The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless
Liam Roarty, Stranorlar
Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair
Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan
John Dorrian, Inver
Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses
Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon
John Friel, Churchill and formerly Oughterlin, Rathmullan
Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Letterkenny
Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon
Angela Flanagan, Ballyshannon
Maureen Flynn, Bundoran
Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston
Davy Murray, Ramelton
Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara
Vivien Holt, Malin
Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless on December 5, 2025, peacefully at Maycroft Manor Care Home.
Predeceased by her parents Rose and Francis, sisters Anne, Sally and brother Danny.
Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, Mary, John, Peg, Goretti (Peter), Vera (Hugh), Brendan (Marian), Celine (Denis), Roger (Marcia) and her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Brighton, followed by private cremation at Downs Crematorium, Bear Road, Brighton.
A Memorial Mass will be held for Elish in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal Bruckless on Saturday, January 17 at 11 am, followed by interment of ashes in the family plot.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the MSA Trust care of any family member.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Liam Roarty, Kilross, Stranorlar
The peaceful death has occurred in the care of the Archview Lodge Nursing Home family of Liam Roarty, Kilross, Stranorlar. F93 E82W.
Beloved husband of the late Philomena (Phyllis), much loved father to Alan (Sheona) Raphoe, and Caroline (Liam Carron) Rathmullan, cherished sister Celine and the late Peter.
Predeceased by his brothers and sister, Jim, Eileen, Cathal, Hugo and parents Annie and Hugh.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving son, daughter, sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on His Soul Remains.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday, January 14, from 4pm to 9pm and on Thursday, Januayr 15 from 12 noon to 9pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday, January 16 at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the patients’ comfort fund, Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny, care of any family member.
Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair
The unexpected death has taken place in Woodside New York of Caroline McGinley, originally of Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her parents; Packie Owenie and Kathleen, sister Máire and brothers; Adrian (Deirdre), Padraig (Tamara) and John, nieces; Kayleigh, Aoife, Ciara and Kaiya, aunties and uncle, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Gaoth Dobhair and New York.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair on Thursday, January 15 from 1pm, until Rosary time at 8pm.
Removal after the Rosary to the family home to repose overnight and on Friday.
House private to family and friends only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 17 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.(MCN Media)
Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Edward McGettigan, Kilconnell, Glebe, Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred of Edward McGettigan, Kilconnell, Glebe, Kilmacrennan.
Edward passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret.
Reposing at his late residence today, Wednesday, January 14 from 4pm to 10pm, and tomorrow, Thursday, from 10am to 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday morning, January 16 at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral, please.
Parking is available at the car park opposite Thatch Cottage, Kilmacrennan. (Eircode F92 YD92). A shuttle bus will operate to and from the wake.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family: Marie (Gerry), Laurence (Eileen), Colette, Michael (Joanie), Brendan (Marian), Fidelma (Seamus RIP), Declan (Donna), Adrian (Mary), Martina (Pete), and Raymond (Tracey); his many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his beloved sister Susan.
He was predeceased by his grandchildren Donna, Joseph, and Christopher; his son-in-law Seamus; his parents, Eamon and Mary; and his extended family.
John Dorrian, Inver
The death has occurred of John Dorrian, Meenachan, Inver, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Bruckless, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his sisters, Nancy Dorrian and Mary Arnold and his great-grandnephews, Cooper and Eoin Aronold.
He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews, and a large circle of family, neighbours and friends.
John’s remains will repose at his nephew John Arnold’s home at Meenachan, Inver, F94 TW30 on Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon until 9pm, with rosary at 9pm each night.
Removal on Friday at 10.30am to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 11am funeral Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland care of John McGowan Funeral Directors or any family member.
John’s funeral can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses
The death has occurred of Sr. Brigid Mary Kennedy peacefully at St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Surrey, England on January 7.
Predeceased by her parents, Paddy and Mary Ann Kennedy, Ballybrillighan, Frosses and her brothers, Patsy, Hugh and Seamus.
Deeply regretted by her cousin, Maura Woods and family, Sisters of our Lady of the Missions, friends and neighbours in Ireland and England.
Sr. Brigid’s funeral will take place in England
A Mass for the repose of her soul will take place in the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses at a date to be confirmed.
Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Imelda McLoone (née Kelly), Abbeylane, Ballyshannon and formerly of Ballymahon, Co. Longford.
Surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital, Predeceased by her husband, Michael, her parents, Michael and Josephine, her sister, Maisie and her brothers, Hugh, Brendan and Matt.
Survived by her children, Michael, David, Philip and Caroline, her daughters in-law, Elaine, Aoife and Louise and son in-law, Noel.
Adored by her grandchildren, Aaron, Kate, Daniel, Nicole, Emily and Conall, brother, Mike (Washington DC) and in-laws, Catherine McLoone, Catherine Kelly, Peter and Liz, Paul and Marie, nieces, nephews, all her extended family and many friends.
Reposing at her residence Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, F94 F6D7 on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm and Friday from 3pm to 7pm.
Removal on Saturday, January 17 from her residence for 11am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon followed by burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.
The house shall be private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick’s Church page on www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/.
John Friel, Churchill
The peaceful death has occurred of John Friel, Ballynakilly, Churchill and formerly Oughterlin, Rathmullan on January 13 surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of the late Sheila, predeceased by his brother, Paddy and his parents, Katie and Paddy.
Treasured Daddy of Caroline (Andy), Marie (Peter), PJ (Brigid) and Michelle.
Cherished granddad to Shaun, Paula, Andrew, Jamie, Emmett and Katie and adored great-granddad.
Dearly missed by his extended relatives and friends.
Reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 15 at St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly at 11am followed by burial in Rathmullan cemetery.
The funeral Mass will be live streamed on the church page www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly.
The house is strictly private to the family at the request of the deceased.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Daly Terrace, Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place of Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, 29 Daly Terrace, Letterkenny.
Reposing at the Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, Letterkenny (F92 P407), on Tuesday evening and again on Wednesday, January 14 from 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral Home is private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral please.
Family home is strictly private to immediate family and close friends only please.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 15 in St Eunan’s Cathedral at 11am with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family flowers only please.
Leslie Burnett, 1 Abbey View Terrace, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Leslie Burnett, 1 Abbey view Terrace, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Strangford, Co. Down.
Peacefully at home, on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his dearly loved partner Margaret Gallagher and beloved brother of Sylvia and brother in-law John Wills.
Predeceased by his parents Harry and Ethel. Deeply regretted by his partner Margaret, sister Sylvia, brother in-law John and nephews Ciarán, Jamie and Robbie, all extended family and friends.
Reposing at his late residence (f94 V304) on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm.
Funeral Service on Friday 11am at St. Anne’s Church, Ballyshannon followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for 4pm Service.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to St. Anne’s Church c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Angela Flanagan (Née Feely), Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Angela Flanagan, East Port Ballyshannon and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Letrim.
Peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Angela will be dearly missed by her husband Tony, her sister Frances, her brother Ciaran (RIP), her niece and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon on Wednesday evening at 7pm for reception prayers, to repose overnight.
Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am on Thursday with service of cremation at Lakelands, Crematorium, Dublin Road, Co Cavan at 4pm.
Family Flowers only, donations in memory of Angela to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital patient comfort fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
House private 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.
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 on 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.
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 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.
