Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, June 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Pauline Mc Daid, Glenswilly

- Deirdre O'Connor, Kilcar

- Dairíne O'Reilly, Dunfanaghy

- Joan Duffy, Ballyshannon

- Tommy Rutherford, Lifford

- Joan Duffy, Ballyshannon

- Mary Collins (née McCarron), Culdaff

- Geraldine Carbery (nee Gallagher), Lifford

- Dan Gerrard Boyle, Annagry

- Robert McCool, Carndonagh

- Frances Gallagher, Meenacladdy

- Shaun Mc Gonagle, Ballybofey

Pauline Mc Daid, Glenswilly

The sudden death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Pauline Mc Daid (née Herrity), Drumenan, Newmills, Letterkenny.

Devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her heartbroken family. Dearly missed by her loving husband, Desmond, her son Gary (Mandi), daughters Michelle (Paddy) and Clare (Daniel), her adored grandchildren, Caitlín, Ronán, Meghan, Jack, Amy, Kai and Finlay.

Fondly remembered by her sisters and brothers, Barbara, Danny, Margaret, Michael and Siobhan, extended family and friends

Reposing at her home from 12 noon on Tuesday, June 16.

Shuttle bus operating from Gala shop, Breenagh, F92 TFT2, from 5 p. m. on both evenings.

Rosary both nights at 9 p.m. with family time afterwards and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 18th June at 12:30 p.m. for 1 o’clock p.m. Requiem Mass in Saint Columba’s Church, Kilpheak, Glenswilly, F92 WY19.

Interment afterwards in Conwal cemetery.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly.

Deirdre O'Connor, Kilcar

The death has occurred of Deirdre O'Connor, (née O’Gara) Booterstown Avenue, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilcar, Co. Donegal.

She passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Michael and loving mother of Máire, Paul, Jerome and Bart. She will be very sadly missed by her loving children, grandchildren Caoimhe, Daragh, Cillian, Charmaigne, Lheeanne, Eden, Michael, Hugh, Kate and Babette, greatgrandchild Sophia, daughters-in-law Jacinta and Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, especially Kathleen, and neighbours.

Reposing on Wednesday evening, 17 June, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover) (or view on Google Maps by clicking this map link).

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, 18 June, at 11 am, in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, A94 TR68, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live.

Dairíne O'Reilly, Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of Dairíne O'Reilly (Ní Raghallaigh) Clontarf (and formerly of Dunfanaghy) who passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Frank McNamara, and loving mother of Matilda, Kitty, Padraig, Seimisín , Seán, Peigí and Corinne. Predeceased by her brothers Feargus and Ronan. Very sadly missed by her siblings Siún, Eirnín, Ultán, Tomás and Feilim, grandchildren and her children's partners. Dairíne’s family would like to thank the staff of the Mater Private Hospital and St Francis Hospice Raheny for the wonderful care shown to Dairíne.

Dairíne will be reposing at her residence on Monday afternoon 15th June from 4pm to 7pm. Eircode D03YC59.

Removal on Tuesday 16th June to the Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 for 12pm Service, followed by a reception at Clontarf Castle from 2pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Tommy Rutherford, Lifford

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tommy Rutherford, Mullinagung, Ballindrait, Lifford F93 YW3W

He will be sadly missed by his wife Monica, daughters Allison (Noel), Donna, (Robert), Natalie, (Stephen).

Beloved grandad of Thomas, William, James, Emily, Jessica, Andrew, Matthew, Adam and Noah.

His remains will repose at his home from 7pm this evening Monday 15th June, and from 11am tomorrow Tuesday 16th June.

Funeral leaving from his home at 1.30pm on Wednesday 17th June for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Tommy will be missed by his wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Joan Duffy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Joan Duffy (nee Granaghan), Ballyshannon Community Hospital and formerly of The Rock Road, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital, 14th June 2026.

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy & Kitty Granaghan, husband Sean, her brother Vincent and sisters Marie, Noeleen, Angela, Pauline and Helen, niece Kerry and nephews Patrick and Declan.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family her sons Brian (Deirdre), Barry and Neil (Avril), her daughter Amanda, her beloved grandchildren Mark, Aisling, Ciaràn, Tara, Codai and Rebecca, her great-granddaughter Erin, her brothers Seamie, Roy and Ben, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren and all her relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Joan will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Tuesday, June 16 from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning 17th June at 10.30am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for Burial Service.

House private please.

Family Flowers only Please, donations in Memory of Joan to the Patients Comfort Fund, Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home & Church.

Joan’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Breslin Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook Page.

Mary Collins (née McCarron), Culdaff

The death has occurred of Mary Collins (née McCarron), Leiter, Culdaff, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Packie and her infant granddaughter Meghan.

Much loved mother of Patrick (Nora), Mary-Theresa (Gerry), James (Mary), Danny, Margaret-Ann (Brian).

Cherished granny of Jacqueline, Sean, Garry, Sinead, Louise, Brian, Mary, Danielle, Barry, Donna, Leanne, Daniel, Callum, Ciarán, Jamie and her great-grandchildren.

Sadly missed by her extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Mary’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) this evening (Monday) at 5pm going to her home (F93 K277).

Funeral from there on Wednesday (June 17th) at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.

Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Geraldine Carbery (nee Gallagher), Lifford

The death has occurred in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice, of Geraldine Carbery (nee Gallagher), Drumleene, Lifford, F93 W7CK.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Seán. Adored mother to Paul (Lucy) and Maria (Ekene), cherished daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Gallagher, Frosses, dearly loved sister of Cathal, Rita, Bernadette (Padraic, Laura and Alan) and the late John.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her children, extended Carbery and Gallagher families, and friends.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on her Soul

Reposing at her home on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 6pm to 9pm and on Monday 15th June from 12 noon to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 16th June at 10.30 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed via: https://www.churchservices.tv/lifford.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Donations, if desired, to the MS Society Ireland or Donegal Hospice.

Dan Gerrard Boyle, Annagry

The death has taken place at his home of Dan Gerrard Boyle, 103 Loughanure, Annagry.

Predeceased by his parents; Gerrard Donie Boyle & Cissie Boyle, brothers; Maurice, John & Joe and sisters; Norah & Bella.

Sadly missed by his wife Eithne, daughters; Síle (James) & Noirín, sons; John (Patricia), Gerrard (Mary) & Dónall (Siobhán), grandchildren; Michelle, Danielle, Gerrard óg, Dylan, Joshua, Ruaidhrí, Séamus & Daniel, great grandchildren; CJ, Mya, Connie May & Tori, brothers; Denis & Gerry and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at his home in Loughanure (F94 H9H2) today (Sunday) from 3pm – 8pm and tomorrow from 12pm – 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Dan’s Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, 16th of June, at 11am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, burial afterwards in the new graveyard.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam via MCN Media.

Robert McCool, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has occurred at his home, surrounded by his loving family of Robert McCool, Tirnaleague, Carndonagh.

Beloved husband of Mary Claire and much-loved father of Denise (Finbarr), Ronan (Aisling), Judy (Campbell), and Lochlainn (Anne).

Predeceased by his brother Patrick and his twin sister Roisin.

Dear brother of Maureen, Sean and Anne.

Robert is deeply regretted by his grandchildren Oisín, Calum, Anais, Fergus, Lucia, Eve, Orla, Fianna, Jude, Lughaidh and Sean, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Robert’s remains will repose at his home in Tirnaleague (F93R297) this afternoon Sunday from 12:00pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Tuesday morning at 11:30am going to the The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 12:00 midday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html

Family time please from 9:00pm to 12:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Frances Gallagher, Meenacladdy

The death has taken place at The Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Frances Gallagher, Meenacladdy and formerly of Cnoc Fola, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her mother Maggie, father Niall, daughter Sandra, brother Hudie and sister Mary.

Sadly missed by her husband Dinny, daughters; Úna (Hughie), Margaret (John), Kathleen (Joe), Grace (Séimí) & Fionnuala (Lorcán), son Denis (Rosalie), son-in-law Charlie, 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters; Sadie, Kitty & Nan and extended family & friends.

Repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg on Sunday and Monday from 3pm – 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Shaun Mc Gonagle, Ballybofey

The death has taken place at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth on Wednesday, 3rd of June of Shaun Mc Gonagle, Trusk Road, Ballybofey.

Sadly missed by his mother Noreen, sister Michelle, brothers Charles and Patrick, children Lauren, Shane and Eva, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Shaun is predeceased by his father John and son Thomas.

A funeral service will be held for Shaun on the 18th of June at 11:30am at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel, Ford Park Road, Plymouth, PL4 6NT.

Interment of remains at Drumboe cemetery at a later date.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Plymouth Hospitals Charity c/o any family member.

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