Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, February 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Phil Ward, Arranmore

- Seamus Doogan, Falcarragh

- Brian Richardson, Redcastle

- Joe McDaid, Letterkenny

- Nora Cassidy, Teelin

- Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo Town and Finner

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

- Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham

Phil Ward, Arranmore

The peaceful death has taken place of Phil Ward, Manchester, native of Arranmore. 

Predeceased by siblings Nan, John, Nellie, Mona, Packie and James. Sadly missed by his brothers Michael, Frank, Joe, sisters in law and a wide family circle of nephews, nieces, especially Monica who cared for him so well in Manchester, and friends.

His remains will arrive from Manchester on Saturday evening and will repose briefly at McGlynns Funeral Home, Dungloe, with visitation from 5 until 7pm before travelling onwards to Arranmore.

Wake at the family home Leabgarrow from 2pm Sunday with Rosary at 8pm both nights. Removal on Monday, February 9for 11.00am Mass in Crones Church, Arranmore followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Arranmore Lifeboat. Mass can be viewed live here.

Seamus Doogan, Falcarragh

The death has taken place of Seamus Doogan (Neil) of Ballyness, Falcarragh at Falcarragh Community Hospital.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son Micheal, his daughter Noreen, daughter-in-law Noeleen, his four grandsons James, John, Denis and Eamonn, his sister Sheila Geaney, his brother Fr. Neillie, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his wife Mary Frances, sisters Annie, Una and Mary and his brothers Joe and Manus.

His remains will repose at his late residence from 2pm on Thursday, February 5 and  Friday from 10am. Rosary both nights at 9.30pm.

Funeral Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh on Saturday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Brian Richardson, Redcastle

The sudden death has occurred at his home of Brian Richardson, Ballyargus, Redcastle, and formerly of Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, much-loved father of Sean and Sharon.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Arron, Kalem, Ryan, Zara, Craig, Adam and Ciara, his great-grandchildren Nathaniel, Mya, Tadhg, Ollie and Leilani, his daughter-in-law Tina, son-in-law Fred, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Brian’s remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 2:00pm on Friday, February 6, going to his late residence (F93YNT2), where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Saturday at 9:20am going to St. Columba’s Church, Drung for 10:00am Requiem Mass, followed by cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan at 3:00pm.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research Ireland c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Joe McDaid, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe McDaid, 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, F92 FDR4.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, Patrick, Sheila, Brid, Joseph and Shaun, sons-in-law Iain and Renard, grandchildren Hugh, Emér, Sean, Marley, Deirdre and Isobel, sisters Peggy, Sadie, Frances and Julia, sister-in-law Mary, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his wife Anna Rose, brother John and sisters Catherine and Maura.

Reposing at his home from 3pm onThursday, February 5.

House private to neighbours and close relatives.

Removal from his home on Friday going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny, to arrive at 6pm, to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St Columba’s Cemetery, Kilmacrennan.

Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.

Nora Cassidy, Teelin

The death has taken place of Nora Cassidy, Iomaire Mhuireanáin, Teelin.

Nora, passed away peacefully in the wonderful and gentle care of the staff at The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow after a long illness. 

She is predeceased by her parents Con and Mary Kate Cassidy. Beloved partner of Joe, Nora will be sadly missed by her sisters Katie and Peggy, her niece Siobhán, nephews Brendan and Shane, brothers-in-law John and Tommy and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Thursday, February 5 from 4pm to 8pm and again on Friday, from 2pm to 6pm. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Friday to arrive at 7pm, travelling via Killybegs.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo Town and Finner

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Crocock (née Bowe) 25 Martin Savage Tce, Sligo Town, Sligo and formerly of Finner, Bundoran.

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

Predeceased by her beloved husband Edmund (Eddie) and her brother Patsy.

Loving mother of Barry, Tony, Caroline, Aideen, Patrick and Darren.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Heather, David, Rachel, Conor, Shane, Oisin, Sarah, Niamh, Katie, Kyle and Liam, great-grandsons Cobi, Caben and Carsen, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother-in-law Noel, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday, February 5 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral will arrive to St Anne’s Church, Sligo on Friday at 11:00am for Requiem Mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

The funeral Mass is can be viewed live here.

House strictly private please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

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.

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.

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