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06 Sept 2025

Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, June 18

Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, June 16

Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday evening

The following deaths have taken place:

- Margaret Monagle, Malin

- Norita O'Boyle, Letterkenny

- Roseanna McAleer, Ballybofey

- Billy Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin

- Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham

- Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara

- Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore and Derry

- Billy Kilpatrick, Raphoe

- Terri Tully, Killybegs

- Johnny McCafferty, Termon

- Kathleen McClay, Bridgend

Margaret Monagle, Malin

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of former public health nurse Margaret Monagle, Letteror, Malin.

Predeceased by her loving husband Packie; much-loved mother of Bernie (Paddy), Anne (Mark) and Brendan (Anne); deeply regretted by her grandchildren Ciara, Aisling, Conor, Niamh, Sarah, Donal and Aine, her great-grandchildren Roán and Dáire, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her home.

Removal from there on Thursday at 1.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Lagg for 2pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Norita O'Boyle, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at LUH of retired national school teacher Norita O’Boyle, née Galvin, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 TWT4, and formerly Dunkineely.

Norita is predeceased by her husband Brendan and infant child and sisters Mary and Cathleen. She is sadly missed by her children, Susan, Michael, Ann, Noreen, Maeve and Rory; sisters and brothers Michael, Joan, Ethna, Seamus and Sally, sister-in-law Marita, brother-in-law Eugene; grandchildren Michael and Kelly, James, Emer, Helen and Rory, James, Afraic, Hannah and Mary, Kate, Sean, Meabh and Tom, Tom, Matthew, Sarah, Peter and William; sons-in-law Connie, David, Tony and James, and partners Adem and Carmel; grandson-in-law Barry.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday from 12 noon to 9pm, concluding with Rosary at 9pm on both nights. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81, for 11am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Roseanna McAleer, Ballybofey

The death has taken place of Roseanna McAleer, née Quinn, 271 Ard Mac Carron, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 X6DH. She passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice,Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Delia Quinn, brother Cathal, sister Martina (Peter) and her late husband Jim. Much loved and will be sadly missed by her daughter Cora Harvey, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Dean (Aine) and Náomh. Roseanna will be forever remembered and loved by her brother Sean (Kathleen), Frankie (Margaret) Paul (Breda), Sisters Marie (Barney), Kathleen (Davog), Delia (Gerry) and Bridgeen, her dear friend John, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. 

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 4pm to 10pm, and on Wednesday from 10am to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in St.Mary’s Churchyard Sessiaghoneill. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

Billy Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, 18 Mill Race Cresent, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, and formerly of Swords, Dublin.

Much loved father to Tony (Tricia), Shaun (Bridget), Kevin (Helen), Tina (Phil) and Rachel (Craig); forever remembered by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Billy's remains are reposing at Tir Connaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Wednesday from 6pm until 9pm. All welcome.

There will be a Mass for Billy in St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town on Thursday at 10am with funeral proceeding to Rocks Funeral Home, North street, Swords, Co Dublin.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am in St Sylvester's Church, Malahide, followed by burial afterwards in Malahide Cemetery, Yellow Walls Road.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Seán Grant, Moneymore, Newtowncunningham F93 H983.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Michael (Laura-Ann), John (Elaine), Kevin (Orla), Anthony (Melanie) and Liam (Éadáoin), daughters Kathleen and Rita, grandchildren, sisters Máighread McGonagle (Carndonagh) and Mary Grant-Folan (Galway), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Seán is predeceased by his parents Michael and Brigid, brother Liam, sister Maeve Doherty (Tipperary) and grandchildren Aaron and Amelia.

Seán’s remains will repose at his late residence on Wednesday from 10am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham. Interment will take place afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara

The death has occurred of Kay Shovlin, née Maguire, of Bruckless, and formerly of Carrickacleave, Ardara. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved daughter Yvonne and her siblings Packie, Mary, James and Conal. Sadly missed by her loving husband Pete, sons Emmet (Laura) and Mark (Grace), and her adored granddaughters Cassie and Maggie. Also missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara F94VCK1 on Tuesday from 4pm to 9 pm. House strictly private at all times please.

Removal from her late residence to the Church of St Conal and St Joseph, Bruckless on Thursday for funeral Mass at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore and Derry

The death has occurred in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Brigid Ferguson (Biddy John Ruaidh) of Lower Glassagh, Gweedore, Donegal and formerly of Tamnaherin, County Derry.

Predeceased by her husband Andy, sisters Gráinne, Annie, Mary and Róise and brother Joe. Sadly missed by her daughters Mary, Brid, Kathleen, Patricia and Anne, son Andy, grandchildren Ray, Stephen, Jane, Sean, David, Peter, Mike, Eddie, Connor, Kathleen, Erinn and Róisín, sister-in-law Teresa Gallagher and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, Gweedore (F92 DN4X) on Tuesday from 3pm until Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12pm in St Mary's RC Church, Tamnaherin, BT47 3AU, with interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Church graveyard (BT47 3EA), Derry.

Billy Kilpatrick, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of William James Kilpatrick – known as Billy, Habistown, Raphoe.

Predeceased by his son Richard and sister Gretta, Billy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Iris, son Ivor (Martie), daughters Janet, Linda, Jill (Ian), grandchildren Jacqui, Lisa, Laura, James, Gordon, Jack, Isla, Shane and Miranda and his great-grandchildren Odhrán, Oisín, Katelyn, Sophie, Adam, Kara, Hannah, Ellie, Mia and Frankie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Jean and Ruby, brothers Kenneth and Raymond, and also his nieces, nephews and extended family circle.

The house is strictly private please, and also on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1pm Service of Thanksgiving in Raphoe Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice and Raphoe Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Terri Tully, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Terri Tully, née O'Boyle, St Catherine's Road, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her loving husband Jerry (John), mother Mary, father Dr Michael O'Boyle, sister Grainne Bach and niece Zoe Bach, she is sadly missed by her brother-in-law John Bach, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues in McBrearty's Funeral Home (F94R8WR) on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society care of any family member.

Johnny McCafferty, Termon

The peaceful death has taken place in the University Hospital Galway of Johnny McCafferty Snr, The Lagoon, Termon.

Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, children John (Lisa), Maeve (Kevin) and Grainne (Paddy) and his nine grandchildren. Loving brother of Margaret (Roarty), Rose (Toye), Christy, Netty (Gibson) and Kevin. Regretted by his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Gracie and his sister Theresa.

Reposal of Johnny’s remains continues at his late residence Drumbrick, Termon F92 K299 on Tuesday from 12pm to 10pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12pm in Saint Columba’s Church, Termon. Burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Galway Hospice.

Kathleen McClay, Bridgend

The death has occurred at her residence of Kathleen McClay, Bunnamayne, Bridgend.

Predeceased by her husband Alex. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her loving sons and daughters Sam, Tom, Richard, Jim, Robert, David, Olive, May, Sandra, Patricia and Caroline, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her wider family circle and friends.

Removal from her home on Wednesday at 1.15pm, to St Peter’s Church of Ireland, 60 Culmore Road, Londonderry for funeral service at 2.00pm, followed by interment in St.Mura’s Church of Ireland Graveyard, Fahan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.

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