The Late Mary Frances O’Connor (née Fallon), Artane, Dublin and formerly of Cullentra, Newtowncashel, Co Longford
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07 Mar 2026
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Gardaí are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man following a single vehicle collision on Saturday, September 8.
The collision occurred shortly before 7.30pm on local road at Cappalug near Killeshin in County Laois.
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It is understood the van he was driving left the road and struck a ditch. He was the sole occupant of the van.
Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene and the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
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His body has since been removed to Portlaoise Hospital for a post-mortem examination and the local Coroner has been notified.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Late Mary Frances O’Connor (née Fallon), Artane, Dublin and formerly of Cullentra, Newtowncashel, Co Longford
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