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The following deaths have taken place:
- Josie O’Donnell, Letterkenny
- Sandra Gallagher, Teelin
- Annie Diamond (née Lagan) Kilrea, Co Derry and Letterkenny
- AJ Doyle, Perth, Australia
- Michael (Mickey) McColgan, Muff
- Anthony McGinley, Killybegs
- Margaret Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana
- Linda Gallagher, Letterkenny
- Michael Boyle, Dublin, Fanad Lighthouse and Greenogue
Josie O’Donnell, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place of Josie O’Donnell, 29 Claghan Mor, Letterkenny.
Reposing at the residence of his son, Aidan and Tara O’Donnell, Loughagannon, Letterkenny, F92 T8YA from 7pm, Friday April 19.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, April 21 at 1.30pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Sandra Gallagher, Teelin
The death has occurred of Sandra Gallagher (née Grail), Hollywood, Worestshire, England and Teelin Co. Donegal, who passed away peacefully at The Alexander Hospital, Worcester, UK, on Sunday, March 3, surrounded by her loved ones. Sadly missed by her devoted husband Stephen, her loving son Ian, her grandson Ethan, her mother-in-law Pauline, sister-in-law Jacinta (Ted), nephews Nicholas and Simon, niece Evanne, extended family, friends and neighbours. Pre deceased by her parents Frank and Doris Grail and her father-in-law John Gallagher.
Reposing at Mc Cabe's Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Sunday, April 21, from 1pm until 2pm, followed by removal to St Columba's Church, Carrick, Travelling via Killybegs for Funeral Mass at 3.00pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Annie Diamond (née Lagan) Kilrea, Co Derry and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Annie Diamond (née Lagan) Kilrea, Co Derry and Letterkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Sean, Anna Marie (Rowan), Philomena, Peter and Noeleen; mother-in-law of Dessie and the late Margaret and a much loved granny and great granny. Daughter of the late Mary Jane and Arthur and sister of Mary, Teresa, Arthur, Jean, Philomena and the late Bridget, Joe, Anthony and Kate.
House Private Please. Family and friends welcome to call on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm. Funeral from her late residence, 8 Gorse Road, Lisnagrot on Saturday at 10:15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
AJ Doyle, Perth, Australia
The tragic death has taken place of AJ Doyle in Perth, Australia. Deeply shocked and saddened by his untimely passing are his heartbroken mammy Caroline McKinney, daddy Jason, Caroline and beloved brothers Aaron, Jamie, Gareth, Thomas and sister Eva; Granny Anne, Granda Charlie McKinney and extended family and his many friends at home and abroad.
Reposing at his father Jason’s home in Druminor, Buncrana where everyone is welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.45am travelling via Clonbeg to Christ Church, Buncrana for 12pm service with burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family Flowers only; Donations in Lieu if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.
Michael (Mickey) McColgan, Muff
The death has occurred at his home of Michael (Mickey) McColgan, Mullinaghy, Carnamoyle, Muff.
Predeceased by his loving wife Sheila.
Much loved father of Tina, Ger, Stevie, Paul, Kieran, Mark, Fiona and Frankie. Loving brother of Rosemary, Breegeen, Andy, Eileen and the late Johnny.
Deeply regretted and will be forever mourned by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his adored grandchildren, his wider family circle and friends.
Reposing at his home. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am. Removal from his home on Saturday, April 20 at 1.15pm to St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Michael’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Anthony McGinley, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Anthony Mc Ginley, Five Points, Killybegs.
Predeceased by his Mother Mona and brother Aidan.
Sadly missed by his loving father Pat, sisters Sinead and Jess-ann, brother Pauric, Rachel, sons Feidhlim and Noah, nephews Brandon, Alex and Carrick, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins some of which are in America, Scotland and England, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Mc Brearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs, on Friday, April 19 from 3pm to 7pm.
Removal on Saturday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Margaret Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana
The death has taken place of Margaret Doherty, Kimmage, Dublin and late of Buncranna. She died peacefully in the presence of her family, following a short illness under the wonderful care of the staff in the William Wilde Ward at St James’s Hospital.
Dearly loved partner of Sheila, loving mother of Orla, Padhraic and Siobhan. Sadly and deeply missed by her loving family, cherished and adored grandchildren Sofia, Sebastian, Kathryn, Joshua, Heather, Edan and Ellen, sons-in-law Jason and Paul, Emma, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her sisters Anna and Ursula and cousin Dennis.
Her remains are reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road D6W N279, on Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98, for a Funeral Service at 10am which may be viewed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by cremation.
Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made, in lieu, to Women’s Aid at https://www.womensaid.ie/get-involved/donate/ .
Linda Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at her late residence of Linda Gallagher, Bomany, Letterkenny, F92 X7DP.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her partner Kieran Crossan, parents John and Patricia Gallagher, sisters Olga and Gemma, nephew Levi and trusted companion Mylo.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 9pm each day. Family and friends welcome. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Saturday going to the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35), for 11am Funeral Service, followed by interment in Gortlee Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished to the Donegal Branch of the ISPCA c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Michael Boyle, Dublin, formerly of Fanad Lighthouse and Greenogue
The death has occurred of Michael Boyle, Newcastle, County Dublin, formerly of Whitehall Road, Walkinstown and Fanad Lighthouse and late of Aachener International, Greenogue. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Tallaght University Hospital.
Beloved husband of Maureen and dear father of Michael and Katherine, he is predeceased by his brother Brian; sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, sisters Sheyla, Cáit, Áine and Moya, Katherine’s partner Bart, daughter-in-law Denise, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Ella, Theo, Mia, Lucy and Christopher, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Tallaght Village, D24 NY65, (opposite The Priory).
Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Holy Family, Rathcoole arriving for 11am Mass which can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/rathcoole Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
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