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Donegal death and funeral notices, June 12, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Nan Doherty, Ballybofey
- Darragh Mc Intyre, Ballybofey
- Mary Travers (née Timoney), Laghey
- Eithne Mac Mahon, Firhouse, Dublin / Ballyshannon
- Gerald Alvey, Ballintra / Dunkineely / Sligo
- Mary Connor, Carrigart
- Connell McMenamin, New York and formerly Letterkenny
- Bernadette Boyle, Ballybofey
- Carmel Brennan, Monkstown, Dublin / Dunkineely
- Gillian Gallagher-Lynch, Ballindrait
- Joe Irwin, Killygordon
- Paul McElhinney, Dunfanaghy and London
- Bernadette Boyle, Ballybofey
- Fíonán Mac Ruairí, Rann na Feirste/Ranafast
Nan Doherty, Dooish, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at St. Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Nan Doherty, Dooish, Ballybofey, F93 YX2D.
Beloved daughter of the late John & Annie, much loved sister of the late Brian, (Molly), Mary (John), Bridget (Hugh), Margaret (Michael), Sadie (Charlie) and Liam (May).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home today, Wednesday June 12 from 6pm. Funeral leaving from her home on Friday June 14 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in Stranorlar cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Darragh Mc Intyre, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred of Darragh Mc Intyre, 19 Glenview Park, Ballybofey. Beloved son of Susan Hanbury and Michael (Mac) Mc Intyre, dearly loved brother of Hubert and Kerri. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken mother, his mother's partner John,father, brother, sister, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his home on Thursday June 13 from 6pm until 9pm.House Private at all other times.
Funeral Service in McCool's Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Friday June 14 at 1.30pm. Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 5pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired please, to Mental Health Ireland, care of any family member.
Mary Travers (née Timoney), Laghey
The death has occurred of Mary Travers (née Timoney), Ballinakilliew Mountain, Laghey.
Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. Pre deceased by her loving husband, Frank and brothers Seamus, Liam and Noel Timoney.
Beloved mother to Anne (Liam), Gerard (Florence), Christina (John), Liam (Anne Marie), Carmel (Mike), Martin (Sheila), Aiden (Donna), Stephen (Maire) and Noel (Karen). Sadly missed by her 19 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & by her loving twin sister, Peggy.
Reposing at Tir Connaill Funeral Home Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Thursday from 4pm until 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Mass may be viewed online on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of so desired to Palliative Care c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private please.
The death has occurred of Eithne Mac Mahon, Firhouse, Dublin / Ballyshannon,
Peacefully in the company of her loving family while in the tender care of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Tallaght University Hospital and the Beacon Hospital.
Formerly of C.I.E., sadly missed by her loving family, her sisters Emer and Joan, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Eithne was predeceased by her sisters Patricia, Geraldine, and Phil and her brothers Fergus, Malachy, Lauri, and Brian.
Eithne will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Thursday between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday June 14 at 10 am in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Dublin 6W.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society www.cancer.ie
Gerald Alvey, Ballintra / Dunkineely / Sligo
The death has occurred of Gerald Alvey, Main Street, Ballintra and formerly of Main Street, Dunkineely and Urlar House, Carney, Co. Sligo. Unexpected.
Predeceased by his parents Reg and Joan. Sadly missed by his Brothers Brian, Rory, Fergus, Malachy, Conor and Dermot, his Sisters Grainne, Moya and Orla, Sisters in Law, Brothers in Law, Nieces, Nephews, extended family and friends.
A private service for Gerald will be held at The Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday at 4 pm. Ashes will be interred at a later date in Bruckless cemetery.
Mary Connor, Devlinreagh, Carrigart
The death has occurred of Mary Connor, Devlinreagh, Carrigart in Derby, England of Mary Connor, formerly of Devlinreagh, Carrigart.
Her remains will arrive at her home in Devlinreagh, Wednesday June 12, at approximately 5pm to repose overnight. Funeral from there on Thursday going to the Church of St. John the Baptist for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Connell McMenamin, New York and formerly Letterkenny
The death occurred of Connell McMenamin, Manhattan, New York and formerly of High Road, Letterkenny, peacefully on Tuesday May 26, 2020.
Mass for the repose of Connell’s soul will take place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11 am on Friday June 14 which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment of his ashes in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Bernadette Boyle, Corgary, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Bernadette Boyle, Corgary, Ballybofey, F93 W628.
Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital Dublin, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Annie, much loved sister of Marion, Margaret, Patrick, Noel, Christopher, Kevin, Sharon, and the late Jacqueline. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving from her home on Thursday June 13 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Carmel Brennan, Monkstown, Dublin / Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Carmel Brennan, Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly Dunkineely, June 5, 2024.
Peacefully, in the care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Mother of Hannah and Gillen.
She will be sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Calum, sister Mary, sister-in-law Kathleen, extended family and friends.
A family funeral took place privately.
Gillian Gallagher-Lynch, Ballindrait
The death has taken place of Gillian Gallagher-Lynch, Tober, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Much loved mother of Corey, mother-in-law of Megan, dearly loved daughter of Muriel and Seamus Gallagher, loving sister of Sean, Damien, Brian, Shane, Gavin, Seamie and the late Donna and wife of the late Kevin.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam
No Mass cards or flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to the Spina Bifida Association, Donegal Branch.
Joe Irwin, Killygordon
The death has taken place peaceeacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of Joseph (Joe) Irwin, Ballyarrell, Killygordon, F93 H1RW.
Predeceased by his wife Rose, much loved father of Shaun, Angie, Elaine, Caroline, Chris and Joanne, dearest brother of Dessie, Seamus, and the late Eileen, Francis, Sadie and May.
His remains reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 1.30pm going to St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon for Requiem Mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please.
Paul McElhinney, Dunfanaghy and London
The sudden death has taken place of Paul McElhinney, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy and London.
No wake, house private please.
Funeral service in St John’s Church, Ballymore on Thursday at 2 pm. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to St John's Church Ballymore, c/o of any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Bernadette Boyle, Ballybofey
The death has taken place of Bernadette Boyle, Corgary, Ballybofey, F93 W628. She passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital Dublin,after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Annie, much loved sister of Marion, Margaret, Patrick, Noel, Christopher, Kevin, Sharon, and the late Jacqueline. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving from her home on Thursday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Fíonán Mac Ruairí, Rann na Feirste/Ranafast
Fuair Fíonán Mac Ruairí as Rann na Feirste, Ranafast, Donegal, F94 W772 bás tobann sa bhaile inné, 8ú Meitheamh.
Ar shlí na bhfírean roimhe tá a Athracha móra Antoin Neidí Mac Ruairí agus Joe Weir agus a mháthair mhór Evelyn Weir.
Maireann a mháthair agus a áthair Geraldine agus Aodh Mac Ruairí, a dheartháireacha; Odhrán agus Tiarnán, a mháthair mhór Margaret, uncail, aintíní, colceathracha agus gaolta eile agus cairde leis.
Dhéanfar a fhaire sa bhaile Dé Máirt agus Dé Céadaoin ón 11 a chlog ar maidin go ham paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.
Curfar é i Reilig úr Anagaire, Déardaoin, i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire Réalt na Mara, Anagaire.
The sudden death has taken place at his home of Fíonán Mac Ruairí, Ranafast. Predeceased by his grandparents Antoin Neidí Mac Ruairi and Joe and Evelyn Weir.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his parents; Geraldine and Aodh Mac Ruairí, brothers Odhrán and Tiarnán, grandmother Margaret, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home today, Wednesday from 11am to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm. A shuttle bus will be in operation to the wake house from Johnny Den Mc Fadden's Garage. House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with interment afterwards in the New Cemetery, Annagry. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Pieta House.
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