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<\/p>\nRomanian national Adina Raluca Constantin (55) was found dead by emergency services and gardai at a premises on Church Street, Portlaoise, at 12.30pm on Sunday, July 12.<\/p>\n
Adina Constantin, who was 49 and died after the alleged assault in Portlaoise on Sunday, (Image: Facebook)<\/p>\n
A candlelit vigil is to be held in memory of a woman found dead at her Co Laois home, as her heartbroken family seeks to raise funds to repatriate her remains to Romania.<\/p>\n
Romanian national Adina Raluca Constantin (55) was found dead by emergency services and gardai at a premises on Church Street, Portlaoise, at 12.30pm on Sunday, July 12<\/a>.<\/p>\n Her 72-year-old husband, Eugen Constantin, who is also from Romania originally but who had been living on Church Street, Portlaoise, has since been charged with her murder.<\/p>\n He appeared before Portlaoise District Court on Tuesday<\/a> and was remanded in custody by Judge Andrew Cody to Cloverhill Prison to appear before the court again on Monday, July 17 via video-link.<\/p>\n Eugene Constantin pictured at Portlaoise District Court(Image: Collins Photo Agency Dublin)<\/p>\n The vigil, organised by local woman Collette Doocey, will take place at Memorial Park on Ridge Road on Friday, July 17, at 6pm. In a post on social media, Ms Doocey invited people to the vigil to \u201cin remembrance of our dear friend Adina.”<\/p>\n \u201cPlease bring a candle and join us in remembrance of our dear friend Adina. \u201cTogether with her family may we remember the life she lived and the kindness she showed.<\/p>\n \u201cIf possible – please bring battery operated candles, if you don’t have any, normal tea lights will do. We ask that you dispose of these in the nearest bin once used, not to discard them around the area. Please ensure that you park appropriately in the area. Garda\u00ed will be in attendance to manage crowds and local traffic.<\/p>\n “We are sending thoughts and prayers to Adina\u2019s family and friends at this sad time This is going to be hard for us all. We want to reassure the country we will not let this change us and we will forever remember a beautiful lady.\u201d<\/p>\n Flowers left at the scene on Church Street, Portlaoise (Image: collinsphotos.com)<\/p>\n Adina\u2019s heartbroken family have launched a GoFundMe<\/a> to raise funds to repatriate her remains to Romania.<\/p>\n The fundraiser \u2018Adina Raluca Constantin\u2019 will also help to cover the funeral costs. Organised by Ioan Olumpiu, he wrote: \u201dWe are heartbroken to share that we have tragically lost our beloved Adina Raluca.<\/p>\n \u201cI am a member of Adina’s family, and we are devastated by this unimaginable loss. During this incredibly difficult time, we are facing significant financial challenges in covering the costs of her funeral and repatriation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to give Adina the dignified farewell she deserves and bring her home to rest with her loved ones. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help ease the financial burden on our family and will be deeply appreciated.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you are unable to donate, we would be grateful if you could share this fundraiser with others. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this heartbreaking time.\u201d<\/p>\n Donations can be made here<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Eugene](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1_CC_Eugene_Constantine_003JPG.jpg\")
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