The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Stephen McCahill, Ardara
Peter McMahon, Ballintra
Seamus O’Malley, Glenties
Don McCrossan, Carrickmacross and Raphoe
Peter McMahon, Ballintra
Bríd Heffernan, Derrybeg
Patricia Gallanagh, Buncrana
Timmie O’Toole, Derrybeg
William Gallagher, Cloghan
Colm Doherty, Moville and Derry
Josephine Crumlish, Moville
Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast
Stephen McCahill, Ardara
The tragic death has occurred of Stephen McCahill at his home in Beagh, Ardara, Co. Donegal F94D1W9 on January 5th, 2026.
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 on Thursday morning, January 8 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 G.A.A 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.
Peter McMahon, Ballintra
The sudden death has taken place of Peter McMahon, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, at Sligo University Hospital.
Pre-deceased by brothers, John, Seamus, Eugene, Brian, Kevin and Oliver, sisters, Theresa and Eileen.
Beloved husband to Mary and loving father to Marie, Damien, (Yvonne), Louise (Adrian), Denise (TJ) and Peter (Joan). Loving Grandad to his Grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother to Noel (Roslea) and Mary (Coventry). Fondly Remembered by his brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and his many neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the family home in Ballymagroarty, F94 P9H2, Tuesday, January 6 from 7.30pm and Wednesday, January 7 from 10am.
Removal on Thursday morning to St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in St Tierney’s Graveyard, Roslea, Co Fermanagh BT92 7PU arriving approximately 12.30pm
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Peter’s funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Seamus O’Malley, Glenties
The death has occurred of Seamus O’Malley, Glenties, formerly of Rosmuc, Galway.
Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Maud. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Bernie, his sons Michael (Deirdre), James, and John (Megan), grandchildren Rose, Charlie, Kate, and Kayden. Brothers and sisters Tomas, Máire, John, Brid, Catriona, Michael, and Proinnsias, brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his late residence in Glenties, F94 Y9T2, from 6-9pm on Tuesday, January 6 and on Wednesday, January 7 from 11am to 9pm. Each evening, house private after 9pm for family prayers.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, January 8 at 12 noon in St Connell’s Church, Glenties with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if wished to the oncology unit, Letterkenny University Hospital.
Don McCrossan, Carrickmacross and Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place of Don McCrossan, Corryagan, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and formerly of Raphoe, after a short illness, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in the dedicated care of all the team and with his family by his side.
Predeceased by his darling infant daughters, Deborah and Mary, his grandson, baby Adrian, parents, Mary Ann and William McCrossan, brothers, Mickey, Pat, Liam, Tommy, Eddie, Sean and Barney; sisters, Susan, May and Lizzie.
Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Kathleen, his son, Adrian and daughter-in-law, Kathryn, his cherished and adored grandchildren, Jonathan (Natasha) and Lauren (Jack), his precious and so loved great-grandchildren, Layla Rose and Lorcán, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 C653 today from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal privately on Thursday morning from his residence to St. Lastra’s Church, Donaghmoyne for requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired to Drumlin House Patient Comfort Fund, St Mary’s Castleblayney via the donation box, c/o any family member or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross.
Peter McMahon, Ballintra
The death has occurred of Peter McMahon, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, F94 P9H2 and Roslea, Fermanagh, suddenly at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by brothers, John, Seamus, Eugene, Brian, Kevin and Oliver, sisters, Theresa and Eileen.
Beloved husband to Mary and loving father to Marie, Damien, (Yvonne), Louise (Adrian), Denise (TJ) and Peter (Joan). Loving grandad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Brother to Noel (Roslea) and Mary (Coventry).
Fondly remembered by his brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and his many neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Bríd Heffernan, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Bríd Heffernan, Factory Road, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Mary Mc Ginley, husband, Tommy, daughter, Sharon and her mother and father in-law, Mary and Charlie Campbell.
Sadly missed by her daughters, Mary, Paula (Declan) and Bríd Anne (Colm), sons, Tommy, Martin, Patrick (Karen) and Eamonn (Sinéad), sisters, Eileen, Nora and Nan, brother, Eamonn, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home (F92 E1X9) today from 12pm to 9pm and on Wednesday from 12pm to 8pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 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.
Patricia Gallanagh, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place of Patricia Gallanagh, (née Fullerton) Blackfarm, Buncrana F93 FV48.
Deeply saddened by her passing are her loving husband, Paddy, daughters, Caitríona, Anne, Jennifer, Gemma and Gráinne; sisters and brothers, the wider family circle and Patricia’s many friends.
Patricia’s remains will be reposing from her late residence from 11am this morning where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.15am 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. House private please from 10pm to 11am.
Timmy O’Toole, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at his home of Timmie (Tim) O’Toole, Factory Road, Derrybeg and formerly of Inishturk, Co. Mayo.
Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Annie and sisters, Bridget, Nancy and Catherine.
Sadly missed by his wife, Máiread, daughters, Nicola (Darren) and Aisling (Georgie), sons Domnick and Josie, sisters, Philomena, Marie, Theresa, Margaret and Mary, brothers, John, Joe and Larry, grandchildren, Aoife, Jack, Sophie and Pádraig and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X today from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday, January 7 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, with 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 via MCN.live.
William Gallagher, Cloghan
The death has occurred of William Gallagher, Cloghanmore, Cloghan, and formerly of Tullyhonor, Breenagh.
Predeceased by his parents, Conal and Bridget, his sister, Grace Kelly, December 2024, and his niece, Grace Marley, August 2012.
Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews, the Breen family, Helena, Liam and Breid and the Kelly family, Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Séamus, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise.
Fondly remembered by his grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family members, good neighbours and many friends.
William’s remains will repose at his late residence today from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm.
The house is strictly private at all other times, and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, January 7 at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, followed by service of interment in Kilpheak Cemetery, Glenswilly.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Colm Doherty, Moville and Derry
The death has occurred of Colm Doherty, Derry, Dublin, Sligo and Donegal.
He died on December 31, peacefully at his home.
Loving father of Emma and Ed, and their partners Graham and Claire, devoted grandfather of Aoife and dear brother of Ryma, Finola, Eileen and the late Daniel, John and Gerry.
Deeply regretted by all his loving family, cherished friends and neighbours.
Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on today from 4pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville on Wednesday at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Research UK.
Josephine Crumlish, Moville
The death has occurred of Josephine Crumlish (née Wilson), Quay Street, Moville.
She passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Daughter of the late William and Margaret Wilson.
Beloved wife of Paul and much loved mother of Connor.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brothers, Beatrice (John), Patsy (Madge), Bernadette and Mary (RIP) (Paddy), nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
The family home is private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from the Wilson family home at Quay Street, Moville F93 D70K, this morning at 10.30am for 11am requiem Mass in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by interment in Ballybrack cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.
Family flowers only please.
Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast
The death has occurred of Sean O’Neill, 95 Whitemaple Drive, Bundoran and formerly of Balfast, Down.
Mr O’Neill passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Sunday, January 4.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Annemarie, his beloved daughter Teresa, his brothers Eddie and Willie, sister Brigid and all his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his beloved son Keith, his parents Joe & Brigid O’Neill, brother Frankie and sisters Margaret, Rosaleen and Jeannie.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) today from 5pm to 7pm
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning, January 7 at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea,
Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Removal afterwards to the Abbey Cemetery, Rossnowlagh Rd, Ballyshannon for burial service.
Sean’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
