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Death Notices for Laois
Nuala Moore - Portlaoise
The death has taken place of Nuala Moore (née Campion) of Celbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, County Laois. On November 30th, 2025, peacefully, at The Mater Private Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Paddy, much loved mother of Tom, Sarah, Michael and Patrick and sister of Patsy and the late Mary, Joan, Hugh, Ned, Trish and Michael.
Sadly missed by her loving children, daughters-in-law Rose, Caroline and Emer, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Ava, Jessica, Finn, Eoin, Cillian, Cian, Éanna, Tadhg and Paddy, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her home in Ballyoulster, Celbridge on Thursday evening December 4 between 6pm and 8pm.
Removal on Friday morning, December 5 to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.
Nuala’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Paddy Connolly - Portlaoise
The death has taken place of Paddy Connolly, Stradbally Road. Portlaoise, on 1st December 2025. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving children.
Beloved husband of the late Lena. Loving father to Martin, Eugene, Dolores, Veronica, Jody and Patricia. Cherished grandfather to Jordan, Dylan, Nathan, Oisin, John, Lisa, Evelyn, Niamh, Saoirse, Iarnan and his great grandchild Ailbhe.
Predeceased by his brothers John, Tom, Ned, Frank and sister Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his brother Jim, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and his former colleagues in the printing industry. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his home Eircode R32X4RY on Wednesday 3rd December, from 4 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday 4th December, to SS Peter & Pauls Church Portlaoise, for requiem mass at 11 am. Internment will follow afterwards to SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise. Mass can be viewed via webcam.
George Gallagher - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of George Gallagher, San Miguel, Moss Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died November 27th . Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in the presence of his brother Frank. Predeceased by his parents Lil and Tony, sister Carmel and his twin sister Ann. Deeply regretted by his brother Frank, sister Mary, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Keegan's Funeral Home Portlaoise on Sunday November 30 from 6pm to 7pm with rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arrived to SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise on Monday December 1st for 11am requiem mass followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery Portlaoise.
Earnest Beaton - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Ernest Patrick (Pat) Beaton, Ardskeabeag, Ballyglunin, Galway / Corofin, Galway / Stradbally, Laois and late of Ashington Cresent Dublin 7.
Pat peacefully passed away at University Hospital Galway on the 28th November 2025 in his 86th year surrounded by his loving family, darling beloved husband of Una nee Deegan and adoring dad of Caroline.
He will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife,daughter and son in-law Rachid Bounaaja his adorable grandchildren Nohaila, Layla and Adam, brothers in-law Hugh Deegan Stradbally Co. Laois , John Deegan and his wife Mary Tullamore Co. Offaly, predeceased by his brother Ken, cousins, relatives neighbours and close friends.
Reposing at St. Colman's room adjoining St. Colman's church Corofin H54X768 on Monday 1st December from 4pm to 5.30pm. Requiem mass for Pat on Tuesday at 10am in St Colman's church Corofin, which can be viewed on https://www.corofinbelclare.ie/streaming followed by Interment in Oakvale Cemetery Stradbally Co.Laois, arriving approximately 3pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Parkinson's association Galway https://www.idonate.ie/cause/parkinsons or Western Alzheimers Claregalway https://www.idonate.ie/cause/anamcroi
House private Tuesday morning. The Beaton Family would like to thank you for your support and prayers at this sad time.
Norah Kelly - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Nora Kelly (née Byrne) 15 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Co Laois, peacefully at her home on the 27th of November 2025 in her 92nd year surrounded by loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy.
Nora will be sadly missed and forever loved by her sons, Donald (Doxy) and Pat, sister Judy, Donald's partner Cindy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, her good friend Maura, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposed at her home on Saturday from 3:30pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11:30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Nora was laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Michael Flynn - Clonaslee
The death has occurred of Michael (Mike) Flynn, Ross, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died peacefully on the 27th of November 2025, in the excellent care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Annie & Martin.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, his daughters Dawn & Cecilia, son-in-law Joe, his brother Martin, his sisters Nancy Guinan (Bunclody), Bridie Gorman (Blueball) & Margaret Treacy (Cappincur), mother-in-law Phyllis, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & his many friends.
Reposed at the Heritage Centre, Main street, Clonaslee on Sunday the 30th of November from 3 - 7pm, with Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass was on Monday 1st of December at 12 noon in St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee.
Offaly Hospice say a Midlands Regional Hospice can be built on this site in Tullamore which as to have been the location for a private hospital during the Celtic Tiger years.
The late Hugh Wallace with Mary Rose Simpson in her Stradbally renovated home.
Death Notices for Laois
Presentation in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise was attended by Laois Friends and Road to Recovery representatives with hospital staff.
(File photo: Pixabay)
Ger Alley Hotelier of the Year, Killashee Hotel, Kildare
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