Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, August 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bernard Gallagher, Burtonport and Tipperary

- Enda Bonner, Dungloe

- Teresa McLaughlin, Carndonagh

- Agnes Carroll, Creeslough

- Michael Keane, Letterkenny

- Percy Diver, Ramelton

- Aisling Coyle, Killygordon

- Kay Boyle, Portnoo

Bernard Gallagher, Burtonport and Tipperary

The death has occurred of Bernard Gallagher Glencrue, Portroe, Tipperary and late of Roshine, Burtonport.

He passed away suddenly at home on August 26. Predeceased by his beloved parents Bernard and Bella Gallagher and his twin brother John.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen and his cherished daughter Karen, son in law Greg & grandchildren Aidan and Theo. Brothers Jim and Neil and sister Bridget, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Ryan's funeral home Nenagh (E45 KN93) this Saturday 29th August from 4pm to 6pm.

Bernard’s remains will be returning to his home in Roshine, Burtonport F94 D282 on Sunday 30th August and will repose from 5-8pm (rosary at 8pm).

His Funeral Mass will take place at St Columba’s Church, Acres on Monday 31st August at 11am followed by burial in Belcruit Cemetery.

Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to a Charity of your choice.

Enda Bonner, Dungloe

The death has occurred of former senator and councillor Enda Bonner, Dungloe, aged 76, who passed away on Thursday at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Phyllis, his children Elaine (Kevin), Elizabeth (Arpad) and Patrick (Valerie), his adored grandchildren Brooke, Mason, Conal and Elodie.

Also missed by his sisters Pauline, Aideen (Martin RIP), Crona (Paddy), his nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, friends and his colleagues and friends in the GAA community.

Enda is predeceased by his parents Dom and Ann Teresa Bonner.

Reposing at his home on Saturday, August 29 in Drumoghill, Manorcunnigham. House private to family only.

Removal to McGlynn’s Funeral Parlour, Dungloe (F94ND68) on Sunday with wake on Sunday from 4pm to 8pm and Monday from 3pm to 8pm with rosary at 8pm on both nights.

Requiem Mass in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe at 12pm on Tuesday, September 1 with burial in Dungloe Cemetery.

Teresa McLaughlin, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Teresa McLaughlin (née Larkin) (Grainne), Carrick, Carndonagh, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Recently predeceased by her husband Michael (Mickey) and also predeceased by her parents Willie and Mary Larkin, her brother PJ, her sister-in-law Kathleen and her brother-in-law Cyril.

Much loved mother of Lorraine (Patrick), Michelle, Liam (Louise), Anthony (Sarah) and Sean (Madeline).

Cherished granny of Sarah, Emma, Harry, Denim, Amelia, Skyler, Noah, Isaac, Joshua, Joel, Jamie and Jasmyn.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Bridie, brothers Colie and Liam (Rosaleen), nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Teresa’s remains will repose at her home (F93 DPW6) on Friday, August 28 from 3pm where all are welcome to pay your respects.

Rosary both nights at 9pm followed by family time until 12pm.

The family home is private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Sunday (August 30th) at 10.20am for 11am Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html.

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

Agnes Carroll, Creeslough

The peaceful death has occurred in The Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Agnes Carroll, nee McFadden (Jim Pat) of Roscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by her son-in-law Michael, brothers James, Tommy, John, Packie, Gerard, sisters Grainne and Mary.

Sadly missed by her loving husband James, sons Tony (Ann), Jeremy (Helen) and daughter Jacqui, brother Brendan, sisters Sadie, Martha, Kash, Eileen and Margaret, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Friday, August 28 and on Saturday from 12 noon, with Rosary nightly at 9 p.m.

House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Sunday the 30th August 2026 at 11.00 a.m. burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Lake House Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin, funeral director.

Michael Keane, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday , August 27 of Michael Keane retired Garda Sergeant, 1 Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny F92 T9RV and formerly from Mulranny, Co. Mayo.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Helen, daughter Teresa and son-in-law Martin Lynch (Galdonagh Upper, Manorcunningham), grandchildren Amy, Eoghan and Kayla, brother Tommy (Cork), sisters Kathleen Madden (Currane, Co. Mayo) and Elizabeth Keane (Mulranny, Co. Mayo), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Michael is predeceased by his parents Lizzie and Josie.

Michael’s remains will be reposing at his late residence on Friday from 1pm until after the Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please.

Funeral from there on Saturday 29th August at 10.30am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Patrick McGrory, Coventry, Sheskinarone and Fanad

The peaceful death has occurred of Patrick McGrory, the husband of loving wife Nancy McGrory (nee McCole,) in his Coventry residence surrounded by all of his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents James and Nellie McGrory, Fanad and much-loved by his brothers and sisters, James (deceased) Jerry, Michael, Eddie, Bernard, Hugh, Mary and Kathleen.

Much-loved father of Shamus, Siobhan, Shaun and Micheal.

Much-loved grandfather and great- grandfather.

Patrick, originally from Tonbane, Fanad, will be returning home to Dungloe where his remains will be reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home (F94ND68) on Friday, August 28 from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday gtom 4pm to 8pm.

Patrick’s remains will be returning to his home in Sheskinarone following the Rosary on Saturday evening where the house will remain private until the Funeral Mass which will take place Sunday 30th August at 1pm at St Crona’s Church, Dungloe followed by interment in Maghery Cemetery.

The funeral link can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/dungloe.

Percy Diver, Ramelton

The death has taken place of Percy Diver, Rectory Road, Ramelton, F92 E5W8.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, son David (Deirdre), daughter Kathy (Shaun), grandchildren Robbie, Ethan, Dearbhla and Daithí, brothers Lexie and Wallace, sisters Esther and Rebecca, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his brothers Mathew and Jim.

Percy’s remains will repose at his home on, Thursday August 27 from 6pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Committal Service at the graveside in Kilmacrennan Church of Ireland Cemetery burial ground on Saturday at 12 noon.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Aisling Coyle, Killygordon

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Aisling Coyle, Magheraboy, Killygordon.

Predeceased by her dear father, Tommy.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Eileen; her son, Ríain; her daughter, Niamh; her partner, Barry; the Moore family; and her friends.

She will repose at the home of her mother, Eileen Coyle, Magheraboy, Killygordon F93DVT0, from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, August 26 and from 1pm to 9pm on Thursday.

Family and close friends only, please. Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 11:45am, going to Lily Hill Crematorium, Mountain Top, Letterkenny for 1pm Funeral Service, followed by cremation.

Family and close friends are welcome to attend.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral, family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Rowanfield House, Donegal Town, care of Terence McClintock funeral director.

‘To a loving mother of two, daughter, partner, whose heart belonged to her family, and whose spirit will forever live with the sea she loved’

Kay Boyle, Portnoo

The death has occurred of Kay Boyle, Narin, Portnoo.

Peacefully in the exceptional care of Dungloe Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 25.

Kay will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family, brother Patrick, twin sister Marie, sister-in-law Rena and brother-in-law Cecil, her nieces and nephews-Joanne, Siobhan, Lyn, Killian, Kevin and Karla, as well as her eight much-loved and cherished grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family and many friends.

Kay’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94A250 Wednesday, August 26 from 5pm – 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence, Narin, Portnoo F94XK25.

Her wake will continue at her home in Portnoo F94XK25 on Thursday from 4pm – 9pm.

Requiem Mass will take place in St. Conal’s Church Kilclooney at 11am on Friday , followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time only on the morning of her funeral. Family flowers only please.

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