Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, March 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Tommy McFadden, Falcarragh

- Kathleen Meehan, Donegal Town

- Sharon Keane, Redcastle

- Paula Sweeney, Dungloe

- Alan Murray, Ballyshannon

- Dympna Connolly, Bundoran

Tommy McFadden, Falcarragh

The sudden and unexpected death has taken place at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin of Tommy Mc Fadden, Clonbara, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by his father Danny and father-in-law John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, sons; Kevin (Francess), Ryan (Adele), daughter Adele, mother Mary Rose, mother-in-law Kitty, brothers; Danny (Grace) & Paul (Maureen), sister Madge, grandchildren; Callan, Odhrán, Cara, Eabha, Lennon and Bonnie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home (F92 A9F9) on Thursday, March 5 from 2pm to 9pm and on Friday from 11am to 9pm. Rosary nightly at 9pm.

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

Tommy's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 1pm in St Finian's Church Falcarragh, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Falcarragh Cardiac First Responders c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Kathleen Meehan, Donegal Town

The peaceful death has taken place of Kathleen (Kate) Meehan, Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Mullinasole, formerly of O Duignan Ave, Donegal Town, under the exceptional care of staff at ​​​​​​​Letterkenny University Hospital.

 Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Christy, her siblings Mary (Seamus), Patsy (Reo). Hughie (Madge), Eugene, Chris, Michael, Betty (Denis) and Grainne.

Sadly missed by her sister Anne (Mick) Athenry, her sisters in law Marie, Dundalk and Peg, New York, her brother-in-law, Brian, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Especially missed by her dear friends and staff at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, who cared for Kate with tender love and kindness and the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa with whom Kate (Sr Anthony Mary) spent many happy years caring for those less fortunate in Zambia and the USA.

Kate’s remains will repose at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Wednesday, March 4 from 2pm to 8pm and on Thursday 5th March from 2pm to 7pm.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday 6th March in St Mary's Church, Killymard at 11am with burial taking place afterwards at Clar graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Aras Mhic Shuibhne Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Sharon Keane, Redcastle

The death has occurred of Sharon Keane, Redcastle and formerly of Erinagh Beg, Fountain, Ennis, Clare, who passed away peacefully on March 2, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Michael.

Sadly missed by her beloved partner Engie, daughter Emma, sons Jack and Kian, brothers Michael and David, sister Maureen, sister in law Cathy, nieces and nephews, dear friends, neighbors and everyone who loved her.

Funeral mass Friday, March 6 at 11am in St. Tolas Church Dysart. Burial after at Drumcliffe Cemetery.

All donations to Donegal hospice.

Paula Sweeney, Dungloe

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Paula Sweeney, Parkhead House, Chapel Road, Dungloe, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband, Paddy, parents Ann and Paidin O’Donnell and baby brother John Patrick.

Sadly missed by her sons, Jamie (Maighread) & Paul (Maria), her two loving grandchildren Aoife and Patrick, her five sisters; Mary (Jim), Sara (Eunan), Patrice (Martin), Maeve (Francie), and Martina (Paddy), nieces and nephews.

Paula’s remains will repose at her home, Parkhead House, Chapel Road, Dungloe, Co.Donegal, F94 K0T2 from 5pm on Tuesday, March 3 and 11:00am on Wednesday. Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12noon at St Cronas Church, Dungloe, with burial afterwards in Maghery cemetery.

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

Alan Murray, Ballyshannon

The death has occured of Alan Murray late of Duncreevan, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and formerly of the Mall, Ballyshannon.

Beloved son of Aidan and Jean and dear father of Christopher (Catriona).

House private at present. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Dympna Connolly, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Dympna Connolly (née Martin), Sheil Ave, Bundoran.

She passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo on March 2, 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Philip, her infant children Kathleen and Philip, her parents Patrick and Bridget Martin and her sisters Kathleen, Agnes and Theresa.

Forever loved and cherished by her sons & daughter, Terry, Damien (Nicola), Adrian, Philip Jnr and Vanessa (Emilio), her beloved grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Philip, Emilio and Sofia, her brother Jim and sister May, and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the family home, Sheil Ave, Bundoran on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday from 2pm until 8pm.

Removal on Friday at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection 11am.

Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.

Flowers welcome. Dympna's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.magheneparish.ie.

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