The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Bridget (Bridie) Farrell, Mountcharles and Dublin
Brian Richardson, Redcastle and Newcastle, UK
Phil Ward, Arranmore Island
Seamus Doogan, Falcarragh
Joe McDaid, Letterkenny
Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo and Bundoran
Nora Cassidy, Teelin
Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar
Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham
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.
Bridie will repose at her family home Drumduff, F94NP93 tomorrow, Friday, February 6 from 2 pm until 4 pm and 6 pm until 8 pm.
One way system will operate at the wake house.
Entry from the Frosses Glenties Road and exit on the Donegal Killybegs Road. Please follow signs.
Removal from Donegal to Massey Bros Funeral Home, 109 the Coombe Dublin on Saturday, February 7.
Reposing in Massey Bros Funeral Home 109 the Coombe Saturday, February7 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.
Brian’s remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 2pm on Friday, February 6, going to his late residence (F93YNT2), where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Saturday morning at 9.20am going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for 10am requiem Mass, 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.
His remains will repose at his late residence today and tomorrow, Friday, February 6 from 10am.
Rosary both nights at 9.30pm.
Funeral Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh on Saturday, February 7 at 12 noon, 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.
Remains will be reposing at his home today.
House private to neighbours and close relatives.
Removal from his home tomorrow, Friday, February 6 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny, to arrive at 6pm, to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 7 at 11am.
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:
Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Crocock (née Bowe), 25 Martin Savage Tce, Sligo Town, Sligo and formerly of Finner, Bundoran.
Ms Crocock passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Edmund (Eddie) and her brother Patsy.
Loving mother of Barry, Tony, Caroline, Aideen, Patrick and Darren.
She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Heather, David, Rachel, Conor, Shane, Oisin, Sarah, Niamh, Katie, Kyle and Liam, great-grandsons Cobi, Caben and Carsen, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother-in-law Noel, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral will arrive to St Anne’s Church, Sligo tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at 11am for requiem Mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.
You can stream Kay’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.
House strictly private please.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
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.
Reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) today until 8pm and again tomorrow, Friday, February 6 from 2pm until 6pm.
Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Friday evening, February 6 to arrive at 7pm, travelling via Killybegs.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 7 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.
Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred at her home of Tina Gallagher (née Doran), Gortnaskea, Burnfoot and formerly Newtowncunningham.
Beloved wife of Niall and much loved mother of Dominic (Edel), Shannon, Tanya (Ciaran) and Chloe (Jordan). Cherished grandmother of Alayah, Aaron and Willow.
Dear sister of Shaun, Gerard, Hugh, Kieran, Martin, Liam, Barbara Gormley, Patricia O’Brien and Philomena Harkin.
Predeceased by her parents Phyllis and Pat Doran and her sister Mary.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.
Tina’s remains will be reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal on tomorrow morning, Friday, February 6 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St James’ Hospital, ENT Department, Dublin c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
