The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Fr Seamus Meehan, Dungloe and Falcarragh
Felim Quinn, Ballybofey
Sr Catherine McMorrow, Ballyshannon
Michael McBrearty, Inver
Christy McGinley, Raphoe
Gilbert Browne, Lanzarote and Inch Island
Beesie Rodgers, Glenties
Billy Coyle, Buncrana
Sheila Coll, Dublin and Falcarragh
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Mary Ellen Johnston, Convoy
Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal
Fr Seamus Meehan, Dungloe and Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Fr. Seamus Meehan, former Parish Priest of Templecrone Parish.
Predeceased by his brother, Sean, sisters, Nora and Kathleen.
Sadly missed by his nieces, Carmel, Lorna, and Kathryn and nephews, James and Pauric and all his cousins.
His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, F94ND68, on Sunday, January 18 from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Monday from 3pm with removal to St. Crona’s Church Dungloe for 6pm.
Rosary will take place in the church at 8pm on Monday evening.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment in Maghery Cemetery.
Felim Quinn, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Felim Patrick Quinn, Donegal Street, Ballybofey.
Beloved son of the late Paddy and Maureen, dearly loved father to Leanán, much loved brother of Deirdre, Grainne, and the late Cormac.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his son, sisters, nieces, Caoimhne, Darseigh, nephew Cahán, extended family, and friends.
Reposing at the family home in Donegal Street on Monday, January 19 from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, January 21 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Sr Catherine McMorrow, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Sister Catherine McMorrow, Convent of Mercy, Ballyshannon and Manorhamilton, and formerly Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim.
Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy Community, Ballyshannon, and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Branch, her brother-in-law, Pauric, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her many friends and colleagues.
Reposing at St. Catherine’s Convent of Mercy, College Street, Ballyshannon, F94 D309, on Monday from 4pm until 7pm.
Leaving Ballyshannon at 7.15pm to be received at St. Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim at 8pm.
Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday at 11.30am, with service of interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sr. Catherine’s funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/manorhamilton/
Family flowers only.
Michael McBrearty, Inver
The death has occurred of Michael McBrearty, Castleogary, Inver.
He passed away peacefully on January 2, aged 82, surrounded by his loving family.
Husband, loving and adored dad to Julie, Michelle, Paul, Jacqui and Chris, dear father-in-law. Much loved grandad/grandpa to Michael, Aidan, Lucy, Alanna, Evan, Matthew, Evelyn, Harriet, Leah, Conor and Erin.
Reception into Christ the King Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 4 at 6pm. Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday, February 5 at 10.30am. Burial will take place at Canley Crematorium, Coventry.
Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on Thursday, February 5 at 10.30am.
No flowers please but donations if desired to Age UK.
Further details available from Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX. Phone number 024 762 25826.
Christy McGinley, Raphoe
The peaceful death took place on Friday at Letterkenny University Hospital of Christy McGinley, 1A St. Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.
Deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Christy is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary Jane, sisters, Marion O’Donnell and Celine Sweeney and his brothers, Paddy and Charlie.
Christy’s remains will repose at his niece, Mary and husband Noel Bonner’s residence, 18 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham F92 WE20 on Saturday from 3pm until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Removal from there on Sunday at 4pm going to St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe to arrive at approximately 4.45pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass there on Monday, January 19 at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Gilbert Browne, Lanzarote and Inch Island
The peaceful death has taken place in Lanzarote of Gilbert Brown, The Spinnaker Bar, formerly of Grange, Inch Island F93 CF74.
Predeceased by his cherished wife Hazel.
Deeply saddened by his passing are sons, Steven (Angela), Garrett (Philippa), Raymond (Siran) and daughter, Nicola.
Gilbert will be lovingly remembered by his cherished grandchildren, Connor, Emma, Ruby and Coral, sisters and sister and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours and wider family circle.
Gilbert is reposing at his late residence, Grange, Inch where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral cortege leaving there on Monday, January 19 at 11am travelling to Christ Church, Buncrana for Funeral Service at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
House private please from 10pm – 12pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Buncrana RNLI, c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.
Beesie Rodgers, Glenties
The death has taken place of Beesie Rodgers (Bridget), née McDyer, of Derries, Glenties, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her son, John Plunkett, who passed away in infancy, her sister, Nan, brother-in-law, Packie Boyle, and nephew, Packie Boyle.
Beloved wife of John, cherished mother to Philip, Mary (Pat), Noreen (Kieran) and Martina (Pat) and adoring grandmother to David, Denise, Shaun, Martin, Jack, Cian, Sorcha and Matthew.
House strictly private on Saturday, January 17, to family, carers and very close friends.
Beesie’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94A250, on Sunday from 2pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass in St Connell’s Church, Glenties on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Billy Coyle, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Buncrana Community Hospital of Billy Coyle, Castle Ave, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his wife, Eileen and parents, William and Teresa RIP.
Dear father of Susie (Jas), brother of Maureen and Teresa, brother-in-law of Sean (Imelda RIP) and sadly missed by his family and life-long friends.
Remains will be reposing at his residence from 5.30pm on Sunday, January 18.
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.20am going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for 10am requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery.
Family time from 11pm until 11am.
Sheila Coll, Dublin and Falcarragh
The death has taken place of Sheila Coll (née McNulty).
Sheila (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of London and Falcarragh), died on Friday, January 16, peacefully at Swords Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Don. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, Caroline and Michelle, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren, Siobhan and Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal on Wednesday, January 21 to St. Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown arriving for 10am Mass followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium.
The funeral can be viewed via https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-cronans-church-brackenstown-swords
Family flowers only please.
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
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.
Refreshments afterwards in the Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
Mary Ellen ‘Eileen’ Johnston, Deer Park, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at St Joseph’s Hospital of Mary Ellen – known as Eileen Johnston, neé McConnell, Deer Park, Convoy.
Eileen will be sadly missed and forever loved by her brother, Harry (Florence), sister, Evy (Robin), brother, Mervyn (Eileen), niece, Melissa (Ross Bell) and their son, Lee, her nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Predeceased by her brothers, Bobby, David, Willy, George, Ramsay and sister, Pearl. Much loved wife of Robert.
Her remains are reposing at Terence McClintock’s funeral home Ballyboe, Convoy on Saturday from 4pm – 9pm.
Everyone is welcome to join the family for a Service of Thanksgiving in the Free Presbyterian Church, Ballyboe, Convoy on Sunday, January 18 at 1.30pm followed by burial in Raphoe Presbyterian Church graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Eileen to St Joseph’s patient comfort fund, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal
The death has taken place of Sean Whyte, on January 14, peacefully, at Marymount.
Sean, much loved husband of Sheila, adored dad of Killian and Ronan, dear brother of Patrick, Fidelis and Concepta, predeceased by his parents Brendan and Peggy.
Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd on Sunday, January 18 from 3pm to 4pm.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday, January 19 in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas. Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.
No flowers please.
Donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society.
