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06 Sept 2025

Deaths in Donegal - Sunday morning, February 12

Deaths in Donegal

Deaths in Donegal - Sunday morning, February 12

The following deaths have occurred:

- Siobhan Mc Bride (née Gallagher), Glasgow/ Knockastoller/ Meenaniller, Gweedore

- Daniel McCartney, 16 Buncrana, Derry City, Derry/Moville

- Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

- Paul Elliott, Letterkenny

- Frank Gillespie, Bayview Terrace, Mountcharles

- Molly Harvey, St Peter’s Park, Greencastle

- Tommy McGettigan, Ballyare, Ramelton

- Pauline McGranaghan, 32, Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny/Perth, Australia

- Hugh O’Donnell, Dunlewey

- Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Sráth Máirtín, Derrybeg

- Maureen Lynch, London and Ballintra

Siobhan McBride (née Gallagher), Glasgow/Knockastoller/Meenaniller, Gweedore

The peaceful death has taken place of Siobhan McBride, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow on February 9.
Predeceased by her loving husband Con, parents Sarah and Seamus, brothers Owen and Dan, and sisters Maggie, Biddy and Nellie.
Sadly missed by her brother Charlie, sons; Seamus and Cornelius, daughter Noreen, daughters-in-law Mylene and Lorraine, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren; Shannon, Connell, Sean, Erin, Cara, Conor, Rebecca and Ben, great grandson Cian, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92DN4X) on Tuesday, February 14, from 5.30pm until rosary time at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, February 15, at 11am in St Mary's Chapel, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Daniel McCartney, 16 Buncrana, Derry City, Derry/Moville

The death has taken place on February 11 at his home of Daniel McCartney, 16 Buncrana Road, Derry and formerly of Moville. Much loved father of John, Ann, Alice, Cathy, Dermot, Margaret, Ursula and Daniel and brother of the late Greta, Mary, Sadie, Patrick, Anna, Philomena, John, Eileen and Rose.
Reposing at his home on Sunday, February 12, from 2pm.
Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday, February 14 at 11.20am for cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 2pm.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

The death has occurred of Philomena Ward, (née Cunningham, Chapel Gate) Carrick, formerly of Chicago. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her children Gerard and Maryann she will be sadly missed by her children Jimmy, Kevin, Michael, Trish and Bob, daughters-in-law Christine, Debbie, Karen and Christine and son-in-law Padraig.
Forever remembered by her grandchildren Meagan, Katie, Brian, Colin, Eileen, Stephen, Chris, Kyle, Fiona, Kelly, Jillian, Deirdre, Timmy and her great-granddaughter Raina, her sister Margaret, her brother Barney and her sisters-in-law Mary, Peggy, Sue, Angela, Bernie and her many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence in Clogher, Carrick from 5pm on Tuesday evening, February 14 until 10pm and again from 12 noon until 10pm on Wednesday, February 15.
Removal from her late residence on Thursday, February 16 arriving at St Columba’s Church, Carrick, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family home is private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybegs Community Hospital c/o Curran’s Funeral Services, Carrick.

Paul Elliott, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Paul Elliott. Paul was a devoted husband to Hayley and a doting father to Emma and Ava (Dublin). Sadly missed by his parents Eileen and Hughie, and his siblings Stephen, Kevin and Laura and their spouses Shanna, Aisha and Ross. Loving uncle to Cole, Aspen, Indie, River, Ethan, Luca Willo and Hugo. Reposing at the residence of his parents in Letterkenny. House strictly private. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 13 at 2pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Frank Gillespie, Bayview Terrace, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Frank Gillespie, Bayview Terrace, Mountcharles.
Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town. Predeceased by his wife Marie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, sons and daughters Susan (Joe), Kathleen (Ronnie), Séan, Marie-Celine (Gerard) and Francis (Ann), grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister Kathleen (USA), extended family, relatives and friends.
Remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Sunday, February 12 from 4pm until removal at 7.45pm, going to the Church of Sacred Heart, Mountcharles arriving at 8pm, to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 13 at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Molly Harvey, St Peter’s Park, Greencastle

The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannan, Fahan of Molly Harvey, St Peter’s Park, Greencastle. Reposing at her home.
Funeral on Monday, February 13 at 11 am in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 11pm to 10am Family flowers only or if desired donations in lieu to Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Tommy McGettigan, Ballyare, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Tommy McGettigan, Ballyare, Ramelton, F92 VW56. Remains will repose at his home.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, February 12 at 3pm in St Peter's Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on churchservices.tv/milford
Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only donations if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Pauline McGranaghan, 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny/Perth, Australia

The death has occurred of Pauline McGranaghan, (née Barker), 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny and formerly of Perth Australia.
Deeply regretted by her family, husband James (Jimmy), sons Kerry (Perth) and Paul (Lettterkenny), daughters Jane Melvin (Perth) and Sally Thompson (Queensland), daughters-in-law Claire and Breid, sons-in-law Alex and Andrew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Sunday, February 12 with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 5pm. Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Monday, February 13 which will be followed by burial in Conwal cemetery The Requiem Mass can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Alzheimer’s Society or St Eunan’s Nursing Home Residents Comfort Fund (Letterkenny) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Hugh O’Donnell, Dunlewey

The sudden death has taken place at home of Hugh O’Donnell, Dunlewey, Gweedore. His remains will repose at his home on Sunday from 3pm to 6.30pm. Removal afterwards to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey for 7pm, to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, February 13, at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page.

Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Sráth Máirtín, Derrybeg

Fuair Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir as Sráth Máirtín, Doire Beaga (F92T8N3) bás in Oispís Dhún na nGall aréir. Ar shlua na bhfíréan roimhe tá a athair agus a mháthair, Mickey agus Mary, a thriúr deartháireacha, John, Hughie agus a leath chúpla Michael. Maireann a bhean chéile Bríd, beirt íníonach Mary Agnes (Béal an Átha, Maigh Eo) Caitlín (An Uaimh Co Na Mí) agus a mhac John Bosco (Leitir Ceanainn), a gcéile Richie Cloonan, Cyril McGrane agus Mary McGrath, a gharmhic Odhrán, Éanna agus Darragh, gaolta agus cairde uilig.
Cuirfear é i reilig Mhachaire Gathlán i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire na Doirí Beaga,ar an Domhnach, 12 Feabhra.

The death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Stramartin, Derrybeg, F92T8N3. Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Mary, and his three brothers John, Hughie and his twin Michael. Sadly missed by his wife Bríd, daughters Mary Agnes (Ballina, Co Mayo) and Caitlín (Navan Co Meath) and son John Bosco (Letterkenny), grandchildren Odhrán, Éanna and Darragh, sons-in-law Richie Cloonan and Cyril McGrane, daughter-in-law Mary McGrath, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, February 12, at 11am in St Marys Chapel, Derrybeg with an interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.

Maureen Lynch, London and Ballintra

The death has occurred peacefully at St Thomas's Hospital, London, surrounded by her loving daughters, Caroline and Fiona, of Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), Dromore, Ballintra.
Deeply regretted by her brothers, Michael, Eamon, Gerard and Tommy, Dromore, Ballintra. Funeral arrangements to follow.

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