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04 Mar 2026

Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, May 18

Death notices for Donegal on Monday, May 12

The following deaths have taken place:

- Gerard Gallagher, Ballintra

- Mary McLaughlin, Carndonagh

- Michael (Mickey) McCallion, Carndonagh

- Mary Agnes McConigley, Fanad

- Robert McCallion, Mayo and Carndonagh

- Sadie McFadden, Gweedore and Galway

- Charlie McMonagle, Letterkenny

- Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana and London 

Gerard Gallagher, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Gerard Gallagher, 69 Forge Avenue, Ballintra, Donegal.

He passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, Johnny & Bridget, brothers and sisters- John, Mary-Alice, Bridie, Margaret and Bernie.

Much-loved father to Gemma and Grandfather to Georgia. Sadly missed by his sisters, Kathleen, Vera and Rosaleen and by his brother, Patsy.

Forever remembered by his many nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his late Residence on Sunday, all day, walk through only please.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Brigid's Church, Ballintra followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Gerard's Mass will be streamed live on www.churchservices,tv/ballintra.

Mary McLaughlin, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary McLaughlin (Paul), Pound Street, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by her loving husband Paul. Much-loved mother of Therésè, Seamus, Michael, Maria, Paul Anthony and Aíne.

Predeceased by her brother Patrick Joseph.

Mary is sadly missed by her grandchildren, sons-in-law Ciáran, Eunan and Walter, daughters-in-law Catherine, Kathy and Susan, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home Carndonagh at 2pm today, Saturday May 17, going to her late residence.

Removal from there on Monday May 19 at 10:40am to the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Family time from 11pm until 10am.

Mass can be viewed on church media https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal.

Michael McCallion, Carndonagh

The sudden death has taken place of Michael (Mickey) McCallion, 125 Ard Colgan, Carndonagh.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Mary Agnes McConigley, Fanad

The death has taken place of Mary Agnes McConigley, Faltybanes, Fanad.

She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brother Harry and sister Susanna.

Deeply regretted by her sister Katherine Duffy (Glasgow), her nieces Kathleen Duffy (Faltybanes), Annmarie Haughey (Renfrewshire, Scotland and her husband Scott), her nephews Martin Duffy (Letterkenny) and John Francis Duffy (Glasgow) and her grand-nephew Seán Haughey. Sadly missed by her wonderful carers, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Mary Agnes’ remains will repose at her late residence from 7pm on Saturday, May 17.

Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, May 19 at 11am at St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Robert McCallion, Mayo and Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Robert (Bob) McCallion, Park Road, Swinford, Mayo and formerly of Magherarnett, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by his sons John and Robert, his parents John William and Nora. 

Loved and will be sadly missed by his wife Nancy, daughters Noreen and Deirdre, son-in-law Marty, daughter-in-law Colette, and his grandchildren, Alice, Aidan, Méabh, Sarah, Grace and Robert, his brothers Daniel (Dublin). Paddy (Donegal) and John (Sligo), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, family circle, neighbours, and his large circle of friends and former Garda Síochána colleagues.

Reposing at his home on Sunday, May 18 from 2pm until 7pm and Monday from 2pm until 6pm with removal to the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Swinford arriving at 7pm.

Bob's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at 12noon prior to burial in Kilconduff Cemetery.

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to the Jack & Jill Foundation. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on: https://www.churchservices.tv/swinford or Campbell Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Sadie McFadden, Gweedore and Galway

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Sadie McFadden (née Mahon), Glassagh, Gweedore, originally of Dunmore, Galway.

Her remains will repose in Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th and Sunday from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. Family home is strictly private please.

Funeral Mass will be held in St. Colmcille’s Church, Knockfola, on Monday morning, May 19 at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Charlie McMonagle, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Charlie McMonagle, Leck, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Brian, Kieran, Cathal, Mickey, Francie and Stephen, daughters Mary and Catherine, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.

Charlie is predeceased by his parents Barney and Catherine, brothers Joe, Redmond, Jim and Laurence, and sisters Mary McCauley and Kathleen Stevenson. House strictly private, please, at the request of the deceased.

Requiem Mass on Sunday, May 18 in St.Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 12 noon, which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only, please.

Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana and London 

The death has taken place in London of Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham Née Doherty (Hutton), daughter of the late Eddie and Annie Doherty, Millbrae, Buncrana.

Wife of the late Vaughan RIP and dear mother of Adelita, Brian, Anna, Cressetta, and Fergus. Sister of Aidan Doherty.

Sadly, missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family circle, and friends.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home, Buncrana, from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17.

Funeral removal from there on Sunday, May 18, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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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