Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, February 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Gary Foy, Ballybofey

- Mary Cassidy, Leghowney

- Patrick Gallagher, Bunbeg

- Brigid McNulty, Donegal Town

- Dolores Sheridan, Rathmullan

- Veronica Bennett, Ardara

- Philomena Porter, Mountcharles

- Bridie Farrell, Mountcharles and Dublin

- Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar

- Phil Ward, Arranmore

- Noel Burke, Mountcharles

- Noel Lafferty, Killygordon

- Tara Holden, Sligo and Mountcharles

Gary Foy, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family of Gary Foy, Glencovitt, Ballybofey F93 YY58.

Beloved husband of Carmel, much loved father of Catherine (James), Conor (Eilish), Sian (Shane), and Ciaran (Niamh), dearly loved grandfather of Odhran, Cadhla, and Eabha. He is predeceased by his father John Foy.

Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later. 

Mary Cassidy, Leghowney

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Cassidy, née Dolan, Leghowney, Donegal Town, F94ERW5. She passed away surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of Harbour Lights, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her parents Edward and Margeret Dolan, sister Jane (Omagh), brothers Seamus (Falcarragh) and John (Wales), she is survived by her husband Michael, daughters, Elizabeth (Eddie), Margaret (Martin), Catherine, sons Francis (Orla), Shane (Denise), 15 grandchildren, hieces, nephews and extended family. 

Mary will repose at her son Shane's residence in Leghowney F94ERW5 on Sunday from 3pm and Monday from 3pm with Rosary at 10pm each night. House private to family on the morning of the funeral

Removal on Tuesday to St Agathas, Clar for 11am requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery

Family flowers only please.

Patrick Gallagher, Bunbeg

Fuair Pádraig Ó Gallchóir (Patrick Paddy Anton) as Bóthar an Trá, An Bun Beag, bás sa bhaile an 6ú Feabhra.

Dhéanfar é a fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Rabhartaigh sná Doirí Beaga, F92 DN4X Dé Sathairn agus Dé Domhnaigh ón 4 a chlog go ham paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.

Cuirfear Pádraig i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Dé Luain an 9ú Feabhra i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Phádraig, Mín Uí Bhaoill.

The death has occurred at his home of Patrick Gallagher (Patrick Paddy Anton) of Strand Road, Bunbeg, originally from Lower Dore.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget, sisters Rose, Bridget, Mary and Ann, brothers Charlie, Anton and John; sadly missed by his sister Madge, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church Meenaweal, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

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

Brigid McNulty, Donegal Town

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by her loving family in Letterkenny Hospital, of Brigid Mc Nulty, née Kelly, The Heeney's, Donegal Town, F94EN22.

Predecessed by her husband Willie John, parents Bernard and Mary Ellen Kelly, Frosses, her brother Joseph, sister Nellie and great-granddaughter Lily, she is sadly missed by her childern Rose, Eileen (Gerry), Patsy (Mairead), Bernard (Helen), Brid (Charlie) Liam (Mary), Ann (Ernan), 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, her siblings Mary, Kathleen, Bernard, Nuala, Una, Bernadette, Martin, Carmel, Eileen, John, Frank, Grace, Dan, Colm and Fr Eamon, their partners, her aunt Meave O'Donnell, all her nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Brigid is reposing at the family home on Saturday from 4pm to 10pm and on Sunday from 11am until 10pm. A one-way traffic management system will operate at the wake house. Entry from Brown's Garage/Harvey's point side and exit on the Killymard side. Please follow the signs. House private to family on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Monday for 2pm requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Killymard followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of Letterkenny Patient Fund care of any family member or John McGowan Funeral Directors.

Dolores Sheridan, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully, at Carndonagh Community Hospital, of Dolores Sheridan, St Joseph’s Terrace, Chapel Road, Rathmullan.

Predeceased by her mother Sarah and sister Sandra, she is deeply regretted by all her cousins, relatives and friends.

Her remains will be received into St Joseph's Church, Rathmullan on Sunday at 2pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday followed by interment in the adjacent Cemetery.

Veronica Bennett, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Veronica Bennett Hill Head Ardara. She passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a short illness, borne with dignity and courage.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Rose Breslin, brothers Jim, Peter, Charlie Joe, Con and Packie. Sisters Bridie, Kathleen and Rose. Also by her husband Phonise, sons Martin, Peter, and daughter Mary Phylis and grandson Christopher. Vericona will be greatly misses by her sons Eugene (Kathleen) Packie, Claire (Richard) Sharon (John Damien) Fidelma (Brian), 16 Grandchildren and 15 Great grandchildren. Her sister Mary Judge(New Jersey) and nieces and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at her home F94N2R5 Saturday and Sunday from 12 till 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Monday at 12 noon. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Donegal Hospic care of any family member or McCabe funeral directors.

Philomena Porter, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Philomena Porter, San Giovanni Grove, Dromore, Mountcharles.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents Thomas and Rosanna, her sisters Anna and Kathleen (Ward) and brother-in-law Benny Mooney. She will be sorely missed by her sisters Bridie (Mooney) and Rosabel (Collins), her brothers-in-law, John P. Ward and John Collins. She was adored by her many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, their spouses, as well as by her extended family, friends, neighbours and carers. Aunty Phil or Mena, as she was affectionately known, especially welcomed children into her home and this kindness and her joy for life will never be forgotten.

Her remains are reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 X02N, on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm and on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm.

Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Killymard on Monday at 11am, followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.

Bridie Farrell, Mountcharles and Dublin

The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Farrell peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Laghey. She was a resident of Drumduff, Mountcharles, and previously of 35 Hammond Street, Blackpitts, Dublin 8.

Predeceased by her husband Peter, sisters Emily and Betty and brother Jack, sadly missed by her children Liz and Paul, brothers Billy, Charlie and Bobby, sister Margaret, grandchildren Sara, Rachel, Anna, Peter, great grandchild Thea and son and daughter-n-law James and Irina.

Removal from Donegal to Massey Bros Funeral Home, 109 the Coombe Dublin on Saturday to repose from 2pm to 5pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 10am in St Nicholas of Myra Church, Francis Street, Dublin 8 followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.

Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has taken place of Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Foxrock, Dublin 18, late of Stranorlar and Ballybofey, former managing director of RTÉ and director of the MacGill Summer School. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the kind care of all the staff at St Vincent’s private hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Annie (August 2025) and loving father of Fiona, Sylvain and Julien. Predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Danny. Sadly missed by his sons, daughter and her partner Geoff, sisters Celine and Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland, England and France.

His remains are reposing on Saturday, from 2pm to 4pm in Fanagan's Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, A94 XK28. House private please.

Funeral Service at 11am on Monday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, D18 X22C. The Mass shall be streamed using parish webcam. 

Phil Ward, Arranmore

The peaceful death has taken place of Phil Ward, Manchester, native of Arranmore. 

Predeceased by siblings Nan, John, Nellie, Mona, Packie and James, he is sadly missed by his brothers Michael, Frank, Joe, sisters in law and a wide family circle of nephews, nieces, especially Monica who cared for him so well in Manchester, and friends.

His remains will arrive from Manchester on Saturday evening and will repose briefly at McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe, with visitation from 5pm until 7pm before travelling onwards to Arranmore.

Wake at the family home Leabgarrow from 2pm on Sunday with Rosary at 8pm both nights.

Removal on Monday for 11am Mass in St Crone's Church, Arranmore followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only; donations if desired to Arranmore Lifeboat. 

Noel Burke, Mountcharles

The death has taken place peacefully at Donegal Hospice, of Noel Burke, Drumgorman, Mountcharles.

Predeceased by his father, Tommy, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, his children Pauric (Mary), Claire (Kyle), Marie (Mark), his grandchildren Mason, Ella, Eoghan and Oisin, and his mother Eilish. Cherished brother of John James (Breda), Willie (Mary), Hugh (Rose), Ciaran, Brid, Geraldine (Michael), Kathleen (Tom), and Martina (Adrian). Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence, with wake continuing on Saturday from 2pm to 9pm. 

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Noel Lafferty, Killygordon

The death has occurred at his late residence of Noel Lafferty, Carrickshandrum, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 R6EH.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father to sons Glyn and David, daughter Elaine, son-in-law Damien, dearly loved grandfather to Caitlin, Leaigh, Daithi, Kayla, Nicole, Danielle, cherished brother of Stephen (Susan), Doreen (Tommy), and the late Barney and Damien. He is predeceased by his parents Dan and Rosie. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home with wake continuing on Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Sunday at 12.30 pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish YouTube channel

Tara Holden, Sligo and Mountcharles

The death has taken place unexpectedly at her home, of Tara Holden, Carrownacarrick, Coolaney, Sligo and formely of Mountcharles.

Predeceased by her Dad James and her partner Lester Middleton; forever remembered by her son Shane, daughter Annaleigh, Shane's partner Jennie, grand-daughter Sienna, her mother Pamela, sisters Elaine, Dawn, Pamela and Claire, brothers James and Stephen, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at JP Clarke's Funeral Home, Coolaney, F56 K443, on Saturday from 5pm until 7pm. 

House is strictly private at all times.

Tara's Funeral cortege will leave Dawn's house on Sunday at 1.40 p.m. to arrive at Rathbarron Parish Church for Service at 2 pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice Sligo c/o JP Clarke Funeral Director Coolaney

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