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09 Apr 2026

Deaths in Donegal - Thursday evening, May 3rd

Deaths in Donegal - Thursday evening, May 3rd

The Donegal Democrat has been informed of the following deaths:

- Mary Robinson, Straleeney, Killybegs

- Hughie Melly, Meenagowan, Lettermacaward

- John Bonner No 4 The Weavers, Ballybofey formerly of Falcarragh

- David Meehan, The Glebe, Roshine Road, Killybegs

- Catherine Doherty, Swilly Road, Buncrana and Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Mary Robinson, Straleeney, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Mary Robinson, Straleeney, Killybegs.

Removal to St. Mary’s Church Killybegs on Friday afternoon for funeral mass at 2pm.  Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House private please.


Hughie Melly, Meenagowan, Lettermacaward

The death has taken place of Hughie Melly, Meenagowan, Lettermacaward.

His remains will be reposing in McGlynn’s Funeral Home today from 12 noon to 2pm with removal afterwards going to his late residence. Rosary Wednesday at 10pm and Thursday at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday in St Brigid’s Church, Lettermacaward at 12noon with interment afterward in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time only from 10pm to 10am and also private the morning of the funeral.

John Bonner No 4 The Weavers, Ballybofey formerly of Falcarragh 

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Bonner No 4 The Weavers, Ballybofey formerly of Falcarragh.

Remains reposing at his late residence, Wednesday, May 2nd from 6pm until rosary at 10pm.

Funeral leaving his home on Friday morning, 4th May at 10:30am for requiem mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with interment afterwards in Drumboe cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Amyloidosis c/o any family member.

The house is private at the request of the deceased, family and friends welcome.

David Meehan, The Glebe, Roshine Road, Killybegs

The death has occurred of David Meehan, The Glebe, Roshine Road, Killybegs. Remains reposing at his late residence. Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.30am to St.Mary’s Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 12noon. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Fishermen’s Mission UK, c/o any family member.

Catherine Doherty, Swilly Road, Buncrana and Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

The death has occurred of Catherine Doherty, Dublin and formerly of Swilly Rd, Buncrana, and late of Dun Laoghaire Community College.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, Dublin, at 12 noon on May 8th.  

 

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