The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Sheila Coll, Dublin and Falcarragh
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Mary Ellen Johnston, Convoy
Anne Doohan, Broomall and Termon
Ann Doherty, Clonmany
Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough
Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal
William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough
Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara
Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless
Liam Roarty, Stranorlar
Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair
Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan
John Dorrian, Inver
Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses
Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon
Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Letterkenny
Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon
Maureen Flynn, Bundoran
Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston
Davy Murray, Ramelton
Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara
Vivien Holt, Malin
Sheila Coll, Dublin and Falcarragh
The death has taken place of Sheila Coll (née McNulty). Sheila (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of London, U.K. 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 morning 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 from 6.30pm to 9pm today Friday, January 16 and tomorrow 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 at1.30pm 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.
Ann Doherty, Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Ann Doherty, Gortfad, Clonmany F93Y5C2.
Loving wife of the late Anthony, much loved mother of Bridie (Mick), William (Maria), Joe (Antoinette), Anthony (Gillian), devoted grandmother to Ciara, Jack, Ryan, Alan, Roan, Noah, Karla-Mae, Darragh R.I.P, Finn, Beibhinn, Sadbh, Cian and Conor.
Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends and the wider family circle.
Her remains will be reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm until 11am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Colmcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany C/O any family member or Mc Feeley Funeral Directors.
Ann’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Parking and a shuttle bus will be in operation between 6pm and 9pm from Cloontagh School.
Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough
The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, nee McIlwaine, Ards, Creeslough.
Sadly missed by her beloved husband William, her loving son David (Carol), grandson Davi, sister Caroline in Australia and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brother Kenneth (Milford) and sister Gladys (Australia).
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence today from 3pm to 9pm.
Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Ballymore on Saturday, January 17 at 2pm.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please 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, Creeslough.
Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal
The death has taken place o 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.
William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough
The death has occurred of William (Bill) Sheridan, Stradbally East, Kilcolgan, Galway and formerly of Creeslough and Philadelphia, USA.
Mr Sheridan passed away on Wednesday, January 14.
Predeceased by his parents John and Madge, sister Mary and brothers Danny and Gerard.
Bill passed away in the tender care of his family in his home at Stradbally East.
Beloved husband of Mary and dearly loved father of son Billy and daughters Marie and Christine.
He will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Robert and Stephen and daughter-in-law Bernie. Bill was a very proud grandfather to Adam, Danial, Molly, Stephen, Megan, Shirine and Luke and great granddaughter Mila.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret (Glasgow), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge (H91HW58) today from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral in St Colman’s Church, Roveagh (H91XK29) on Saturday, January 17 at 11am.
Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.
Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara
The death has occurred of Denise Egan-Dore, Glin, Limerick and formerly of Ardara.
Ms Egan-Dore passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Limerick in the presence of her husband Michael and family on Tuesday, January 13.
Predeceased by her parents Tomás and Beatrice, brothers Declan and Thomas and nephew Tomás.
Denise will be greatly and lovingly missed by her heartbroken husband Michael, children Sharon, Michael and Laura; son-in-law Joshua, grandchildren Raven, KC, Mila and Malaysia, great grand-child Dante, sister Pauline and her husband Pauric (Donegal), sister Eileen (Donegal), brother Damien (Donegal), sister-in-law Angela (London), nieces, nephews, grand nephews, relatives, dearest friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Glin today from 4.30 pm until 7 pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, January 17 at 12 noon.
Burial in the adjoining church cemetery.
House strictly private please.
Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on the following link: www.churchservices.tv/glin
Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless on December 5, 2025, peacefully at Maycroft Manor Care Home.
Predeceased by her parents Rose and Francis, sisters Anne, Sally and brother Danny.
Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, Mary, John, Peg, Goretti (Peter), Vera (Hugh), Brendan (Marian), Celine (Denis), Roger (Marcia) and her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brighton, followed by private cremation at Downs Crematorium, Bear Road, Brighton.
A Memorial Mass will be held for Elish in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal Bruckless on Saturday, January 17 at 11 am, followed by interment of ashes in the family plot.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the MSA Trust care of any family member.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair
The unexpected death has taken place in Woodside New York of Caroline McGinley, originally of Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her parents; Packie Owenie and Kathleen, sister Máire and brothers; Adrian (Deirdre), Padraig (Tamara) and John, nieces; Kayleigh, Aoife, Ciara and Kaiya, aunties and uncle, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Gaoth Dobhair and New York.
Her remains will repose at the family home today.
House private to family and friends only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam.(MCN Media)
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses
The death has occurred of Sr. Brigid Mary Kennedy peacefully at St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Surrey, England on January 7.
Predeceased by her parents, Paddy and Mary Ann Kennedy, Ballybrillighan, Frosses and her brothers, Patsy, Hugh and Seamus.
Deeply regretted by her cousin, Maura Woods and family, Sisters of our Lady of the Missions, friends and neighbours in Ireland and England.
Sr Brigid’s funeral will take place in England.
A Mass for the repose of her soul will take place in the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses at a date to be confirmed.
Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Imelda McLoone (née Kelly), Abbeylane, Ballyshannon and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital, Predeceased by her husband, Michael, her parents, Michael and Josephine, her sister, Maisie and her brothers, Hugh, Brendan and Matt.
Survived by her children, Michael, David, Philip and Caroline, her daughters in-law, Elaine, Aoife and Louise and son in-law, Noel.
Adored by her grandchildren, Aaron, Kate, Daniel, Nicole, Emily and Conall, brother, Mike (Washington DC) and in-laws, Catherine McLoone, Catherine Kelly, Peter and Liz, Paul and Marie, nieces, nephews, all her extended family and many friends.
Reposing at her residence Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, F94 F6D7 today from 3pm to 7pm.
Removal on Saturday, January 17 from her residence for 11am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon followed by burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.
The house shall be private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St Patrick’s Church page on www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/.
Vivien Holt, Malin
The death has occurred of Vivien Holt, Goorey, Malin, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband John and much loved mother of Caroline (RIP), Marianne and James.
Beloved grandmother of Edward, Patrick, Michael, Catherine and Esmé and Gran-Gran of Tilly, Evie and Romy.
Predeceased by her sister Sheila and sadly missed by her sisters, Di, Val and Ros, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Vivien’s remains will repose at her home today from 12pm to 6pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Vivien’s funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 2pm in Cloncha Parish Church, Malin Town, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or donations in lieu if desired to RNLI C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at Carndonagh Community Hospital for their care and kindness.
