Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, January 31, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Nora Curran, Derryconnor, Gortahork

- Brigid Mc Laughlin, Linsfort, Buncrana

- James (Jim) Gallagher, Calhame, Letterkenny

- Niall Mc Garvey, Ranafast

- Madge McMonagle (née McFadden), Upper Derryreel, Falcarragh

- Aisling Lyttle (née McShane), Shancreggan, Stranorlar

- Mary Doherty (née Patton), Upper Dromore, Letterkenny

- Gerard (Gerry)(Ger) Monaghan, Hollymount, Claremorris, Mayo / Dunkineely

- Molly Guy, née Caffrey, Sandyford, Dublin and Lifford

- Kevin Donaghy, Darney, Bruckless

- John Sweeney (John the Chef) of Milford and Lunniagh and originally from Drogheda

Nora Curran, Derryconnor, Gortahork
The peaceful death has occurred taken place of Nora Curran Derryconnor, Gortahork F92 VY93, in the Donegal Hospice. Predeceased by her parents Barney and Gracie and her brother John. Survived by her brother James, niece and nephew and a circle of friends.

Removal from Gortahork Funeral Premises F92 FT7C tomorrow, Thursday, February 1, at 2pm going to her late residence in Derryconnor. Removal from there on Friday, February 2, for 6pm Rosary in Christ the King Church, Gortahork to repose overnight. Funeral mass on Saturday February 3, at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Rosary on Thursday evening at 8pm. House private after rosary until 11am.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork. 

Suaimhneas Síoraí dá hanam Uasal.

Brigid Mc Laughlin, Linsfort, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Brigid McLaughlin (Neighbour) Old Post Office, Linsfort and 6 Crana View, Cockhill Road, Buncrana.

In her 100th year, on January 31, 2024 in the wonderful care of Buncrana Community Hospital. Pre deceased by her parents Jimmy & Bridget, siblings infant Mary, Mary Jo (Doherty), Tessie, Pat, James and Rois R.I.P. Brigid will be sadly missed by her brother Joe (Derry), sister Susan Murphy (Tullamore) nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours

Brigid will be reposing at McLaughlin's Funeral Home, Lr Main Street, Buncrana on Thursday, February 1, from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Thursday evening at 7.15 p.m. to arrive at the Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for 7.30pm for mass in honor of St Brigid at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated there at 11am on Friday, February 2, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

James (Jim) Gallagher, Calhame, Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place at his home on Tuesday, January 30 2024 of James (Jim) Patrick Gallagher of Fallard/Calhame, Letterkenny, retired Garda Superintendent and originally from Corr Point, Lettermacaward, predeceased by his brothers Michael and Eamonn.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Jimelle and Ciara, sons Michael and James, son-in-law Shaun, granddaughter Leah, grandson Noah, sisters Maureen, Anna and Dolores.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Thursday, February 1, concluding with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for reception prayers at 5pm, reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday, February 2, which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Cill Bhríde Cemetery, Lettermacaward.

Niall Mc Garvey, Ranafast
Fuair Niall Mac Gairbheith (Niall Sheáin) as Rann na Feirste bás in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair inné, 30 Eanair. Dhéanfar é a fhaire sa bhaile Déardaoin & Dé hAoine ón 11 a chlog go dtí'n 8 a chlog. Cuirfear é i sean reilig Anagaire, Dé Sathairn, i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Réalt na Mara, Anagaire.

The death has taken place in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Niall Mc Garvey of Ranafast. Predeceased by his sisters; Margaret, Mary, Susan, Frances, Nellie & Sarah, brothers-in-law; Hughie & John and nieces; Bridie, Margaret and Sadie. Sadly missed by his sister Nuala, brother-in-law Peter, nieces, nephew and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at his home on Thursday and Friday from 11am - 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral to family only. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry on Saturday morning at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Madge McMonagle (née McFadden), Upper Derryreel, Falcarragh
The death has occurred of Madge McMonagle, Nee McFadden, Upper Derryreel, Falcarragh, Survived by her husband John, daughter Marie, son in Law Christopher, brothers Neilly and Barney, grandchildren Caiden, Clodagh and Ava, extended family and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 6pm this evening, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can viewed live on https://mcn.live/camera/holy-cross-church.

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

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Aisling Lyttle (née McShane), Shancreggan, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Aisling Lyttle, née McShane, Shancreggan, Stranorlar (F93YW57) formerly of Kilcar.

Aisling will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband David, son Darragh and daughter Amy. Sadly missed by her mother Margaret and mother-in-law Lily. Predeceased by her father Bernard McShane and father-in-law Ronnie Lyttle. Deeply regretted by her brothers Brendan, Paul (Teresa), Kieran (Anne), Brian (Brenda), sisters Deirdre (Michael), Yvonne (Oliver), Andrea (Adrian), Carla (Michael), sister-in-law Rhonda (Justin), nieces, nephews, extended family circle, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence from 12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, February 2, at 10.15am for 11am Funeral Mass in Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Rosary each night at 9pm. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Breast Care Centre Northwest, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director. Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Aisling will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.

Mary Doherty (née Patton) Upper Dromore, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Doherty (née Patton) Upper Dromore, Letterkenny F92 E2YR at her home on Monday January 29, 2024.

Deeply missed by her loving sons Niall, Peter, PT, Tommy and Jim (Sligo) and daughters Isobel (Sligo) and Elaine (Sligo), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Peter, Tommy, Jim and Paddy and sister Peggy Tourish, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Mary is predeceased by her husband Paddy and baby Helen, sisters Rose, Bella McGinley, Rosaleen McGee, Rita Duddy and Ethna Boyle.

Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, January 31, from 2pm until 10pm and on Thursday, February 1, from 2pm until 10pm. There will be a shuttle bus operating from Jim Patton’s home, Trimragh F92 E9DV from 6pm each evening.

Celebration of Mary’s life and prayers will take place at the family home on Friday, February 2, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny, at a time to be confirmed.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Palliative Care Team, Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Gerard (Gerry)(Ger) Monaghan, Hollymount, Claremorris, Mayo / Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry/Ger) Monaghan who passed away suddenly Sunday morning.

Deeply adored and missed by his parents Joey and Rosaleen (McCabe), sons Sean and Kieran and their mother Margaret, his sisters Kaz and Michelle, Sharon and his many friends, extended family and neighbours.

Remains reposing at his parents residence (Loughmult F94 XF80) Wednesday from 3pm until 9pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless followed by burial in Ballintra Cemetery.

Family flowers only donation if desired to Pieta House c/o any family member or Derek Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Molly Guy, née Caffrey, Sandyford, Dublin and Lifford

The death has occurred of Molly Guy, née Caffrey, Sandyford, Dublin and Lifford.

She passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph and much-loved mother of Hugh.

Sadly missed and remembered by all her family, brothers Tony, Gerard, Brian, Kevin and Patrick, sister Una, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Mary, daughter-in-law Michelle, nephews, nieces, grandchildren Molly and Darragh, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Molly will repose at JP Ward and Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village on Wednesday, January 31, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday, February 1, to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Glencullen Cemetery.

Click here at 11am on Thursday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.

Kevin Donaghy, Darney, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Kevin Donaghy, Darney, Bruckless. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife, Wendy, of 61 years, children Natasha (Alex), Tristan (Anne), Marcus (Anne), Meriel (Bill) and grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposed at Mc Brearty’s Funeral Home with later removal to Dublin, body being donated for medical research.

A celebration of Kevin’s life will take place in St.John’s Church Killybegs on Friday, February 2 at 12noon.

John Sweeney (John the Chef) of Milford and Lunniagh, Derrybeg, originally from Drogheda

The sudden death has taken place of John Sweeney (John the Chef) of Milford and Lunniagh, Derrybeg, originally from Drogheda.

Remains reposing at the family home in Lunniagh.

House private on the morning of the funeral to family only.

Wake on Wednesday from 11am - 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 1 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg (F92 H289). Interment afterwards in Maghergallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

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