The following deaths have taken place:
- Joe McGrath, Burt
- Sandra Scanlon, Convoy
- PJ Murray, Killygordon
- Kathleen Breslin, Ardara
- Jim Martin, Laghey
- Paddy Doherty, Gleneely
- Beryl Doherty, Malin Head
- Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs
- Annie Curran, St Johnston
- Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Buncrana
- Margaret Gillespie, London and Mayo
Joe McGrath, Burt
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe McGrath, Speenogue, Burt.
Predeceased by his parents James and Peggy and his sister Grace McDaid.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Anthony, Kathleen McCorriski, Charlie, Loretta Bonner, Angela Doherty, Declan and Martin, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Joe’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 3.00pm on Tuesday afternoon, 17th February where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Kathleen Breslin, Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred after a short illness and surrounded by her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Breslin, Lower Monargan, Ardara.
Predeceased by her husband John Neil and sons Joe and Oliver.
Deeply regretted by her daughter Caroline (Joe MacHugh), son Paddy (Ann), daughters-in-law Ann and Mary, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brother Paddy, sister Ethna McLoone, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Common, Ardara, F94 VCK1 on Monday, February 16 from 2pm till 9pm.
Funeral Mass in Church of The Holy Family, Ardara on Tuesday at 11.00am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny care of McCabe funeral directors.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Jim Martin, Laghey
The death has occurred of Jim Martin Carrack Bar Laghey Co Donegal.
He passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Aras Mhic Shuibhne nursing home Mullinasole.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Evelyn. Son of Daniel and Mary. Brother of Mary, Peter, Sean and Donald (deceased).
Brother of Gabriel (Teresa), Manchester.
Much loved father of Tracy (Vincent), John (Francis) and Gerard (Caroline).
Devoted grandfather of Sarah, Luke, Ruth and Keiva. Special family friend Teresa.
Jim will be dearly and lovingly remembered, and sorely missed, by his brother, nieces, nephews, cousins, the Horan family, neighbours and many friends.
Jim's Remains will repose in Aras Mhic Shuibhne nursing home on Monday from 4 pm until 7 pm (Strictly Please).
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Josephine Chambers, Ballybofey and Lifford
The death has taken place of Josephine (Josie) Chambers (nee Porter), 2, Sessiagh View, Donegal Road, Ballybofey and formerly of Cavan Hill, Lifford.
She passed away peacefully at her late home, surrounded by her loving family, on February 14, 2026.
Beloved mother of Elaine (Matt), Donna (Late Terence), Mark, Michael and the late Baby Garry. Loving nannie of Michaela, Garry, Mark, Joe and the late Baby Elaine and Baby Keelan. Devoted Wife of Michael. Dearest sister of Robbie Porter and the late Mena Browne and infant Lenny.
Josephine's remains will be reposing at her late home 2, Sessiagh View, Donegal Road, Ballybofey F93 F4E1 on Monday, February 16 from 12noon.
Funeral leaving her late home on Wednesday (February 18th) at 10:20 a.m. (via Ard Mc Cool) for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11 o'clock.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam on the link https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.
The Rosary will be Prayed both nights at 9pm.
Annie Curran, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Annie Curran (née Brown), Trensallagh, St Johnston, Co. Donegal. F93 CPD8.
Annie will be lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Christina, Bernie (Brian), Damien (Rosina), Liam (Catherine), Paul (Jeanette), Siobhan (Noel), her grandchildren and great Grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.
Annie is predeceased by her husband Joe, parents Mary and Andy Brown, grandson Jordan, great grandchildren, Martin and Michael, her brother James Henderson. May they all Rest in Peace.
Annie will repose at her late residence from 2pm on Sunday, February 15 and all day Monday.
Funeral from her late residence on Tuesday at 10.30am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Johnston Resource Centre, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Buncrana
The death has occurred in Luton, Bedfordshire of Edward (Eddie) Lynch, formerly of Menaloobin, Linsfort, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his parents John and Sarah and his brother John.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends.
Eddie’s remains will arrive at Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney on Monday, February 16 at 5.30pm for Prayers of Reception.
Reposing overnight followed by Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11.00am.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret Gillespie, London and Mayo
The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Gillespie, neé Corrigan, of Kings Cross, London and Formerly of Achill, County Mayo.
Predeceased by her loving husband Charles, late of Cashlings, Kilcar; sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland and England.
Margaret’s remains will arrive to St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, F94 KA07, on Monday at 7pm to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12noon followed by burial in the local cemetery.
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