Popular Laois pub to remain closed until Thursday
Kavanaghs Bar in Portlaoise will remain closed as a mark of respect following the death of Vera Kavanagh
A popular Portlaoise bar is to close until Thursday as a mark of respect following a family bereavement.
“Unfortunately our Mother, Vera Kavanagh, passed away yesterday (Sunday 16th June 2024).
Vera, and our predeceased father PJ, lived and worked most of their lives here in Kavanagh's Bar, The Wrens Nest, Main Street, Portlaoise where they raised their family Nora, Ita, Veronica, Siobhán, Claire and PJ,” Kavanghs Pub posted on social media.
“Vera wouldn't of liked a long winded run of words here so we'll keep it short.
Vera will be remembered as the Lady she was and will be sorely missed by her many family and friends.
We would like to thank everyone for their compassionate words and condolences. It means a lot to our family at this time.
As a mark of respect Kavanagh's will be closed until Thursday 20th June.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
PJ & all the Kavanagh Family,” the post stated.
Vera Kavanagh (née Keane) of Kylebrook and Main Street, Portlaoise will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
Formerly Dacklin, Carrick-on-Shannon. Co Roscommon, she died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 16.
Wife of the late PJ. And loving mother to Nora, Ita, Veronica, Siobhán, Claire and PJ. Vera will be deeply missed by her brothers and sisters, Tess, Val, Anne, John, and Des. Predeceased by Mai, PJ, Mícheal, Sr. Ita and Rita. Much loved grandmother to Sarah, Ronan, Emma, Will, Tadhg, Ellen, Luke, Adam, Noah, and Suzie. Deeply regretted by her sons in law Reg, Mark, Patrick, Alan and daughter in law Niamh, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and former customers of Kavanaghs Pub.
Reposing at her residence from 3 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday with rosary at 8pm. On Wednesday, removal from her residence at 1.15 pm to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 2 pm requiem mass. She will be laid to rest afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.