Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, February 20
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Gallagher, Downings
- Stephanie Green, Ballyshannon
- Cathal Molloy, Glenties and Dublin
- George Gallagher, Inver
- Greta Devine, Letterkenny
- John Mulholland, Fanad and Belfast
- Hugh Toland, Kerrykeel and North Carolina
- Annie May Harte, Lifford
- Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely
John Gallagher, Downings
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Gallagher, Dundoan, Downings.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top on Thursday, February 20 at 3pm going to his late residence.
Sadly missed by his wife Rose, sons PJ, Nicholas and Joe, daughters Sally, Kate & Louise, brothers Danny, Ned, Michéal, & sister Annemarie, grandchildren, family and friends.
Funeral from his late residence on Saturday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetry.
Stephanie Green, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Stephanie Green, 72 St Benildus Ave, Ballyshannon.
She passed away on February 19, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.
Beloved daughter of Francis (Buddy) and the recently deceased Geraldine Greene (RIP).
Stephanie will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her dear father, her precious son Keith, her loving fiancé Ciaran Rushe, her adored brother David and sister-in-law Colleen, her nieces Erin and Bethany and all her relatives, great neighbours and devoted close friends. Predeceased by her baby brother Keith and nephew Nathan.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Friday, February 21 from 4pm to 9pm and on Saturday, February 22 from 2pm to 9pm.
The Funeral Cortege will depart her family home at St Benildus Ave, Ballyshannon on Sunday, February 23 at 10.40am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 3pm.
Stephanie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Stephanie to SHOUT at Sligo University Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home/Church/Breslin's Funeral Directors or online at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/shoutsligo.
Cathal Molloy, Glenties and Dublin
The death has taken place of Cathal Molloy Drimnacrosh, Glenties, and Dublin peacefully in the excellent care of the staff in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his family.
Predeceased by his loving parents Sonny and Bridie. Cathal will be sadly missed by his loving brothers Shaun ( Geraldine) and Seamus and sister Evelyn (Michael), nieces Elaine and Laura, nephews Mike, Gerard and Shane, great nephews, great nieces, cousins and his very wide circle of wonderful friends.
Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara F94A250 on Thursday, February 20 from 3pm until 5pm followed by removal to Drimnacrosh, F94TOV6.
Funeral leaving Drimnacrosh on Saturday, February 22 to St Connell’s Church Glenties for requiem Mass at 11am.
Followed by internment afterwards in the local cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital c/o James Mc Guinness & Sons, Funeral Director, Main Street, Glenties or any family member.
George Gallagher, Inver
The death has occurred of George Gallagher, Fanaghan, Inver. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 19th February 2025.
Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Ann and his beloved daughter Breda, brothers Peter and Johnny. Beloved husband to Bridget, dear father of John (Teresa), Seoirse (Marie), Michael (Marie), Catriona (Joe), Sheila (Paul) and son-in-law Karol. He will be sadly missed by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Patricia brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (Eircode F94XO2N) on Thursday, February 20 from 2pm until 8pm.
Wake at the family home (Eircode F94AC60) on Friday, February 21 from 12 noon until 9pm.
Removal from there on Saturday, February 22 at 10:30am, going to St Naul's Church, Ardaghey for 11am funeral Mass, followed by burial in St Nauls Cemetery, Ardaghey.
Family home private on the morning of the funeral. There will be a one-way system entering at Inver Crossroads and exit at Fanaghan.
Parking will be provided at Inver village. There will be limited parking at the family home. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the link below on the St Naul's Parish Inver Facebook page. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice.
Greta Devine, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family of Greta Devine (née Lafferty), retired Nurse, 59, Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny (formerly Tievebrack, Castlefinn). Predeceased by her husband Frank and her daughter Angela (Bravender).
Greta will be sadly missed by Daniel, Francis, John, Patrick, Margaret-Rose (Long), Bernie (Heeney), Pauline (McLoughlin), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Greta will repose at her late residence on Wednesday, February 19 from 4pm.
House private to family and close friends.
Removal at 6pm on Thursday to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81)) for reception prayers at 6.30pm.
Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday, February 21 which can be viewed online followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Residents Comfort Fund, Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
John Mulholland, Fanad and Belfast
The death has taken place of John Mulholland of Cooladerry, Fanad, Donegal, and also Belfast, Northern Ireland, suddenly on February 7, 2025, in Belfast.
Predeceased by his parents, Ruairi and Rose Mulholland of Killeen Park, Belfast.
Beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many others, far and wide.
The family wishes to thank the kind and loving staff of Voysey House, Belfast, and all those involved in his care, including the dedicated staff at Belfast City Hospital Renal Unit, and the PD nurses who attended him daily with great kindness.
John’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 21 at 10.30am at O’Neill’s Chapel of Rest 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast. Cremation Service to follow at Roselawn Crematorium at 12.40pm.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Abbeyfield Belfast Society.
John was loved and will be sorely missed by his heartbroken family.
All enquiries to O’Neill’s Funeral Directors 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast, BT11 9JP (Tel:028 90620099) or online to www.oneillsfuneraldirectors.co.uk.
Hugh Toland, Kerrykeel and North Carolina
The peaceful death has taken place in North Carolina, USA of Hugh Toland, formerly of Kerrykeel.
Survived by his wife Mary, son Aidan, daughter Laura, son-in-law Tony, grandsons Nicholas and Vincent, brothers John (North Carolina), Brian (Wales), Colm (Milford), Martin (England), sisters Evelyn (New York) and Mary (Letterkenny) and predeceased by his brother Charlie. Funeral arrangements later.
Annie May Harte, Lifford
The death has taken place on February 18 at Archview Lodge of Annie May Harte (née Devine), (Rodger), Corner House, Lifford and formerly of Glenmornan.
Beloved wife of Dessie, much-loved mother of Tony (Teresa), Daniel (Yvonne) and Lisa, dearly loved grandmother of Caoimhlim, Alanna, Emily and Adam, and sister of Packie James, Catherine and the late Johnny, Joe and Francie.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday, February 19 from 4pm.
Funeral leaving her home on Friday, February 21 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Nigel Lloyd, Casheltown, Dunkineely, Co Donegal, F94 X625, and Oadby, Leicester, England.
He passed away peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo on February 14.
Nigel will be sadly missed by his broken-hearted partner Kim Pereira, parents Angela and Roy Lloyd, sister Lindsay, brother John, extended family, neighbours and his many friends in Ireland and UK.
Reposing at his late residence on Thursday, February 20 from 12pm to 8pm.
Funeral service in Solace Cancer Support Centre, St Joseph's Avenue, Donegal Town on Friday 21st February at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm.
Cremation service can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands, using password Crem21F
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Solace Cancer Support Centre, Donegal Town and the North West Hospice, Sligo care of any family member or George Irwin Funeral Directors.
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