn babies.

"We are devastated to announce the death of two of our beloved parents. Words are difficult to find. Pauline's gentle mother passed on Friday 6th Jan and Ciara's lovely Dad also passed yesterday Sunday 8th January.

"We are heart broken.

Below: proprietors of Heyday Studios in Clonminam, Ciara Drennan and Pauline McEvoy.placeholder image
Below: proprietors of Heyday Studios in Clonminam, Ciara Drennan and Pauline McEvoy.

"Studio will remain closed this week and emails will receive an automated response.

"Thank you for your understanding."

Details of the funerals have not yet been confirmed. 

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