Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, April 28
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joe McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and Dublin
- Jerome Brennan, Dublin and Ardara
- Cecilia Bonar, Ballybofey
- Michael Mason, Letterkenny
- Francis Kerrigan, Clonmany and Drumfries
- Josh Morrow, Cloghan
- Tom Ennis Kilpatrick, Wexford, Mayo and Killybegs
- Ellen Geary, Galway and Fanad
Joe McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and Dublin
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe McLaughlin, late of Lemacrossan, Quigley’s Point and Dublin.
Deeply regretted by his family, brother Tommy McLaughlin, sister Maureen Scott, sister-in-law Jeannette, brother-in-law Tom, nieces Iseult, Meghan, Mary and Margaret.
Joe’s remains will repose at the home of his brother Tommy, Carrowkeel, Quigley’s Point F93 DNY9 on Tuesday, April 28 from 8pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday (April 30th) at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung. Family time from 9pm to 12pm.
Jerome Brennan, Dublin and Ardara
The death has taken place of Jerome (Jerry) Brennan, late of Cabra West, Sandyhill Gardens, Dublin and Ardara, Co. Donegal.
He passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife May and his siblings Rosaleen, John and Paddy.
Loving father of Robert, Janet and Sarah.
Sadly missed by his family, brothers Noel & Martin, sisters Patty, Ann & Marie, son-in-law Pat, his adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, partners, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Pat and Sarah’s home, 63 Deerpark, Ashbourne, (A84 P386) from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, April 29.
Removal on Thursday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, arriving for funeral Mass at 11 am (livestream) followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 1pm (livestream).
Nora Gallagher, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at her residence of Nora Gallagher, Buncrubog, Glenties, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her dear husband Phil and daughter Patricia, parents Paddy and Annie Roarty, and brother James.
Sadly missed and forever loved by her 10 children, Margaret (Seamus), Terence (Kathleen), Patrick (Martina), Anne (Hughie), Noreen, Philip (Arlene), Mary (Shaun Paul), Kosh (Declan), Breda (Mike), Carol (Brendan), dearest brother Fergus (Breege) and family.
Cherished grandmother to 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Nora will be sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Nora’s remains will repose at her late residence on Tuesday, April 28, from 1pm until 9pm, and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
The family home is private to family both nights after the rosary.
Funeral Mass in St Connell’s Church, Glenties on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchsrevices.tv/glenties.
Family flowers only please, donations in-lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society, Glenties Day Care Centre, c/o any family member or James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Glenties.
Cecilia Bonar, Ballybofey
The death has occurred peacefully at home of Cecilia (Sheila) Bonar (nèe Gallen), retired Public Health Nurse, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, F93 DAC2.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John, daughter Ann Marie, sister Mary and brothers Patrick Hugh, James and Fred.
Much loved mother of Seamus, (Sarah), JC (Kate), Eibhlin, Patrick (Margo), Goretti (Damian), cherished sister of Elizabeth, Eileen and Kevin.Much-loved mother of Seamus (Sarah), JC (Kate), Eibhlin, Patrick (Margo), Goretti (Damian), and cherished sister of Elizabeth, Eileen,
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Caelum, Craig, Caitlin, Dearbhla, Odhran, Aoife and Cillian, and extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her home on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, from 12 pm until Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoniell, interment afterwards at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St Vincent de Paul Association, care of any family member.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish YouTube.
Michael Mason, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Michael Mason, late of 42 Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny F92 N1W4 and formerly of 47 Thornhill Park, Culmore, Derry.
Much-loved father of Michael, Niall and Conor.
Dearest brother of Frances, Liam, Noel, Annmarie, Deirdre, Sean and the late baby Francis.
Loving granda of Scarlett, Molly, Adam, Amber and Sofia. Precious son of the late Michael and Susan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by Moira, his extended family circle, friends and neighbours.
Michael’s remains will be reposing at his late home 42 Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, F92 N1W4 on Monday, April 27 from 5:30 pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 8:50 a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, Derry at 10 a.m.
Burial immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery. Michael’s Requiem Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn.
The Wake house will be private from 10 p.m. until 11am. Donations in Lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice c/o McClafferty Funeral Directors, Derry
Francis Kerrigan, Clonmany and Drumfries
The peaceful death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Francis Kerrigan, St Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany and formerly Meenaduff, Drumfries.
Predeceased by his parents Barney and Mary and sister Maisie.
Much-loved brother of Danny (Anne) and John.
Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Mickey, nieces and nephews Johanne (John), Gary (Deirdre), Caroline, Seamus (Cathy), Brian (Becky), cousins, family, friends and neighbours.
Francis’s remains will be reposing at his brother Danny and Anne’s home at Cleagh, Clonmany, F93X9PO on Monday, at 5pm where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10:20am, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11:00am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time, please, from 11:00pm till 11:00am
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany C/O any family member or Mc Feeley Funeral Directors.
Francis’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Josh Morrow, Cloghan
The death has occurred of Josh Morrow, Stranabrattoge, Cloghan, F93 AW80.
Josh will repose at his home from 5pm on Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28.
His funeral will leave his home at 1:30pm on Wednesday going to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin for funeral service at 2pm with interment immediately afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.
The funeral service can be viewed on the parish webcam. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
A one-way system will be in operation during the wake.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology unit at Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Elma and Jerry, sister Sarah, brothers Matthew, Shane (Michelle), Jason (Shannon), niece Sofia, Granny and Grandad, Dolores and Jim Thompson, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends and the wider community.
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.
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