Laois Credit Union to close for funeral


Phil Coughlan died in Portlaoise on Tuesday
The Portlaoise branch of the People First Credit Union is closing for between 11.50am and 1pm today.
The closure is taking place as a mark of respect to the late Phil Coughlan, who worked with the Credit Union and will be laid to rest today.
“Members please note our Portlaoise branch will be closed today briefly from 11.50am - 1pm as we celebrate the life of our friend and colleague Phil Coughlan,” the Portlaoise branch of the People First Credit Union posted on social media.
Phil Coughlan (nee Dundon) of “Curragha” Mountrath Road,Portlaoise died on Tuesday, July 30.
Predeceased by her husband John she is the dearly loved mother to David, Stephanie (Lewis), Pauline (Mahony) , and Bernadette (Rigney). Cherished grandmother to Lianne, Meghan, Daniel, Aron, Luke, and Harry. Great-grandmother to Cormac, Billy, Faye and Carl. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Sister Gemma McCrohan, brothers Tone Dundon, and Ben Dundon, sisters-in law Betty and Geraldine, daughter in law Sharon, sons in law Liam, Des and Shawn, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
She will be removed from her residence on Friday morning at 11.30 am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
