Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, February 3

The following deaths have taken place:

- Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar

- Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy

- Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham

- Rita Boyle, Strabane and Ballindrait 

- Noeleen Brennan, Ardara

Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has taken place of Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Foxrock, Dublin 18, late of Stranorlar and Ballybofey.

Former managing director of RTÉ and director of the MacGill Summer School.

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the kind care of all the staff at St Vincent’s private hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Annie (August 2025) and loving father of Fiona, Sylvain and Julien.

Predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Danny.

Sadly missed by his sons, daughter and her partner Geoff, sisters Celine and Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland, England and France.

Reposing on Saturday, from 2pm to 4pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, A94 XK28.

Funeral Service at 11am on Monday, February 9 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, D18 X22C.

The Mass shall be streamed using parish webcam. House private please.

Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy

The death has taken place of Adam Patrick McDonnell, age 14, at his home, 2 Manor Court, Convoy (F93P621).

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Adam will be forever loved and cherished by his heartbroken parents, Rachel and Neil and his big brother James. He will be deeply missed by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are welcome to call to his home today, Tuesday, February 3 from 5pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday, from 1pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from his home on Thursday at 1.30pm going to St Ninian’s Church, Convoy for a Service of Celebration for his life at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Adam to the Little Angels School, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral. His parents have asked that anyone attending the funeral on Thursday wear bright colours, as bright colours always made Adam smile.

Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred at her home of Tina Gallagher (née Doran), Gortnaskea, Burnfoot and formerly Newtowncunningham.

Beloved wife of Niall and much loved mother of Dominic (Edel), Shannon, Tanya (Ciaran) and Chloe (Jordan). Cherished grandmother of Alayah, Aaron and Willow.much-loved

Dear sister of Shaun, Gerard, Hugh, Kieran, Martin, Liam, Barbara Gormley, Patricia O’Brien and Philomena Harkin.

Predeceased by her parents Phyllis and Pat Doran and her sister Mary.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.

Tina’s remains will be reposing at her home on Wednesday, February 4 from 12 noon where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Removal on Friday, February 6 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St James’ Hospital , ENT Department, Dublin c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Rita Boyle, Strabane and Ballindrait 

The death has taken place on February 2 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Rita Boyle (née Lafferty) 2 Olympic Drive, Strabane and formerly of Ballindrait.

Beloved wife of the late Mickey, much-loved mother of Michael (Una), Christine, John (Margaret) and Martin (Gertie), dearly loved grandmother of Ciarán, Kevin, Aodhán, Sarah-Jane and Rachel.

Loving great grandmother of Alannah, Rosa, Maeve, Norah and Yoshi and sister of Sean, Maureen, Susie and the late Anna, Charlie and Liam.

Reposing at her home on Monday, February 2 from 6pm. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday at 9.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters and family circle.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to St Vincent de Paul c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, Newtown Place, Strabane.

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.

Noeleen Brennan, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Noeleen Brennan (née McCole), Hillhead, Ardara, Co. Donegal (F94V8Y4), at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Josie and devoted mother to Annmarie (Liam), Pauric (Annmarie), Joseph (Sharon), Adrian (Emer), Declan (Ruth) and Angela (Ronan). A much-loved and cherished grandmother to her nineteen grandchildren.

Noleen will be sadly missed by her sisters Annie, Fidelma, Bernadette and her extended family.

Predeceased by her parents Dan and Nan McCole, her sister Margaret Mary and her brother John.

Her remains will repose at her home on Monday, February 2 from 12pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 12pm to 9pm.

Requiem Mass will take place at 12pm on Wednesday in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on MCN media church of the holy family Ardara.

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