Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday morning, July 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- Sheamus Byrne, Glenties

- Joe Toye, Kilmacrennan

- Roseanne Darby, Ballybofey

- Mary Meehan, Mountcharles

- Harry Reid, Falcarragh

- Mary Greene, Donegal Town

- Ian McCambridge, Stranorlar

- Harry Doherty, Moville

- Tina McHugh, Portnoo

- James Ridge, Dublin and Carrigart

Sheamus Byrne, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his loving family of Sheamus Byrne, The Rock, Glenties.

Predeceased by his parents Sonny and Peggy, sister Mary and daughter Margaret Bridget.

Sheamus will be sadly missed and forever loved by his devoted wife Maureen, daughter Annette (Brian), Sons Joe (Lynn), Christopher, brothers Joseph (Angela RIP), Melbourne, Cathal (Mary) Donegal Town, and sister Bernadette (Michael).

Deeply missed by his cherished grandchildren Megan, Gemma, Nathan,, Sophia, Jamie , Adam, great-grandchildren Amelia and Layla.

Sorely missed by his loving nieces, nephews , extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Sheamus’ remains will repose at his son Joe and Lynn home (F94HK26), Buncrubòg, Glenties on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday from 12 noon until 9pm both days.

Funeral mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.

Joe Toye, Kilmacrennan

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Joe Toye, 16 Ard na Glaise, Kilmacrennan, F92 H027.

Deeply regretted by his loving parents James and Rose, sisters Jenny (James) and Susan (Terry), brother Martin (Andrew), partner Nicole, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday July 28 , from 7pm until 10pm and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford.

Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation, Co. Galway, c/o any family member.

Roseanne Darby, Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred, of Roseanne Darby, formerly Donegal Road, Ballybofey.

Beloved daughter of Maureen and the late Michael, much loved mother to Daniel and Conor, cherished sister of Jacqueline, Lorraine, Markita, John, Michael, Paul, David, and Stephen. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, mother, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.

Reposing privately for Family only at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Monday, July 27 from 6pm to 9pm.

Funeral arriving at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Private cremation.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Mary Meehan, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Meehan, Glencoagh, Mountcharles, aged 105, at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town, in the company of her daughters Carol and Marie.

Predeceased by her husband Willie, her parents John & Mary Gillespie, her much-loved son-in-law, brothers and sisters.

Sadly missed by her daughters Carol (Julian), Marie (Kevin), Margaret (Paddy), Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Great-great-grandchildren, her sister Susan in Chicago, nieces & nephews, extended family, friends & neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence (F94 F7D8) on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 3pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town.

House private on the morning of the Funeral please.

Harry Reid, Falcarragh

The death has occurred on July 14 of Harry Reid, Edinburgh and Ballintemple, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by his parents, Annie and Johnny, and son John Patrick.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Kate, daughters Veronica and Dervila, and his son Pierce.

Remains reposing at Sweeney Funeral Directors, Ballyboes, Falcarragh on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 to 8pm with rosary at 8pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, August 6 for 11am burial in St Fionan’s Church Cemetery, Falcarragh.

Mary Greene, Donegal Town

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Greene (nee Gallagher) Ardeskin, Donegal Town, in Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, July 26 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy Ban and Brigid, sister Brid, brother John.

Sadly missed by her husband Jack, son Charles (Becky), daughters Bridie, Maria (Paul), grandson Thomas, sister Sally, brothers Padraig, Seamus, Simon, uncle Padraig, nephews, nieces, extended family and many many friends.

Mary’s remains will repose at Tir Conail Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 2pm to 8pm Tuesday, July 28.

Mary’s Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, F94 R5RK Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in Clar Cemetery.

Mary’s Funeral Mass can viewed on Tawnawillyparish.ie.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if so desired, to Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Martin Gallagher Funeral Director.

House private at all times please.

Ian McCambridge, Stranorlar

The death has taken place of Ian McCambridge (aged 82), Dunwiley, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. Peacefully at At Home on 26th July 2026.

Predeceased by beloved Wife Madeline.

Forever cherished by sons Oliver and Dermot. Also mourned by nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Ballybofey on Tuesday, July 28 from 6pm until Rosary at 9pm.

Removal on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 10:50am from the Funeral Home to Church of Mary Immaculate for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.

Ian’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchservices.ie/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzeimer Assoc of Ireland c/o any family member or McGowan’s Funeral Home in Ian’s memory.

House Private at all times.

Tom Meehan, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Tom Meehan, 561 Ard McCool, Stranorlar F93 P8D4.

Predeceased by his loving wife Carmel, brothers Gerry, Danny, John, Christy, sisters Tessie and Kathleen.

Much loved father to Carolyn (Barry), Kerri (Nicky), and Conor (Sarah), cherished brother of Bridget and Patsy, dearly loved grandfather to Jude, Cian, Elly, Jade, Emma, Jamie, Remi and Hannah, devoted great-grandfather to Evan, Alex, and Ella.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his son, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Monday, July 27 from 11 am to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday July 28th at 3pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 3.30pm.

Interment in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at or care of any family member.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Harry Doherty, Moville

The death has occurred of Harry Doherty (Greaser), Teach Na Crainn, Carnagarve, Moville and formerly of St. Finian’s Park and Sunnyside, Ballynally, Moville, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his daughter Antoinette (Raymond) and his son Hugh.

Beloved husband of Mary Frances and much-loved father of Bernadette (Pat), Anne Marie (Brendan), Patricia (Paul), Hilary (Paula), Shaun (Joanne), Paula, Mary Majella (Niall), Laura (Mickey), Seamus (Claire), Joe (Sharon), Ray (Fiona), Gemma (Kevin), Colm (Orla), Orla (Eamonn), Roma (Eamonn), Paul (Georgina) and Leonie (John).

Devoted granda to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by his sister and brothers, Maureen, Patsy and Billy and his infant brother and sisters, Edward, Margaret and Bridget.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brother, Bernadette, Kathleen and Joe, his son-in-law Raymond, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home, where you are all welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, July 28 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.movilleparish.com/media.html.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Dunshenny House Disability Unit C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Tina McHugh, Portnoo

The death has occurred of Tina McHugh (née O’Rourke), Lackagh, Portnoo, formerly Doneraile, Co. Cork, peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 25th July.

Tina will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family: her beloved husband, Frankie; her daughters, Caroline (John), Andrea (John) and Ashley (Barry); her cherished grandchildren, Dylan and Jorja; her brothers; and her extended family and many friends.

Tina’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 A250) on Sunday, July 26, from 1.00pm to 7.00pm, followed by removal to her late residence in Lackagh, Portnoo (F94 TF82).

Her wake will continue at her late residence on Monday, July 27, from 2.00pm to 9.00pm.

Due to restricted traffic access, a shuttle bus will operate from the Dolmen Centre to Tina’s late residence throughout the day.

Attendees are advised to use this service.

Requiem Mass will take place in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney, at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 28 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Tina’s funeral mass can be viewed live on Shovlins Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

James Ridge, Dublin and Carrigart

The death has taken place of James (Seámus) Ridge, born in Carrigart, County Donegal and late of Clondalkin, Dublin 22. He is formerly of An Garda Siochana and The Law Library. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Clondalkin Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Thérèse and loving dad of Katie, Colm and Clare, James will be deeply missed by his wife, son, daughters, son-in-law Paul and Katies fiancé Finbarr, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren Lucy, Grace, Ellis, Carmen and Freya, brother Paddy, sister Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village on Monday from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral Mass Tuesday at 11am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin Village followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 1pm. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam. Cremation can be views on the crematorium webcam

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Alone or by clicking on the link below.

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