Daniel Cass, who was in his 90s, is being described as "a great character"
A Laois man, who was in his 90's, who died in a crash over the weekend is being laid to rest tomorrow.
Abbeyleix's Daniel Cass lost his life when his car crashed at Tullyroe near the town on Saturday.
His funeral mass is taking place at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix at 12pm.
He is being remembered as "a great character" who was "always up for a story and a laugh"
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