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Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, June 29

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Bernard (Bernie) Meehan, Mountcharles

Josephine McGinley (née Brady), Milford

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Sheila Geaney, (née Doogan), Falcarragh

Marian Mc Daid, (née Duffy), Dunfanaghy

Christopher Murdock, Moville

May Coyle, Dunfanaghy

Catherine (Kay) Clarke (née Noone), Quigley’s Point

Michael (Mick) McGahan, Raphoe

John O’Donnell, Derrybeg and formerly Churchill

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Bernard (Bernie) Meehan, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) Meehan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Meehan.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his daughter Aisling, siblings Patsy (Rose), Margaret (Neil), Michael (Rita), and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, from 2pm until 9pm.

Removal from there on Wednesday, July 1, at 10.30am, going to St. Nauls Church, Ardaghey for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, care of Gallaghers Funeral Home Mountcharles or any family member.

The funeral mass will be live-streamed on the St. Nauls Parish Inver Facebook page.

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Josephine McGinley (née Brady), Milford

The peaceful death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford, of Josephine McGinley (née Brady), The Quay, Tirhomin, Milford, formerly Drim na Raw, Creeslough.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Séamus, sons Danny, Martin, Patrick (Moira), daughter Donna (Niall), grandchildren Lauren, Ciara, Rhyanna, Rachael, Clodagh and Tara, extended family and friends.

House strictly private.

Removal from Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home today, Sunday, June 28, at 3pm, going to St. Peter’s Church, Milford.

Requiem mass on Tuesday, June 30, at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St.Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Mary’s Meals, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Sheila Geaney, (née Doogan), Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Sheila Geaney (nee Doogan), Ballyness, Falcarragh, on June 26, 2026, peacefully in the care of Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

Beloved wife of the late Seán and dear mother of Michael, David, Mary and the late Maighread.

Devoted grandmother to Ciarán (Teresa), Claire, Brian, Darragh, Cathal, Seán, Aisling, James, Brendan, David Óg and Annie. Great grandmother to Conor.

Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary, her siblings, Annie, Una, Mary, Seamus, Joe and Manus.

Sheila will be greatly missed by her brother Fr. Neil (Nicaragua SVD), sons, daughter, daughters in law; Carmel and Maire, son in law; Liam, grandchildren, great grandson, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Sheila’s remains will repose at her residence from 4pm on Saturday, June 27, and again from 10am on Sunday, June 28. Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Monday, June 29, to St.Finian’s Church Falcarragh, F92 N6Y9 arriving for requiem mass at 12pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on mcn.tv or https://bit.lySweeneyFuneral

Family flowers only and donations if desired to Marymount Care Centre, c/o the McNulty family.

Marian Mc Daid, (née Duffy), Dunfanaghy

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Marian McDaid (née Duffy) Carnamaddy, Dunfanaghy, F92PP30.

Much loved and sadly missed by her beloved daughters Ann & Theresa (Hughie) and their dad Brian. Her doting grandchildren Adam, Lily, Dominic, Cassie and Matthew. Her family Margaret, John (Susan) and Gerald (Grace), sister- in-Law Madgie, extended family and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Sunday, June 28, and Monday June 29, 2026 from 11.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12.00 noon, burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church Family time please from 10.00 p.m. to 11.00 a.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Christopher Murdock, Moville

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Christopher Murdock, MBE, KStJ, Ballybrack Lodge, Moville.

Predeceased by his wife Rosemary (June 2024).

Much loved father of Alexandra, Jeremy and Antony.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Visitors are welcome to pay their respects at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road Carndonagh F93 E4FN, Sunday, June 28, from 5pm – 6.30pm followed by removal at 6.30pm to Moville Presbyterian Church to repose overnight.

Christopher’s Funeral Service will take place on Monday, June 29, at 2.30pm followed by burial in Clar Cemetery, Redcastle.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Diabetes UK and Guide Dogs Northern Ireland C/0 Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

May Coyle, Dunfanaghy

The peaceful death has taken place of May Coyle, nee Brogan, Castlebane, Corcreggan, Dunfanaghy, F92N8P5.

Much loved and sadly missed by her beloved husband Maurice, cherished daughters Maggie (Robert), Patricia (Allister), Caroline (Ronan). Grandchildren, Dylan, Rory, Robbie, Max, Shane, Ryan, Sophie, Shay, Cian and great granddaughter Raya, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her home from Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and on Sunday, June 28, from 1.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church. Family time please from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Oncology Department, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Catherine (Kay) Clarke (née Noone), Quigley’s Point

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Mrs Catherine (Kay) Clarke (née Noone) of Drung, Quigley’s Point, predeceased by her husband Charles.

House strictly private.

Funeral from her late residence on Monday, June 29, 2026 for service at 11.00 in St Columba’s, Drung, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o Eamonn McLaughlin, Funeral Director, Carndonagh.

Michael (Mick) McGahan, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael (Mick) McGahan, formerly of 233 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe, and Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy.

Mick will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his entire family circle and friends.

His remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s funeral home, Ballyboe, Convoy (F93Wf54) on Saturday, June 27, from 4pm until after the Rosary at 8pm, and on Sunday, June 28, from 5pm until after the Rosary at 9pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.

Funeral leaving from there on Monday, June 29, at 10.30pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for Funeral Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Church webcam – https//parish of rahpoe.ie

John O’Donnell, Derrybeg and formerly Churchill

The unexpected death has taken place in Holland of John O’Donnell of 4 Áras Bhríde, Derrybeg and formerly of Churchill, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Sarah and Dan O’Donnell.

Survived by his daughters, Angela Mc Carry (Manus) and Sandra Tonge (Declan), sons, Dara (Oonagh), Keith (Louise) and Shane (Breda), brother; Patrick Joseph (Helena), 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday, June 28, from 2pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart Dunlewey (F92 N668), burial afterwards in Templedouglas Graveyard, Churchill.

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 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

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