The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Veronica Bennett, Ardara
Dolores Sheridan, Rathmullan
Philomena Porter, Mountcharles
Brigid McNulty, Donegal Town
Jim Cowan, Letterkenny
Noel Lafferty, Killygordon
Noel Burke, Mountcharles
Tara Holden, Sligo and Mountcharles
Bridget (Bridie) Farrell, Mountcharles and Dublin
Brian Richardson, Redcastle and Newcastle, UK
Phil Ward, Arranmore Island
Seamus Doogan, Falcarragh
Joe McDaid, Letterkenny
Nora Cassidy, Teelin
Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar
Veronica Bennett, Ardara
The death has occurred of Veronica Bennett, Ardara.
Ms Bennett passed away peacefully after a short illness, bourne with dignity and courage surrounded by her loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, February 6.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Rose Breslin, brothers Jim, Peter, Charlie Joe, Con and Packie, sisters Bridie, Kathleen and Rose.
Also by her husband Phonise, sons Martin, Peter, and daughter Mary Phylis and grandson Christopher.
Vericona will be greatly misses by her sons Eugene (Kathleen) Packie, Claire (Richard), Sharon (John Damien), Fidelma (Brian), 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren., her sister Mary Judge (New Jersey) and nieces and nephews.
Her remains will repose at her home F94N2R5 today and tomorrow, Sunday, February 8 from 12 till 9pm.
Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Monday at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Donegal Hospic care of any family member or Mc cabe funeral directors.
Dolores Sheridan, Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Dolores Sheridan, St Joseph’s Terrace, Rathmullan.
Ms Sheridan passed away peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital on Saturday, February 7.
Predeceased by her mother Sarah and sister Sandra.
Deeply regretted by all her cousins, relatives and friends.
Remains will be received into St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan tomorrow Sunday, February 8 at 2pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass at 11 am on Monday followed by interment in the adjacent Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-joesphs-church-rathmullan
Philomena Porter, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Philomena Porter, San Giovanni Grove, Dromore, Mountchales.
Ms Porter passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, February 6.
She was predeceased by her beloved parents Thomas and Rosanna, her sisters Anna and Kathleen (Ward) and brother-in-law Benny Mooney. She will be sorely missed by her sisters Bridie (Mooney) and Rosabel (Collins), her brothers-in-law, John P. Ward and John Collins.
She was adored by her many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, their spouses, as well as by her extended family, friends, neighbours and carers.
Aunty Phil or Mena, as she was affectionately known, especially welcomed children into her home and this kindness and her joy for life will never be forgotten.
Her family is grateful to all the staff at the hospital who cared for her, especially during her final illness.
Reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94 X02N), today from 4pm until 8pm and on Sunday, February 8 from 3pm until 6pm.
Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard on Monday, February 9 at 11am, followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.
Brigid McNulty, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Brigid McNulty (née Kelly), The Heeney’s, Donegal Town.
Ms McNulty passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predecessed by her husband Willie John, Parents Bernard and Mary Ellen Kelly Frosses, her brother Joseph, sister Nellie and great granddaughter Lily.
Sadly missed by her childern Rose, Eileen (Gerry), Patsy (Mairead), Bernard (Helen), Brid (Charlie) Liam (Mary), Ann (Ernan), 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, her siblings Mary, Kathleen, Bernard, Nuala, Una, Bernadette, Martin, Carmel, Eileen, John, Frank, Grace, Dan, Colm and Fr Eamon, their partners, her aunt Meave O Donnell, all her nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral arrangements later.
Jim Cowan, Letterkenny
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Jim Cowan, Conwal, Letterkenny.
Jim will repose at his late residence from 12noon to 10pm today.
Service in his late residence on Sunday at 2pm with burial afterwards in the family plot in Gortlee Cemetery .
Any enquiries to Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.
Noel Lafferty, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Noel Lafferty, Carrickshandrum, Killygordon.
Mr Lafferty passed away at his late residence on Thursday, February 5.
Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father to sons Glyn and David (Lisa), daughter Elaine, son in law Damien, dearly loved grandfather to Caitlin, Leaigh, Daithi, Kayla, Nicole, Danielle, cherished brother of Stephen (Susan), Doreen (Tommy), and the late Barney and Damien.
Predeceased by his parents Dan and Rosie.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughter, son in law, grandchildren, brother, sister, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home today from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from his late residence on Sunday, February 8 at 12.30 pm for requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm 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 in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Noel Burke, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Noel Burke, Drumgorman, Mountcharles.
Mr Burke passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Thursday, February 5.
Predeceased by his father Tommy.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, his children Pauric (Mary), Claire (Kyle), Marie (Mark), his grandchildren Mason, Ella, Eoghan and Oisin, and his mother Eilish.
Cherished brother of John James (Breda), Willie (Mary), Hugh (Rose), Ciaran, Brid, Geraldine (Michael), Kathleen (Tom), and Martina (Adrian).
Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his late residence this afternoon from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, February 8 at 11.30am, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice or C/O any family member.
Noel’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.
Tara Holden, Sligo and Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Tara Holden, Carrownacarrick, Coolaney, Sligo and formerly Mountcharles.
Ms Holden passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 5.
Predeceased by her dad James and her partner Lester Middleton.
Forever remembered by her son Shane, daughter Annaleigh, Shane’s partner Jennie, grand-daughter Sienna, her mother Pamela, sisters Elaine, Dawn, Pamela and Claire, brothers James and Stephen, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at J.P. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Coolaney (F56 K443), this afternoon from 5 pm until 7 pm.
Tara’s funeral cortege will leave Dawn’s house on Sunday, February 8, at 1.40 pm to arrive at Rathbarron Parish Church for Service at 2 pm.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
House is strictly private at all times.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice Sligo c/o J.P. Clarke Funeral Director Coolaney.
Bridget (Bridie) Farrell, Mountcharles and Dublin
The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Farrell, Drumduff, Mountcharles, Donegal and formerly of 35 Hammond Street, Blackpitts, Dublin.
Ms Farrell passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Laghey.
Predeceased by her husband Peter, sisters Emily and Betty and brother Jack.
Sadly missed by her children Liz and Paul, brothers Billy, Charlie and Bobby, sister Margaret, grandchildren Sara, Rachel, Anna, Peter, great grandchild Thea and son and daughter in law James and Irina.
Removal from Donegal to Massey Bros Funeral Home, 109 the Coombe Dublin today.
Reposing in Massey Bros Funeral Home 109 the Coombe this afternoon from 2 pm until 5 pm.
Eircode D08 AK10.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 9 at 10am at St Nicholas of Myra Church, Francis Street Dublin 8 followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.
Enquiries to John McGowan Funeral Director.
Brian Richardson, Redcastle and Newcastle, UK
The sudden death has occurred at his home of Brian Richardson, Ballyargus, Redcastle, and formerly of Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, much-loved father of Sean and Sharon.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Arron, Kalem, Ryan, Zara, Craig, Adam and Ciara, his great-grandchildren Nathaniel, Mya, Tadhg, Ollie and Leilani, his daughter-in-law Tina, son-in-law Fred, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Requiem Mass this morning at 10am in St Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research Ireland c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Phil Ward, Arranmore Island
The death has occurred of Phil Ward, Arranmore Island.
Mr Ward passed away peacefully in Manchester on Monday, January 26.
He is predeceased by his siblings Nan, John, Nellie, Mona, Packie and James.
Sadly missed by his brothers Michael, Frank, Joe, sisters in law and a wide family circle of nephews, nieces, especially Monica who cared for him so well in Manchester, and friends.
His remains will arrive from Manchester on Saturday evening and will repose briefly at McGlynns Funeral Home, Dungloe with visitation from 5 until 7pm before travelling onwards to Arranmore.
Wake at the family home Leabgarrow from 2pm Sunday with Rosary at 8pm both nights.
Removal on Monday morning, February 9 for 11am Mass in Crones Church, Arranmore followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only; donations if desired to Arranmore Lifeboat.
Mass can be viewed on https://youtube.com Saint Crone’s Church, Arranmore Island.
Seamus Doogan, Falcarragh
The death has occurred of Seamus Doogan, Ballyness, Falcarragh.
Mr Doogan passed away at Falcarragh Community Hospital on Wednesday, February 4.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son Micheal, his daughter Noreen, daughter-in-law Noeleen, his four grandsons James, John, Denis and Eamonn, his sister Sheila Geaney, his brother Fr Neillie, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his wife Mary Frances, sisters Annie, Una and Mary and his brothers Joe and Manus.
Funeral Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh this afternoon at 12pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on mcn.live or https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral
Joe McDaid, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Joe McDaid, 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny.
Mr McDaid passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Patrick, Sheila, Brid, Joseph and Shaun, sons-in-law Iain and Renard, grandchildren Hugh, Emér, Sean, Marley, Deirdre and Isobel, sisters Peggy, Sadie, Frances and Julia, sister-in-law Mary, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Anna Rose, brother John and sisters Catherine and Maura.
Funeral Mass this morning at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny
Burial afterwards in St Columba’s Cemetery, Kilmacrennan.
Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel on the following link:
Nora Cassidy, Teelin
The death has occurred of Nora Cassidy, Iomaire Mhuireanáin, Teelin.
Ms Cassidy passed away peacefully in the wonderful and gentle care of the staff at The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow after a long illness on Saturday, January 31.
She is predeceased by her parents Con and Mary Kate Cassidy.
Beloved partner of Joe, Nora will be sadly missed by her sisters Katie and Peggy, her niece Siobhán, nephews Brendan and Shane, brothers-in-law John and Tommy and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass this morning at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.
Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Foxrock, Co Dublin and formerly of Stranorlar/Ballybofey.
Dr Mulholland was the former Managing Director of RTÉ and the former Director of the MacGill Summer School.
He passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of all the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital on Saturday, January 31.
Beloved husband of the late Annie (August 2025) and loving father of Fiona, Sylvain and Julien.
Predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Danny.
Sadly missed by his sons, daughter and her partner Geoff, sisters Celine and Elizabeth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends in Ireland, England and France.
Reposing on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, A94 XK28.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday, February 9 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, D18 X22C.
The Mass shall be streamed using: Parish Webcam
House private please.
