The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Mary McLaughlin (née Callaghan) (Manny), Culdaff
John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Falcarragh
Con Doherty, Derrybeg
Neil Shiels, Fanad
Margaret (Maggie) Burke (née McDermott), Naas, Kildare formerly Letterkenny
Dan Coll, Falcarragh and formerly Inisbofin Island
Sheila McNally (Darcy), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
Tommy McNally, Quigley’s Point
Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot
Aaron Friel, Buncrana
Domnick Maguire, Glenties
Mary McLaughlin (née Callaghan) (Manny), Culdaff
The death has occurred of Mary McLaughlin (née Callaghan) (Manny), Trenatubber, Culdaff, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick John, and her grandson Lochlainn Stewart.
Loving mother of James (PJ), Patricia (Malcolm), Kevin (Nora), John and Paul (Lisa). Cherished grandma of Mac, Toni, Lauren, Shea, Katie and Cara.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Roseanne and Suzanna and her brother Joseph Martin, her nieces and nephews, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.
Mary’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road Carndonagh, F93 E4FN today, Thursday, July 9, at 5pm, going to her home (F93 T274).
Funeral from there on Sunday, July 12, at 9.45am for 10.30am Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by burial in Bocan Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Breast Care Centre North West, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Dunmore, Falcarragh.
Sadly missed by his wife Rose, sons John, James, Cathal, Patrick, Paul, daughters Kathleen, Madge, Sinead (and partners), grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Nellie (and Mannie), brother Charlie (and Jeanette), brothers-in-law John Mulligan and Patrick Green, sister-in-law Sheila Green, nieces and nephews.
His remains will repose at his family home in Dunmore, Falcarragh F92PW13 on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 10am and Friday, July 10, 2026 from 10am. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
House is strictly private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11am in Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán, Falcarragh Church, Co. Donegal F92 N679. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of Donegal Hospice.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church or listened to on [email protected]
Con Doherty, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at his home of Con Doherty, Magheragallon, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by his wife, Annie, daughter, Bríd, son, Dermott, brothers and sister.
Sadly missed by his daughters, Catriona and Annette (Hugo), sons, Micheal (Neasa) and Connie (Michelle), daughter-in-law, Julie, sister, Sile Boyle (London), brother, Owen Doherty (Swindon), in-laws, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home (F92 YF51) on Thursday and Friday from 12pm – 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Con’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey. Burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights and Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Neil Shiels, Fanad
The death has occurred of Neil Shiels, Fanavolty, Fanad, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Rosie and his baby brother, James.
Deeply regretted by his brothers, Laurence (Patricia), Hughie (Fiona), and John (Jacqui) and his sister, Bernadette.
Sadly missed by his nephews and nieces, Edward (Aoife), Patrick, Roisin (Declan), Niall, Hannah, Eoghan (Leah) and Eibhlin and his grandnephew Oisín and grandniece Laoise. He will be greatly missed by his extended family, neighbours and many many friends.
Neil’s remains will repose at his late residence (F92C6R9) from 5pm on Wednesday.
Rosary both nights of the wake at 9pm.
Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, on Friday at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Tamney Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.
The Requiem Mass will be recorded and will be available to view on the McAteer Funeral Directors Facebook page on Friday afternoon.
Margaret (Maggie) Burke (née McDermott), Naas, Kildare formerly Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Margaret Burke (née McDermott), Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Letterkenny, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret (Maggie), was the beloved wife of Desmond and dear mother of Kenneth, Edmund, Nicola, Máiread, Robert, Claire and Noel.
Pre-deceased by her loving parents, George and Annie, and her brother, Patrick.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, 12 loving grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas W91 VY71.
Removal on Thursday to St. David’s Church, Naas arriving for 2pm Service.
Funeral immediately afterwards to Maudlins Cemetery, Dublin Road, Naas.
Dan Coll, Falcarragh and formerly Inisbofin Island
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Dan Coll of 20 Radharc na Mara, Ballina, Falcarragh and formerly of Inishbofin Island.
Predeceased by wife, Áine, his son, Charlie, his parents, Harry and Nellie , brothers Charlie and Ned, sisters, Mary, Gracie and Frances.
Survived by his sons, Harry and Marie, Owenie and Marion, daughters, Nancy, Mary Ellen and Henry, daughter-in-law, Bridin, his 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, brother, Pat, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his son Harry residence at Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork F92 T6X2 with wake today, Wednesday, from 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday, July 9, for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
Sheila McNally (Darcy), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at Falcarragh Nursing Home of Sheila Mc Nally (Darcy) of Ballindrait, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband, Brendan, son, Stephen and brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed by her sons, Michael (Petra) and Brian (Cheryl), grandchildren, Stephen, Elenor Rose and Liam and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Removal to the family home after the Rosary to repose overnight.
House private to family only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 9 at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Tommy McNally, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point
The death has occurred of Tommy McNally, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Rebecca, his infant son, Thomas, his brother, James and his sisters, Sr Xavier, Kathleen, Bridie, Margaret, Mary-Ann and Bella.
Beloved husband of Lizzie and much loved father of Majella (Philip), Sadie (John), Mary (Daniel), Eilish (Brendan), Carmel (Seanie) and Tom (Karen).
Devoted grandad of Emma, Philip, Rebecca, James, Beth, Daniel, Alana, Naomi, Glen, Kellie, Clara, Brendan, Ronan, TJ, Sarah, Peadar, Tadhg, Fiachra and great-grandad of Finn and Eloise.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, John, Charlie, Michael and David, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Tommy’s remains will repose at his home (F93 PC44) on Wednesday, July 8, from 12pm to 10pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
The family home is private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday, July 9, at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in Drung cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on http://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot
The death has taken place in Preston, England of Jim O’Donnell, formerly of Burnfoot, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his wife Sarah.
Much-loved father of Gerard, Julie, Christina and their partners.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Gerard, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jim’s remains will repose at Clifford Ward Funeral Directors, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ.
Funeral will take place on Friday, July 10, for Requiem Mass at 10am in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6HQ followed by interment at Our Lady and St. Michael’s Church, Alston, Grimsargh, PR3 3BJ.
Aaron Friel, Buncrana
The tragic death has taken place as the result of a road traffic accident of Aaron Friel, Lisnakelly, Buncrana, F93 HD92.
Heartbroken by his untimely passing are his loving parents, Breda and Emmet, cherished brothers, Shane, Oisín, Darragh and Ruairí; his grandparents, Anne and Hugh, Mary and Liam, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Aaron is reposing from his late residence where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral leaving there at 10am on Thursday going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin.
House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Domnick Maguire, Glenties
The peaceful death has taken place of Domnick Maguire, 8 Wattle Street, Tewantin, Queensland 4565, Australia, and formerly Glen Road, Glenties, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Bridget and brothers Connie, John and Stephen.
Dom will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Fay, son Dan and daughter Meghann (Adrian), his grandchildren, Flynn, Rory, Marco and Mattias.
Deeply regretted by his brothers Gerard, Enda, Patrick and Brendan and sisters Dolores, Dympna, Colette and Rosaleen.
His brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.