The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
John Collins, Derry and Manorcunningham
Marie Dillon (née Crawford), Limerick and formerly of Cratloe and Donegal Town
Eamon Harvey, Donegal Town
Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff
Frank (Frankie) Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny
Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon
John Collins, Derry and Manorcunningham
John Collins of Manorcunningham died peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital,beloved husband of Martina (née Crossan, Manorcunningham), devoted father of Stacey, Ryan and Amber, father-in-law of Tristiana and dear brother of Gerard, Kathy, Anthony and Yvonne.
John will be reposing in his home, 35 Gelvin Grange, Waterside, Derry, from 11 am today. Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30 am for 11am Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment afterwards in St Columba’s Cemetery, Drumaghill. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Dementia NI.
Marie Dillon (née Crawford), Limerick and formerly of Cratloe and Donegal Town
Marie passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Four Ferns Nursing home in Foxrock, Dublin.
Beloved wife of the late Joe. Dearly loved mother of Antoinette, Pauline, Patrick, David and Anna-Marie. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-laws Ann and Carol, sons-in-laws John, Joe and Moss. Marie was the very proud granny of David, Mark, Claire, Katie, Andrea, Gillian, Jonathan, Sarah, Ryan, Rachel, Jack and Laila.
Fondly remembered by her sisters and brothers Noelle, Martin, Rita, Goretti, David and Paul, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, many wonderful friends and neighbours. Predeceased by sister Anna and brother Gerry.
Arriving to St John’s Church, Cratloe, Clare, V95CF44 for Requiem Mass at 1pm on Monday, March 2. Burial afterwards in Craughaun cemetery, Cratloe.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired to a charity of your choice.
Eamon Harvey, Donegal Town
The peaceful death has occurred of Eamon Harvey, Drimark, Donegal Town, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Roseabell, his brother Jimmy and sisters Kathleen Pryal and Patricia Brennan.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jacqueline, his children; Camilla (Shane Quinn), Deirdre (Charles Martin), Michelle (Andrew Gallagher), Pauric (Patrice Rooney) and Louise, his adored grandchildren, Lauren, Oisín, Charlie, Darragh, Emma, Alannah, Katelyn and Páidí Joe, his brother Colm (Sheila), sister-in-law Kitty Harvey, brother-in-law Martin Pryal, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94 X02N) on Sunday, March 1 from 2pm until 8pm, and Monday, March 2 from 3pm until 8pm.
Remains leaving his late residence on Tuesday, March 3 for Funeral Mass at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard, (F94 C6T7), followed by interment in Clar cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny.
The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.
House private, please.
Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff
The death has occurred of Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghderg Banks, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh.
Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Gracie and his brother Pat.
Sadly missed by his loving sons Brian, Kevin and David, his devoted partner Rita, daughters-in-law Ursula and Esther, his adored grandchildren JD, Lily-Grace, Megan, Angus and Rory, extended family, neighbours and many friends in Donegal, Dublin and Wicklow.
Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94 ND68) on Saturday, February 28 from 5pm to Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from there on Sunday, March 1 to St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh for funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/share/1EyLYbDN7h/
Frank (Frankie) Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny
Frank (Frankie) Blaney of Kill o’ the Grange, Dublin and formerly Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny.
He passed, peacefully, on February 24, in the care of all the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital, after excellent care at Belmont Nursing Home.
Beloved husband of Marian and devoted father of Helen, Suzanne, Denise, Frankie, Marian, Patrick and Seán.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren John, Blaney, Joseph and Iveagh, his sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home on Sunday, March 1 from 3pm to 5pm.
Funeral on Monday, March 2 in the Church of the Holy Family, Kill Avenue arriving at 10.45am for an 11am Mass followed by private cremation.
Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon
The sudden death has occurred of Enda Drummond, Finner, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his loving parents Eddie and Philippine. Sadly missed by his brother Kieran (Frances) and sister Frances (John), his nephew Eugene (Louise) and his nieces Sarah (Shane) and Eve and his godson Adam and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Sunday, March 1 from 4pm to 8pm.
House private at all times please.
Removal on Monday from his brother Kieran’s residence to St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, for 11.30am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Irish Haemophilia Society c/o John McGee & sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Enda’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors and Funeral Home Facebook page.


