Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, October 29

The following deaths have taken place:

- Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

- Michael Quigley, Donegal Town

- Micheal Walls (Junior), Rossnowlagh

- Hugh Joseph Doherty, Letterkenny

- Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon

- Roland Harron, Donegal Town

- Kathleen Lafferty, Killygordon

- Rosemary Brennan, Wicklow and Letterkenny

- Sr Sinéad (Sheena) Beirne, Dublin and Stranorlar

- Phonsie McDaid, Laghey

Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

Fuair Pól Ó Laoire, as Gort A’ Choirce lá den tsaol, bás sa bhaile i New Jersey Mheiriceá ar an 3 Meán Fómhair 2025.

Croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a chéile Lori, a chlann Michael (Brandi) agus Moya (Leo) agus a gharchlann,Wyatt agus Olive. Leasmhac ionúin do Bhrendan Kearney, deartháir ionúin Mháire, Chonaill, Lillis, Chlíona agus Mhéabh, agus an duine ab óige den teaghlach, tá siad uilig á chronú go mór. Ar shiúl roimhe ar Shlí na Fírinne tá a athair Lillis agus a mháthair Bernie; athair agus máthair Lori, Arnie agus Sue; agus a dheirfiúr chéile ionúin Mary O’Leary. Fear mór cuideachta a bhí i bPól agus tá scaifte mór gaolta eile agus cairde go buartha ina dhiaidh fosta. 

Ceiliúrfaidh an tAthair Donnchadh Ó Baoill, SP Ghort A’Choirce, íobairt naofa an Aifrinn i gcuimhne ar Phól ar an tSatharn 8 Samhain 2025, i dTeach Pobail Chríost Rí ag 1.00p.m. Tá an teaghlach buíoch d’achan duine a rinne comhbhrón leo faoi bhás Phóil roimhe seo.

Paul O’Leary, from Gortahork, Co. Donegal, died on September 3 at his home in New Jersey, USA.

Heartbroken are his wife, Lori, his children Michael (Brandi), and Moya (Leo), and his grandchildren, Wyatt and Olive. Beloved stepson of Brendan Kearney, much loved brother of Máire, Conal, Lillis, Clíona and Méabh, he was the youngest of his siblings, all of whom miss him greatly. Gone before him on the Way of Truth are his parents Lillis and Bernie; his wife Lori’s parents, Arnie and Sue; and his beloved sister-in-law, Mary O’Leary. Gregarious and fun-loving, Paul is also mourned by a wide circle of extended family and friends.

Fr Donnchadh Ó Baoill, PP Gortahork, will celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Paul’s memory on Saturday November 8 in the Church of Christ the King at 1pm. Mass will be live streamed on the parish webcam

Michael Quigley, Donegal Town

Michael (Michael Angelo) Quigley, originally of Glasgow, has passed peacefully at his home in Ardatole, Townawilly.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Michael, Janie and Tim and their partners, his grandchildren, Juliette, Hugo, Samuel and Hugh, sister-in-laws Margaret and Sue and his many close friends, neighbours and former customers. Michael is predeceased by his wife, Sarah, his brothers Toni and Giovanni and his parents, Tommy and Natalia.

House strictly private at all times please.

Further arrangements to follow.

Micheal Walls (Junior), Rossnowlagh

The death has taken place of Michael Walls (Junior), Rossnowlagh.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Hugh Joseph Doherty, Letterkenny

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugh Joseph Doherty, Pollans, Trentagh.

Removal from the Letterkenny Funeral Home (F92 P407) at 3pm to be waked at the residence of his good friend Laura Corbett, Drumcavney, Trentagh, F92 C7X0), from 3pm to 10pm on Wednesday. At request of the deceased, wake house will be strictly private to family, friends and neighbours on Thursday.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Colmcille's Church, Glendowan with burial afterwards in the family plot in Temple Douglas Cemetery.

Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Margaret Gallagher, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, County Donegal and late of Inbhera na Mara residential unit, Bundoran. She passed away peacefully in the exceptional and wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Inbhera na Mara, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Mary Gallagher, her brother Eamon and wife Margo, sister Mary Jo, her aunts Lizzie, Bridget and Eileen, uncles Packie and Hugh. He is survived by her brother Thomas, nieces, nephews, brother in law John and friends.

Reposing in Inbhear na Mara residential unit, Bundoran on Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm for family, staff and close friends, to repose overnight. Reposing at McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 11am with service of cremation in Lakeland's Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 2pm. The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St Patrick's church page

Donations in memory of Margaret to Inbhear na Mara residential unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

Roland Harron, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully at home, of Roland Harron, Tullynaught, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his brother Eric, and sisters Katie and Annie; deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, children Sheree (Harold), Roy (Heather), Mark (Esther), Graham (Michelle), Linda (David), Joy (Robbie), Jason (Ashling), grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

House private please.

Funeral Service in Laghey Parish Church on Thursday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only.

Kathleen Lafferty, Killygordon

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Kathleen Lafferty, née McGee, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon, Donegal, F93 T3K7

Wife of the late Dessie, mother of Serena (Sean), Siobhan (Malcolm), Brian, Lorraine and the late Darren (Mary), sister of Neil and the late William, daughter of the late Dan and Sarah, Kathleen will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchild and her extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the family home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from the family home on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. 

Rosemary Brennan, Wicklow and Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Rosemary Brennan, née O'Reilly, Glenview Park, Kilpedder, Greystones, Wicklow and formerly of The Burma, Letterkenny, County Donegal. Rosemary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.

Rosemary beloved wife of Fred and loving mother of Darina, Lloyd, Michael, Orlagh, and Eóin, adored sister of Pauric, Gerard and the late Freda and Teresa, proud aunt of the late Billy, treasured mother-in-law of Ian, James, Aisling, Emma and the late Báirbre. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, cherished grandchildren Lara, Aoife, Josh, Noah, Dylan, Rhys, Eve, Emily, Lucy, Anna, Caoimhe, Luke, Ella and her mum Caitriona, brothers, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Rosemary's remains will be reposing at Hudson's Funeral Home, Arklow, Y14 PT80, on Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm.

Removal on Thursday morning at 9.30am to The Church of Saints Mary and Peter, Arklow arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Arklow. The Mass will be streamed at the parish webcam.

Sr Sinéad (Sheena) Beirne, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has occurred, unexpectedly, of Sr Sinéad Beirne (Sheena) at St Louis Convent, Rathmines, Dublin; late of Stranorlar.

Sinéad is predeceased by her parents Jim and Maud, her sisters Maura, Eileen, Lily and Peg, her brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Claire. She is sadly missed by her brothers Vincent and Séamus, her sister-in-law Eithne, her niece, nephews, extended family, her St Louis Community and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at St Louis Convent, Rathmines, D06 KN83 on Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm, with Evening Prayer at 5pm.

Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Lower Rathmines Road for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by Burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Phonsie McDaid, Laghey

The death has occurred of Phonsie McDaid, Tullygallan, Laghey, County Donegal, F94 X984. He passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Suibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Kathleen, his brothers Charles, Dessie (Alice), he is sadly missed by his loving wife Bridie and his children Lorraine (Johnny), Paul (Eadaoin), Angela (Neil), Adrian (Ruth), Mark (Martina), Brian and all his Grandchildren, his sisters Maura McGowan (Frank RIP) and Margaret Colton (Jim RIP) brother Donal (Nora), his brothers and sister in laws, neighbours and many friends. Devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather.

Reposal continues at his residence on Wednesday from 2pm to 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal to St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town, on Thursday for 12pm funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards at St Agatha's Cemetery, Clar. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospital patient Comfort Fund care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.

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