The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Brendan Silver, Dungloe
Catherine (Kay) Stewart, Burnfoot
Jean Borland, Rathmullan
James Davenport, Quigley’s Point
Moira Whoriskey (née Gallagher), Derrybeg
Kathleen Rodgers (née McGee), Gweedore
Áilbhe Hines, Letterkenny
Sean O’Kane, Manorcunningham
Mary Conlon (née McNamee), Ballyshannon
Jim Kenny, Donegal Town
Declan McColgan, Dublin and Inishowen
Stephen McCahill, Ardara
Brendan Silver, Dungloe
The death has taken place of Brendan Silver, Roscommon and Dublin, at his home in Caravan Road, Dungloe.
Survived by his heartbroken partner Anne-Majella, his sisters Patricia, Phil, Catherine Breege and Anne. His god-daughters Deborah and Catherine. Also the Gallagher and Quinn Families, his niece and nephews and his many friends.
Pre-deceased by his mother Bridie, father Michael, sister Mary (USA), brother Gerard and John (USA).
The wake will take place at his home at (F94KP83) on Caravan Rd Dungloe from 11am on Friday, January 9 and Saturday 10 with Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Brendan’s funeral mass will take place in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe at 1pm on Sunday, January 11 with burial in the old graveyard.
Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe
Catherine (Kay) Stewart, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Catherine (Kay) Stewart, Crislamore, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her loving husband Patsy, and her brothers Denis and John Caldwell.
Much loved mother of Sinéad and Patrick (Lisa). Loving grandmother of Conor and Niamh and dear sister of Annamarie Wilson, Jim and Joseph Caldwell.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren, sister, brothers, extended family and friends.
Kay’s remains will be reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home F93PW96 on Thursday, January 8 from 7pm to 9pm and Friday from 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 9pm.
Removal from there on Saturday morning, January 10 at 10.15am travelling via her late residence at Crislamore to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family only on the morning of the removal.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Foyle Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Jean Borland, Rathmullan
The peaceful death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford, of Jean Borland, ‘Tigh na Bruaigh’, Red Brae, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by her nieces Emily, Rebecca, Susan, Eileen and Roslyn, nephew David, sister-in-law Marian, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her brothers Harry, Robert and Alex, sister Mary and nephews Moses and Thomas.
Reposing at the residence of her niece, Emily Borland, Red Brae, Rathmullan, F92 VK53, Thursday, January 8, from 6pm until 10pm, and Friday, January 9, from 11am until 10pm.
Funeral Service on Saturday, January 10 at 2pm in Rathmullan Presbyterian Church.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residence Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.
James Davenport, Quigley’s Point
The sudden but peaceful death has taken place at the home of his daughter in Lordship, Dundalk of James Davenport, Ruskey, Quigley’s Point.
Predeceased by his wife Pat and much loved father of James, Peter, Liam, Ann Patricia and Stephen.
Devoted grandfather of Chloe (RIP), Ana, Lola, Edward, Caitlín, Evan, Emily, Darragh, Méabh, Jamie and Aaron.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Eddie, Kathleen, Martin, John, Susan and Sarah, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
James’s remains will repose at his home (F93 A2T9) Thursday, January 8 from 7.30pm, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Saturday (January 10th) at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net
Family time from 12am to 10am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Vincent de Paul C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director
Moira Whoriskey (née Gallagher), Derrybeg
The death has taken place at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin of Moira Whoriskey (née Gallagher) of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her parents; Donal and Gracie and her brother Owenie.
Sadly missed by her husband Charlie, daughters, Karen (Andrei) and Emma, sons, Neil Paul (Laura) and Stephen, sisters, Noreen, Grace and Margaret, brothers, Daniel, Henry, Paul and Sean and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home in Stranacorkra (F92 F5P3) today and tomorrow (Friday) from 12pm to 8pm.
Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 10 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).
Kathleen Rodgers (née McGee), Gweedore
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Rodgers (née McGee) of Lunniaghbeg, Gweedore.
Predeceased by her parents Sarah and Billie, daughter Sonia, brothers John Brianaí, Thomas Bán and Pádraig and sisters Mary and Annie.
Sadly missed by her husband Jack, sons, Michael (Kathlenn) and Liam (Rosaleen, daughter Caroline (Manus), sister Brid (Martin), brothers, Ned (Gracie) and Connie (Shiela), sister-in-law Kitty, brother-in-law Joe, grandchildren, Erin and Eoghain and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on today and tomorrow (Friday) from 2pm to 8pm.
Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 10 at 2pm in St Colmcille’s Church Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director Facebook Page at 2pm on Saturday, January 10.
Áilbhe Hines, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at her home in Cashel Park, Letterkenny of Áilbhe Hines.
Deeply regretted by her family, many friends and the artistic community.
A gathering of Áilbhe’s family and friends will take place at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92XE35) this evening from 6pm to 8pm.
At the request of the deceased a private cremation will take place.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Wildlife Trust www.iwt.ie
Sean O’Kane, Manorcunningham
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sean O’Kane, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham, Donegal, F92 F6P3.
Lovingly missed by his late brother’s wife Mary, nephew John (Michelle), niece Joanne, his brothers Matt, George, Willie, Paddy, Dan, Charlie and Brian, his nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.
Sean was predeceased by his parents John and Vera, and his brother Brendan.
Sean will repose at his late residence today from 11am to 9pm.
The funeral cortege will leave his residence on Friday morning, January 9, at 10.20 am, proceeding to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill, F92 DX31.
The funeral Mass may be viewed online via the parish webcam: https://parishofraphoe.ie.
Family flowers only, please.
If desired, donations in lieu to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Mary Conlon (née McNamee), Ballyshannon
Mary Conlon, Teevogue, Bundoran Rd, Ballyshannon Co Donegal F94 X218. Formerly of Glenfin, Co Donegal. Wednesday 7th January 2026.
Mary died peacefully in her own home in the devoted care of her adoring husband Peter and her children Kathleen (Eoin RIP) Damian (Nicola) and Maria (Ken).
She will be forever remembered in the hearts of her grandchildren Aoibheann, Michael, Dearbhla, Róise, Síofra, Manus, Enya and Donnacha. Along with her friends Anne and Martha.
Sadly missed by her siblings Bridget, Paddy, Ann, Charlie and her many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Katie and her sister Catherine.
Her family will be forever grateful for the support given daily by her carers, Dr Garvey, the Bayview Clinic and the Palliative care team.
Mary’s generosity to her neighbours and contribution to her wider community will never be forgotten by those who met her.
Reposing at her late residence today from 1pm to 8pm.
Removal on Friday, January 9 at 11.45 to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon followed by service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in memory of Mary if so desired to the palliative care team of Sligo University Hospital, care of Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors Ballyshannon or any family member.
House private to family outside of reposing times.
Jim Kenny, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Jim Kenny, Drumstevlin, Donegal Town peacefully at home.
Jim is sadly missed by his sister Mary and brother Paddy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Jim’s remains will arrive to St Mary’s Church Killymard on Friday, January 9 for 7pm to reside overnight.
Jim’s requiem Mass will be on Saturday, January 10 at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Donegal Solace centre in memory of Jim care of any family member or Faulkner Undertakers.
House Private Please.
Declan McColgan, Dublin and Inishowen
The sudden death has taken place of Declan McColgan late of Old Court Avenue, Firhouse, Dublin and Keady, Iskaheen, Donegal.
Declan will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his wife Mary, his children Oisín and Lauren, and their partners Lisa and Richard, his sisters Geraldine, Eibhlin, Veronica, Carmel, Marie, Brenda, Fiona, and Caroline, his brothers and sisters in law, his nieces and nephews, his aunt Suzie, and his extended family, friends, neighbours and co-workers.
Predeceased by his parents Denis and Sadie McColgan and his brothers Peter and Kevin.
Wake and funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Stephen McCahill, Ardara
The tragic death has occurred of Stephen McCahill at his home in Beagh, Ardara, F94D1W9 on January 5.
Stephen will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family. Forever cherished husband to Marietta, loving father to Gemma and Steven, adored father-in-law to Lauren, doting grandfather to Marykate, devoted brother and brother-in-law to Peter, Angela, Patricia (John), Desmond (Rose) and Bridie, and beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Pre-deceased by his parents Eileen and Packie and his brother Micheal.
Stephen will be sadly missed by the wider McCahill family, his much-loved Corner House family, his large circle of friends and neighbours, and everyone who benefited from his tireless work to help the communities of South West Donegal. Stephen’s legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.
His remains will repose at his home this morning from 11am to 9pm and on Friday, January 9 from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning, January 10 at 11.30am for 12noon requiem Mass in Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family home private on Saturday morning.
People attending the wake are advised to park at Ardara GAA pitch or the Dolmen Centre Kilclooney were shuttle bus will be in operation.
Stephen’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on Church Of The Holy Family Ardara webcam.
