Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, April 26
The following deaths have taken place:
- Tom Ennis Kilpatrick, Wexford, Mayo and Killybegs
- Ellen Geary, Galway and Fanad
- Tommy McCarron, Drumfries
- Donna McDaid, Ramelton and Carrigans
- Kian Gillespie, Carrick
- Yvonne McBrearty, Letterkenny
- Margaret Moloney, Dunkineely and Dublin
Tom Ennis Kilpatrick, Wexford, Mayo and Killybegs
The death has occurred of Tom Ennis Kilpatrick, Kyle, Crossabeg, Wexford, formerly of The Old Cabin, Linenhall St., Castlebar and Killybegs.
He passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, surrounded by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Sharon, Ann Marie and Sarah, and son Anthony. Tom will be deeply missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, grandsons Shane, Cian, Tom and Ollie, sons-in-law John and Jamie and his sister Margaret.
Reposing at his family home in Kilpatrick, Kyle, Crossabeg (Y35 VW80), on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 28 from 2pm with prayers at 6:45pm.
Removal from his home directly to St. Patrick, St. Brigid and St. Killian's Church, Crossabeg (Y35 KN84) on Wednesday for funeral mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to his dedicated and loving care team who supported the family in fulfilling Tom’s wish to remain in the comfort of his own home over the last years.
Ellen Geary, Galway and Fanad
The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Geary, (née McAteer), Rockbarton Park, Salthill, Galway / Fanad, Donegal
In the early hours of Saturday 25 April 2026, Nellie slipped away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital Galway with her beloved family by her side.
Pre-deceased by her husband Eamonn in 2024.
Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by her daughters Irene and Louise and son Daniel, sons-in-law Chris and Tim, daughter-in-law Audrey and her 4 adored grandchildren Richard, Claire, Emily and Sarah of whom she cherished dearly.
Fondly remembered and mourned also by her sister Nora, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, the extended McAteer and Geary family, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements: Tuesday 28 April : Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 5pm - 6:30pm. No removal.
Wednesday 29 April : Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Nellie on arrival at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill at 11:00am. Following Mass, a cremation service will take place in Shannon Crematorium.
Teresa Gallagher, Bunbeg
The sudden death has taken place at her home of Teresa (Tess) Gallagher of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband Owen, sisters Brigid, Nora, Annie and Mary and son-in-law Stephen Mc Kenna.
Sadly missed by her daughters; Maria & Pauline, son Peter, son- in-law Gabriel, daughter-in-law Isobele, grandchildren; Caolan, Aaron, Eibheann, Cian, Naoise & Oisín, sister Margaret, brother Joe and extended family & friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday (26th) and on Monday from 3pm - 8pm.Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Removal to the family home after the Rosary on Monday night.
House private to family and neighbours only.
Teresa's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart Dunlewey (F92 N668), interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Áras Ghaoth Dobhair c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Tommy McCarron, Drumfries
The death has taken place of Tommy McCarron, Glassmullan, Drumfries F93 XF90.
Deeply saddened by his passing are his family Thomas, Kathleen, Eileen (Liam), Liam, John (Carmel) and Marie (Danny).
Tommy will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and sister Mary Woosley, wider family circle and friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his wife Bridget, parents Ellen and Hughie, sisters Eileen McGrory, Rosie Furey and brother Patrick McCarron.
Tommy is reposing at his late residence.
Leaving there on Tuesday morning at 10.15am, going to St Marys Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Family flowers only, please.
House Private to family, friends and neighbours only please.
David Lawrence, Inch
The death has occurred at Carndonagh Community Hospital of David Lawrence Greene, Grange, Inch.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving brothers Thomas and Peter and sister Kathleen Lynch (Walter), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, brothers and sisters Hugh, Patrick, Willie Joe, Annie Hegarty, Francis King, Bernadette, Philomena and Delores Ruane.
David’s remains will be reposing at his late residence where all are welcome to pay respects.
Removal from there on Monday at 10.15am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on Fahan Parish YouTube.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Carndonagh Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Donna McDaid, Ramelton and Carrigans
The death has occurred at her home, surrounded by her loving family, of Donna McDaid, Ballyarr, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, F92 YK31, and formerly of Castlethird, Carrigans, Co. Donegal.
Donna will be sadly and lovingly missed by her partner Samuel Scott, her beloved son Samuel, her mother Monica, and her brothers and sisters: Aiden (Patricia), Gregory (Sharon), Shauna (Charlie), Gerard (Jennifer), Kieran (Nuala), Breid (David), Bernie, Declan (Josephine), Patsy (Evelyn), Anthony (Mary), William (Margaret), Veronica (Shaun), and sister-in-law Carmel.
She will also be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Donna was predeceased by her father Sean, her sisters Josephine and Noelle (Phonsie), her brother Oliver, and her partner’s father Tommy Scott. May they all rest in peace.
Donna will repose at her late residence in Ballyarr, Ramelton, Co. Donegal (F92 YK31) from 12 noon on Saturday, April 25.
On Sunday, from 2.00pm, Donna will repose at her mother’s residence in Castlethird, Carrigans, Co. Donegal (F93 NX34), and will repose there all day on Monday.
Funeral from her mother’s residence Castlethird, Carrigans on Tuesday at 10.15am, travelling to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed online at: http://www.newtownkilleaparish.com/.
Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Kian Gillespie, Carrick
The death has taken place of Kian Gillespie, Meenavean, Carrick, Donegal, F94 Y953.
Beloved son of Kevin and Teresa, Kian will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken parents, his brother Darren (Jared), his sister Leanne, his Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence in Meenavean on Saturday from 12.00 noon to 9pm and on Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm with Rosary both nights at 8pm. The family home is private to family and close friends at all other times.
Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Monday for funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Yvonne McBrearty, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Yvonne McBrearty, née McDaid, 44 Manor View, Long Lane, Letterkenny F92 WVP0 and formerly from St Johnston.
Deeply missed by her loving sons Adrian (Lorraine), Brian (Caroline) and Shane (Emer), brother Shaun McDaid (Canada), grandchildren Eoin, Colm, Nathan, Cillian, Rudi, Aiobhinn and Clodagh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Yvonne is predeceased by her husband Pat, son Trevor, parents William and Hannah and brothers William and Pat.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the church webcam Interment will take place afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Margaret Moloney, Dunkineely and Dublin
The death has taken place of Margaret Moloney, née McCready, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin and formerly of St Johns Point, Dunkineely, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully in the care of St Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Michael and forever loved by her adored and heartbroken daughters Patricia and Catherine. Predeceased by her parents Mary Catherine (Minnie) and Francis (Francie) her sister Mary and brother Frank, Margaret will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Jim, sister-in-law Ann-Margaret, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, County Donegal, F94 X02N on Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. House strictly private.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 12pm at the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, County Donegal, F94 CH02, followed by burial at the adjoining Cemetery.
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