IT’S been almost a year since Ireland started putting restrictions in place to limit the spread of coronavirus. For undertakers like Paschal Blake, it’s been a challenging time as the pandemic has caused extra pressure. “It’s been quite a difficult year and one which has been particularly harrowing for families,” he said. Mr Blake, who […]
Doctor identifies sources of spread across Donegal
A NUMBER of recent cases of Covid-19 in Donegal have been linked to a wake and funeral while people attending christening, confirmation and communion events have also been exposed to the virus, a leading doctor has said. Donegal is at “a critical juncture” for how it handles the Covid-19 pandemic, as cases continue to mount […]
Funeral of Jimmy Coyle to take place tomorrow
THE funeral of the man who died after sustaining fatal injuries when he fell from a ladder in Letterkenny is to take place tomorrow. The man has been named locally as James ‘Jimmy’ Coyle. He was 48 years old and was from a well-known family in the Glenwood Park area. He had been living in […]
Funeral of popular priest to take place on Wednesday
THERE was great sadness throughout Donegal following the death of popular priest Fr Joseph O’Donnell on Sunday morning. The funeral mass for Fr Joe, as he was affectionately known, will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning followed by his burial in Conwal Cemetery. Fr Joe spent 24 years in Letterkenny. He served […]
Funeral on Monday for mum-of-two struck by car
Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, who knew Ms Crowe personally has described her as “an exceptionally gifted individual”.
Funeral of man killed in crash on Thursday
THE FUNERAL of the young man killed in a car crash near Barnesmore Gap on Monday night is to take place on Thursday. The man has been named locally as John Gallagher of Croaghlin, Killybegs who died when the van he was driving crashed into a vacant house at Cashelnavene near Ballybofey. Gardaí are appealing […]
Funeral of Noel McDermott to take place tomorrow
THE FUNERAL of Noel McDermott, the father of three who lost his life in a crash in Gortahork will take place tomorrow morning. The 43-year-old was tragically killed on Friday afternoon while he was out training in Ardsbeg at approximately 4pm when his bicycle collided with a car. St Eunan’s GAA Club led the tributes […]
Funeral to take place of Fr Padraig MacDermott
The well-known Glenties priest was a wonderful family man and every member of his family visited him many times in Mississippi.
TRAGIC DANIELLE LAID TO REST
“She was disarmingly kind and forgiving and her warm nature and open heart drew people into her ever-widening international circle of friends.”
Funeral on Saturday of elderly Cloughan fire victim
Mr Campbell’s remains will leave the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny tomorrow, Friday at 7pm to St Joseph’s Church Letterbrick