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07 Sept 2025

Deaths in Donegal - Friday evening, July 21

Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have occurred:

Danny O'Brien, Ballyshannon

Louis Malone, Lifford and Glasgow

Roland Stevenson, Donegal Town

Colm McLaughlin, Priestown, Carndonagh

Ruby Holmes, Stranorlar

Liam Kelly, Letterkenny and Dublin 8

Mary McGee, Buncrana

Frances Graham, Donegal Town

- Danny Sharkey, Bridgend

Danny O'Brien, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Danny O'Brien, Bachelor's Walk, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Noeleen, his sons Karl (Avril), Daniel (Sandra), Gary, his daughter Megan and his adored grandchildren Katelyn, Cara and baby Aoibhe, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.  

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483. Funeral arrangements later.

Louis Malone, Lifford and Glasgow

The death has taken place July 20 at the Donegal Hospice of Louis Malone late of 236 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford and formerly of Glasgow.

Beloved husband of the late Nellie (Mc Elroy), much-loved father of Gary, father-in-law of Kathy and dearly loved grandfather of Sean, Gerard, Kayleigh, Lauren, Conor and the late baby Jason.

Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Friday, July 21 from 4pm to 5pm and tomorrow, Saturday, July 22 from 4pm with removal at 5.30pm to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford for Funeral Mass on Sunday, July 23 at 10 am.

Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery, Derry.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and family circle.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.

Roland Stevenson, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Roland Stevenson, Doonan, Donegal Town. Removal to Donegal Parish Church, Saturday, July 22 arriving at 7pm.

Funeral Service in Donegal Parish Church Sunday, July 23 at 2pm followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Parish Church care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

Colm McLaughlin, Priestown, Carndonagh

The death has taken place at the Mater Hospital, Dublin of Colm Mc Laughlin (Hatter), Priestown, Carndonagh.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later

Ruby Holmes, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ruby Holmes, nee Mc Cready, Drumboe Upper, Stranorlar.

Beloved wife of John and much-loved sister of Katie.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Husband, sister and extended family.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday, July 23 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

The house is strictly private, at the request of the deceased.

Liam Kelly, Letterkenny and Dublin 8

The death has taken place of Liam Kelly, 15 Mount Pleasant, Mountain Top, Letterkenny and formerly of Rialto Cottages, Dublin 8.

His remains will be reposing at his home from 4pm on Friday, July 21.

Funeral Mass in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny on Sunday, July 23 at 1pm.

Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough.

Mass can be viewed live on the Church of the Irish Martyrs Facebook Page.

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

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Mary McGee, Buncrana

The death has occurred at her home of Mary McGee, Porthaw Glen, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her husband John; dearly loved mother of Malcolm, Rory, Karl, Matthew, Aileen and Doreen and dearest sister of Evelyn, Kathleen, Noreen and the late Denis. Sadly missed by her heartbroken sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Liam Collins' Funeral Premises, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday at 9pm going to her late home. Her remains are reposing at her home from 11am on Friday. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Removal from there at 10.15am on Sunday morning to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mary's Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice Pallative Care c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

Frances Graham, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Frances Graham, Summerhill, Donegal Town.

Loving wife of Billy, and loving mother of Sarah (Paddy) and Jonathan.

House private to family and close friends only please.

Funeral service in Killymard Parish Church at 2pm Saturday, followed by burial in Laghey Parish Graveyard.  Family flowers only please.

Danny Sharkey, Bridgend

The death has occurred, at his residence, of Danny Sharkey, Elaghbeg, Burnfoot. Retired principal of St Aengus' NS, Bridgend and former presenter on Highland Radio.

Predeceased by his wife Máire, his daughter Máire and his brother John Patrick. Much loved father of Donal, Patrick and John and dear brother-in-law of Breege Hampson. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, his wider family circle and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home (F93 PW96) on Thursday from 4pm to 10pm and on Friday from 3pm to 6pm with removal at 6pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass Saturday morning at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

If you have a death notice or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie

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