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

The following deaths have taken place:

- 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

- Elizabeth (Betty) Hennessy, Newtowncunningham and Dunfanaghy

- Michael (Mickey) McGrath, Pettigo

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.

Elizabeth (Betty) Hennessy, Newtowncunningham and Dunfanaghy

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Elizabeth (Betty) Hennessy, nee Biggs, 27 Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal, formerly Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by her husband Doug.

Sadly missed and much loved by her sister in law Rita, nieces Lesley and Sandra, nephews Roy and Keith, nieces in law Orla and Audrey, extended family, neighbours and friends (especially Janette, Jasmine, Mary, Patricia and Rosaleen).

No wake. Her remains will arrive at Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road Dunfanaghy (F92N678) on Sunday 14th June 2026 at 6.00 p.m. to repose overnight.

Funeral service will take place there on Monday, June 15 at 10.30 a.m. Followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Co. Cavan at 4pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Michael (Mickey) McGrath, Pettigo

The death has taken place of Michael McGrath, (Mickey) Lacknashannagh, Kildysart, Co. Clare and formerly Pettigo, Donegal and New York, USA.

Michael passed away suddenly after a short illness at University Hospital Limerick on June 10 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his father Anthony and his brother Pat.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Una Donnellan, his children Michaela (John), Alysia (Colm) and Luke. His mother Molly, siblings Margaret, Paula, Martin, Danny, Kieran, Laurence, Geraldine, Catherine, Brenda and Karl, his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and his loyal companion Ted Bear.

Reposing at Saint Michael's Church, Kildysart (V95 D259) on Sunday, June 14 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday afternoon at 12:30 followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. (V14 PV30).

Family Flowers only. House Strictly private on Sunday.

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