Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, January 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bridie Doherty, Malin Head

- Mairead Lafferty, Portnablagh

- Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham

- Kieran Mc Groary, Laghey

- Norman Pinkerton, Raphoe

- Mary Kate Browne of Edeninfagh, Glenties

- Dominic Michael McDermott, Malin Head and Manchester

- Maire Chichibnoud, Ballyshannon

- Maggie Curran, Creeslough

- Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar

- Frankie Kerrigan, Ballyshannon

- Peter Timoney, Letterkenny

Bridie Doherty, Malin Head

The death has occurred of Bridie Doherty (Jimmy Roe) (née O’Donnell), Killourt, Malin Head F93 N8W2.

Predeceased by her son Liam.

Beloved wife of Willie and much loved mother of Marie (Adrian) and Patrick (Jennifer) and cherished granny of Ciaran, Aoife, Corey, Shay, Maisey, Jay, Liam, Owen and Brendan.

Predeceased by her sisters and brothers and sadly missed by her brothers John and Tony, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Bridie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN today (Wednesday) at 1pm going to her home.

Funeral from there on Friday (January 30th) at 11.30am for 12pm Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head followed by burial in Lagg cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Breast Cancer Ireland C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Mairead Lafferty, Portnablagh

The death has taken place in Ard Gréine Court, Stranorlar of Mairead Lafferty, Rockhill, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy.

Much loved and sadly missed by her sister Grainne and her brother-in-law James, nephews Kevin and Dermot (Liz) and extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents John and Sarah, brothers John and William and nephew Declan.

Her remains will be reposing at her sister Grainne’s residence at Rockhill, Dunfanaghy from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday from 12.00 noon to 10.00 pm, for family and neighbours only please.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Friday 30th January 2026 at 12.00 noon.

Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church.

Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham

The death has taken place at his home on Tuesday, January 27 of Joe McGee, Ruskey, Newtowncunningham F93 WR1W.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Mary (Gary), sons Nigel (Ashling), Patrick (Louise) and Seamus (Caroline), grandchildren Conor, Gavin, Niamh, Mark, Rachel, Rónán, Reuben, Dean and Shane and great-grandchild Raya, brothers Cathal, James and Shaun, sister Gabrielle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Joe is predeceased by his parents Neil and Margaret and his brother Eamonn.

Joe’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Wednesday, January 28  and Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Friday, January 30 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 the adjoining cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Newtowncunningham Community First Responders c/o any family member.

Kieran Mc Groary, Laghey

The unexpected death has occurred of Kieran Mc Groary, Laghey Barr.

Predeceased by his father Liam. Kieran's remains will be reposing in Tirconaill Funeral Home Donegal Town F94FX3A on Wednesday, January 28 from 2pm until 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery in St Brigids Church, Ballintra. Kierans funeral Mass can be viewed on churchservicestv/ Ballintra. House private to family and neighbours please.

Kieran will be sadly missed by his loving Mum Ann, brothers Shane (Caroline) Garrett (Sarah) sister Mary (Ronnie) Jack, Shay, Aiobhè, Liam; aunts, uncles and cousins, neighbours and friends.

Norman Pinkerton, Raphoe

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Norman Pinkerton, Gort Glebe, Raphoe (F93A3C1).

Predeceased by his parents Harry and Becky, and brother William.

He will be loved and remembered always by his sister Rebecca, son Kieran, daughters Sharon and Nadine, his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.

He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, the wider family circle, neighbours and friends, especially Ryan, Shauna and family.His remains will repose at his family home from 6pm on Tuesday, January 27 and from 10am on Wednesday.

Funeral prayers at his home on Thursday at 2pm followed by burial in The Cathedral Church graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the A&E department, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Mary Kate Browne of Edeninfagh, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Kate Browne of Edeninfagh, Glenties.

Mary Kate passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Sadly missed by her husband Peadar, her daughter Margaret, son-in-law Damien, grandchildren, niece and nephews.

Predeceased by her siblings Eddie, Susan, Charlie and Mickey and her sister in law Stasia.

Reposing at her home in Edeninfagh (F94 W5T8) from 2pm to 8pm on Wednesday, January 28.

Funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh at 11am on Thursdaywith burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Dominic Michael McDermott, Malin Head and Manchester

The death has occurred on January 26 of Dominic Michael McDermott, of Ballyhillion, Malin Head F93 KF25, co-owner of Caffe Banba, Carndonagh and formerly of Manchester, UK.

He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his family 

Predeceased by his Infant Son Evan. Beloved husband of Andrea and devoted father of Caragh, Áine, Aoibhinn and Roan.

Cherished son of Veronica and loving brother of Catherine.

Sadly missed by his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Dominic’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Tuesday at 5pm returning to his home.

His remains will repose at his home on Wednesday from 2pm to 9pm where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Maire Chichibnoud, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Maire Chichibnoud, née Dilworth, 13 Station Road, Ballyshannon, F94 FK37. Maire passed away suddenly but peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Renè Chichibnoud, her parents Ky and Gerry and their son James, she is sadly missed by her son Rodney (Hartion), her brothers Gerry (Mai), Peter (Bridge RIP), Eric (Katherine) RIP Imelda. 

Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, January 28 from 2pm to 7pm. Removal from her late residence on Thursday, January 29 at 11am to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30a.m with service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.

House private to family outside of wake times and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.

Maggie Curran, Creeslough

The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret (Maggie) Curran, née Gallagher, of Ards, Creeslough, F92A6K7 in her 100th year at the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh.

Much loved and sadly missed by her children – Grace (Tommy), Margaret (James), Jim (Kim), Bridget (John), Mary (George), Rose (Andy), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband, John and siblings.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Monday from 4pm to 10pm and on Tuesday from 11am to 10pm. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Wednesday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Lake House Comfort Fund, Portnablagh c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Sally (Sarah) Foy, Creggan, Stranorlar, F93 VXYO.

Beloved wife of Desmond, much loved mother to sons Patrick (Ann), Dermott (Christina), Terry, Des (Sharon) Damien, Derek (Sarah) Paul (Ailish) daughters Margaret and Kathleen, dearly loved grandmother to 18 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, cherished sister of Bertie, Alley, John, PJ, Stanley, Harry, Martin, Margaret, Mary, Tina, Eileen, Ann, Delores, Noeleen, and the late David and Beirne. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Monday from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 10am to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.15 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Private Cremation on Thursday in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish YouTube channel

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.

Frankie Kerrigan, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Frankie Kerrigan, No 41 Tírconnaill Street, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff in Sligo University Hospital.

Frankie will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary B, his devoted daughter Gráinne, son in law Kieran, sister Carmel (London), brother Jim and sister in law Una (USA), nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94 ED21 on Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm. House private please.

Removal on Wednesday morning from the funeral home to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for 4pm service. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Ballyshannon Community Hospital patient comfort fund c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

Peter Timoney, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of retired psychiatric nurse, Peter J Timoney, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of hospice staff. 

Beloved husband of Gorretti and much loved father of John (Marzie), Mark (Maria), Petrina (Mark Grehan), Adele (Lee Evans) and Clíodhna (Paddy Joe Rickard). Adored grandfather to Clodagh, Anna-Lee, Natalia Rose, Cullen, Seren, Ellie-Mae, Bonnie-Rae and Seán Peadar. Cherished brother of Kathleen Higgins, Angela Gibbons, Anastasia Bagnall, Carmel Collins and Christina Timoney. Peter is predeceased by his parents John and Anna Maria, sisters Veronica, Maria, Josephine, Gertrude and Helena and his brother Leonard.

Peter’s remains are reposing at his late residence (F92 VOT2) on Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon with Rosary both nights at 9pm. There will be a shuttle bus in operation from O’Donnell Park from 12 noon until 10pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny  Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.

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

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