The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
John Coyle, Newtowncunningham
Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston
Lily Harley, Letterkenny
Davy Murray, Ramelton
Dan McFeely, Clonmany and Carrowmenagh
Patsy Henderson, Strabane and Castlefin
Patricia Bonner, Convoy and Raphoe
Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara
Vivien Holt, Malin
Bill Meehan, Convoy
John Coyle, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of John Coyle, Main Street, Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal.
Deeply missed by his partner Bella.
Beloved son of Seamus and Patricia. Proud father of Rachel, David, Leah and Debbie. Grandfather of Charlie and Riley.
Predeceased by his brother Patrick.
Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters Liam, Mary, Anne, Susanna, Louise, Raymond, Paula, Michael and Kieran.
Also deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Wake: House is private to family and friends.
Funeral: Cortege leaving his late residence on Wednesday, January 14 at 10.40am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed online at www.newtownkilleaparish.com.
Family flowers only, please.
Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Alfie Gallagher, Ardagh, St Johnston, Co Donegal, F93 D924 .
Lovingly missed by his daughters and sons: Clare (Paul), Jim (Libby), Feargal (Georgina), Áine (Tommy), and Alfie (Natasha); his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.
Alfie was predeceased by his wife Anne. May they both Rest in Peace.
Alfie will repose at his late residence today from 6pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday, January 14, from 12pm to 9pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Thursday, January 15, at 10.15am, travelling to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill.
Lily Harley, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Lily Harley (née Price), Curraghleas, Letterkenny.
Ms Harley passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Monday, January 12.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters Bríghde (Andy), Isle of Man and Marian (Liam), Letterkenny and her son John (Veronica), Bruckless, sister Nellie McHugh (Charlie), Letterkenny, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Lily is predeceased by her husband Joe, her parents and brothers and sisters.
Lily’s remains will repose at her late residence today from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, January 14 at 1.15pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 2pm requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Davy Murray, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Davy Murray, Whiteleas, Ramelton.
Mr Murray passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 12.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Annabella, daughters Marian (Vinnie), Bernadette (John) and Angela, sons John (Margaret), David (Anne Marie), Francis (Cathy), Christopher (Janette), Paul (Patricia), Kieran (Olivia), Trevor (Nicole), Nicholas, Raymond, Kevin (Kelly-Anne) and Dessie (Grace), 33 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters Martha and Susan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his brothers James and John.
Reposing at his home today from 2pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Wednesday January 14 from 11am until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, January 15 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. 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
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Those attending the wake between the hours of 6pm and 10pm should park at St Mary’s Church Car Park, F92 D264, and a bus will be provided from there.
Dan McFeely, Clonmany and Carrowmenagh
The death has taken place of Dan McFeely peacefully at Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany and late of Carrowmenagh on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Beloved husband of Helen and much loved father of Neil and Gary.
Predeceased by his sisters and brothers, and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Dan’s remains will be reposing at the home of his late sister, Mary McGonagle, Carrowmenagh F93 PC93 where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, January 14, at 10.30am for 11am requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany, C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Patsy Henderson, Strabane and Castlefin
The death has taken place at her home of Patsy Henderson (née Brennan), 10 Meenashesk Place, Strabane, and formerly of Corcullion, Castlefin.
Beloved wife of Noel, much loved mother of Barry, mother-in-law of Joanna, dearly loved grandmother of Megan and Marcus, and sister of Seamus, Kevin, and the late Kay.
Reposing at her home today from 12pm.
Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday morning, January 14 at 9.25am, for requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10 o’clock, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
The requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam
http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Patricia Bonner, Convoy and Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patricia Bonner, née Doherty, Townparks, Convoy and formerly from Ballyholey, Raphoe.
Deeply missed by her husband Laurence Bonner and sons and daughters Donal, Stephanie (Daniel), Fionnuala (Cormac), Laurence (Patricia), Imelda (Seamus) and Lorraine (Simon), 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Patricia is predeceased by her parents William and Margaret Doherty, and her siblings.
Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 today at 6pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe to repose overnight.
Funeral there on Wednesday, January 14 at 11am which can be viewed live on https://parishofraphoe.ie with interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital c/o any family member.
Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara
The death has occurred of Mary O’Brien (née Ward), Treenduff, Bohola, Co Mayo and formerly of Lagunna, and Ardara.
Ms O’Brien passed away on Sunday, January 11, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Mayo University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Mary Ellen Ward. Sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Jon and Aiden, daughters-in-law Adrienne and Niamh, grandchildren Kayleigh, Cormac and Finn, her sisters Peggy Roarty, (Creeslough), Bridget Magee, (Falcarragh), and brother John, (Ardrah) nephews, nieces, neighbours, and Friends.
Mary’s remains will repose at the Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola (F12 VP28) on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Mary’s funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, Co Donegal, on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara
Vivien Holt, Malin
The death has occurred of Vivien Holt, Goorey, Malin, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband John and much loved mother of Caroline (RIP), Marianne and James.
Beloved grandmother of Edward, Patrick, Michael, Catherine and Esmé and Gran-Gran of Tilly, Evie and Romy.
Predeceased by her sister Sheila and sadly missed by her sisters, Di, Val and Ros, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Vivien’s remains will repose at her home on Friday, January 16 from 12pm to 6pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Vivien’s funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 2pm in Cloncha Parish Church, Malin Town, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or donations in lieu if desired to RNLI C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at Carndonagh Community Hospital for their care and kindness.
Bill Meehan, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bill Meehan, 201 Townparks, Convoy (F93XAR2).
Predeceased by his parents Rose and Robert, and brother-in-law PJ. Beloved brother of his twin sister Mary Maguire, and his sister Margaret Ponsonby (Eunan), his nieces, nephews and the wider family circle. He will be sadly missed by his carer Noelle, his neighbours and many friends.
Funeral leaving from his home this morning at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Convoy for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial in the old graveyard.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
