Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday evening, September 19


The following deaths have taken place:
- Rosie McGinty (née Murtagh), Louth / Donegal
- Hilda Boyle, Killybegs
- Mae Doherty, Clonmany
- John Curran, Quigleys Point
- James Harkin (Big Jim), Clonmany
- Frank Shovlin, Ardara
- Liam McCauley, Donegal Town
- Jimmy Spratt, Thurles / Bundoran
- Karl Gillespie, Crossroads
- Philip McLaughlin (Barr), England / Buncrana
Rosie McGinty (née Murtagh), Louth / Donegal
The death has occurred of Rosie McGinty (née Murtagh), Louth Village, Louth / Donegal
Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy (a native of County Donegal) and her parents Rita and Pat Murtagh. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing brother John, sisters-in-law Mary (Murtagh), Mary (O’Neill) and Margaret (Gillespie), her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Rosie will repose in the Eternity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Bridge Street, Dundalk (Eircode A91 KW52) on Wednesday, September 20, from 5pm-8pm. Removal on Thursday, September 21, via her home, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Louth Village, arriving for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed live by following the Funeral Service link at: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-louth-village
Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on (042) 9334521.
Hilda Boyle, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Hilda Boyle, Aughavogue, Five Points, Killybegs.
Sadly missed by her nieces Beverly, Lesley, Muriel and Ann-Marie, nephews Damian, Eamonn, Robert, Jack and Alan, carers and friends.
Reposing at McBrearty's Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 19 until 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, September 20 to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetary.
Mae Doherty, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mae Doherty, Chapel Glen, Clonmany.
Loving wife of the late John Joe, a loving mother to Neil, John and the late Anthony. Much loved mother-in-law to Denise and Tillie. Loving grandmother to Sara, Hannah and Callum. Her extended family and friends and everyone who knew and loved her.
Reposing at her late home.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday morning, September 21 at 10.40am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please from 10pm to 10am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
John Curran, Meenavanaghan, Quigleys Point
The death has taken place at his home of John Curran, Meenavanaghan, Quigleys Point.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 20 at 10.15am going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.stcolumbasdrung.net
James Harkin (Big Jim), Glebe, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of James Harkin (Big Jim), Glebe, Clonmany.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest this evening, Tuesday, September 19 going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 20 at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3 Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Frank Shovlin, Crumlin, Ardara
The death has occurred of Frank Shovlin, Crumlin, Ardara. His remains will repose at McCabe’s Funeral Premises on Tuesday, September 19, until 8pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 20 going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Liam McCauley, 13 Castle Street, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Liam McCauley, 13 Castle Street, Donegal Town (F94C6DO). He passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his brothers, Paddy, Gerry, Hughie and sister Mary. Deeply regretted and forever remembered by his wife, Bridie and his children, Treacy (Seamus), Siobhan (Tom), Emer (Gerry), Emmett, Bridin (Stephan), Liam, Sinead (Alan), Shane (Billieanne), Rosa (Mike). Much loved by his 24 grandchildren, his brothers, Anthony and Sean and by his sister Nancy.
Reposing at the family home, Castle Street, Donegal Town, on Tuesday, September 19 until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, September 20 to St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in St Agatha's graveyard Clar, (F94VXT6). Liam's Mass may be viewed online at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/donegal-town-tawnawilly-parish-donegal-town
House strictly private to family in the morning of the funeral, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Mental Health Ireland or Men's Shed, Donegal Town, c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member. Anyone wishing to offer their sympathy to the family can do so at www.jackiecarronfuneraldirectors.com
Jimmy Spratt, Thurles / Bundoran
The death has occurred of Jimmy Spratt Derryvilla, Glengoole, Thurles, Tipperary, (E41 T3C7) / Bundoran.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridie, sisters Rosie and Patricia and brother Philip.
Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Eileen, sons James, Thomas, Stephen, Michael, David and Damien, sister Mairead, brothers Thomas, Michael, Marty and John, daughter-in-law Emma, son's partners, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his home, Derryvilla, Glengoole, E41 T3C7, on Tuesday, September 19 until 8pm. Arriving at St James Church, Two Mile Borris on Wednesday, September 20, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Two Mile Borris Cemetery. Donations if desired to Home Carers Ireland.
Karl Gillespie, Crossroads
The death has occurred of Karl Gillespie, Crossroads in Birmingham, England. Beloved son of Mary and the late Gregg.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving mother, the extended Gillespie and Gallen families, neighbours, and very many friends.
Funeral arriving at the Church of St Terese of The Child Jesus, 273 Wellington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham on Tuesday, September 19 for Requiem Mass followed by removal on Thursday, September 21 to St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, arriving at approximately 3pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 22 at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Philip McLaughlin (Barr), Manchester, England / Buncrana
The sudden death has occurred of Philip McLaughlin (Barr), Bury, Manchester, England formerly of Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana. Much loved Father of Tina, Janine and Philip, dearest brother of Rose, Helen and Brigid and the late John, Pauline and Mary.
The funeral is to take place on Thursday, September 21 at St Bernadette’s Church, Whitefield.
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