The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Anne Larkin, Letterkenny
Frank Kelly, Crossroads
Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh
Pat Mohan, Letterbarrow
Francis Kelly, Glengad
Patrick Ferry, Falcarragh
Alfie McBride, Creeslough
George Doherty, Carndonagh
Des Kavanagh, Galway and Clonmany
Audrey Stevens, Letterkenny
Norah McBride, Milford
William Farren, Down and Donegal
Eugene Carlin, Crolly
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Anne Larkin, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Anne Larkin (née Gallagher) of 3 Rosemount Villas, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Lily and John Gallagher and husband, Alex. Anne is survived by her loving sons, Stephie, Alec and Mel, grandchildren and daughters-in-law.
Anne will repose at her son Alec’s residence at Glencar Scotch from 7pm until after the rosary this evening (Thursday) and from 11am until after the rosary on Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30pm in St.Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
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House private at the request of the deceased to family, close friends and neighbours please.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only please.
Frank Kelly, Crossroads
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Frank Kelly, 14 Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 X8XR.
Predeceased by his wife, Sarah. Much loved father to Tommy, Marie (Adi), Bernard (Biggi), Frankie, and Brigid, dearly loved grandfather to Darragh, Adam, Jason, Niall, and Conor, and great-grandfather to Saoirse, cherished brother of the late Patrick, Mick, John Joe, Tommy, Annie (Sharkey), Bridget (Slevin), Lawrence, Barney, Eddie, Peter, and Susan (Harper).
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sons, daughters, sister-in-law, Jean, partner Rita, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm and on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday January 24 at 10.40am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. 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, if desired, to Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Aidan Hayes, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh at the age of 78.
Aidan was a poet and translator who spent most of his working life teaching in schools and prisons in Ireland and France.
Originally from Cork City, he spent the last 25 years of his life in Donegal. His children, grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces and nephew, family and friends will miss him very much.
Viewing and Memorial Service will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92XE35 on Saturday. Viewing from 5pm to 6pm followed by Memorial Service at 6pm.
Burial will take place on Sunday at 1.30pm in St. Anne’s Church Graveyard, Killult, Falcarragh, F92KP68.
Pat Mohan, Letterbarrow
The death has taken place of Pat Mohan, Dudley, England, formerly of Tullynagreana, Letterbarrow.
Pat passed away after a period of illness in Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley. Predeceased by his beloved parents, Francis and Margaret, his uncle, Thomas and three siblings, Roseanna, Bernard and Martina.
Deeply regretted by his loving siblings, Jim (Mary), Mary (Ray), Martin, William (Sally), Michael (Anne), John (Ann), Ambrose (Teresa), Bernie (Victor) and all of his nieces, nephews, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Cremation took place in Dudley on January 16.
Mass will take place on Saturday, January 24 at 11am in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, followed by interment of ashes in the family plot in Drimarone Graveyard.
Francis Kelly, Glengad
The sudden death has taken place of Francis Kelly (Jnr), Glentoskert, Glengad, F93 X3X9.
Heartbroken by his passing are his loving parents, Carmel and Francis.
Much loved brother of Andrea (Shane), Shane (Tanya), Richard (Lorraine) and Laura (Gary).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Francis’ remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.15am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Pieta House, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Patrick Ferry, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place, surrounded by his loving family, of Patrick Ferry, Lower Carrowcannon, Falcarragh, F92 R7X2 formerly of Newtown, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Bridget, his brother, Maurice, sister, Sally and nephews, Brian Gibson and Patrick Ferry.
Survived by his wife, Margaret, sons, Michael and PJ, daughters, Kat, Breege and Mags, daughters-in-law, Sharon and Anna, sons-in-law, Tom and Rodney, grandchildren, Cillian, Alanna, Sadie, Manus, Aedan and Sasha, brothers, Joe and Marion, Barney and Margaret, sisters, Anne and Edward, Madge and James, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing today at his son Michael’s home in Lower Carrowcannon with wake commencing again on Friday at 12 noon. Rosary at 8.pm, house private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday for 11am requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on https:www.mcn.live.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church.
Alfie McBride, Creeslough
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Alphonsus (Alfie) McBride, 10 Muckish Terrace, Creeslough.
His remains will arrive at St Michael`s Church, Creeslough on Friday, January 23 at 6pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass there on Saturday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
George Doherty, Carndonagh
The death occurred at the Donegal Hospice of George Doherty (G), Molly’s Brae, Churchtown, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his wife Mary Margaret and his son Paul and much-loved father of Michael, Kevin, Deirdre and Karen.
Deeply regretted by his sisters, brothers, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Des Kavanagh, Galway and Clonmany
The death has occurred of Des Kavanagh,Roslin, Taylor’s Hill, Galway City, and formerly of Clonmany.
Des died peacefully surrounded by those he loved in the late hours of Monday, January 19.
Deeply mourned by his wife, Mary and sons, Ronan and Conal. He will always be fondly remembered also by his daughters-in-law, Liz and Laura, and by his grandchildren, Anna, Tom, Eve, Ryan, Callum and Charlie, by his much-loved brother and sister, Fidelma (USA) and Terence (USA), brother-in-law, John, nephews and nieces, former colleagues, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his precious and beloved son, Rory and his older sister, Maeve and husband Billy, and sister-in-law, Mary Jane.
Des will lie in repose at the family home on Taylors Hill (‘Roslin’ H91NX6F) from 5.30pm to 8pm.
On Friday, requiem Mass will be celebrated for Des on arrival at St Joseph’s Parish Church (H91 YA30), Presentation Road at 11am.
Following Mass, he will be laid to rest with his beloved son, Rory in Rahoon Cemetery.
Mass will be live streamed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-josephs-church-galway
Audrey Stevens, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Faithfull House Care Home, Cheltenham, England of Audrey Stevens née Coyle, formerly of Cornagill and High Road, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by daughters Danielle and Siobhan, son Paul, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Audrey is predeceased by sisters Phyllis, Carrie and Avery and brothers Cyril, Hillary and Fenton.
Audrey will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 today from 6pm until 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday, January 23 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Donations to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member.
Norah McBride, Milford
The death has taken place at her home of Norah McBride, Golan, Milford, F92 A431.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Margaret Gallagher and Winnie Hennessy, nephew Bernard, Michelle and family, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her parents John and Winnie, brother Barney and sisters Julia, Kay and Susan.
Reposing at her home today from 10am until 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, January 23 at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Golan.
Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Those attending the wake between the hours of 6pm and 10pm should park at Golan Chapel and a bus will be provided from there.
William Farren, Down and Donegal
The death has occurred of William Joseph Farren, Movilla Road, Newtownards and Donegal.
Mr Farren passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 20.
Dearly loved husband of the late Martha, much loved father of Patricia, Anne, Brendan and Jon, loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
Will be remembered and sadly missed by all the family circle.
Family and friends are welcome at the family home today from 6pm and Friday until 1pm.
Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Newtownards on Saturday, January 24 at 9.30 am.
Burial afterwards at Movilla Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations may be sent if desired to Marie Curie and/or the RNLI (Donaghadee Branch) c/o S. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors, 12 Court Square, Newtownards, BT23 7NY.
Eugene Carlin, Crolly
The death has taken place at Falcarragh Community Hospital of Eugene Carlin, Mín na Leice, Crolly/
Predeceased by his father, Hugo, mother, Bridget, and brother, Neil.
Survived by his brother, Hugh, and sisters, Anna and Mary Rose. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X).
Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Friday in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Refreshments afterwards in the Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
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.
