The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Trevor Hughes, Milford
Ann Mc Nulty, Killybegs
Bridie McGrath, Burt
Mary Doogan, Perth-Scotland and formerly Burtonport
Mary Lyons (née Mc Closkey), Kilcar
Tommy “Monty” Patton, Letterkenny
Tom Keegan, Julianstown and formerly Pettigo
Noel O’Donnell, Buncrana
Frank Brennan, Raphoe
John Keating, Glasgow and formerly Donegal Town
Margaret Shine, Drimarone
Trevor Hughes, Milford
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Trevor Hughes, dearly loved husband of Margaret and loving father of his son Gary and daughter Dawn.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter,brothers, sisters, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at his home from tomorrow Sunday at 12 noon to 8pm.
House Private to family, friends and neighbours.
Prayer Service in the family home at 12.30pm on Monday followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.
Messages of sympathy may be left in the section below.
Ann McNulty, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Ann Mc Nulty, Church Road, Killybegs, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by her son Trevor.
Sadly missed by her Husband Lorcan, children Gregory (Carmel), Aisling (Andrew), Kathy, Rory, Erin and Andrew, grandchildren Ross, Rachel, Lewis, Lucy, Esmê and Harrison, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Mc Brearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs on Sunday, May 24, from 3pm-6pm.
Funeral mass on Monday, May 25, in St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs at 11am with cremation afterwards in Lakelands crematorium, Cavan.
House strictly private please.
Bridie McGrath, Burt
The death has occurred at her home of Bridie McGrath, 361, Mullaney, Burt.
Cherished mother of Mark (Leona) and Jonathan (Annmarie).
Dear sister of Helen Gallagher, Margaret Riddell, Annette McFarland and the late Mary, Kathleen McKay and John McGrath.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Daimhin, Clodagh and Eile, sisters, extended family and friends.
Bridie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Saturday afternoon, May 23, from 4.00pm, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Monday morning, May 25, at 10.15am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to Letterkenny University Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Mary Doogan, Perth – Scotland and formerly Burtonport
With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Mary Doogan, at her home in Perth, Scotland.
Mary died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday May 14, 2026.
A native of Donegal, she frequently returned home to Tullyillion, near Burtonport, a place and community that remained deeply important to her throughout her life.
She will be sorely missed by her children, her extended family, and her many friends in Perth and Donegal. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of kindness and compassion which will continue to inspire all those whose lives she touched.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
PERTH, SCOTLAND
Mary will repose in St John’s RC Church, Melville Street, Perth, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. There will be a short Reception of Remains service at 5:00pm.
Funeral Mass will take place at St John’s RC Church on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12 noon.
The Perth funeral will be livestreamed at:
http://www.westreamitfunerals.co.uk/dooganm
DONEGAL, IRELAND
Mary will then travel to Ireland with her family.
Mary will repose in St Columba’s RC Church, Acres, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, arriving at approximately 6:00pm.
Mass will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00am, followed by burial in Belcruit cemetery.
The Donegal funeral may also be viewed on the Kincasslagh Parish Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/kincasslagh
Family flowers only please.
Mary Lyons (née Mc Closkey), Kilcar
The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Lyons at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Paddy.
Sadly missed by her loving husband John James, her sons Paul (Linda), Stephen (Theresa) and her brother Joe Mc Closkey, Killybegs.
Much loved Grandmother to Karen and Cormac. Mary will be sorely missed by her sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home Sandfield (F94 A250) on Saturday, May 23, from 12 noon until 4pm followed by removal to St Cartha’s Church Kilcar to arrive at 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, May 24, at 11am followed by burial in the local cemetery.
House strictly private at all times please
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital care of any family member or Mc Shane Funeral Directors.
Mary’s funeral Mass will be streamed live at the link below.
Tommy “Monty” Patton, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place in St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, of Tommy “Monty” Patton, Greenhill, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his loving wife Patricia, daughter Rosaleen and his brothers and sisters.
Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, today, Friday, May 22, from 6pm until 8pm, when people are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Saturday, May 23, at 4:30pm, going to St Mary’s Church, Ramelton, to arrive at 5pm for prayers, and to repose overnight.
Funeral mass on Sunday, May 24, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Joseph’s Community Hospital Patients’ Comfort Fund, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Tom Keegan, Julianstown and formerly Pettigo
Tom Keegan, Rockbellew House, Julianstown, Co. Meath and formerly of Pettigo, Donegal, May 21, 2026.
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his son John and granddaughter Sarah.
Beloved husband of Nancy and loving Dad to Mary, Rosaleen, Thomas and Paddy.
Tom will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons, son-in-law Berty, daughters-in-law Sandra and Maureen, grandchildren Lisa, Liam, Kayleigh, Shannon, Claire, Eoin and Kerry, brothers Josie, Dennis, Michael and Eamon, sisters Mary and Maggie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on Saturday from 4pm until 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon at 12:30pm in St Mary’s RC Church, Julianstown which can be viewed live on https://www.youtube.com/@stamullenjulianstownparish6485
Burial will take place afterwards in the Cemetery of St Brigid’s Church, Balintra, Donegal arriving at approximately 6:30pm.
Noel O’Donnell, Buncrana
The sudden death has taken place of Noel O’Donnell, Nailors Row, Buncrana.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his parents Tina and Oliver.
Deeply regretted by his sister’s Fionnuala, Aisling and Granne, Brothers-in-law Jonathan and Bernard, cherished uncle of Beth, Darragh, Chloe, Lauren, Grace and Harry.
Noel will be reposing at his family home on Friday, May 22, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday 23, from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.20 a.m. going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ cockhill
Frank Brennan, Raphoe
The death has occurred of Frank Brennan, Drummucklagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal. F93 E2CW
Frank will be sadly and lovingly missed by his daughters Carmel Crawford, Majella (Mark McClay), Maura (Cathal Crawford), his son Frankie, his cherished grandchildren and great‑grandchildren, his nieces and nephews, and all members of his extended family and circle of friends.
Frank was predeceased by his loving wife Isa, parents Rose and Andy Brennan, siblings Johnny, Paddy, Hannah, Nellie, Jennie, Robert, Joe, Tommy, Desmond, Edward, Rose, Columba and son-in-law William. May they all Rest In Peace.
Frank will repose at his late residence on:
Friday, May 22: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 23: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from his late residence on Sunday morning at 11.20 a.m., travelling to St. Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
John Keating, Glasgow and formerly Donegal Town
The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner, Margaret and his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Sheila. Deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner, Margaret, her sons, Alastair and James, daughters, Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters, Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise, all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
John’s requiem Mass will be held in St Augustine’s Church, Ashgill Rd, Glasgow G22 7HN on Thursday, June 4, at 9.30 am followed by cremation.
John’s ashes will be laid to rest privately with his parents in Killymard Cemetery, Donegal Town on June 6.
Margaret Shine, Drimarone
The peaceful death has occurred in the gentle and exceptional care of doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital, Coventry of Margaret Shine (née Harvey), previously of Drumnaherk, Drimarone, on April 22, aged 89.
Beloved wife of David and mother to daughter Jackie (Matt), Desmond (Julie) and Kevin (Claire), grandmother to Kieron (Lauren), David, Cassie and Millie and great-grandmother to Evie and Hughie.
Sadly missed by her brother, Steve, wife, Kathleen and sisters-in-law, Rose and Pattie (Albert). Predeceased by her parents, Jimmy and Josie, brother, Seamus, his wife, Marie and brother, Patsy.
Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours at home and abroad.
Funeral service to take place at the Precious Blood and All Souls Church, Coventry on Monday, June 1 at 12 noon followed by cremation at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel.
Funeral Mass livestream can be found on the parish website https://allsoulscoventry.org.uk/then click on the tab Livestream from All Souls.
Or at MCNMedia
https://mcn.live/Camera/the-precious-blood-of-our-lord-and-all-souls-coventry