The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Noreen Gallagher, Downings
Malachy Boyle, Portnoo
Anne Cunnane (née Clancy), Donegal and formerly Dublin
PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad
Elish McGranaghan (née McGhee), Castlefinn
Charles Stewart, Dunfanaghy
Finn Gallagher, Donegal Town
John Quinn, Newtowncunningham
Charlie O’Donnell, Carndonagh
Freddie McGee, Derrybeg and formerly Gola Island
Brigid Breslin, Mountcharles
Margo McCann (née Kelly) Dublin formerly Killygordon
Sally Mc Hugh (née Smith), Ardara
Michael Nicholas, Muff
Jason Cannon, Ballybofey
Noreen Gallagher, Downings
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Noreen Gallagher, Downings.
Predeceased by her mother and father, Sarah and Mark Gallagher, sister, Grace and brother, Seamus.
Deeply regretted by her family and friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Wednesday, July 1, at 7pm.
Remains reposing at her late Uncle Dan Logue’s residence, Downings, F92 KW14.
Funeral leaving there on Saturday, July 4, going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Malachy Boyle, Portnoo
The peaceful death has occurred of Malachy Boyle, Kilclooney, Portnoo on Tuesday, June 30, after a short illness, borne with dignity and courage surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Sonny and Sissy Boyle (McSwine) and his sister Mary Duffy.
Malachy will be greatly missed by his heart broken family – his wife Claire, his sons Mark (Noelle), Brian (Paula), Liam (Lorraine) and daughter Elaine. His grandchildren Mikaela, Rohán, Thia, Rian and Sonnaí, his brothers, sisters and extended loving family.
Malachy’s remains will repose at Shovelins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250, on Wednesday, July 1, from 3-9pm and Thursday, July 2, from 1pm – 8pm, followed by removal to his late residence in Kilclooney.
Requiem Mass in St.Conal’s Church, Kilclooney at 12 noon on Friday, July 3, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Anne Cunnane (née Clancy), Donegal and formerly Dublin
Anne Cunnane (née Clancy) of 4 Westpoint Drive, Donegal town and formally of Ardmore in Artane, Dublin 5, passed away peacefully at home in Donegal Town surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Sean, her grandson Adam and her parents Joe and Brid.
Loving mother of Mark, Eoin and Brian, sisters Mary Clancy, Kate Doherty and brother Brendan Clancy.
She will be very sadly missed by her daughters in-law Nisha and Ita, grandchildren Ariya, Alex, Max, Saoirse, Saileog and Aoibh, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Anne’s remains will repose at her home, 4 Westpoint Drive, Donegal Town, F94 WPF1 on Thursday evening from 5 o’clock to 8 o’clock. Removal on Friday morning for 11 o’clock requiem mass in St. Mary’s Church, Killymard, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3 o’clock.
House strictly private outside wake times.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer West care of John McGowan Funeral Directors or any family member.
PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad
The death has occurred of P.J. (Joe) McGee, New York and Ballyheerin, Fanad.
Joe passed away peacefully in New York on June 12.
Predeceased by his parents Niall Joe and Gertrude, his brothers Niall Fiachra and Dom.
Joe will be sadly missed by his son JJ, daughter in-law Jade, his grandchildren Jack and Nora, brothers Séan and Ciaran, sisters Deirdre and Maire, sister in-law, brother in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, relatives and large circle of friends in America and Ireland.
Joe’s funeral has taken place in New York.
A Mass in celebration of Joe’s life will take place in Church of Immaculate Conception in Ballyheerin at 7pm on Tuesday July 7.
Elish McGranaghan (née McGhee), Castlefinn
The death has taken place in Brindley Manor Nursing Home of Elish McGranaghan, (née McGhee), formerly of Emmett Park, Grahamsland, Castlefinn.
Predeceased by her parents, Harry and Frances, brothers, Michael, Peter, and sister Antoinnette.
Beloved mother of Liz, Seamus (Collette), Sinead (Cathal), Matthew (Lisa), Kate (Les), Joe, Kevin and John Patrick (Mairead).
She will be sadly missed by her sister, Renie & brother-in-law, Jimmy (Strabane), brother Martin & sister-in-law Margaret (Kildare) & Paul (Raphoe), her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews & nieces, extended family & friends.
Her remains will repose at her son, John Patrick and daughter-in-law Mairead’s home at Meadow View, Townparks, Convoy, F93 FX54 from 4pm to 10pm today Wednesday, July 1, and tomorrow Thursday, July 2, from 12 noon to 10pm.
Removal from there on Friday, July 3, at 11.15am going to St. Mary’s Church, Castlefinn for funeral Mass at 12noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu if desired to Brindley Manor Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Charles Stewart, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Charles Stewart, Bogside, Kill, Dunfanaghy, F92 KX22.
Sadly missed and much loved by his daughters and sons; Dorothy (John), Charles (Ruth), Jeffrey (Carol-Anne), Derek (Megan), Timothy and Ruth (Mervyn) his cherished grandchildren, sister Eileen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Isobel Stewart, son Norman and Grandson Jack and twin sister Lily.
Reposing at his home from 5.00 p.m – 10.00 p.m on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2.00 p.m.
Burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Holy Trinity Church, Dunfanaghy c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.
Finn Gallagher, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Finn Darragh Gallagher, Cully, Donegal Town unexpectedly at home.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Zack and Nuala and his sister Lily, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends & extended family.
Finn’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 1pm until 7pm with removal to St Agatha’s Church, Clar, for 7:30pm to reside overnight.
Requiem mass on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only.
House private.
John Quinn, Newtowncunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 of John Quinn, 19 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, F93 HDV2.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia, sons Derek (Catherine), Marty (Angela) and Chris (Marie), daughters Kathy (Damien) and Edel (Shaun), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Danny, Hughie and Gerard, sisters Marie Grieve, Betty Mathewson and Pauline Gamble, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
John is predeceased by his parents Danny and Josie and his sister Jean Doherty.
John’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Wednesday, July 1, from 3pm until 10pm and on Thursday, July 2, from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday, July 3, at 10.30am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham. Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Charlie O’ Donnell, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Charlie O’ Donnell, Bellure, Carndonagh, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Beloved husband of Margaret and much-loved father of Geraldine (Tony) and Karol (Caroline).
Charlie is deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters and his loving grandchildren, Sadbh, Thomas, Oran and Aoife.
Charlie will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Charlie’s remains will repose at his home, Bellure, Carndonagh, F93C668, from 7:00pm this evening, Tuesday, June 30, where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Thursday, July 2, at 10:20am going to the The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Freddie McGee, Derrybeg and formerly Gola Island
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Freddie McGee of Derrybeg and formerly of Gola Island.
Predeceased by his parents; Ned Rua and Bridget, sisters; Kathleen and Eileen and brothers-in-law; Neil Gallagher, Frank Gallagher and Bob Andrews.
Sadly missed by his sisters; Máire, Teresa & Margaret, brothers; Charlie (Sheila) & Eamonn (Clara), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family & friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X, Tuesday, June 30, from 4pm to 8pm and tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Freddie’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 1pm in St. Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, F92 D586, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.
Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Oncology Ward L.U.H. c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Brigid Breslin, Mountcharles
The peaceful death has occurred of Brigid Breslin, Upper Main Street, Mountcharles, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Jim.
Sadly missed by her children Rosemary (Seamus), Noreen (Peter), Jimmy (Kate), John (Mary), Patrick (Margaret), Kathleen (Willie), Martina (Denis) and Linda (Rory), her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Nora McDevitt and extended family and friends.
House strictly private Tuesday, June30.
Remains reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) on Wednesday, July 1, from 2pm until 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 2, at 11am at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Bluestack Special Needs Centre, Donegal Town, care of Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles or any family member.
The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors and Funeral Home Facebook page.
Link below.
https://www.facebook.com/share/19By1cX5U5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Margo McCann (née Kelly) Dublin formerly Killygordon
McCann, Margo (Margaret) (née Kelly), Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Killygordon, Co. Donegal, June 30, 2026.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
Beloved wife of the late Bernie (Bernard) and dear much loved mother of Simon and Julie and adored nana of Sam, Ethan, Kirsty and Nathan.
Predeceased by her sister Sheila. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, sister Colleen, brothers Brendan, Paul and Peadar, grandchildren, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law June, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening, July 2, between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Removal on Friday morning, July 3, to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Margo’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) at https://lucanparish.com/webcam
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
Sally Mc Hugh (née Smith), Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred of Sally McHugh née Smith, Ard Connell, Ardara and formerly of Conlin Road, Killybegs on Tuesday, June 30. After a short illness borne with dignity and courage surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Charles and Molly Smith and her son Alan.
Sally will be greatly missed by her husband Patsy, her sons Aidan (Mabel) and Gary. Her sister Gracie (Tony) her brothers Joe (Christine), Tony (Ann), Fred (Mary), Plunkett (Teresa), Donald (Catherine). Her daughter in law Karen. Her grandchildren Brooke, Noah, Aaron, Martha and Isabella and all her nieces and nephews. Her Brother In Law Christy and her Sister In Law Nancy.
Her remains will repose at McCabes Funeral Home F94VCK1 on Wednesday, July 1, from 3-9pm and Thursday, July 2, from 3-8pm, followed by Private removal to her late residence in Ard Connell.
House strictly private.
Removal from there on Friday, July 3, at 11.30am for requiem mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Donations if desired to the North West Hospice care or any family member or Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara
Michael Nicholas, Muff
The death has taken place of Michael Nicholas, Sappagh, Muff, F93 W9Y6.
Beloved husband of the late Bernadette, loving father of Jennifer, Christopher, Paul, Stephen, Richard and the late Marie, and a much-loved father-in-law and grandfather.
Michael will be reposing in his home on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, from 12 noon until 10 pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, July 2, at 10.30am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Jason Cannon, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred, of Jason Cannon, Meenavoy, Ballybofey.
Predeceased by his infant son Dylan. Beloved husband of Tanya, dearly loved son of Rosemary and Charlie, cherished brother of Susan (James), Raymond (Geraldine), John-Paul, and Charlie.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, parents, sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, from 6pm to 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, July 2, at 12.30 pm for burial in St.Patrick’s churchyard, Drumkeen at 1pm.