A MOTORCYCLIST who died tragically at the weekend will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
Anthony McBride of Ards in Creeslough was killed in an accident on the N56 at Termon around 4.30pm last Friday.
Tragically, motorcyclist Mr McBride, who was in his 60s, lost his life.
The family death notice revealed that Anthony’s wife Veronica died just three years ago.
The tragic death has occurred of Anthony McBride.
A Garda spokesperson said: “The collision involved a car and a motorcycle.
“The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His body was removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
“The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 30s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-serious injuries.”
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 915 3060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The death notice for McBride stated: “The tragic death has occurred of Anthony McBride of Ards, Creeslough.
“Predeceased by his adored wife, Veronica (née Boyce), December 2023.
“Sadly missed by his heartbroken family – sons Patrick and his wife Kristina Feeney, (Galway); Cailean and his wife Shay; granddaughters Orla and Saoirse; siblings Neil (Margaret), Margaret Brady (Alan RIP), Evelyn McGinley (Brian), John (Eileen) and James (Monica Bradley); amd sisters-in-law Theresa McGrattan (Pat RIP) and Bridget Toland (Ferdi); plus nieces, nephews, neighbours and wide circle of friends.”
It added: “House strictly private to family only on Monday, August 10.
“Wake on Tuesday, August 11, from 12pm noon. Rosary at 9pm. House strictly private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
“Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Wednesday, 12. Burial in Doe Cemetery.
“Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice/North West Blood Bikes c/o of any family member or James Harkin, funeral director.”