Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, June 20

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael Gallagher, Buncrana

- Joan Morrow, Rossnowlagh

- Bridie Hirrel, Clonmany

- Rory Gallagher, Downings

- Josie McDonald née Toland, Clonmany

- Margaret Breslin, Moville

- Shane Robins, Carndonagh

- Brian Fryer-Kelsey, Ramelton

- Connell Mc Fadden, Crolly

Michael Gallagher, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael Gallagher, Carolina, Buncrana F93 D3TC, (formerly 13 Castle Park, Buncrana)

Deeply saddened by his passing are his wife Geraldine and family Mark (Anne-Marie) Emily (Shane) and Rory; grandchildren Eva, Tara, Noah, Erin, Tess and Bobby.

Michael will be deeply missed by his siblings Liam, Mallachy, Martin, Terry, Una.

Pre-deceased by his brother Patsy (RIP).

Michael will be reposing from his late residence on Saturday from 6pm where all are welcome to come pay their respects.

House Private from 10pm – 11am please.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.church services.tv/cockhill.

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Buncrana Community Hospital.

Joan Morrow, Rossnowlagh

The death has occurred of Joan Morrow (née Donaldson), Lurgan, Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal, peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.

Reposing in John McGee and Sons’ Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Sunday, June 21 from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St John’s Parish Church, Rossnowlagh arriving at approximately 9pm.

Predeceased by her husband John and brother Willie.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Wendy (Karl) and brother Derek (Veronica).

Funeral Service in St John’s Parish Church, Rossnowlagh, Monday 22nd June at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, or Alone care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

House strictly private please.

Bridie Hirrel, Clonmany

The death has occurred of Bridie Hirrel, Cloontagh, Clonmany, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her husband Mick and much loved mother of Karen, son-in-law Hugh and devoted grandmother of Evan and Shay.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Bridie’s remains will repose at her home this evening (Saturday) from 5pm, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Monday, June 22 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Clonmany followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://clonmanyparish.ie/webcam/.

Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to Palliative Care.

Rory Gallagher, Downings

The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home of Rory Gallagher, Larganreagh, Downings.

His remains will repose at his late residence from 4.00 pm on Saturday, June 20 and from 11.00 am till 9.00 pm on Sunday.

Funeral from there on Monday going to the Church of St. John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11.00 am followed by internment in the adjoining graveyard.

Rosary both nights at 9.00 pm. Family time from after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Josie McDonald née Toland, Clonmany

The peaceful death has taken place at her home, surrounded by her loving family of Josie McDonald née Toland, Minahaw, Clonmany, F93WR26.

Loving wife of the late Michael, Beloved Mother of Martin, Mother in law to Nicola, and a Dear Granny to Patrick, Caitlin and Grace.

Loving sister of Margaret, Lena, and Joe. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Hughie, Cassie, Jim, Mary, Grace, Philomena, John, Anthony and Eddie.

Josie’s remains will repose at her home on Saturday, June 20 from 1pm

Funeral leaving from there on Monday, 22nd June at 1.30pm, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Family time please, from 10pm til 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Bríd McCole French, Sligo and Crolly

The death has occurred peacefully of Bríd McCole French, surrounded by her loving family at her home in the exceptional care of the palliative care team of North West Hospice.

Predeceased by her father Dominic and mother Mary.

Beloved wife of Jamie and adored mother of Dominic and Mia.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, son, daughter, sister Máire McCole (Eoin), brother Séamus, mother and father-in-law Mary and Jimmy French, sister-in-law Lauren, relatives, neighbours, colleagues at Gaelscoil Cnoc na Ré and many friends.

Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) on Sunday, June 21 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Funeral will arrive at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 11:30am for Requiem mass with Funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after. The funeral can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo Cancer Support Centre, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

Margaret Breslin, Moville

The death has occurred of Margaret Breslin (née Orr), Quay Street, Moville, Co. Donegal. Peacefully, surrounded by family at Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by beloved husbands James and Michael, brothers John-James and George, sisters Josie and Madgie, niece Elaine, nephews Paul and Martin.

Also deeply regretted by sisters Eileen, Sarah and Aggie. Also mourned by nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at the family home, Quay Street, Moville, Co. Donegal from 4pm on Friday June 19th.

Removal on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm from the Family Home to St. Columba’s Church, Drung for Reception Prayers at 8pm. Reposing overnight.

Requiem Mass on Sunday 21st June 2026 at 10:15am, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

Flowers welcome. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or McGowan’s Funeral Home in Margaret’s memory.

Shane Robins, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Shane Robins, suddenly, but peacefully at his home.

Shane is a much-loved son of Martin and Anne, and a cherished brother of Christopher, Karen, Louise, Patrick and Amy.

Shane will be sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, nieces, nephew, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Shane’s remains will be reposing at the family home, 51 Ard Colgan (F93YEE7) from 6pm to 9pm today, Friday and 12:00pm to 9:00pm tomorrow Saturday where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Family time please from 9:00pm to 12:00pm and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Sunday at 10:30am to the The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Brian Fryer-Kelsey, Ramelton

The peaceful death has occurred of Brian Fryer-Kelsey, Tully Mill, Ballyare, Ramelton, in the excellent care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital, after a period of illness borne with great fortitude.

Brian will be greatly missed by his loving wife Maureen, his mother Florence, sister Avril, extended family and wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm on both days, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations, if wished to the RNLI c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director/Cremation Services.

Connell Mc Fadden, Crolly

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Connell Mc Fadden, retired member of An Garda Síochána of Crolly, Gweedore and formerly of Carrickboyle, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by his sisters; Maire & Kathleen and his brother Hughie.

Sadly missed by his wife Brigid, daughter Sharon (Manuel), sons; Owen (Yvonne) & Patrick (Caroline), sisters; Síle & Margaret, grandchildren; Michael, Brendan, Deirdre, Victoria, Sophia, Ryan & Dylan, great grandson Rían and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home in Crolly (F92 X0P1) on Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

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

Connell’s Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, June 21 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

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

Family Flowers only . Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

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