The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

– Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties

– Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore

– John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny

– John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal

– Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane

– Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely

– Susan McCole, Bunbeg

– John R Gallagher, Mountcharles

– Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Donegal Town

– Conal Doherty, Carrick

– Paul Breslin, Ardara

– Georgina Doherty (née Long), Dublin and Bruckless

Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny (F92 P9DT), formerly of Glen Rd., Glenties and ESB.

He will be forever loved and missed by his heartbroken wife Ursula (née Crawford) and his daughters Michelle Yeates, Caroline Spillane and Joanne Cahill, his sons-in-law, Kevin, Tony and John, his brothers Dom, Gerard, Enda, Patrick, Brendan and sisters Dolores Garden , Dympna Wordie, Colette Devine and Rosie Whelehan, his sisters-in-law, Fay, Elaine, Christine and Patricia, brothers-in-law Billy, Graham, Kevin and David, and Mary and Paul Kennedy and Gerard Luttrell.

Beloved grandfather of Emily, Michael, Rory, Rachel & Orla.

Deeply regretted by his family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues in the ESB and St Eunan’s G.A.A. Club, Letterkenny.

Reposing at his late residence, this evening, Thursday 12th September from 6p.m – 9p.m. and on Friday 13th, from 12 noon to 9p.m.

Funeral from there on Saturday 14th to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

 

Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore

The death has occurred of Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore, Co. Donegal, peacefully at the home of his daughter, Bridie (Kelly), Kellystown, Knocknahur, Sligo, in the presence of his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Teresa; daughters Mary and Margaret; son, Neil and infant great grandson, Senán.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his daughters Anne, Bridie and Sheila and sons Connie, Michael, Philip and John; grandchildren Therese, Karen, Christine, Christopher, Amanda, Mark, Feidhlim, Aine, Erin, Eve, Aaron, Brendan, Maeve, Enya, Finn, Tom and Alice; great grandchildren Emma, Christopher, Muireann, Cara and Maeve, sons in law Tommy and Hugh Gerard; daughters in law, Maureen, Martina and Melanie; neighbours and friends.

Phillie will repose at the home of his daughter Bridie (Kelly) in Kellystown, Knocknahur, Sligo (F91 NF20) today, Thursday 12th September from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

House private outside of this time please.

Phillie’s remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe tomorrow, Friday, 13th September from 2:00pm to 4:00pm before travelling to the family home in Leabrannagh on the 5:30pm ferry that day.

Phillie’s remains will repose in the family home until 11:00pm on Friday, and from 12 noon to 11:00pm on Saturday.

Rosary in Phillie’s home on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:00pm.

House private outside of this time please.

Removal on Sunday morning for 12:30pm funeral mass in St. Crone’s Church, Arranmore with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

The funeral mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_header&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFEVTRUQ2lwa1FwZHprSXJlUWprZmVfZ0tUQXxBQ3Jtc0tsekVKREFsOXREQzJ4dHBkaFJJMGx5d2lsRjZpMV8yc245R0RqSC0yRVlCc0szQjV3MjhVb3NZaFpZNk5rc0t3V0MzaGZRVHNHaEthbkctZnRCZVhsNER1dExNcENFVzI3OXh5RzE5QkNYYXc4Vm8tSQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arainnmhor.com%2Fsaint-rones-church%2F

 

John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny, County Donegal, F92 AO98.

His remains will repose at the family residence from 4pm to 10pm today, Thursday September 12th and from 11am to 10pm tomorrow, Friday September 13th.

Rosary both nights at 9pm.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from 4.30pm both days from Glenswilly national school.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, September 14th at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Conwall cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam – www.raphoediocese.ie/parish/glenswilly-templedouglas/

Family time only on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Friends of the Letterkenny Hospital c/o any family member or Con McDaid funeral directors.

Any enquiries to Con McDaid funeral directors.

John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford 

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 XFH2.

Lovingly missed by his wife Anne, son John J (Cara), daughters Andrea (Trevor) and Finola (Martin) his grandchildren, Darragh, Mia, Scarlett and Eva. His brother James, Gabriel and Frankie, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

John was predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret, his sister Mary and brother Charlie. RIP

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay; No passing of time, Will take them away.

John will be reposing at his late residence Liskey, Ballindrait from 7pm to 10pm this evening, Thursday 12th September and tomorrow, Friday 13th September from 11am to 10pm.

Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from his late residence on Saturday morning 14th September at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 11 o’clock requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

 

Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane

The death has taken place September 11th 2024 at her home of Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane.

Beloved wife of the late Mickey Cassidy, much loved mother of Michelle, Augustine, Gary and Breige, dearly loved grandmother of Lynsey, Fergal, Michaela, Orla, Odhran, Louise, Amy, Beth, Caoimhe, Cliodhna, Theo, Freya and Noah and sister of Edmund and the late Brian, Teresa and Joe.

Reposing at her home this evening, Thursday September 12th from 6p.m.

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday morning, September 14th at 9.30a.m. for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane at 10a.m.

Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Family time please from 10p.m. to 11a.m.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-strabane

Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Maryann McCreadie (née Cunningham), Crossroads, Dunkineely.

Ms Mc Creadie passed away at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs on Wednesday, September 11.

Predeceased by her husband John, her brothers James, Andy, Willie and Peter and her parents James and Lizzie.
Sadly missed by her brother Francis (Dunkineely), her relatives and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) today, Thursday, September 12 from 5pm until 9pm.

Removal from there on Friday, September 13, going to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, Cranford for Funeral Mass at 3.30pm, with interment afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Susan McCole, Bunbeg

The death has occurred of Susan McCole Middle Dore, Bunbeg.

Ms McCole passed away at Dungloe Community Hospital on Wednesday 11.

Predeceased by her husband Owen Mc Cole, parents; Bridget and Joe Antoin Gallagher, sisters; Mary Gallagher and Nóra Plunkett and brothers; Paddy and Anthony Gallagher.

Sadly missed by her sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X), today, Thursday, September 12 from 3pm with rosary at 8pm and on Friday from 1pm to 6.30pm.

Removal afterwards to St. Mary’s Church Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, September 14, at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.

John R Gallagher, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of John R Gallagher, Mountcharles.

Mr Gallagher passed away in Florida, USA on May 2, 2024.

Husband of the late Ellen (née Hegarty), brother-in-law of Andy & Patricia Hegarty, Ardaghey.

Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, on Saturday, September 14 at 10am, with interment of ashes afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Meenacally, Donegal Town.

Ms Meehan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 10.

Predeceased by her husband John Joe and son Patrick.

Sadly missed by her sons John (Kate), Gerard (Martina), Seamus (Seanna), Declan (Anne), Patsy, Dermot (Jen) and daughters Marie (Seamus), Bried, Christine (Gerry), Noreen (Paul), grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at the family residence all day today, Thursday, September 12.

Rosary at 9pm each evening.

Removal from there on Friday at 11.30am going to St. Mary’s Church, Killymard (F94 EA22) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospital Patients Comfort Fund.

Conal Doherty, Carrick

The death has taken place of Conal Doherty, Meenaneary, Carrick.

Mr Doherty passed away on Tuesday, September 10.

Sadly missed by his wife Anne, his brothers, John and Joe, his sisters, Maire and Annie Celine, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Conal’s remains will repose at Mc Cabes Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) today, Thursday from 10.30am until 6.30pm with removal from there at 6.45pm to St Patricks Church, Meenaneary (travelling via Glengesh), to arrive at 7.30pm, to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in Carrick Cemetery.

Paul Breslin, Ardara

The death has occurred of Paul Breslin, St. Shanaghan House, Ardara.

Mr Breslin passed away on Monday, September 9.

Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Ellen Cassidy, Kathleen McIntyre, Mary Davis, brothers Daniel Breslin, Peter Breslin and Thomas Paul Breslin.

His remains will repose at St Shanaghan House today, Thursday, September 12 from 2pm until 6.30pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral on Friday, September 13 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o Derek McCabe funeral directors, Ardara.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link church-of-the-holy-family-ardara – MCN

 

Georgina Doherty (née Long), Dublin and Bruckless

The death has occurred of Georgina Doherty (née Long), Deansgrange, Dublin and formerly Bruckless.

Ms Doherty passed away peacefully in her 95^th year, in the loving care of her family and the wonderful staff of Dargle Valley Nursing Home on Friday, September 6.

Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Janet, Derek and the late Robert, mother-in-law of Patrick and Laura and adored Didi of Jonathan, Julian, Samuel, Pippa-Jordan, Kia, Aisling, Alba and Dara; she will be sadly missed by all her family, relatives and friends.

Service of Thanksgiving on Friday, September 13, at 11am in Dundrum Methodist Church, followed by interment in Shanganagh Cemetery.

Donations, if desired, to Christian Aid Ireland.