The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny
Noel McBride, Portnablagh
Patrick McNelis, Ardara
Jim Henderson, Buncrana
Bridie McNeely, Frosses
Jean Coyle, Raphoe
Anne Larkin, Letterkenny
Frank Kelly, Crossroads
Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh
Pat Mohan, Letterbarrow
Francis Kelly, Glengad
Patrick Ferry, Falcarragh
Alfie McBride, Creeslough
George Doherty, Carndonagh
William Farren, Down and Donegal
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Seamus Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny, unexpectedly but peacefully at his late residence.
Predeceased by parents, James (2005) and Grace (2024), sister, Grace Marley (2012) and uncle William (January 2026).
Deeply regretted by his siblings Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise.
Fondly remembered by his aunt Peggy Breen, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Seamus’ remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel Of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny (F92 XE35) tomorrow Saturday, from 1pm to 3pm and again on Sunday from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday, January 26 at 12 noon, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Noel McBride, Portnablagh
The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnalagh, Dunfanaghy of Noel (Paddy) McBride, Breaghy, Portnalagh, and formerly Falls Road, Belfast.
Sadly missed by his son, Adam, sister Collette, his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his wife, Sandra, his sister, Eileen and baby Olywn.
No wake. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Monday, January 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church
Patrick McNelis, Ardara
The sudden death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy Phil) McNelis, Brackey, Ardara.
Predeceased by his parents, Phil and Kate, sisters, Mary Rose and baby Hannah.
Sadly missed by his nieces, Mary, Patricia, Kathleen, Mairead and nephews, Hugh, Gerry, Philip and John Damian.
Reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Common, Ardara F94VCK1 today, Friday, from 4pm to 9pm and tomorrow, Saturday, from 4pm to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday morning going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for Funeral Mass at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim Henderson, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Jim Henderson, 7 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana, F93 D9N7.
Jim died peacefully surrounded by those he loved on Friday.
Deeply mourned by his sons, Martin, Liam, Sean and Hugh Patrick.
He will always be fondly remembered also by his daughters-in-law, Elaine and Marie, and by his grandchildren, Michael, Megan, James, Shay, Caolan, Ultan, Sally, Emma and Cara.
Also by his much-loved brothers, Hugh, Danny, Jackie and his sister, Mary, as well as all of his extended family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, former colleagues and many friends.
Predeceased by his precious and beloved wife, Sally and son, Kieran.
Jim’s remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Bridie McNeely, Frosses
The death has occurred of Bridie McNeely, Ballybrillighan, Frosses, F94 EW67, peacefully at her home.
Predeceased by her husband, Brian. Sadly missed by her daughters, May (John), Bernadette, her sons, Cathal (Mary), Bernard (Edel), and Fredrick (Patricia) and her seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Bridie will repose at the family home from tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until 8pm. Removal on Monday for 11am requiem Mass at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
A one way traffic management system will operate at the wake house. Entry from the Frosses/Glenties Road and exit at Diver’s corner. Please follow the signs.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Bridie’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Jean Coyle, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Coyle, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 EO34.
Her remains will repose at her home tomorrow, Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.
Funeral leaving her home on Sunday, January 25 at 12 noon going to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for funeral prayers and cremation at 3.15pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to the Palliative Care ,Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
The house is private to family only on Friday please.
Jean will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Dan, daughters, Deborah and Sharon, grandchildren, Shay, Kyron, Zara, great-grandson, Regge and the wider family circle.
Anne Larkin, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Anne Larkin (née Gallagher) of 3 Rosemount Villas, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Lily and John Gallagher and husband, Alex. Anne is survived by her loving sons, Stephie, Alec and Mel, grandchildren and daughters-in-law.
Anne will repose at her son Alec’s residence at Glencar Scotch today until after the rosary this evening.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30pm in St.Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
House private at the request of the deceased to family, close friends and neighbours please.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
Frank Kelly, Crossroads
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Frank Kelly, 14 Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 X8XR.
Predeceased by his wife, Sarah. Much loved father to Tommy, Marie (Adi), Bernard (Biggi), Frankie, and Brigid, dearly loved grandfather to Darragh, Adam, Jason, Niall, and Conor, and great-grandfather to Saoirse, cherished brother of the late Patrick, Mick, John Joe, Tommy, Annie (Sharkey), Bridget (Slevin), Lawrence, Barney, Eddie, Peter, and Susan (Harper).
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sons, daughters, sister-in-law, Jean, partner Rita, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home today from 12 noon to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday January 24 at 10.40am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Aidan Hayes, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh at the age of 78.
Aidan was a poet and translator who spent most of his working life teaching in schools and prisons in Ireland and France.
Originally from Cork City, he spent the last 25 years of his life in Donegal. His children, grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces and nephew, family and friends will miss him very much.
Viewing and Memorial Service will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92XE35 on Saturday. Viewing from 5pm to 6pm followed by Memorial Service at 6pm.
Burial will take place on Sunday at 1.30pm in St. Anne’s Church Graveyard, Killult, Falcarragh, F92KP68.
Pat Mohan, Letterbarrow
The death has taken place of Pat Mohan, Dudley, England, formerly of Tullynagreana, Letterbarrow.
Pat passed away after a period of illness in Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley. Predeceased by his beloved parents, Francis and Margaret, his uncle, Thomas and three siblings, Roseanna, Bernard and Martina.
Deeply regretted by his loving siblings, Jim (Mary), Mary (Ray), Martin, William (Sally), Michael (Anne), John (Ann), Ambrose (Teresa), Bernie (Victor) and all of his nieces, nephews, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Cremation took place in Dudley on January 16.
Mass will take place on Saturday, January 24 at 11am in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, followed by interment of ashes in the family plot in Drimarone Graveyard.
Francis Kelly, Glengad
The sudden death has taken place of Francis Kelly (Jnr), Glentoskert, Glengad, F93 X3X9.
Heartbroken by his passing are his loving parents, Carmel and Francis.
Much loved brother of Andrea (Shane), Shane (Tanya), Richard (Lorraine) and Laura (Gary).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Francis’ remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.15am for 12 noon requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Pieta House, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Patrick Ferry, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place, surrounded by his loving family, of Patrick Ferry, Lower Carrowcannon, Falcarragh, F92 R7X2 formerly of Newtown, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Bridget, his brother, Maurice, sister, Sally and nephews, Brian Gibson and Patrick Ferry.
Survived by his wife, Margaret, sons, Michael and PJ, daughters, Kat, Breege and Mags, daughters-in-law, Sharon and Anna, sons-in-law, Tom and Rodney, grandchildren, Cillian, Alanna, Sadie, Manus, Aedan and Sasha, brothers, Joe and Marion, Barney and Margaret, sisters, Anne and Edward, Madge and James, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his son Michael’s home in Lower Carrowcannon at 12pm today.
Rosary at 8pm, house private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday for 11am requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https:www.mcn.live.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church.
Alfie McBride, Creeslough
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Alphonsus (Alfie) McBride, 10 Muckish Terrace, Creeslough.
His remains will arrive at St Michael`s Church, Creeslough this evening at 6pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass there on Saturday at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
George Doherty, Carndonagh
The death occurred at the Donegal Hospice of George Doherty (G), Molly’s Brae, Churchtown, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his wife Mary Margaret and his son Paul and much-loved father of Michael, Kevin, Deirdre and Karen.
Deeply regretted by his sisters, brothers, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
William Farren, Down and Donegal
The death has occurred of William Joseph Farren, Movilla Road, Newtownards and Donegal.
Mr Farren passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 20.
Dearly loved husband of the late Martha, much loved father of Patricia, Anne, Brendan and Jon, loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
Will be remembered and sadly missed by all the family circle.
Family and friends are welcome at the family home today until 1pm.
Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Newtownards on Saturday, January 24 at 9.30 am.
Burial afterwards at Movilla Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations may be sent if desired to Marie Curie and/or the RNLI (Donaghadee Branch) c/o S. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors, 12 Court Square, Newtownards, BT23 7NY.
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Refreshments afterwards in the Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
The tragic death has taken place at her home of Helen McLoughlin, South Lome Place, Edinburgh on September 22, 2025.
Helen was the daughter of the late Patrick and Kathleen McLoughlin. Her loss is deeply regretted by her brothers, Enda and Donal, relatives and friends.
She will be missed terribly by those who knew her, may her gentle soul rest in peace.
The scattering of Helen’s ashes will take place at Dowie’s Mill Lane, Cramond Bridge, Edinburgh at 11am on Saturday, January 24 to which family and friends are invited.
