Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday morning, November 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe Shields, Carrigart

- Jimmy Doherty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg

- Hugh Sullivan, Greencastle

- Sean McGee, Ballintra

- Joseph McGarvey, Dublin and Gweedore

- Donal Mc Intyre, Laghey, Donegal

- James Morgan, Carndonagh

- James Coll, Creeslough, Donegal

- Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

Joe Shields, Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Shields (Patrick J), Dunmore, Carrigart, F92 XC89.

Dearly missed by his loving wife Margaret, his children Brendan, Seamus (Danni), Susan (Pete), Elaine (Patrick), Declan (Sharon), Joey(Mary), Aidan (Chrissie), and Micheal.

His sisters Patsy McFadden, Eileen Sweeny and Kathleen Bane and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his infant son Danny, sisters Nancy Mc Clafferty, Bridget Connor, Susan Curran and his daughter in-law Maura.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel on Tuesday, November 3 at 2:15 with removal at 3pm, going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning to St John the Baptist Church Carrigart for 11am funeral Mass, followed by burial in Carrigart cemetery.

Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from the chapel car park in Carrigart from 5pm on both evenings.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the friends of Letterkenny Hospital, c/o any family member or Joe Logue funeral director.

Jimmy Doherty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at his home of Jimmy Doherty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg, originally of Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast.

Predeceased by his wife Bella, parents; Charlie & Rosie Doherty, sisters; Bridie Doody, Rose Murray, Kathleen Kiely and brother Tony Doherty.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters; Roseleen McGarvey (Cormac) & Margaret McBride (Neil), sons; Cathal Doherty & Séimi Doherty (Eileen), sister Maureen Greene (Donnchadh), brother Hughie Doherty (Sheila), grandchildren; Danny, Rosie and Leah McGarvey, Jimí McBride, Noah Doherty, Eoghan O'Neill, Jay & Hollie Doherty and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Knockastolar (F92 X4K8)) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry at 12 noon, burial afterwards in the new graveyard, Annagry.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Annagry Parish webcam.

Hugh Sullivan, Greencastle

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugh Sullivan, Carrowtrasna, Greencastle, F93 W0H9.

Sadly missed by his sisters Eileen and May, brothers Eugene and Donal, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Hugh’s remains will repose at his home from 6pm on Monday, November 3 where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by interment in Ballybrack cemetery.

Family time from 9pm to 11am.

Sean McGee, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Sean McGee, Ballymagroarty, Scotch, Ballintra, Donegal, F94 V5X6.

He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Philomena (nee Ward).

Adored husband of his soulmate Charlotte (nee McCrea), father to his beloved children Shauna (Pierre) and Diarmaid (Siobhán). Loving grandfather to his beautiful granddaughter Aisling and cherished brother to his sisters, Anne-Marie (Jim) and Caroline,

Fondly remembered by his sister in law Valerie (Jackie), his nieces, Kiara, Donna and Amy, nephews, Clifford, James and Rory, his cousin Carol and his grandnephew's Marcus and Conall.

Reposing at his residence from 12 noon to 9pm. Please note a one way system for those attending the wake with entry at Racoo L2325 and exiting onto the Rossnowlagh Road at Foyagh Bridge.

In addition, there will a parking and shuttle bus service from 5pm until 9pm each evening of the wake for those wishing to avail of same, departing from E&J oil depot, Ballymagroarty.

Family home private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Sean's Funeral Mass will be available to view live here. Family flowers only please.

Joseph McGarvey, Dublin and Gweedore

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) McGarvey, Tallaght and formerly from Gweedore, Co. Donegal on October 31, peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Patty and his dear son Paul.

Loving dad to Janice, Helen, Trish and Cathal. Joe will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, sisters Rose, Madge and Mary, brothers John and Charlie, sister-in-law Shelagh, daughters-in-law Martha and Tina, sons-in-law David, Chris and Ben, his much loved and cherished grandchildren Paul, Isadora, Yasmin, Cathal, Evan, Isabella, Ryan, David, Brandon and Harry, great-grandchildren Daniel and Olivia, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing in his home on Tuesday, November 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 10am in St Dominic’s Church, Tallaght, following onto Bohernabreena Cemetery for burial.

Donal Mc Intyre, Laghey, Donegal

The death has taken place of Donal Mc Intyre, Trummon East, Laghey. He passed away peacefully on  October 31 in the loving care of the wonderful staff at North West Hospice, and surrounded by his loving family.

Will be forever loved, sadly missed, and in the hearts of his loving parents Ann and Donie, his twin brother Shane, and his very special sister-in law, Mary.

Deeply regretted by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and all his extended family and friends.

Private removal from Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road Cavan on Monday 3 for private cremation at 3 pm.

No flowers please, donations in lieu to North West Hospice, Sligo, c/o any family member or Cassidy bros Undertakers

James Morgan, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of James Morgan, Gortin, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by his wife Mary and his son Mick. Dear brother of Mary, Ann and Tony.

Deeply regretted by his granddaughter Sara, her husband Will, his great-grandchildren Jake and Liv, his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93YE1C from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, November 3 and 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Wednesday at 10:20am, going to St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff for 11am requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

James Coll, Creeslough, Donegal

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of James Coll, Drimnacarry, Creeslough. Co. Donegal.

House strictly private please, family only.

Funeral mass in St. Columba’s Church, Termon on Wednesday, November 5 at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

All are welcome.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/termon

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.

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