The following deaths have occurred:
– St Davnet O’Kane, Louth and Culdaff
– Jimmy Gillen, Creeslough and Manorcunningham
– Bridie Mc Sweeney, Kilcar
– Lizzie Anderson, Ballybofey
– Isobel Mc Cann, Letterkenny
– Joe McGranaghan, Letterkenny
– Jim Colclough, Donegal Town and Dublin
– Frances Coll, Ranafast
– Patrick Gallagher, Termon
– Fintan Callaghan, Burt
– Barney Lindsay, Mayo and Ballindrait
– Aidan O’Hara, Longford and Inishowen
– Sadie McGee, Glenrothes / Bun na Leaca / Middle Dore
St Davnet O’Kane, Louth and Culdaff
The death has occurred peacefully , in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, of Sr Davnet (Sally) O Kane, Medical Missionaries of Mary, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly of Culdaff Angola, Ethopia and Uganda.
Predeceased by her parents James and Catherine, her brother Ignatius and sister Dympna, she is sadly missed by her brother Fr Seamus, her sister-in-law Peg, her niece Susan, nephews Jimmy, Vincent and Stephen and their families, relatives and friends and her MMM community.
Funeral Mass takes place on Monday at 11am in Convent, Beechgrove, followed by burial in St Peter’s Cemetery
Jimmy Gillen, Creeslough and Manorcunningham
The peaceful death took place of James (Jimmy) Gillen of 9 Muckish Terrace, Creeslough and formerly of Corkey, Manorcunningham in the Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed and much loved by his wife Eilish, children Marion, Frank, Rosaleen, Maggie, Louise and their partners, his loving grandchildren, sister Nellie Doherty of Glencar Irish, Letterkenny, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Viewing at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, followed by removal to his late residence in Creeslough for his wake. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Sunday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Mass can viewed live on
Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Bridie Mc Sweeney, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Bridie Mc Sweeney, Cruckarra, Kilcar.
Predeceased by her Hhusband Frank and sadly missed by her loving daughters, Patricia, Gobnait, Emma and Denise, sons-in- law Declan, Kenneth and Paul, grandchildren Ethan, Lily, Ellen, Ryan and Luke, brothers Pat and Seamus, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence on Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Lizzie Anderson, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Anderson, née Mc Granaghan, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey, F93 R9VK.
Beloved wife of Brian and much-loved mother of Brian, Jacqueline, Barbara, John, Dermot, Patricia and Nora, cherished sister, of Matt, Gerry, Mick and the late Seamus, Pat, John and Annie. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters, brothers, 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 6pm. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the the Parish you tube channel at
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and the Donegal Hospice care Mc Cool Funeral Directors or any family member.
Isobel Mc Cann, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Isobel McCann (née Collins) formerly of Oldtown, Letterkenny.
Her remains are reposing at her nephew Charlie Collin’s residence at College Farm Road, Letterkenny (F92 VOVC) on Thursday from 6pm to 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11.30am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by interment in the family plot in Old Leck Cemetery.
Joe McGranaghan, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph (Joe) McGranaghan, New line Road, Letterkenny (F92 YYD9).
Predeceased by his sister Siobhan, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his parents Dickie and Sue (née Diver), sisters Denise and Anita and their partners John and Mark, nieces Erin and Aoife, nephew Oisin and grand-nephew Ronan, extended family, in-laws, relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence from 7pm Thursday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 3pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
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.
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
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
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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