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06 Dec 2025

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, August 23

Deaths in Donegal

Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have taken place:

- James Shovlin, Dungloe and Killybegs

- Kathleen McCauley, Moville

- Catherine Boyle, Burtonport and Dungloe

- Jim Lynch, Manorcunningham

- Ann Mooney, Ramelton

- Edward Dowds, Toulette, Burt

- Graham Young, Trentagh

- Bridget Duffy, Buncrana and Dunaff

- Kathleen Corduff (née Houston), Dublin 15 and Glenties

- Mark Kiely, Old Golf Course, Donegal Town

- Kathleen Stewart, Dungloe

- Hugh Mooney, Glasgow and Culdaff

- Gerrard Breslin, Carrick and Ardara

- Tristan Cullen, Carrigart

- Seamus Griffin, Cavan and Pettigo

- Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn) Malinmore

James Shovlin, Dungloe and Killybegs

The peaceful death has taken place of James Shovlin Caravan Road Dungloe and formerly of Killybegs in Letterkenny hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded by his wife Nancy, parents Johnny and Mary sisters Mary Bridie and brother John.

Sadly missed by Annmarie (PJ and Adam) his brother Martin, also Marie and Irwin and all his other nieces,nephews extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe from 2pm to 8pm on Monday, August 25 with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Crona's Church Dungloe for 11am Mass. Burial after in Dungloe cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the RNLI

Kathleen McCauley, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at Buncrana Community Hospital of Kathleen McCauley (née McKinney), Quay Street, Moville.

Predeceased by her parents Mary and James McKinney and her husband Vincent. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Kathleen’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Sunday, August 24 from 1pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 8pm and on Monday from 3pm to 6pm, where you all are welcome to pay respects, followed by removal at 6pm going to St Pius X Church, Moville to repose overnight.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, August 26 at 10am in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack graveyard.

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

Donations if desired to Buncrana Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

Catherine Boyle, Burtonport and Dungloe

The peaceful death has taken place of Catherine Boyle (née McCauley), Burtonport and formerly of Main St., Dungloe in The Donegal Hospice, surrounded by loving family.

Deeply missed by her loving husband John Columba, children Anthony (Sinéad), Evelyn (Declan), Philip (Sue), Mary (Brendan), Sarah (Malcolm) and Bridget (Joe).

Also brothers Tony and Peter, sisters Annie, Rosie and Agnes, her 22 grandchildren and her extended family.

Predeceased by her sister Celine and parents Philip and Sarah.

Her remains will repose at McGlynn’s Funeral Home from 3pm until 8pm on Saturday, August 23 with rosary at 8pm and on Sunday from 4pm until 8pm.

Removal to the family home at 8pm. Family home is private to family and near neighbours.

Removal from the family home to St. Columba’s Church, Acres on Monday, August 25 for funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Dungloe Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice.

Jim Lynch, Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, August 22 of Jim Lynch, Dunduffsfort, Manorcunningham.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Caroline and husband Gabriel Devenney, sister-in-law Margaret Crumlish, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours.

Jim’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Caroline and son-in-law Gabriel Devenney’s home at Castleforward, Newtowncunningham F93 HT93 on Saturday, August 23 from 6pm until 10 pm and on Sunday 24th August from 2pm until 10pm, with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Monday, August 25 at 10.30am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Drumoghill Chapel Restoration Fund c/o any family member.

Ann Mooney, Ramelton

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Ann Mooney (née Merritt), 5 Lennon Bank Cottages, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, daughter Sharon (Ciaran), sons Peter (Ann), Don (Siobhan) and Jason (Orla), grandchildren, brothers Paddy and Thomas, sisters Nora, Frances, Bernie, Marian and Tina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her brother Bobby and sisters Susie and Evelyn.

Reposing at the residence of her son Don Mooney, Cairn Low, Ramelton, F92 YHK2, from 5pm today, Saturday August 23rd.

Requiem mass on Monday August 25th at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Ramelton, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4:30 pm.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.



Edward Dowds, Toulette, Burt

The death has occurred at his home of Edward Dowds, Toulette, Burt F93 N634.

Much loved father of Jason, Valerie, Kevin and Ryan. Loving brother of Thomas.

Predeceased by his parents Kevin and Mary Anne, his sister Maire McGrath and his brothers George, Patrick and infant brother Martin.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, brother, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home from 4pm on Saturday, August 23 where all are welcome to pay respects

Removal on Monday, August 25 at 10.15am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.

Family time please from 11.00pm until 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Graham Young, Trentagh

The death has occurred of Graham Young, Trentagh, Letterkenny, F92A786, under the excellent care of all the staff in Brentwood Manor, Nursing Home, Convoy.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Pamela, sister Betty, Brothers Kenny, Mervyn, Uel, Billy and Ronnie.

Pre-deceased by his brother Gilbert and parent’s William and Elizabeth.

He will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews and especially his niece Sherree.

Graham will be reposing at his late residence from 12noon until 10pm on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24.

Funeral service on Monday, August 25 at 11am in Cowal Parish Church with Burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.

Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Bridget Duffy, Buncrana and Dunaff

The peaceful death has taken place at Buncrana Community Hospital of Bridget Duffy, 4A Cluain Mhuire, Buncrana, F93 RIX9, and formerly of Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany.

Preceded by her parents Charles and Bridget, her sisters Mary Ann, Sarah and Margaret, her brothers Patrick, Neil and Mick.

Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving nieces, Bridgetta Clifford (Paul), Margaret Mary Gallagher, Catherine McGrotty (Sean) and nephews Sean (Roisin) and Oliver Gallagher (Samira) and her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews here and abroad.

Funeral from her residence at 12noon on Sunday, August 23 going to St Mary’s Oratory for 12.30 Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.

Family time from 10 pm to 11 am with rosary at 9 pm each night

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Buncrana Community Hospital, care of any family member.

Kathleen Corduff (née Houston), Dublin 15 and Glenties

The death has occurred of Kathleen Corduff (née Houston), Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of The Rock, Glenties.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, her parents Francie and Josie and her brother Sean.

Much loved mother of Niamh and Marion and devoted Granny of Laura and Ronan, Katie and Conor.

Missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Adam and Mark, sisters Mary, Josephine, Rosaleen and Breidín, brother Francis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Monday, August 25 from 2pm to 8pm.

Removal to the Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock on Tuesday, August 26 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass may be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown

Mark Kiely, Old Golf Course, Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Mark Kiely, Old Golf Course, Donegal Town F94F8P0.

Mark will be greatly missed by his parents Joe and Patricia Kiely, brothers Calvin, Rory and Ailìn, Emmet and Sinèad, aunts Nora (Babs) Kellly and Marie Kelly (Godmother), Eileen Kiely and Mary Mc Carthy, uncles Tom (Marnie), Johney (Mags) Kelly, Fr Eugene Kiely (Godfather), Denis, Ben, Danny, Patrick, Jerry, Vincent, Sean, Christy,Tim (Deceased) and all their wives and children, all the cousins and extended family in U.S.A and Ireland and his many friends

Reposing at Tir Conal Funeral Home Donegal Town F94FX3A on Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Funeral mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Monday at 12noon with burial afterwards in Clar Graveyard. House private please.

Kathleen Stewart, Dungloe

The death has occurred in her home of Kathleen Stewart, nee Hanlon, Crucknagerragh, Dungloe, F94 W3F9.

Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her home this evening, Friday, from 6 pm until 10 pm, and tomorrow, Saturday, from 12 noon until 10 pm.

Funeral Service on Sunday in St Crone’s Church of Ireland, Dungloe at 2.30 pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Hugh Mooney, Glasgow and Culdaff

The death has occurred of Hugh Mooney, formerly of Cloncha, Culdaff, Donegal, at Glasgow Infirmary on August 14.

Deeply regretted and sorely missed by his loving children Michael, Pauline, Hugh, Tom, son-in-law Francis, much-loved grandchildren Mary Ellen and Jennifer Anne, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his wife Mary Anne Mooney brother, Benny and sister, Patricia.

Hugh’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 12 noon on Monday, August 25.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, August 26, going to St Dominic’s Church, Bishopbriggs, for Requiem Mass at 10am and thereafter to Glasgow Crematorium, The Western Necropolis Cemetery, 19 Tresta Rd Glasgow G23 5AA.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Hugh’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Sancta Familia Media YouTube channel.

Gerrard Breslin, Carrick and Ardara

The death has occurred ofGerrard Breslin, Glen Road, Carrick and late of Magumna, Ardara.

Former Principal of Carrick Vocational School, he passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Bridie, his daughter-in-law Finola, his grandson Gary, his seven sisters and six brothers. Gerry was a much-loved father to Gary, Clare and Fiona, he will be sadly missed by his son-in-law David, adored Grandad to Shona, Colm, Aisling, Dáire, Sinéad, Ailbhe, Harry, Eoin, Orlaith and Liam and a wide circle of family and friends.

His remains will be reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on August 22 from 4pm to 7pm followed by private removal to his late residence in Carrick. Reposing at his late residence on Saturday, August 23 from 12 noon to 8pm.

Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Sunday, August 24 for funeral Mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the Funeral please.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Care North West, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

 

Tristan Cullen, Carrigart

The death has occurred suddenly of Tristan Cullen, Creevagh, Carrigart.

Beloved son of James and Andrea; brother to Claragh (Gary) and James; uncle and Godfather to baby Ryker.

Sadly missed by his nanna Rosemary, his grandad Donal, his aunts, uncles, cousins, and large circle of friends.

Tristan’s remains will be reposing at the Chapel of Eternal Rest from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, August 22, with removal after to his home.

House is strictly private at all times.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, August 24 at 1pm in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart.

No flowers. Donations in lieu to Pieta House.

Seamus Griffin, Cavan and Pettigo

The death has occurred of Seamus Griffin, Drumahurk, Butlersbridge, Cavan  and formerly Pettigo.

He passed away August 20 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, in the loving care of his family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Cathy, brother Noel and his sisters Maura and Mina. Seamus will be very sadly missed by his loving family, Gerry (Bronagh), Jim (Patrina), Conor (Sara), Karl (Karen), John (Tracy) and Paul (Jenny), by his cherished grandchildren James, D.J, Millie, Toby, Rory, Darragh, Cara, Áine and Órla, sister Patricia, his nephews, nieces, all his extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Saturday from 5pm until 6pm. Seamus's remains will leave his home in Drumahurk on Sunday morning at 10.15 and will travel to St Aidan's Church, Butlersbridge, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am. Burial will take place afterwards in St Aidan's Cemetery, Butlersbridge.

Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn) Malinmore

The death has occurred peacefully on August 15 of Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn) of Ayr, Scotland and Malinmore, Glencolmcille, Donegal, at the Ayrshire Hospice in Ayr surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her mother Margaret McGlynn (née Craig), her father John and her sister Mary. Sadly missed by her husband Hugh, daughter Lynn, son Richard and grandchildren Robyn, Adam and Kit and nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral Mass will be held on September 4 at 10am in St Margaret's RC Church in Ayr followed by Ayr Crematorium. Her final remains shall be taken to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille on Friday, September 12 where Mass will be held at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

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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