The following deaths have occurred:
– Jim Colclough, Donegal Town and Dublin
– Frances Coll, Ranafast
– Patrick Gallagher, Termon
– Fintan Callaghan, Burt
– Eleanor Connolly, Rathmullan and Letterkenny
– Barney Lindsay, Mayo and Ballindrait
– Eileen Patricia Kelly, London and Newtowncunningham
– Aidan O’Hara, Longford and Inishowen
– John Conboy, Galway and Donegal
– Sadie McGee, Glenrothes / Bun na Leaca / Middle Dore
Jim Colclough, Donegal Town and Dublin
The death has occurred peacefully at Tallaght Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of James (Jim) Colclough,Knocklyon, Dublin 16 and formerly of Donegal Town.
Beloved husband of the late Theresa and loving dad of Joanne, Shane, Noelle and Mairéad. He will be very sadly missed by his loving children, sisters and brother Ann, Marie, Carmel, Patrick and Eamon, grandchildren Brian, Liam, Ciara, Mark and Paul, son-in-law Charlie, daughters-in-law Yvonne and Fidelma, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home on Thursday from 7pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass in Dublin on Friday at 11am at St Colmcille’s Church, Knocklyon, D16 R799. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be watched at
Mass in Letterkenny on Saturday at 10am at St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, F92 V406, followed by burial at Conwal Cemetery. For those unable to attend the Mass may be watched at
Frances Coll, Ranafast
The death has taken place in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Frances Coll, Ranafast and Glasgow.
Predeceased by her husband John, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her daughters Mary (Ranafast), Anne (Falcarragh) and Sarah-Ann (Glasgow), sons Daniel, Neil Martin, John, Padraic & Maurice (Glasgow), sons-in-law Joe Greene and Tommy Mc Ginley, daughters-in-law Teresa, Cathy, Caroline, Bridie and Joslin, 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at the family home in Ranafast with Rosary at 8pm. House private after rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Friday, at 11am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Áras Ghaoth Dobhair c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Patrick Gallagher, Termon
The sudden death has taken place of Patrick (Packie) Gallagher, Loughaskerry, Termon, F92KD72.
Predeceased by his father Hughie, (2012). Deeply regretted by his wife Bernadette, daughters Caroline and partner Shane, Roseleen and partner Jason, Christina and partner Shane, Emma and partner Dylan. Sorely missed by mother Catherine, brothers Eddie and wife Angela, Lismonaghan, Manus and Jennifer, Chicago, Hughie and wife Theresa, Termon, Willie and wife Fidelma, Glenswilly and sister Rosie and husband Paul, Ballymaleel. Always remembered by extended family members, good neighbours and friends.
Packie’s remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time, please, from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Friday for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Termon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please.
Fintan Callaghan, Burt
The death has occurred at Beacon Hospital, Dublin of Fintan Callaghan (Callaghan’s Electrical, Burt), Speenoge, Burt.
Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Eimear and Dermot, father-in-law of Kevin and dear brother of Angela, Sylvia Carton and Dessie. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, his extended family and friends.
Fintan’s remains will be reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal Friday morning, June 16, at 10.30am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt
Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Eleanor Connolly, Rathmullan / Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Eleanor Connolly (née Carrigy), Crevary Upper, Rathmullan / Letterkenny, formerly Shalom Guesthouse, Ballyraine Road, Letterkenny.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sons, Colm and partner Elodie, Cain and wife Tanya and Damien and fiancée Rose, grandsons, Michael and Ruairí, brothers, James and Mark, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan with burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on the following link:
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, c/o any family member.
Barney Lindsay, Mayo and Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Brendan (Barney) Lindsay of Roches Tce, Ballina and late of Ballindrait, Lifford.
Predeceased by his parents Johny and Rebecca, sister Elizabeth Cannon, brothers Jimmy, Packie and John. Beloved husband of Christina and loving father of Caroline, Bernard, Dympna, Catherine, Annmarie, Petrina, Michelle, Jonathan and Bernadette.
Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Grant, Paul, Abdel and Declan, grandchildren Michael, Shannon, Oisin, Brendan, Rebecca, Jamie, Megan, Lucas, Roisin, Sean, Conor, Ethan, Dyan, Ruby, Jack, Madison, Stafa, Josuha, Amira, Leah, Killian, Fatima, Mahmood, great-grandchildren Alan, Seamus, Noah, Mason, Izia, Rudi and Harley; brothers Mickey, Tony, Tom, George, sister Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends
His remains are reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday evening from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballina.
Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina. The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.ballinaparish.org
Eileen Patricia Kelly, London and Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Eileen Patricia Kelly (née Murphy), (formerly of Old Kent Road, London) 22 Cornfield Lane, Newtowncunningham, F93 K352
Predeceased by parents Michael and Annie Murphy and sister Mary Lewis. Deeply regretted by husband James, daughter Clare and sister Sheila Murphy. Fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Funeral from her late residence on Thursday morning going to All Saint’s Church, Newtowncunningham for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at
Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Intensive Care Unit Galway University Hospital care of any family members or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director.
Aidan O’Hara, Longford and Inishowen
The death has occurred of Aidan O’Hara, (Writer, Broadcaster and Historian), Chestnut Grove, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford, N39 H9P0 and formerly of Inishowen, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Marjorie and James, sister Mona and brothers Brendan, Eamon and Colm, Aidan will be remembered with love by his family, his devoted wife Joyce, daughter Kathleen, sons Sean, Brian and Conor, daughter-in-law Fionnag, son-in-law Brendan, grandchildren Eoghan, Laoise, Sorcha, Órla, Ró and Chloe, sisters Kathleen and Carol, his twin brother Mel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence in Clonbalt Woods on Friday from 5pm until 8pm.
Mass of the Resurrection in celebration of Aidan’s life will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral on Saturday at 10.45am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 1.30pm. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to
John Conboy, Galway and Donegal
The death had occurred of John Conboy, originally from Galway, latterly, Donegal.
Private family funeral. The family welcomes donations, if desired, to the Tree Charity www.crann.ie as an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers.
Sadie McGee, Glenrothes / Bun na Leaca / Middle Dore
The death has taken place of Sadie McGee, Glenrothes, Bun na Leaca and Middle Dore.
She passed away very peacefully in hospital in Scotland on June 5 aged 94, with family by her side.
Requiem Mass will take place at St Paul’s, Glenrothes on June 27 at 10am, followed by interment in St Drostan’s at 11am, followed by a meal at Balgeddie House at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please.
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