The death has occurred of Jim McDonald, the driving force behind the Kilminchy development in Portlaoise.
A native of Arles, he was an accountant by profession before masterminding the development of the Kilminchy part of Portlaoise in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
He was known as a dynamic, shrewd and progressive businessman with considerable drive, not afraid of challenges and an ability to bring people with him.
A respected employer, he’ll also be remembered as a great character and wonderful company for those who knew him.
Jim was also highly respected in farming circles, particularly in the stud farm industry, and was a huge supporter of Laois and Arles-Killeen GAA.
Late of Kilminchy and the Isle of Man, Jim lived in recent years in Tierernan, Ballickmoyler.
Jim was the cherished husband of Mary, father to Elaine, Paul, Eoin and Fiona, father-in-law to Mark, Caitriona, Emma and Rob, grandfather to Caitlin, Aoibhin, James, Oliver, Archie, Tom, Max, Robert, Daniel, Phoebe, Alice, Mamie and Paddy.
Treasured brother of Bridie, Tom, Martin, and Nancy. Predeceased by his brothers Jack and Addie, sisters Noeleen and Mary Claire. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Tierernan, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois, R93 W5R6 on Wednesday, May 17, between 5pm and 9pm.
Funeral mass on Thursday, May 18, at 11am in St Abban’s Church, Killeen, R93HK58. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at other times.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the PSPA Ireland would be greatly appreciated https://www.idonate.ie/cause/
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