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Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023

Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

Ann Boyle, (née Irvine), Dooey, Lettermacaward 

Mandy Mitchell, Glassan, Carrigart

Christina Gallagher, Derryherk, Ballyshannon

Paddy Joe Brogan of Rockhill, Dunfanaghy

Bernadette (Bernie) Sweeney, (née Jennings) Dungloe and Tyrone

Raymond Byrne, Creevy, Ballyshanonn

Daniel (Danny) Meehan, Donegal Town

Sheila McGinty (née Sharkey) of Dunlewey

Girlie Gallagher (née Drein), Letterkenny

Nuala Walsh, née Campbell, Cullion, Lettermacaward

Anthony (Tony) Brosnan, Rathmullan

Harold Bredin, Millbrae, Quigleys Point

Anna Duffy, Loughanure, Annagry

Dannie Langan, 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough

Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh

Ann Boyle, (née Irvine), Dooey, Lettermacaward 

The death has occurred of Ann Boyle, (née Irvine), Dooey, Lettermacaward and Glenarm, Co. Antrim, 22

August 2023. Very peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Connell, much loved mother of Ailis, John, Conal, Eithne, Liam and Maura.

She will be dearly missed by her daughters-in-law Louise, Geraldine and Annette, sons-in-law Frieder, Steve and David, her loving grandchildren Dervla, Ciara, Niamh, Clíodhna, Catriona, Orla, Conán, Ailíse, Cian, Eoin, Lauren, Ella and

Sophie, her great-grandchild Charlie, her niece Maria Irvine-Meegan and her extended family, relatives and friends.

House Strictly Private

Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, F94 9D68 on Wednesday August 23 from 2pm to 5pm with a private removal afterwards to her home. Funeral Mass on Thursday August 24 at 1pm in St. Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rest in Eternal Peace. Family flowers only please. 

Mandy Mitchell, Glassan, Carrigart

The death has taken place of Mandy Mitchell, Glassan, Carrigart.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his nephew, Danny next door.

Funeral from there on Thursday going to the Church of St. John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Christina Gallagher, Derryherk, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Christina Gallagher, Derryherk, Ballyshannon. 

She passed away unexpectedly at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Paddy and Mary Gallagher, and sister of the late Kathleen Gallagher.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family, her brothers Michael, Anthony, Patrick-James and Johnny, her sister Carmel Gillespie, brother-in-law Eddie Gillespie, nephews Karl, Edward and Sean, and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
 
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) on Wednesday, August 23 from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome. funeral cortége will depart from Derryherk, Ballyshannon on Thursday, August 24 at 10.30am via Newtown Rd and Church Rd, Bundoran to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Finner Cemetery, Bundoran. Christina’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
 
Paddy Joe Brogan of Rockhill, Dunfanaghy

The sudden death has taken place of Paddy Joe Brogan of Rockhill, Dunfanaghy.

Beloved son of Neily and Kathleen Brogan. He will be sadly missed by his brother Neil Martin, his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends.

Wake is taking place at his home.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Thursday, August 24, at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Bernadette (Bernie) Sweeney, (née Jennings) Dungloe and Tyrone

The death has taken place of Bernadette (Bernie) Sweeney (née Jennings) of Fintona, County Tyrone and Termon, Dungloe.

Beloved wife of Paud and loving mother of Brian, Colm and Johnny. Sadly missed by all her grandchildren and friends. Reposing at McGlynns Funeral Home Dungloe.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Crona's Church Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on church services.tv St Crona's Church Dungloe.

House private, please.

Raymond Byrne, Creevy, Ballyshanonn

The death has occurred of Raymond Byrne, Creevy, Ballyshanonn.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Carmel, daughter Rachael, son Mark, his son-in-law Des, and daughter-in-law Herion, his grandchildren Alex, Callum, Abhay and Isabelle, his sister Colette and brother Des, his sister-in-law , brother in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family.

Reposing at his residence. Removal on Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation at 6pm, Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Daniel (Danny) Meehan, Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Daniel (Danny) Meehan, Castle Street, Donegal Town, in his 100th year, peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.

Predeceased by his wife Betty and grandson Daniel,

Sadly missed by his family, Ann (Kevin), Peter (Joan), Elizabeth (Charlie), Noreen (Connie), Mary,  Seamus (Karen) and Theresa (John), grandchildren, great grandchildren and his extended family.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Wednesday at 11am with funeral immediately afterwards in Clar Graveyard.

House strictly private at all times.

Sheila McGinty (née Sharkey) of Dunlewey

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sheila McGinty (née Sharkey) of Dunlewey.

Her remains are reposing at her home. House private until 11am.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 23, at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Girlie Gallagher (née Drein) Letterkenny 

The sudden death has taken place of Girlie Gallagher (née Drein), 22, Muckish Ave. Letterkenny (F92 TKH7)

Predeceased by her loving husband, Hughie.

Forever cherished by her sons Troy (London) and Hugh (Dublin), daughters Antoinette (Belgium) and Kerry (Letterkenny), sons-in-law Madhu and Kevin, daughter-in-law Daisy, grandchildren Holly, Hugh and Conor, sister Josephine Parke (Letterkenny), brother Joseph (Dublin) and all her extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her late residence. Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday, August 24, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 2pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Nuala Walsh, née Campbell, Cullion, Lettermacaward

The death has taken place in Donegal Hospice of  Nuala Walsh, née Campbell, Cullion, Lettermacaward (F94 NW99).
Deeply regretted by her husband Tommy, sons Kevin and James, daughter Kathy, daughters-in-law Shirley and Marianne.
Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, relative, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11.30am to St. Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward  for 12am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the Church of Ireland graveyard.
Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice  c/o any family member.

Anthony (Tony) Brosnan, Rathmullan

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Anthony (Tony) Brosnan, Rathmullan.

Reposed at Letterkenny Funeral Home, with later removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-josephs-church-rathmullen

All enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Harold Bredin, Millbrae, Quigleys Point

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Harold Bredin, Millbrae, Quigleys Point.

Harold’s remains are reposing at his home.

House private, please. Family cremation to take place at a later date.

No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice.

Anna Duffy, Loughanure, Annagry

The death has occurred of Anna Duffy, Loughanure, Annagry.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Rosary at 8pm, with house private please from after the Rosary, and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral will take place on Wednesday, August 23, at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Annagry followed by burial in the New Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O Any family member or Shaun McGlynn Funeral Director.

John Kilcullen, Rahan, Letterkenny and Sligo

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of John Kilcullen, Rahan, Letterkenny F92 EHC4 and formerly from Emlymoran, Castleconnor, Sligo.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Aoife and sons Sean, Cathal and David, brother Brendan and sisters Mary, Margaret and Ursula, mother-in-law Philomena Griffin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

John is predeceased by his parents William and Theresa Kilcullen and his brother Michael.

John’s remains are reposing at his late residence. 

Funeral from there on Wednesday, August 23 at 12.15pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.  Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Family flowers only, please.  Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St. Eunan’s Cathedral Building Fund c/o any family member.

Dannie Langan, 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough

The death has occurred of Dannie Langan, 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough in the loving care of The Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by his wife Ena. Beloved father to Patrick, Marie, Shaun, Eileen, Don, Caroline, Mark and Mairead.

Missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, his sister Bridie O’Donnell, Convent Road, Letterkenny, his extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday, August 23 at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh

The death has occurred of Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh. Bishop Emeritus of Clogher Diocese. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen.

A native of Bundoran he will be sadly missed by his brother Christopher, Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop Emeritus Joseph Duffy and the priests, deacons, religious and the people of Clogher Diocese. 

Funeral arrangements to follow.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie

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