There has been an outpouring of sadness in a community in Laois after a local man drowned on holiday in Spain.
Shane O’Neill, from Portarlington, died tragically in a drowning accident in Gran Canaria on Sunday, December 11.
The father-of-three, from Church View, was a chef who ran a catering business with his company Laois Catering. He leaves behind his "loving wife" Martina and three sons.
He was very well-known in the town due to his huge involvement in the Portarlington Lions Club, where he has previously served as secretary and PRO.
Portarlington Lions Club said their "hearts are broken" at the loss of their "beloved club member and friend".
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In a tribute on Facebook, President Noel Brennan said: "It's with a very sad heart this morning that we offer our deepest condolences to the family of our beloved club member and friend Shane O Neill, on his tragic passing this weekend.
"Shane was a long time member of the Lions Club, a past Secratery and PRO. He gave years of his time to The Lion's Diabetic screening at the Ploughing championships and made lasting friendships throughout the Lion's community in Ireland.
"Our thoughts are with his beloved Martina, his cherished boys, his family in Edenderry and many lifelong friends. Our hearts are broken."
His death notice on Rip.ie reads: "The death has occurred of Shane O'Neill, Church View, Portarlington, tragically, following a drowning accident, in Gran Canaria.
"Sadly missed by his loving wife Martina, family Jack, Cian and Eimhin, father Hugh, mother Trudy, sister Eimear, brother Darragh, parents-in-law Charlie and Louise, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends."
His funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
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