Funeral details for young boy in Midlands who tragically died in accident

Funeral details have been announced for a young boy who tragically died in Laois on Saturday. 

Aaron Hussain lost his life following a collision with a car in Kilminchy, Portlaoise on Saturday afternoon. 

His heartbroken parents are local business owners, Tauqir Hussain, who runs The Classic Barber on Lyster Square, Portlaoise, and Irina Novikova, who runs Lashes, a beauty business in Kea Lew Business Park Portlaoise.

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son Aaron Hussain, aged 5, who tragically left us on the 22nd February 2025. Cherished son on Tauqir Hussain and Irina Novikova and loving brother to Adam.

Aaron was a bright and loving child who brought joy to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken Parents, brother, extended family, friends, his classmates at Educate Together and the wider Portlaoise Community. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace,” his death notice states. 

Aaron is reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27 from 11am. 

His removal takes place at 1pm to SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise arriving at 1:30pm for interment prayers and burial.

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the collision which led to the boy's death.