The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

–Brian Gillespie, 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana

–Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg

–Owen (Owenie Charley Khit) Doherty, Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg

–Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway

–Yvonne MURPHY (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan

–Sophia Meehan (née Sweeney) Fanaghan, Inver

–Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans

–Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham

–Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton

– Shelia O’Donnell, Dublin and Dungloe

– Grace Harkin, Falcarragh

– Isobelle Hammant, Creeslough and Belfast

– Teresa Mulkern, New York and Glencolmcille

– Bridie McMenamin, New York and Ballybofey

Brian Gillespie, 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred on 23rd September 2024, at the Foyle Hospice, Derry of Brian Gillespie, late of 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana.

Beloved son of the late Eva and Tom, loving brother of Mary and the late Colm and Pauline and a cherished uncle to all his nieces, nephews and grandnieces.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed in Derry and Buncrana by his large circle of friends who looked out for him, as he did for them.

Brian will be reposing at Bradley & McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, 31 William Street, on Tuesday 24th September from 2:30pm to 4:30pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Funeral leaving there on Wednesday 25th September at 9:30am to St. Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10:00am.

Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry or via https://foylehospice.com/fundraising/inlieuofflowers/

 

Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg

The death has occurred at Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg, of Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Kevin, Stephen and Terence and mother in law of Caroline, loving grandma of Sam, dearest sister of Vera, John and the late Paddy, Brendan, Charlie, Mary, Bridie, Kathleen and Anne, cherished daughter of the late Robert and Sarah.

Reposing at Lynchs Funeral Home, 50, Castlefin Road Castlederg BT81 7EE on Tuesday 24th September from 4 p.m. with removal at 6.45 p.m. to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlederg to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday 25th September at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Owen (Owenie Charley Khit) Doherty, Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at Áras Gaoth Dobhair of Owen Doherty (Owenie Charley Khit), Carrick McGarvey, Derrbeg, orignally from Knockastolar.

Predeceased by his son Owenie, brother John and sister Mary.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Agnes, Margaret and Collette, son Mark, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, (F92 DN4X) today from 4pm-8pm. Removal from there after the Rosary to his family home, wake will commence from 11am-8pm tomorrow (Wednesday). Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, 26th September, at 1pm in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Maghergallon cemetery.

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

 

Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway

The death has occurred of Anne Buggy, The Abbey, Ballyshannon and formerly Moycullen, Galway.

Ms Buggy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22 in Mayo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of PJ and mother to Grainne (Ian), Donal (Mairead), Sinead (Adrian), Aisling (Paul), Pauric (Aine), Ciara (Brian), and Aoife (Andrea). She will be forever missed by her grandchildren Christopher, Anna, Matthew, Max, Lucy, Jack, Zoe, Noah, Olivia, Theo, Alex, and Amalia.

She will be sadly missed by her siblings, Padraic, Michael, Katherine, Bridie, Nora, Eileen, and Bernie, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues.

We lovingly remember her brothers Sean and Seamus, her sister Mary and her son-in-law, Kyle.

Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, September 25 from 1pm to 8pm. Funeral to arrive at St. Patricks Church, Ballyshannon on Thursday for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in the Abbey Assaroe cemetery.

Donations in lieu of Anne to the Ballyshannon branch of the St. Vincent de Paul c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

Yvonne Murphy (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan

Formerly Kilconnell Glebe, Kilmacrennan.

Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by her parents William and Sheila.

She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Harry, son Cormac, sister Deirdre, brothers Eamon, Denis, Liam and Kevin, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends.

Reposing at her home (Eircode A91 K726) from 1pm on Tuesday, September 24.

Removal on Wednesday, September 25 at 10.20am, to St. James’ Church, Grange, (Eircode A91 V5XT), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on Wednesday morning.

Sophia Meehan (née Sweeney) Fanaghan, Inver

Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Denis.

She will be forever loved by her daughter Margaret (Ian Stewart), sons Thomas (Teresa) and Martin (Christine) and her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence today, Tuesday, September 24, from 2pm until 10pm.

Rosary at 9pm.

House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from her late residence on Wednesday, September 25, going to St. Naul’s Church, Ardaghey, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St. Nauls Cemetery, Ardaghey.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Care West c/o Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles or any family member.

Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans, F93 D3K2

Joe will be lovingly missed by his wife Betty, sons and daughters Rhona, Shane (Aisling), Ricky (Fiona), Steve, Julie (Charlie), grandchildren Davin, Darcy, Rowan, Tiana, Cody, Alana, Erin, Luke, Martin and Cian, his sisters Dolores, Geraldine, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his family and friends.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Christina and Willie sister Celine brothers Phoncie and Martin RIP

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

His remains will repose at his late residence today, Tuesday, September 24 from 11am to 11pm.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.

Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Wednesday morning, September 25 at 10.20am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3 Unit Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham.

Much loved brother of Sally and May.

Very deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and entire family circle.

No wake, house is private please at the request of the deceased.

A service of thanksgiving for Robert’s life will be held in Raphoe Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 25 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Everyone is welcome to join the family for the Service and the Burial.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Surgical Two, Letterkenny University Hospital care of Terence McClintock funeral director.

Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family of Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by his family, Seamus, Aodhán, Seán and Sorcha, brother Jim, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his brother Jim and Teresa Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton, F92 XP92, today, Tuesday September 24 from 11am until 6 30pm.

Removal from there at 6.30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Ramelton for prayers at 7pm and to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 25 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton

Shelia O’Donnell, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Sheila O’Donnell (née Gallagher), Finglas, Dublin and formerly of Tully, Dungloe.

Ms O’Donnell passed away in The Mater Hospital on Saturday, September 14.

Sadly missed by her husband Owen, sons Paul and Turlough and daughter Aisling, daughter-in-law Andrea and her beloved grandchildren Grace, Katie and Carla, her brother Willie, sisters Winnie, Breige, Róise, Margaret and Ann.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny William and Bridget Gallagher, sisters Maire and Nellie and brothers Danny, Jamesie, Dinny and John.

Removal on Tuesday, September 24 from McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, to Sheskinarone (F94 D3T9) for wake from 1pm, with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 25 at 11am in St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe

Grace Harkin, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Grace Harkin (née Doogan), Upper Shroughan, Falcarragh.

Ms Harkin passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, September 22.

Predeceased by her husband; Micheál Rua, sisters; Annie, Mary, Margaret and Teresa and brothers; Danny, Johnny and infant brother.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Cathy, Margaret and Ann, sons; Paul and Michael, in-laws; Neil, John, Denis, Moira and Emer and her beloved grandchildren.

Her remains will repose at her home today, Tuesday, September 24 from 2pm and on Wednesday from 11am.

Rosary both nights at 8pm.

House private after the rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 26 at 11am in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

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

Isobelle Hammant, Creeslough and Belfast

The death has occurred of Isobelle Hammant, Magherablade, Creeslough and formerly Belfast.

Ms Hammant passed away on Saturday, September 21.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley Hammant, loving mother to daughters Sharon, Brenda and Natasha and son Quentin.

Caring and dearly missed granny to Sean, Jenny, Ella, Alfy, Zoe and Bodhi. Forever remembered by all her sisters, brothers, son in laws and daughter in law, extended family and friends.

Loved and remembered every day.

No wake, house private.

Memorial Service at the family home, F92A064, on Wednesday, September 25, at 1pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to join the family for the Memorial Service and Burial. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

 

Teresa Mulkern, New York and Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Teresa Mulkern (née McNelis), New York and formerly Ballard, Glencolmcille.

Ms Mulkern passed away in New York on Tuesday, September 17.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2011).

Will be sadly missed by Kevin, Rita (Maurice, Co Limerick) Patrick (Sinead, Co Donegal), Brian and Geraldine (Ciarán, NY). As well as her adoring grandchildren; Ciara, Áine, Sean, Aidan, Dylan, Cian, Caitlin, Ellen and her loving sister Rita McGinley, Malinbeg.

Arriving at Shannon Airport this morning, Tuesday, September 24, travelling to St Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, to arrive for 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bridie McMenamin, New York and Ballybofey

The death has occurred in Queens New York, USA of Bridie Mc Menamin, formerly Corraine, Ballybofey, in her 94th year.

Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Mc Menamin, cherished sister of Rose Morrissey, Castlepollard, and the late Cassie, Josephine, Frances, Dan, Willie, Agnes, Packie, Madeline, Frankie, Mick, and Tom.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sister, sister in law Mary, her many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray for Her.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey this evening, Tuesday September 24th and tomorrow, Wednesday September 25th from 5pm with rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday morning, September 26th at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Kilteevogue cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn