The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff Frank (Frankie) Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Patricia McGarvey, Ramelton Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon Tony Foy, Raphoe Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff The death has occurred of Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghderg Banks, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh. Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Gracie […]
The late Pádraig Chití Tim Doherty was a man for all seasons
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By Tommy Curran DEEP sadness was caused by the death of Pádraig Doherty, a highly respected former councillor, educator, businessman and community leader whose life was marked by tireless service to the Gaeltacht and the wider Donegal community. Pádraig of Strand Road, Middletown, Derrybeg, passed away peacefully at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair on February 18. Throughout […]
Two killed in St Johnston collision
TWO teenagers have died and another has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in St Johnston last night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision, involving a lorry and a car, around 11.15pm last night, Tuesday. A male passenger of the car, aged in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the […]
Letterkenny’s John Hegarty remembered for a life filled with love
LETTERKENNY man John Hegarty has been remembered for living a life filled with love, joy and peace at his requiem Mass. Mr Hegarty of Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully in his 90th year on Saturday, February 21, in the wonderful care of the staff at Donegal Hospice. Requiem Mass took place this morning, Tuesday, in the Church […]
Sadness following the passing of Letterkenny man Joe McDaid
LETTERKENNY man Joe McDaid has been remembered for his cool, calm and collected nature at his requiem Mass on Saturday. Mr McDaid, of 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee on Saturday. Advertisement Mr McDaid […]
Donegal’s Dr Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest today
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest today in Dublin. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the kind care of […]
Deep sadness following the death of Ballybofey’s Gary Foy
THERE is deep sadness within the Donegal community following the death on Friday of Gary Foy, Ballybofey. Gary, 57, was best-known for his love and dedication to soccer in Donegal and his photography. He was seen often at different grounds around the county and was also a regular at Finn Park. He was a committee […]
Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh
THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
Donegal’s Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest on Monday
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest on Monday following his sad passing at the weekend. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in […]
Peter Timoney remembered for his caring nature
LETTERKENNY man Peter Timoney has been remembered for his caring nature following his sad passing at the weekend. Mr Timoney, of Ballymacool, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of hospice staff on Sunday, January 25. Requiem Mass took place on […]