Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, September 29

The following deaths have taken place:

- Owen (Owney) McGoldrick, Pettigo

- Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt), Mullingar and Rathmullan

- Gerald Moore, Convoy

- Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs

- George Hayes, Quigley’s Point

- Michael Murphy, Stranorlar

- Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher DC, Falcarragh and Dublin

Owen (Owney) McGoldrick, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Owen (Owney) McGoldrick, Crilly, Tievemore, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved uncle of Mairead (Sean), Patrick (Pauline), Helena (Paddy), Brigene, Frances (Jason), Yvonne (Declan) and his many more nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by his parents Owen and Bridget, his brother Packie John and James Joseph (Dodie), his sisters Bridget (Bidgie), Cassie and Agnes(Aggie). Sadly missed by his sister Sarah Mary and Margaret Ellen and sister in law Rosie.

Reposing at 6 Old People's Home, Pettigo, Co. Donegal F94P086 from 1pm until 10pm on Monday , September 29, where all are most welcome to pay respects. Wake will be a walk through.

Removal at 12.30pm on Tuesday, September 30 to St Joseph's Chapel, Lettercran F94Y642 for Requiem Mass at 1.00 pm with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt), Mullingar and Rathmullan

The death of has taken place of Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt),Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Rathmullan.

Nora passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the kind care of the team at Regional Hospital Mullingar on  September 25,  2025.

Nora will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving husband Noel, daughter Tammy, sons Shane, Daniel, Robert and Ryan, son-in-law Martin, her grandchildren Meghan, Karen, Blake, Hayden, Maddison, Ashlyn and Lucas, brothers Paddy and Thomas, sisters Frances, Marian, Bernie and Tina, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her brother Bobby and sisters Ann, Susie and Evelyn. A ceremony of celebration of Nora’s life will take place in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.00pm.

Gerald Moore, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, of Gerald Moore.

His remains will repose at the home of his sister Yvonne and her husband Billy Smyth, Churchtown, Carrigans, F93PVOF from 5pm -10pm on Monday, September 29 and on Tuesday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.15 pm for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in All Saint’s Parish Church, Newtowncunningham, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the staff of Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Gerald is predeceased by his mother Dinah, father William and brother Walter.

He will be sadly missed by his daughter Caitlin, son TJ, and family members Yvonne, Billy and family, Billy, Sandra and family, Joan and family, Jackie, Brenda and family, Teddy, Linda and family, Dorothy, William and family, Jennifer, Marshall and family, Karen, Melanie, Ian, Andrew, Deirdre and family.

Gerald’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Brentwood Manor Nursing Home for the amazing level of care he received over the last six years.

Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs, Co Donegal.

Sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

No further arrangements will be announced as the family wishes to mourn in complete privacy.

George Hayes, Quigley’s Point

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of George Hayes, Clunelly, Quigley’s Point F93 E523.

Predeceased by his wife Cecilia and his sister Gladys.

Much-loved father of Michelle (Raymond) and devoted Granda of Amy, Niamh, and Leah.

Sadly missed by his niece and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

George’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Sunday, September 28 at 7pm, going to his home.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, September 30 at 10.20am for 11am Funeral Service in St Columba’s Church Drung, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Service can be viewed live here. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Michael Murphy, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Michael Murphy, 30 Woodlawn, Stranorlar.

Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret. Beloved husband of Angela, much loved father of Mary (Brian), Michael (Marie), Anthony, Eric (Cindy), Fiona (Paddy), devoted Grandad to Kellymarie, Taralouise, Conor, Matthew, Chanice and Adam, great grandad to Saoirse, cherished brother of Margaret, Nora, Liam, Annie, Sean, Carmel, Brendan, Bernadette, and the late Gerry, Pat and Eunan.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers and sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Sunday, September 28 and Monday, September 29 from 4pm and concluding with the Rosary each night at 9pm.

Funeral leaving the Funeral home on Tuesday, September 30th at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.

Interment afterwards 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 directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

The house is strictly private please.

Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher DC, Falcarragh and Dublin

The death has taken place of Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher, Daughters of Charity, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin and late of Derryreel, Falcarragh. She passed away peacefully in the loving care and presence of the Sisters and staff of the Daughters of Charity, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf.

Predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Bridget Gallagher, her Sister Gracie(Seamus), her niece Marie, and grandnephew Brian, she is deeply regretted by her sisters Anne (Willie deceased), Rosie (Willie deceased), and Bridget (Joe deceased), brothers Frank and Mary, James and Christine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Community of the Daughters of Charity extended family, relatives, and friends.

Her remains are reposing at St Catherine’s Provincial House, Blackrock, A94P2K3 from 3.30pm on Sunday with Prayers at 5 pm.

Funeral Mass Monday at St Catherine’s at 10.30 am which may be viewed here

Her remains will then repose at her brother Frank’s home Derryreel, Falcarragh F92 WR82, on Monday 7pm to 10 pm and Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm with Rosary at 9 pm both nights.

Burial will follow 11am Mass on Wednesday.

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