Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, July 29

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary Doherty , Carrigart, Mayo and Glasgow

- Charlie Harley, Burtonport

- Cathal Bradley, Cork and Carndonagh

- Mary Reilly, Meath and Culdaff

- Frances Gibbons, Kerrykeel

- Charlie McLaughlin, Malin and Scotland

- Sheamus Byrne, Glenties

- Joe Toye, Kilmacrennan

- Roseanne Darby, Ballybofey

- Mary Meehan, Mountcharles

- Harry Reid, Falcarragh

- Mary Greene, Donegal Town

- Ian McCambridge, Stranorlar

Mary Doherty , Carrigart, Mayo and Glasgow

The peaceful death has occurred at the home of Mary Doherty (née Conroy), of Gortnabrade, Carrigart and formerly of Belmullet, Co Mayo and Glasgow.

Beloved wife of Pat Doherty and much loved mother of Maria (Paul), Rosaleen, Kathleen Anne (Dominic), Danny (Helen) and Michael (Deirdre).

Adored sister of Kathleen Ferry (Neil), sister-in-law Kathleen Conroy.

Predeceased by her brother Tony Conroy.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren Aoife, Ultán, Daithí, Ruairí, Aoise, Dearbhla, Laoise, Pádraig, Oónagh, Daniel, Mikey, Grace.

Dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at her home in Upper Gortnabrade, F92 R3H9, on Wednesday, July 29 from 12pm.

Family time after the Rosary at 9pm.

Shuttle bus running from St. John the Baptist Car Park, F92 FW93 between 5-9pm.

Funeral leaving her home on Friday for Requiem Mass in St John the Baptist at 2pm.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Charlie Harley, Burtonport

The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Charlie Harley, Arlands, Burtonport (F94 V564).

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, son Nigel (Julie), daughter Mary Grace (Rory), granddaughters Emma (Cullin) and Sarah Jane, brother Danny, sister-in-law Nora, nieces and nephews.

His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe on Wednesday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Thursday from 12 until removal at 3pm to his home in Arlands.

Funeral Mass on Friday in St Columba’s Church, Acres, Burtonport at 11am with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to Dungloe Community Hospital care of Mc Glynn Funeral Directors or any family member.

Cathal Bradley, Cork and Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Cathal Bradley, Summerhill, Mallow, Cork and Carndonagh.

Cathal, passed away on Sunday, July 26.

Predeceased by his granny Rita, granddad John and best friend Alan Nagle.

Loving son of Seamus and Natasha (née O’Callaghan),

Dear twin brother of Tadhg, sisters Sophia and Katie.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents, grandmother Bridie, granddad Noel, girlfriend Emma Rose, aunts, uncles, niece and nephews who he adored, cousins, many friends and family in Donegal.

Reposing in O'Keeffe's Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Mallow (P51XE2T) on Thursday evening from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, followed by Prayers and Reception into St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Friday morining at 11:30am, after which Cathal will be laid to rest in St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow.

The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at:https://www.churchservices.tv/mallow.

House private, please.

The family wish to thank all of the first responders, An Garda Siochana, the Fire Service and Monsignor O’Brien who attended.

Mary Reilly, Meath and Culdaff

The death has occurred of Mary Reilly (née Doherty), peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan.

Predeceased by her beloved parents Denis and Margaret Doherty, her brothers Bernard and Denis, her sisters Elizabeth, Catherine and Margaret and her cherished great-grandson Finn.

Beloved wife of Michael and much-loved mother of Liz, Dennis and Trish.

Sadly missed by her family, her adored grandchildren Sarah, Mark, Darren, Seán, Kevin, Ciara, Ruairi, Cathal and Diarmuid, her great-grandchildren Harry, Alex, Sam and Esmè, her brother Edward, sister Ann, sons-in-law Eddie and Barry, daughter-in-law Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many good friends.

Reposing at her home (A84 KH73) on Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Andrew's Church, Curraha, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am (Livestream) followed by burial in Crossmacole Cemetery.

Frances Gibbons, Kerrykeel

The peaceful death has taken place of Frances Gibbons (née Logue), Magherwarden, Kerrykeel, following a long illness battled with courage.

Sadly missed by her husband, William, daughters, Marian, Roisin, Marguerite and Selena, sons Joseph, John and Liam, as well as their partners, 11 grandchildren, sisters, friends and wider family circle.

Predeceased by her beloved parents, Maryann and Dan, brothers Daniel, John and Joe, as well as her Mother-in-Law Rosie and Father-in-Law Josie.

Reposing at her late residence from 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, with Funeral Mass on Friday at 11:00 am at Massmount church, Fanad, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Private to family and friends please.

Charlie McLaughlin, Malin and Scotland

The death has occurred of Charlie Mclaughlin (Closha), 25 Morriston Crescent, Renfrew, Scotland; suddenly while holidaying at his house in Drumcarbit, Malin.

Beloved husband of Margaret, and much-loved father of Susan (Robert), Clare (Kenny), and Celine.

Predeceased by his brothers Eddie, James, Paddy and Francis and a dear brother of John, Mary, Joe, Eugene and Bridget.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Robert (Natalie), Scot (Emma), Andrew, Heather and James, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Charlie’s remains will repose at his house in Drumcarbit, Malin (F93TN84) from 4pm on Wednesday July 29, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Friday at 10:30am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay for 11:00am requiem Mass followed by removal to Scotland for burial in St Conville’s Cemetery at a later date.

Requiem Mass will be streamed live on Kelly’s Funeral Directors Facebook page. Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Malin Parish First Responders c/o Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

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 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 time.

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

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