Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, August 9

The following deaths have taken place:

- Nuala Nic Pháidín (née Ní Fhearraigh), Gweedore

- Mary Harkin, Clonmany

- Mary Harkin, Churchill

- John McGlinchey, Trummon West Barr

- Jim O’Donnell, Carndonagh

- Martin Curran, Quigley’s Point

- Susan Browne, Killygordon

- Patricia White Blouin, Luxembourg and Moville

Nuala Nic Pháidín (née Ní Fhearraigh), Gweedore

The death has occurred at her home of Nuala Mc Fadden (Nuala Phaidí Jimí) of Cnoc Fola, originally of Brinlack, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her parents; Paddy Jimi and Madgie, son Noel, son-in-law Rónán and sisters Máire, Treasa & Gráinne.

Sadly missed by her husband John Ghracie, daughters; Graceanne (Ray) & Bernie, sons; Neil (Margaret), Pádraig (Eileen), Damian (Debbie), Liam (Gina), Peadar (Rosie), sister Kitty, brothers; Muiris, Billy, Joe, Peadar & Pádraig, 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and extended family & friends.

Her remains will repose at her home (F92 K6F7) on Sunday and Monday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, August 12 at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Mary Harkin, Clonmany

The sudden death has occurred of Mary Harkin (nee McDaid) Cruckaheeny, Upper Glebe, Clonmany.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Mary Harkin, Churchill

The death has occurred of Mary Harkin (née Mc Kay), Corderry, Churchill, Donegal, F92 W5D5.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by Parents Edward and Grace McKay and late husband Paddy (January 2020).

Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Mary's remains will be reposing at the residence of her niece Frances Harkin, Corderry, Churchill F92 W5D5 from 4pm on Saturday, August 9.

Funeral from there on Monday, August 11 for requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan, followed by interment in Templedouglas cemetery. Family time from 11pm until 12 noon.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Maryl's family in the section below or on Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors Facebook page.

John McGlinchey, Trummon West Barr

The death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital of John McGlinchey of Trummon West Barr.

Reposing at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home, Laghey on Saturday, August 9 from 4.15 to 5.45 arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Ballintra for 6pm to repose overnight .

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

John will be greatly missed by his Family, Neighbours and many Friends.

Jim O’Donnell, Carndonagh

The very peaceful death following a short illness has taken place of Jim O’Donnell, Warren View Manor, Muff and formerly of Glenmakee, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Ella and his sister Patricia and brothers Benny and Hugh.

Much loved and adored father of Jackie (Gordon), Jenny (Mike), Marie (Simon) and Teresa (Seamus).

Loving grandad of his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim will be deeply missed by his sisters Kathleen and Anne, brothers Packie, Liam, Denis, Charlie and Eamonn, sisters and brothers in-law, along with his many nieces and nephews.

He will be fondly remembered by the wonderful staff at Warren View Manor and his lifelong friends and neighbours.

Jim’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Friday, August 8 at 5pm, going to his home at Warren View Manor, Muff where everyone is welcome to pay their respects on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-9pm on both days.

Funeral from there on Monday, August 11 at 10.20am for 11am Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Martin Curran, Quigley’s Point

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Martin Curran, Crockglass, Quigley’s Point.

Beloved husband of Mavis, and much-loved father of Neil, Maureen, Bernard, James and Shaun.

Predeceased by his son Columba, his parents Annie, and Bernard and his brother John. Dear brother of Jimmy, Rose, Mary, Anna, and Bernadette.

A devoted grandfather to his five grandchildren, Charlie, Ava, Oisín, Daithí and Colm.

Martin is deeply regretted by his daughter-in-laws Kerry, Ciara and Clodagh, his son-in-law Jerry, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Friday, August 8 at 2:00pm going to his late residence, where a one-way system will be in operation.

Removal from there on Sunday, August 10 at 12:20pm going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for 1:00pm Funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. 

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on st-columbas-drung – MCN.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Heart Failure Service, Letterkenny, C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Patricia White Blouin, Luxembourg and Moville

The death has taken place on August 1, 2025 of Patricia White Blouin, Luxembourg and formerly of 2 Church Terrace, Moville.
Dearly loved wife of Yann, and mother of Stephane and Philippe.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Reposing at 2 Church Terrace, Moville (F93 D2KN) from 4pm to 10pm on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 from 12pm to 10pm.

Patricia’s Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Sunday, August 10 in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

Susan Browne (née Mc Colgan), Crossroads

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Susan Browne, (nee Mc Colgan) Ballyarl, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother to Josie, Barry, Charlotte, Don, Eva, and Tony, cherished sister of Eva and the late Peggy, Seamus, Donald, and Brendan. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, sister, grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 from 3pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday, August 10 at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm. Interment in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

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