Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, May 28 (cloned) (cloned)

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary McEleney, Quigleys Point

- Tony Reilly, Carrigart

- Seamus O`Donnell, Falcarragh

- Denis Canning, Rathmullan

- John McAndrews, Pettigo

- Isobel Graham, Ballintra

- Harry Gibbons, Letterkenny

- John Keating, Donegal Town

Mary McEleney, Quigleys Point

The peaceful death has taken place at her home surrounded by her loving family of Mary McEleney née Diver, Three Trees, Quigleys Point F93 HH29, formerly Mindoran, Clonmany.

Loving wife of Con, Dear Mother of Marie (Tommy) Bernard (Marie), Caroline, Eileen, Elizabeth and Bridie (Michael), Loving Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren.

Mary’s remains will repose at her family home on Thursday, May 28 from 11am.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2.30pm, going to the Sacred Heart Church, Muff, for Requiem Mass at 3pm, with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Clonmany.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Kathleen O’Donnell, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Kathleen O’Donnell, Glenlee, Killybegs.

Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Barney and Moira, her first husband, Pauric Conneely, as well as her brother John, and her infant child Majella.

She leaves behind her devoted husband Seamus, loving children, Mark (Francine) and Amay and her cherished grandchildren Pauric and Cora.

She will also be sadly missed by her brothers Francis, Stephen and Michael, her sister Marie, extended family, neighbours, and many friends.

Remains reposing at her residence (F94 W1RP) on Wednesday, May 27 from 6-9pm and on Thursday from 4pm-8pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday 29th May at 12noon in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs.

Tony Reilly, Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place in his home, surrounded by his loving family, of Tony Reilly, Tullagh, Carrigart, and formerly, of Curlough, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his wife Bridget, his siblings, Patrick, John, Michael, Peter, Maura, Lily, Mae and Kathleen.

Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters, Susanne (Michael), Marie (Dannie), Ailish (Barry) son John, grandchildren, Brónach, Ronan, Aobha, Cathair, Domhnall, Cian and Finn, his sister Rosaleen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains will repose at his home F92XA06, from 3pm on Wednesday, May 27 and from 12 noon on Thursday with rosary each night at 9pm.

Family time both nights after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart, F92 FW93, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society, care of any family member.

Eamonn Sweeney, Fanad

The peaceful death has taken place of Eamonn Sweeney, Ballynabrockey, Fanad, F92Y8C9.

Sadly missed by his loving family.

Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday, May 27 from 5pm and Thursday from 11am. Rosary on both nights at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Friday in St Mary’s Fanavolty at 12pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time only on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Tamney Patient Comfort Fund care of any family member or Eamon Scott Funeral Directors.

Funeral mass will be streamed live on Scott Funeral Directors facebook page.

Seamus O`Donnell, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place in Falcarragh Community Hospital, of Seamus O`Donnell, Cnoc Mhuire, Station Road, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, F92 EW98.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie, brother Fr. Sean, first wife Mary, and second wife Beryl.

Sadly missed by his sisters Maura, Sr Brighid and Anna, daughters Mary and Catherine, sons Peter, Damian, Sean, James and Joseph, partners, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and extended family and in-laws.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence on Station Road from 2.00pm to 9.00pm on Wednesday and Thursday from 11.00 am to 9p.m.

Rosary both nights at 9.00 p.m.

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

Funeral Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh on Friday, May 29 at 3.00 pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Falcarragh Community Hospital, Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Mary Doogan, Burtonport

The death has taken place of Mary Doogan, at her home in Perth, Scotland.

She died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, May 14 2026.

A native of Donegal, she frequently returned home to Tullyillion, near Burtonport, a place and community that remained deeply important to her throughout her life.

Mary will be sorely missed by her children, her extended family, and her many friends in Perth and Donegal. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of kindness and compassion which will continue to inspire all those whose lives she touched.

Marys remains will travel to Ireland with her family and will repose in St Columba’s RC Church, Acres, on Thursday, May 28 2026, arriving at approximately 6:00pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11:00am, followed by burial in Belcruit cemetery.

Funeral Mass may also be viewed on the Kincasslagh Parish Facebook page.

Family flowers only please.

Denis Canning, Rathmullan

The peaceful death has taken place of Denis Canning, Legland, Rathmullan (F92 WF89), surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents James and Bridget and brother John P.

Sadly missed by his brothers James, Tony, Dan, Hugh and Stephen and sister Mary, sisters-in-law, brother in law, nieces and nephews and extended family.

Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, from 11am-10pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Shuttle bus in operation at St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin, Rathmullan (F92 A432), both days from 12 noon-10pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday in St Catherine’s Church, Ougherlin, Rathmullan, with burial afterwards in the family plot in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.

Donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.

Any enquiries to Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.

John McAndrews, Pettigo

The death has occurred of John McAndrews 2, Ostmen Place, Waterford City, and Pettigo, Donegal.

He passed away peacefully at Waterford General Hospital on May 25.

Father of Sean, grandfather of Melanie, brother of Joyce, Michael (Scotty), George, Frank and the late James, son of the late John and Betty.

Arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Pettigo on Wednesday at 6pm to repose overnight. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Isobel Graham, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Isobel Graham, Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, Co. Down and formerly of Ballintra, Co. Donegal.

She passed away peacefully at home. Beloved wife of James, dearly loved twin sister of Florence and her husband John, dearly loved sister of Ruby and her husband Ian and dearly loved sister of her brother Joshua and his wife Sandra.

Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews in Ireland, N. Ireland, England and the Netherlands and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at home on Thursday, May 28 from 3pm to 8pm. House private at other times. Funeral service in S. Clarke and Son’s Funeral Church, Bangor, on Friday, May 29 at 12 noon, followed by burial at Clandeboye Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Marie Curie may be made online at https://sclarkeandson.co.uk/donate.

Isobel’s family would like to sincerely thank everyone at Redwood Surgery, her many carers and medical staff from the District Nursing Team, Connected Health and Marie Curie. Thanks also to the various friends who have given practical and emotional support.

Harry Gibbons, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Harry Gibbons, Lucan, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Derora and Letterkenny, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of Angela and much-loved father of Fiachra, Fidelma, Colette, Dermot and Paschal.

Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Hannah, brothers Patrick, Hugh and John; sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Michael and James, daughter-in-law Regina, grandchildren Felim, Aoibhe, Anna, Declan, Xanthe, Maebh, Eleni and James, beloved sister Mary, brother-in-law Flan, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his daughter’s home on Wednesday, May 27 between 5pm and 8pm.

Removal on Thursday to St Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery.

Harry’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) here.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Holly Day Ward, Connolly Hospital.

John Keating, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila; deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise; all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass will be held in St Augustine’s Church, Ashgill Road, Glasgow G22 7HN on Thursday, June 4 at 9.30am followed by cremation.

John's ashes will be laid to rest privately with his parents in Killymard Cemetery, Donegal Town on June 6 at 1pm.