Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, March 16

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary Boyle, Glencolmcille

- Annie Duffy, Glengad

- Patrick (Paddy) McCafferty, Milford

- Theresa Mullins, Rathmullan

- David (Dae) Cole, Convoy

- Robert Faulkner, Donegal Town

- Isobel Duggan, Kilmacrennan

- Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey

- Sinead Mc Ginley, Killybegs

Mary Boyle, Glencolmcille

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Boyle (née Haughey) of Ballard, Glencolmcille. Mary passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband James, her parents Katty and Connie, brothers, Phonsie, Brendan and Aidan Anthony (infant).

Sadly missed by her loving daughters, Mary P (Thomas), Cathy Ann (Stephen), Martina (Manus), and son Seamus (Nathalie). Her grandchildren Dylan, Senan, Pierce, Finlay, Ultan, Evan, Ruth, Conan, Fabian and Anna. Her brothers Joseph, Gerard and Seán and her sister Bríd and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her home in Ballard (F94 DK71) on Monday, March 15 from 4pm to 8pm and Tuesday from 2pm-8pm. House strictly private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday in St Columba's Church, Glencolmcille at 1pm, which can be viewed live here.

Annie Duffy, Glengad

The death has occurred of Annie Duffy, Bunn, Glengad, peacefully at her home, surrounded by all her loving family.
Predeceased by her infant sister Katie, her sister Mary and her brother-in-law John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Paddy, Johnny, Jimmy, Mickey, Davey, Mary, Ann, Katie, Bernie and Martin, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Annie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN this evening (Monday March 16th) at 8pm going to her home.

Funeral from there on Thursday (March 19th) at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Aughaclay, followed by Interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Patrick (Paddy) McCafferty, Milford

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Patrick (Paddy) McCafferty, 144 Upper Mount Marian, Milford, F92 T1W2.

Deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters, Johnny (Noreen), Letterkenny, Joe (Dolores), Culmore, Mary (Thomas), Donegal Town, Michael (Marjorie), Milford, Eamonn (Anne Marie), Sligo, Donal (Grainne), Milford, Catherine (Sean), Navan, Eugene, Milford, Barbara (John), Duleek and Martin (Paula), Dungloe, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Madge and his baby brother.

Reposing at his home on Monday, March 16 , from 6pm until 10pm and Tuesday  from 11am until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 18 at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Theresa Mullins, Rathmullan

The sudden death has taken place at her home of Theresa Mullins (née Cooney), Ballyboe, Rathmullan, F92 H6X3.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Pat, son Eugene, daughter Anne, son-in-law Michael, adored grandsons Mark and Luke, sisters Ann, Geraldine and Sheila, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Maude and her brothers and sisters.

Reposing at her home on Monday, March 16 from 5pm until 10pm and on Tuesday and Wednesday, March from 12 noon until 10pm each day.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.

Interment afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul Society, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeny Funeral Directors.

David (Dae) Cole, Convoy

The death has taken place in Galway University Hospital, of David (Dae) Cole, 4 Deele View, Convoy.

Predeceased by his late son Paul.

Dae will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Heather, son Mark (Yvonne), and daughter Julie (Rudi), grandchildren Paul, Odin and Naoise.

Cherished brother of Jackie, Wilson, Bertie, Drew, and sister May McGonagle, brother in-law Kenneth, sisters-in-law Pauline, Lorna, Iris, Wendy, Shelagh, his nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.

His remains will repose at his home from 12noon – 9pm on Monday, March 16and also from 12 noon to 9pm on Tuesday.

Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday at 1.15 pm going to Raphoe Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving for his life, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please, on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in memory of David to Croi heart and stroke foundation, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Susan Elizabeth McNelis, Glencolmcille

The death has taken place of Susan Elizabeth McNelis of Braide, Glencolmcille after a long illness, under the exceptional care of the dedicated staff at Killybegs Community Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents John and Eileen, her sister Anne, and her brother-in-law Harry.

Susan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and extended family circle.

Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 A250) from 5pm to 8pm on Sunday, March 15 and from 4pm to 6pm on Monday followed by removal to St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille (F94 AC92) arriving for 7:30pm service.

The cortege will travel via Killybegs, Meenaneary, and Braide, Glencolmcille.

Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday at 1pm in St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Killybegs Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund, care of Michael Byrne Funeral Director or any family member.

Robert Faulkner, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Robert “Bob” Faulkner Drumlonagher, Donegal Town peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Annie.

Sadly missed by his sons Seamus (Una), Joe (Dymphna), Enda, daughters Mary (Padraig), Regina (Jimmy), grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bob’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 1pm until 9pm on Monday 16th March 2026.

Requiem mass in St Patrick’s Church Donegal town at 11:30am on Tuesday, March 17 with burial immediately after in Clar graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if so desired in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund.

House private at all times please.

Isobel Duggan, Kilmacrennan

The peaceful death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Isobel Duggan (née Black), Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan, F92 RC03.

Deeply regretted by her sons Colin and Gary, sister Mary Murray, brothers Pat, James and John, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Cassie, sister Kathleen Gallagher.

Reposing at her home today, Sunday. March 15 from 6pm until 10pm, and Monday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St. Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the following link: Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents; Hugh and Ellie, baby son Hugh-Patrick, sisters; Mary & Maggie, brother Joe and nephew Gerard.

Sadly missed by his wife Celine, daughter Helena (Kevin), sons; Gerard, Kieran (Kathleen), Neil, Paul (Nora) & Declan (Martina), grandchildren; Shaun, Emma, Ciarán, Alanna, Oran, Orla & Dáire, nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

His remains will repose at his home in Dunlewey (F92 X6V4) on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday from 12pm – 9pm.

Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral to family & friends only.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12noon in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights & Services c/o any family member.

Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

The sudden death has occurred of Sinead McGinley, Leeds and formerly of the Five Points, Killybegs, County Donegal

Predeceased by her mother Mona, brothers Aidan and Anthony, Sinead will be sadly missed by her beloved father Pat (Padraig), brother Pauric, sister Jess-ann, partner Helen, stepson Carrick, nephews Brandon, Alex, Feidhlim and Noah, and all of her family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

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