The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Dolores Hughes, Ballybofey
James Alexander McNatt, Manorcunningham
Mairead O’Connell, Downings
Mary McCarron, Gleneely
Phonsie McDaid, Laghey
Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon
Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and New Jersey, America
Rosemary Brennan, Co Wicklow and Letterkenny
Sr Sinéad (Sheena) Beirne, Dublin and Stranorlar
Dolores Hughes, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Dolores Hughes (née McGloin), at the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Sean Hughes, sister Teezie, (Charlie) Ramsey, brothers Seamus (Ann) Mc Gloin, Hugh (Teresa) McGloin, sister-in-laws Margaret (Ted) Maloney, Claire (Patsy) Etherson, brothers-in-law Liam Hughes, Enda (Bernie) Hughes and all her nieces and nephews, and her extended family.
Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Ann McGloin (Donegal Road) mother and father-in-law Bridget and James Hughes (Goland) the late brothers-in-law Seamus, Andy and Mattie Hughes.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 28 from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her late residence in Goland on Wednesday October 29 at 10.15 am for requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
The family would like to thank to all the staff at the Donegal Hospice, the staff at Cloghan Health Center, the caregivers who cared for Dolores at home, all the oncology staff in Galway and Letterkenny and all those who helped care for Dolores during her illness.
James Alexander McNatt, Manorcunningham
The death has taken place of James Alexander (Alec) McNatt October 25, 2025, peacefully (surrounded by his loving family in his 86th year) at his son’s residence and formerly of Tullybogley, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal.
Loving father of Stephen and David, much loved father-in-law of Shelley, grandfather of Ryan and dear brother of Violet, and the late Robert and Sammy.
Funeral Service in Kilfennan Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 28 at 12.30 pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.
House private family only please, at his son’s home, 41B Whitehill Road Eglinton BT47 3JT.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheque made payable to Marie Curie, email address would be appreciated for receipts) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.
Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and family circle.
“Silent thoughts of times together, hold memories that will last forever”.
Mairead O’Connell, Downings
The peaceful death has taken place of Mairead O’Connell (née Doherty) of Baile Na Deora, Downings, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mairead was pre-deceased by her brother Michéal and her mum Bridie.
Mairead will be dearly missed and never forgotten by her devoted husband Damien, daughters Aoibhinn, Áine, Meabh, Clíodhna, Eilís and son Eoin, her dad Mickey, brothers Seamus and Seán and sisters Marie, Yvonne and Fiona, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law and her large circle of family and friends.
Mairead’s remains will be reposing at her home at Baile Na Deora, Downings, F92 HT63 from 2pm to 9pm Tuesday, October 28.
Family time only please from 9pm, and on the morning of the funeral.
A shuttle bus will be in operation from The Singing Pub, Downings F92 EA33 from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 29 at 11am at the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West care of any family member. https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MeabhOConnell
Mary McCarron, Gleneely
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary McCarron, Drumley, Gleneely F93 RF20.
Predeceased by her husband James McCarron, her brothers Anthony and Joe Campbell.
Sadly missed by her extended family circle, friends and neighbours.
May Mary Rest In Peace.
Mary’s remains will repose at her home.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, October 29 at 10.15am for 11am requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Phonsie McDaid, Laghey
The death has occurred of Phonsie McDaid, Tullygallan, Laghey.
Mr McDaid passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Suibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 27.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Kathleen and his brothers Charles and Dessie (Alice).
Sadly missed by his loving wife Bridie and his children Lorraine (Johnny), Paul (Eadaoin), Angela (Neil), Adrian (Ruth), Mark (Martina), Brian and all his grandchildren, his sisters Maura McGowan (Frank RIP) and Margaret Colton (Jim RIP) brother Donal (Nora), his brothers and sister in laws, neighbours and many friends.
Devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 from 2pm to 9pm.
Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, on Thursday, October for 12pm funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards at St Agatha’s Cemetery, Clar.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Phonsie’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/donegal-town-tawnawilly-parish-donegal-town
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospital patient Comfort Fund care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Margaret Gallagher, of Coolcholly, Ballyshannon and formerly of Inbhera na Mara residential unit, Bundoran.
Ms Gallagher passed away peacefully in the exceptional and wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Inbhera na Mara surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Donations in memory of Margaret to Inbhear na Mara residential unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Mary Gallagher, her brother Eamon and wife Margo, sister Mary Jo, her aunts Lizzie, Bridget and Eileen, uncles Packie and Hugh.
Survived by her brother Thomas, nieces, nephews and friends.
Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and New Jersey, America
The death has occurred of Pól Ó Laoire, New Jersey, USA and formerly Gortahork.
Mr Ó Laoire passed away at his home in New Jersey on Wednesday, September 3.
Heartbroken are his wife, Lori, his children Michael (Brandi), and Moya (Leo), and his grandchildren, Wyatt and Olive. Beloved stepson of Brendan Kearney, much loved brother of Máire, Conal, Lillis, Clíona and Méabh, he was the youngest of his siblings, all of whom miss him greatly.
Gone before him on the Way of Truth are his parents Lillis and Bernie; his wife Lori’s parents, Arnie and Sue; and his beloved sister-in-law, Mary O’Leary. Gregarious and fun loving Paul is also mourned by a wide circle of extended family and friends.
Fr Donnchadh Ó Baoill, PP Gortahork, will celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Paul’s memory on Saturday, November 8 in the Church of
Christ the King at 1pm.
Mass will be live streamed on www.mcn.live.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Rosemary Brennan, Co Wicklow and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Rosemary Brennan (née O’Reilly), Glenview Park, Kilpedder, Greystones, Co Wicklow and formerly of The Burma, Letterkenny.
Ms Brennan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Co Dublin on Sunday, October 26.
Rosemary beloved wife of Fred and loving mother of Darina, Lloyd, Michael, Orlagh, and Eóin, adored sister of Pauric, Gerard and the late Freda and Teresa, proud aunt of the late Billy, treasured mother-in-law of Ian, James, Aisling, Emma and the late Báirbre.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, cherished grandchildren Lara, Aoife, Josh, Noah, Dylan, Rhys, Eve, Emily, Lucy, Anna, Caoimhe, Luke, Ella and her mum Caitriona, brothers, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.
Sr Sinéad (Sheena) Beirne, Dublin and Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Sr Sinéad Beirne (Sheena), St Louis Convent, Rathmines, Co Dublin and formerly of Stranorlar, Co Donegal.
Sr Sinéad passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 24.
She is predeceased by her parents Jim and Maud, her sisters Maura, Eileen, Lily and Peg, her brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Claire.
She is sadly missed by her brothers Vincent and Séamus, her sister-in-law Eithne, her niece, nephews, extended family, her St Louis Community and many friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
