Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday morning, January 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh

- Helen Flannery, Buncrana and Cork

- Maura O`Brien, Lifford

- Mary Brogan, Killybegs

- James Melly, Ballyshannon and Meath

- Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon

- Mae Wisely Craig, Ballindrait

- Bridie Devlin, Clonmany and Coventry

- Paul Burns, Buncrana

- Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy

- Bridie Marley, Cloghan Mór

- Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy

Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh

The death has occurred at his home of Cathal Doherty (Kinnego), Lower Trenbane, Carndonagh.

Beloved husband of Breege and much-loved father of Madeline (Donald), Caroline (John), Rosemarie (Jeremie), Josephine (Garret), Cathal (Breda), Gerard (Amanda), Breege (Neil Anthony), Dominic (Birgitta), Hugh Martin and Christopher (Georgia).

Dear brother of Packie, Hubert, Eleanor and Sheila.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Oisin, Aoife, Isobel, Olivia, Anna, Ciara, Clodagh, Isla, Cassie, Alyssa, Robyn, Erin and Magnus, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will be reposing at his home from 12pm on Sunday, January 4 where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only please.

Helen Flannery, Buncrana and Cork

The death has occurred of Helen (Babs) Flannery (née Cotter), Macroom and formerly of Buncranal and Blackrock, Cork.

She died suddenly on 1st January 2026. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Lorraine, Lorna and Aimée, Aimée’s partner Ray; her adored grandchildren Rose, Fíonn, Ardán and Alex; her sisters Evelyn and Mary; extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home, Macroom, (P12KX79) on Sunday, January 4 from 1pm to 3pm.

A humanist ceremony will take place at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island ,Ringaskiddy (P43DD71) at 12 noon on Tuesday.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland or the ISPCA.

Maura O`Brien, Lifford

The death has taken place  at Letterkenny University Hospital  of Maura O`Brien (née Griffin). 3 Town Parks, Lifford F93 Y28V and formerly of Castlefinn.

Beloved wife of the late Sean, much loved mother of Eunan (Bernadette), Paula (Trevor)

 and Michael (Deirdre), dearly loved grandmother of Sinead and Cormac and sister of Roisin, Una, James and the late Jean and Grace.

Reposing at her home on Sunday, January 4 from 12 noon.

Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and family circle.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Mary Brogan, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Mary Brogan, Fintra Road, Killybegs.

She passed away surrounded by her family at Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by her parents Mary Agnes and Josie Cunningham.

Sadly missed by her husband Jimmy, daughter Donna, son in law John, grandchildren Loughlann and Olivia, brothers John (Mary), Hugh, Francie (Margaret) and Danny (Margaret), sisters Anne and Catherine (Eugene), sisters in law Kathleen and Rose, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Breartys Funeral home, Killybegs (F94 R8WR) on Saturday, January 3 from 6pm to 9pm and on Sunday from 2pm-7pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday in St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetary.

Mass will be streamed live here.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or the funeral directors.

James Melly, Ballyshannon and Meath

The death has occurred of James, (Jim) Melly, Bogganstown, Drumree, Co Meath and formerly of Ballyshannon,  at home on New Year’s Day. 

Predeceased by his devoted and loving wife Phil. Very deeply regretted by his brother Michael, and his sisters Mairead (Clarke), Noreen (O’Grady), Mary Melly, Anne Melly, Berna (Cox), his brothers-in-law Mick and Tom, and his sister-in-law Kate. 

He is also fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at McEntaggart’s funeral home, The Gables, Dunshaughlin, (A85 DE70) from 4pm to 7pm on Monday,January 5. 

Arriving at Glasnevin Crematorium at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 6. This celebration of Jim’s life will be live streamed here. House private please. 

Also, family flowers only, but donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, where Jim’s wife Phil received such compassionate care in her final illness, and for which Jim was eternally grateful.

Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Margaret Gibbons, College Street, Ballyshannon.

She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents John and Teresa, her brother Dan, and infant brother John James

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving niece Sheila, nephews Sean and Brian, sister-in-law Ann, cousins and all extended family and friends.

Reposing at her late residence. Removal on Monday at 10.45am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret if so desired to the Palliative care team, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

The Funeral mass shall be streamed live here. House Private Please.

Mae Wisely Craig, Ballindrait

The death has taken place at her home of Mae Wisely Craig, Gortnagole, Ballindrait F93HX6K.

Predeceased by her husband Sam and granddaughter Joanne.

Mae will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Norman, Alan (Olive), Lesley (Veronica), Peter and daughter Elizabeth (Joe), her seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren

Reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving from her home on Saturday at 1.30pm going to Ballindrait Presbyterian Church, for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving for her life, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Bridie Devlin, Clonmany and Coventry

The peaceful death has occurred of Bridie Devlin (née McGeoghegan) in Coventry, England and formerly of Ballymageehan, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany. She passed away surrounded by her loving family.

Devoted Mother to Jackie, Bernie, Julie, Kathleen, Carmel and Michael.

Cherished grandmother to Jack, Lewis, Matthew, Niamh and Aisling.

Loving mother in law to Jim, Sharon and Charlie.

Her remains will repose at her daughter Carmel’s home, Upper Annaugh, Clonmany (F93HT26) on Sunday, January 4 at 2.00pm, where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Monday morning at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11.00am with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.

Paul Burns, Buncrana

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Paul Burns, 39 Crana View Buncrana.

Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, his children Kevin, Amanda and Sean, and his grandchildren Rachel, Sophie, Stephen, Roisin and Paul, and his wider family circle.

His remains are reposing at his residence.

Leaving there on Saturday at 10.15am for 11 o’clock mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill.

Burial will take place in the adjoining graveyard.

House private from 9pm to 10am.

Mass can be viewed live on www.church services.tv/cockhill.

Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place of Gretta (Margaretta Barton) Alcorn, née Stewart, 14 New Cottage Road, Dunfanaghy, F92 TW42.

Beloved mother to Tracey and husband Gary, Geoffrey and partner Anna, grandchildren Eirinn, Sandy and Charley, she is predeceased by her loving husband Arthur (Gusty 2013). Deeply loved and fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Thursday from 3pm to 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon to 10pm for family and close friends only please. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Saturday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Bridie Marley, Cloghan Mór

The peaceful death has taken place of Bridie Marley, née Harkin, of Cloghan Mór, Cloghan F93 HK52.

Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick; much loved Mother of Helen (Willie), Mary (Pete), Lavina (Terry), Patrica (Shaun), Joe (Carol) and Francie (Bernie); devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bridie will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends.

Bridie's remains are reposing at her home on Thursday and Friday from 12noon to 9pm, with Rosary each night at 9pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Saturday to the Church of Our Lady of Prepetual Succour Glenfin for Requiem Mass at 1pm, with service of Interment afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.

Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy

The death has taken place at Brindley Manor Nursing Home of Mary Therese Celine Patton, Magheracorn, Convoy, F93KP76

Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Veronica, her siblings Margaret, Joseph (Josie), Agnes, Thomas, John (Johnny), Patrick (Patsy), Kathleen (Katie), Bridget(Bridie), Anne (Annie) and Freda, Mary will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law Denis, her nieces, Veronica and Denise, their families, and all her nieces and nephews and the extended Patton family. Also her friend Greta and all her Lifford Hospital friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm on Thursday and on Friday from 4pm to 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private please on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from her home on Saturday at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 11am Mass, followed by burial in the old graveyard. 

Family flowers only.

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