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23 Oct 2025

Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

Liam Cassidy, Celbridge, Kildare and formerly of Kilmacrennan

Margaret (Greta) Cole, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham

Sadie Arnold, formerly Curraghamone and Ballybofey

Charlie McGinley, Letterkenny

Sammy Nesbitt, Barnesmore 

Bobby Tan, Kilmacloo, Creeslough

Harry Diver, Carnagarve, Moville

Antoinette Boyce (née Doherty), Gulladuff, Moville

Billy Doherty, Whitecastle Quigleys Point

Caroline Dickson, Fahan and Derry

Joe Doherty, Carndonagh

Liam Cassidy, Celbridge, Kildare and formerly of Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of Liam Cassidy, Celbridge, Kildare and formerly of Kilmacrennan. February 18, 2024 peacefully but suddenly at home.

Beloved husband of Anne née Cullen and dear devoted father of Lisa, Aoife and Clare. Predeceased by his sister Margaret. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, brothers Vincent, Roger and Martin, sisters Ann, Bridget and Christina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence on Thursday evening (February 22) between 3 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning (February 23) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Barntown Cemetery, Co. Wexford. Liam’s funeral service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.

Margaret (Greta) Cole, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret (Greta) Cole, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham, Donegal, F92CK88 in the wonderful care of St Eunan’s Nursing Home Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Greta is predeceased by her beloved husband John and daughter Sally Devir also her son-in-law Jim McKnight, Johns partner Eileen McLaughlin and two granddaughters Natasha Melaugh and Nicole McLaughlin. Greta will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Josie Cole, Margaret Steele (Ernie), Mary McKnight, Geraldine Gallagher (Willie), Heather Melaugh (Paddy) her son John Cole and son-in-law John Devir, also her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Her remains will repose at her late residence from 7pm this evening Tuesday. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday February 22 at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in Newtoncunningham Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only donations in lieu to St Eunan’s Nursing Home comfort fund care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Sadie Arnold, formerly Curraghamone and St. Vincent’s Close, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar of Sadie Arnold, formerly Curraghamone and St. Vincent’s Close, Ballybofey. Beloved wife of the late Tony and much loved mother to Tony (Kathleen), Brigid (Eugene), John (Noreen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Tuesday February 20 from 6pm to 10pm and Wednesday February 21 from 5pm to 10pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday February 22 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Barnes View Ward, St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.

Charlie McGinley, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Charlie McGinley, 8 Iona Rd., Letterkenny, (F92 KHN8), school master, artist and fiddler originally from Rann na Feirste. Survived by his wife Eileen, his five daughters and four sons, eighteen grandchildren and his sisters, Róisín and Margaret.

Reposing at his late home from 6pm to 9pm this evening, Tuesday, February 20, and from 12pm until 9pm on Wednesday, 21st with Rosary each night at 9pm. Funeral from there on Thursday, February 22, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

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

Sammy Nesbitt, Barnesmore 

The death has occurred of Sammy Nesbitt, Mullinalamphery, Barnesmore, Donegal

Funeral Arrangements later. House strictly private please.

Bobby Tan, Kilmacloo, Creeslough F92HW11

The death has occurred of Bobby Tan, Kilmacloo, Creeslough F92HW11. A much loved husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister and sisters-in-law.

Reposing at his home in Kilmacloo, F92HW11.

Open to the public on Tuesday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 21 from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Thursday, February 22 at 11am. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church 

Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul Creeslough c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Directors, Creeslough.

Harry Diver, Carnagarve, Moville

The death has taken place at his home of Harry Diver, Carnagarve, Moville.

Harry’s remains repose at his home where you are welcome to pay your respects.

Harry’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Antoinette Boyce (née Doherty), Gulladuff, Moville

The death has taken place at her home of Antoinette Boyce (née Doherty), Gulladuff, Moville.

Antoinette’s remains are reposing at her home.

Antoinette’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

Family time please from 10pm to 10am.

Billy Doherty, Whitecastle Quigleys Point

The death has taken place peacefully at his home of Billy Doherty, Whitecastle Quigleys Point.

House strictly private, please.

Service of Thanksgiving will take place at his home at 1.30pm on Wednesday followed by removal at 2pm for burial in the family plot in Redcastle Burial Ground.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Foyle Search and Rescue c/o any family member.

Caroline Dickson, Fahan and Derry

The death has occurred of Caroline Dickson, F.R.I.A.I., R.I.B.A., of Fahan and Derry City. She died at Buncrana Community Hospital after a short illness.

Predeceased by her parents Christine (née Dunne) and Peter Dickson. A much loved cousin, fondly and sadly missed by her many friends, colleagues and her beloved Fahan community.

Removal to St Mura’s, Church of Ireland, Fahan, arriving 2.30pm on Thursday.

Joe Doherty, Carndonagh

The death has taken place at University Hospital Galway of Joe Doherty (Jack), Malin Road, Carndonagh. F93YXR2.

Beloved husband of Mary, and much-loved father of Caroline, Maria, Joanne, Bernadette and John. Deeply regretted by his daughters, son, sisters, brothers, grandchildren and extended family.

His remains are reposing at his home. House private please from 10pm until 11am. 

Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Joe’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to University Hospital Galway Patient’s Comfort Fund or any family member.

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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