‘Betty was a beautiful, strong, independent woman who will be sorely missed’
Sadness at death of beloved former Donegal shop owner
There is much sadness in Donegal following the death of Betty Nulty.
Late of Shanaghan’s House, Ardara and former of Millicent, Clane, County Kildare, Betty passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, June 22.
She will be remembered by many for her years as proprietor of Second Debut, a shop for preloved clothes in Donegal Town. From casual wear to the best of occasion wear, Second Debut was a treasure trove for those looking for that special outfit, be it for a debs, as a wedding guest, or any important occasion.
With a great eye for styling, Betty went above and beyond to make her customers feel confident, gently offering snippets of advice that they carried far beyond their visit to her store.
In recent years, Betty had been living in St Shanaghan House in Ardara where she was a popular resident.
A spokesperson for St Shanaghan House said: “It is with deep sadness that we inform of the death of our resident and dear friend Betty Nulty who passed peacefully this morning in Letterkenny Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
“Betty was a beautiful, strong, independent woman who will be sorely missed.
“She will return to St Shanaghan House on Wednesday at 3pm to be waked to 7pm, before going home to Kildare on Thursday.
“May her kind soul rest in peace.”
Funeral Arrangements
Predeceased by her husband, Eamonn and her brother, Tom, Betty is sadly missed by her sister, Peggy, her sister-in-law, Margaret, step-children, nieces, nephews and a very wide circle of friends.
Removal from McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara on Wednesday at 2.30pm to repose at St Shanaghan House, Ardara, from 3pm to 7pm.
Betty’s funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of St Patrick and St Brigid, Clane, County Kildare on Friday at 10.30am, followed by a private family cremation.