The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Margaret (Maggie) BURKE (née McDermott), Naas, Kildare formerly Letterkenny
Dan Coll, Falcarragh and formerly Inisbofin Island
Sheila McNally (Darcy), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
Tommy McNally, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point
Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot
Aaron Friel, Buncrana
Manus Rodden, Creeslough
PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad
Domnick Maguire, Glenties
Margaret (Maggie) BURKE (née McDermott), Naas, Kildare formerly Letterkenny
Burke (nee McDermott), Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Letterkenny – July 7, 2026, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at home.
Margaret (Maggie), beloved wife of Desmond and dear mother of Kenneth, Edmund, Nicola, Máiread, Robert, Claire and Noel.
Pre-deceased by her loving parents George and Annie and her brother Patrick.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, twelve loving grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas W91 VY71.
Removal on Thursday to St. David’s Church, Naas arriving for 2pm Service.
Funeral immediately afterwards to Maudlins Cemetery, Dublin Road Naas.
Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
Dan Coll, Falcarragh and formerly Inisbofin Island
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Dan Coll of 20 Radharc na Mara, Ballina, Falcarragh and formerly of Inishbofin Island.
Predeceased by wife Áine, his son Charlie, his parents Harry and Nellie , brothers Charlie & Ned , sisters Mary, Gracie and Frances.
Survived by his sons Harry & Marie, Owenie & Marion, daughters Nancy , Mary Ellen & Henry, daughter in law Bridin, his 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, brother Pat, in laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his son Harry residence at Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork F92 T6X2 with wake commencing today Tuesday, July 7, at 5.00pm to 9.00pm with Rosary at 8.30pm and tomorrow Wednesday, July 8, from 12 noon with Rosary at 8.00pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday, July 9, for 11.00am requiem mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent Cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
Sheila McNally (Darcy), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at Falcarragh Nursing Home of Sheila Mc Nally (Darcy) of Ballindrait, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband Brendan, son Stephen and brothers & sisters.
Sadly missed by her sons; Michael (Petra) and Brian (Cheryl), grandchildren; Stephen, Elenor Rose & Liam and extended family & friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Removal to the family home after the Rosary to repose overnight.
House private to family only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 9, at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Tommy McNally, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point
The death has occurred of Tommy McNally, Three Tree’s, Quigley’s Point, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Rebecca, his infant son Thomas, his brother James and his sisters Sr Xavier, Kathleen, Bridie, Margaret, Mary-Ann and Bella.
Beloved husband of Lizzie and much loved father of Majella (Philip), Sadie (John), Mary (Daniel), Eilish (Brendan), Carmel (Seanie) and Tom (Karen).
Devoted grandad of Emma, Philip, Rebecca, James, Beth, Daniel, Alana, Naomi, Glen, Kellie, Clara, Brendan, Ronan, TJ, Sarah, Peadar, Tadhg, Fiachra and great-grandad of Finn and Eloise.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, John, Charlie, Michael and David, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Tommy’s remains will repose at his home (F93 PC44) on Wednesday, July 8, from 12pm to 10pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
The family home is private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday, July 9th, at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in Drung cemetery.
Requiem mass can be viewed on http://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Patients Comfort Fund Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Jim O’Donnell, Preston, England, formerly of Burnfoot
The death has taken place in Preston, England of Jim O’Donnell, formerly of Burnfoot, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his wife Sarah.
Much-loved father of Gerard, Julie, Christina and their partners.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Gerard, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jim’s remains will repose at Clifford Ward Funeral Directors, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ.
Funeral will take place on Friday, July 10, for Requiem Mass at 10am in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6HQ followed by interment at Our Lady and St. Michael’s Church, Alston, Grimsargh, PR3 3BJ.
Aaron Friel, Buncrana
The tragic death has taken place as the result of a road traffic accident of Aaron Friel, Lisnakelly, Buncrana, F93 HD92.
Heartbroken by his untimely passing are his loving parents, Breda and Emmet, cherished brothers, Shane, Oisín, Darragh and Ruairí; his grandparents, Anne and Hugh, Mary and Liam, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Aaron will be reposing from his late residence from 11am on Tuesday where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral leaving there at 10am on Thursday 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 please, donations if desired to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin.
House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Manus Rodden, Creeslough
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Manus (Mandy) Rodden, Derryfad, Creeslough.
Sadly missed by his family, Bridget McBride (Michael), Marian Connolly (Mick), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
No wake.
Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Tuesday, July 7 from 5pm to 6pm followed by removal to St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough for 7pm.
Funeral Mass there on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.
Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Lake House Patient Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.
PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad
The death has occurred of P.J. (Joe) McGee, New York and Ballyheerin, Fanad.
Joe passed away peacefully in New York on June 12.
Predeceased by his parents. Niall Joe and Gertrude, his brothers. Niall Fiachra and Dom.
Joe will be sadly missed by his son. JJ, daughter in-law. Jade, his grandchildren. Jack and Nora, brothers. Séan and Ciaran, sisters. Deirdre and Maire, sister in-law, brother in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives and large circle of friends in America and Ireland.
Joe’s funeral has taken place in New York.
A Mass in celebration of Joe’s life will take place in Church of Immaculate Conception in Ballyheerin at 7pm on Tuesday, July 7.
Domnick Maguire, Glenties
The peaceful death has taken place of Domnick Maguire, 8 Wattle Street, Tewantin, Queensland 4565, Australia, and formerly Glen Road, Glenties, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Bridget and brothers Connie, John and Stephen.
Dom will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Fay, son Dan and daughter Meghann (Adrian), his grandchildren, Flynn, Rory, Marco and Mattias.
Deeply regretted by his brothers Gerard, Enda, Patrick and Brendan and sisters Dolores, Dympna, Colette and Rosaleen.
His brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.