Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Dessie (Desmond) Sweeney, Letterkenny

- Joe Campbell, Bundoran

- Jack Kitchener, England and Frosses

- Mary Ita Boyle, Letterilly, Glenties

- Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Dublin and formerly Letterkenny

- Stephen O'Donnell, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny

- Paul Coyle, Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast and Gaoth Dobhair

Dessie (Desmond) Sweeney, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Dessie (Desmond) Sweeney, 9, Cheshire Apartments, Long Lane, Letterkenny (F92 AK83) and formerly Sallaghagrane and Thorndale.

Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Donal and deeply regretted by his brother Andrew and partner Clodagh, Laytown (Co. Meath), devoted staff and residents of Cheshire apartments, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his late residence today Wednesday January 24 from 2.30pm until Rosary at 9pm and on Thursday (Jan 25) from 12 noon concluding at 4.30pm with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for reception prayers at 5pm.

Reposing overnight for Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday January 26 which can be viewed live on the webcam for St. Eunans Cathedral. Interment afterwards in the family plot in Drumoghill cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Cheshire Apartments or Donegal branch of MS c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny. 

Joe Campbell, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Joe Campbell, 25 Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran, January 22 2024, suddenly, at his late residence. Beloved father to Lisa, Emma, Luke, Leonie and Dane.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving sons, daughters, their partners, his beloved 9 grandchildren, sisters Sue and Judy, and all his many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, home carers and friends.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F, on Thursday evening, January 25, from 5pm to 7pm, all welcome. Removal from his late residence on Friday morning, January 26, at 10.30am to arrive at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, for Celebration of Life Service at 11am, burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Family flowers only, please, donations, in memory of Joe, to The Irish Wheelchair Association care of donation box at Funeral Home or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Condolences to the Campbell Family can be left in private at http://www.breslinfunerals.ie 

Jack Kitchener, England and Frosses
The death has taken place of Jack Kitchener formerly of the Cranny Road, Frosses, and England, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Brindley Manor Nursing Home Convoy. Will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

May Jack Rest in Eternal Peace. Funeral arrangements later.

Mary Ita Boyle, Letterilly, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Ita Boyle, Letterilly, Glenties at The Harbour Lights Nursing Home of Mary Ita Boyle (nee Harkin) Letterilly, Glenties. Predeceased by her husband Brian.

Sadly missed by her daughter Eileen, son in law Cambell, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains reposing at her residence. Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 11.15am to St Conal's Church, Glenties, for 12noon Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Harbour Lights Nursing Home Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Dublin and formerly Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Coolmine, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballymaleel, Letterkenny January 22, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Swords Nursing Home.

Mary, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and much loved mother of Catherine, Neil and Richard. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Patrick, grandchildren Jack, Samuel and Holly, daughters-in-law Claire and Helen, cousin Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mary rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday evening (January 26) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (January 27) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Mary’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by clicking this link. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Stephen O'Donnell, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Stephen O'Donnell, Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny, on January 19, 2024 (peacefully) following a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents Fred and Monica, brothers Gregory and Valentine and sister Theresa.

Father of Zoe, Holly and Bruce, grandfather of Kayleigh, Lexi, Logan and James, missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Thursday from 5pm with Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30 pm.

Stephen's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11am followed by private cremation. The Mass may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie.

Paul Coyle, Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast and Gaoth Dobhair

The death has occurred of Paul Coyle, Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast and Luinneach, Gaoth Dobhair.

Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Maggie Coyle and niece Angela. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons David and Conor, sister Grace, brothers Charlie, Hugh, James and John, mother-in-law Sandra Devenney, in-laws and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home on Wednesday from 11am until rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, on Thursday afternoon at 1pm, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.

House private tonight Monday and on the morning of the Funeral to family, only please.

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