Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, July 8
Updated death notices for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Dan Coll, Inishbofin and Falcarragh
- Sheila Mc Nally, Bunbeg
- Tommy McNally, Quigley’s Point
- Jim O’Donnell, Burnfoot
- Domnick Maguire, Glenties
- Aaron Friel, Buncrana
- Manus Rodden, Creeslough
- PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad and New York
Dan Coll, Inishbofin and Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Dan Coll of 20 Radharc na Mara, Ballina, Falcarragh and formerly of Inishbofin Island. #
Predeceased by wife Áine, his son Charlie, his parents Harry and Nellie , brothers Charlie & Ned , sisters Mary, Gracie and Frances. Survived by his sons Harry and Marie, Owenie and Marion, daughters Nanc, Mary Ellen and Henry, daughter in law Bridin, his 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, brother Pat, in laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his son Harry residence at Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork F92 T6X2 with wake on Tuesday, July 7 at 5.00pm to 9.00pm with Rosary at 8.30pm and on Wednesday from 12 noon with Rosary at 8.00pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral. Funeral from there on Thursday for 11.00am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Sheila Mc Nally, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at Falcarragh Nursing Home of Sheila Mc Nally (Darcy) of Ballindrait, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband Brendan, son Stephen and brothers & sisters.
Sadly missed by her sons; Michael (Petra) and Brian (Cheryl), grandchildren; Stephen, Elenor Rose & Liam and extended family & friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Removal to the family home after the Rosary to repose overnight.
House private to family only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Tommy McNally, Quigley’s Point
The death has occurred of Tommy McNally, Three Tree’s, Quigley’s Point, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Rebecca, his infant son Thomas, his brother James and his sisters Sr Xavier, Kathleen, Bridie, Margaret, Mary-Ann and Bella.
Beloved husband of Lizzie and much loved father of Majella (Philip), Sadie (John), Mary (Daniel), Eilish (Brendan), Carmel (Seanie) and Tom (Karen).
Devoted granda of Emma, Philip, Rebecca, James, Beth, Daniel, Alana, Naomi, Glen, Kellie, Clara, Brendan, Ronan, TJ, Sarah, Peadar, Tadhg, Fiachra and great-granda of Finn and Eloise.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, John, Charlie, Michael and David, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
May Tommy Rest In Peace.
Tommy’s remains will repose at his home (F93 PC44) on Wednesday, July 8 from 12pm to 10pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
The family home is private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday, July 9 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in Drung cemetery.
Requiem mass can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung .
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Jim O’Donnell, Burnfoot
The death has taken place in Preston, England of Jim O’Donnell, formerly of Burnfoot, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his wife Sarah. Much-loved father of Gerard, Julie, Christina and their partners.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Gerard, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jim’s remains will repose at Clifford Ward Funeral Directors, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ.
Funeral will take place on Friday, July 10 for requiem mass at 10am in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6HQ followed by
interment at Our Lady and St. Michael’s Church, Alston, Grimsargh, PR3 3BJ.
Domnick Maguire, Glenties
The peaceful death has taken place of Domnick Maguire, 8 Wattle Street, Tewantin, Queensland 4565, Australia, and formerly Glen Road, Glenties, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel & Bridget and brothers Connie, John & Stephen. Dom will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Fay, son Dan and daughter Meghann (Adrian), his grandchildren, Flynn, Rory, Marco & Mattias. Deeply regretted by his brothers Gerard, Enda, Patrick & Brendan and sisters Dolores, Dympna, Colette & Rosaleen. His brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends & neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.
Aaron Friel, Buncrana
The tragic death has taken place as the result of a road traffic accident of Aaron Friel, Lisnakelly Buncrana, F93 HD92.
Heartbroken by his untimely passing are his loving parents Breda & Emmet, cherished brothers Shane, Oisín, Darragh & Ruairí; his grandparents Anne and Hugh, Mary and Liam, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Aaron will be reposing from his late residence from 11am on Tuesday, July 7 where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral leaving there at 10am on Thursday 09th July going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin.
House Private from 10pm – 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Manus Rodden, Creeslough
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Manus (Mandy) Rodden, Derryfad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal.
Sadly missed by his family Bridget McBride (Michael), Marian Connolly (Mick), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
No wake.
Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Tuesday the 7th July 2026 from 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m, followed by removal to St. Michael’s Church Creeslough for 7.00 p.m.
Funeral Mass there on Wednesday, the 8th July 2026, at 11 a.m. burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.
Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Lake House Patient Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.
Seamus McMenamin, Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Seamus McMenamin, Donaghmore Glebe, Castlefin, Co.Donegal, who passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on the 4th July 2026. City& Local Guides
Predeceased by his baby son Liam, Parents William and Sarah-Agnes, brothers Charlie and Liam and sister Breige.
He will be sadly missed by sisters Ann and Una.
Seamus will be forever loved and missed by his loving family, his devoted wife Christina, his adored children Josephine, Michael (Edel), Sarah (Trevor), Roisin (David), Patrick (Jennifer) and his cherished grandchildren Cara, Amy, Maggie, Emily-Rose, Erin, TJ and Charlie.
Reposing at his home from 3pm Sunday, July 5.
Removal from there on Tuesday at 11:30am going to St. Marys Church, Castlefinn, for 12pm Requiem Mass and burial immediately afterwards in the family plot.
Family time from 10pm to 12pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Due to parking constraints, a shuttle bus will be in frequent operation from Barnetts (Hillhead) and St. Mary’s school car park, Castlefinn, for those who wish to attend the wake.
Domnick Maguire, Australia, and Glenties
The peaceful death has taken place of Domnick Maguire, 8 Wattle Street, Tewantin, Queensland 4565, Australia, and formerly Glen Road, Glenties, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel & Bridget and brothers Connie, John & Stephen.
Dom will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Fay, son Dan and daughter Meghann (Adrian), his grandchildren, Flynn, Rory, Marco & Mattias.
Deeply regretted by his brothers Gerard, Enda, Patrick & Brendan and sisters Dolores, Dympna, Colette & Rosaleen, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends & neighbours.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Funeral arrangements later.
PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad and New York
The death has occurred of PJ (Joe) McGee, New York and Ballyheerin, Fanad, County Donegal. Joe passed away peacefully in New York on June 12.
Predeceased by his parents Niall Joe and Gertrude, his brothers Niall Fiachra and Dom, Joe will be sadly missed by his son JJ, daughter in-law Jade, his grandchildren Jack and Nora, brothers Séan and Ciaran, sisters Deirdre and Maire, sister in-law, brother in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, relatives and large circle of friends in America and Ireland.
Joe’s funeral has taken place in New York.
A Mass in celebration of Joe’s life will take place in Church of Immaculate Conception in Ballyheerin at 7pm on Tuesday.
If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included free of charge on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, please e-mail [email protected].