Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, December 2

Teresa O`Sullivan (née Keenan) - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Teresa O’Sullivan (nee Keenan), Beladd, Portlaoise, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Adored wife of Michael, much beloved mother of Ciara, Catherine, Peter and Maeve and irreplaceable Nanny to her grandchildren Rian, Aodhda, Eoin, Cara, Sarah, Emily, Charlie and Lucy Teresa. Deeply regretted by her daughter in law Gráinne and her sons in law John, Conor and Paul. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Catherine Keenan and Tom and Rita Keenan and her sisters Sarah and Geraldine. Much missed by her family Mary, Bernie, Rita, Pat, Tom and Philip, her sisters in law and brothers in law and also by extended family and friends, including former Eircom colleagues.

Reposing at her family home on Wednesday from 3 pm until 8 pm, with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Thursday to Ss Peter and Pauls Church to arrive for 2pm requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

Francis Bates - Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of Francis Bates Gort Na Noir, Abbeyleix and late of Cullahill, Laois and Ewell, Surrey, UK. Francis passed away peacefully at his residence. He is survived by his son Oisin, daughters Mia and Grace, brothers Tommy, Eamonn, Sean and Jimmy and extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arriving at The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am. Requiem Mass on Wednesday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.

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.