Death notices for Donegal - Monday evening, September 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Yvonne Murphy, Louth and Kilmacrennan

- Joe Hannigan, Carrigans

- Robert Jenkins, Manorcunningham

- Isobelle Hammant, Creeslough and Belfast

- Hugh McCahill, Ramelton and Dublin

- John McNulty, Mayo and Killygordon

- Samuel Black, Convoy

- Sheila O'Donnell, Dungloe and Dublin

- Teresa Mulkern, Glencolmcille and New York

Yvonne Murphy, Louth and Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of Yvonne Murphy, (née McGettigan), Templetown, Carlingford, Louth, formerly Kilconnell Glebe, Kilmacrennan, Donegal, peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Reposing at her home (Eircode A91 K726) from 6pm to 10pm on Monday, September 23 and from 1pm on Tuesday, September 24. House private on Wednesday morning please.

Removal on Wednesday, September 25 at 10.20am to St James’ Church, Grange (Eircode A91 V5XT), arriving for funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live here.

Joe Hannigan, Carrigans

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans, F93 D3K2.

Joe will be lovingly missed by his wife Betty, sons and daughters Rhona, Shane (Aisling), Ricky (Fiona), Steve, Julie (Charlie), grandchildren Davin, Darcy, Rowan, Tiana, Cody, Alana, Erin, Luke, Martin and Cian, his sisters Dolores, Geraldine, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his family and friends.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Christina and Willie sister Celine brothers Phoncie and Martin RIP.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N at 6pm on Monday, September 23 going to his late residence to repose for wake until 11pm. Wake on Tuesday from 11am to 11pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Wednesday at 10.20am going to All Saint's Church, Newtowncunningham for 11 o’clock requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3 Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Robert Jenkins, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham.
Much loved brother of Sally and May.

Very deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and entire family circle. No wake, house is private please at the request of the deceased.

A service of thanksgiving for Robert’s life will be held in Raphoe Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 25 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Everyone is welcome to join the family for the service and the burial.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Surgical Two, Letterkenny University hospital care of Terence McClintock funeral director.

Isobelle Hammant, Creeslough and Belfast

The death has taken place of Isobelle Hammant, Magherablade, Creeslough, Co Donegal and formerly Belfast.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley Hammant, loving mother to daughters Sharon, Brenda and Natasha and son Quentin. Caring and dearly missed granny to Sean, Jenny, Ella, Alfy, Zoe and Bodhi. Forever remembered by all her sisters, brother, son in laws and daughter in law, extended family and friends. No wake, house private.

Memorial Service at the family home, F92A064, on Wednesday, September 25, at 1pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to join the family for the Memorial Service and Burial.

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

Hugh McCahill, Ramelton and Dublin

The death has occurred of Hugh McCahill, Church Street, Ramelton and Carrigwood, Firhouse, Co Dublin. He passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his family, Seamus, Aodhán, Seán and Sorcha, brother Jim, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his brother Jim and Teresa McCahill, Church Street, Ramelton, F92 XP92 on Monday September 23 from 5pm until 10am and tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24 from 11am until 6 30pm.

Removal from there at 6 30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Ramelton for prayers at 7pm and to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 25 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

John McNulty, Mayo and Killygordon

The death has occurred of John McNulty, Chapel Street, Belmullet, Mayo, F26W297 and formerly of Killygordon, Donegal
Formerly of McNulty Coaches, he passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar surrounded by his loving family on September 21.

Predeceased by his sons Michael and Ian, brother Barney and sister Breege.

John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anna. Children Rosaleen, Desmond, Eileen, Derek and Anita, his loving grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers Andy (Belmullet), James (Donegal), sisters Kathleen and Ann (Donegal), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at his residence (F26 W2 97) on Monday,  September 23 from 3pm until 8pm.
House private at all other times please

Funeral will arrive to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Belmullet on Tuesday for Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Emlybeg Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here. Family Flowers only please. Donations to Cairde Aras Deirbhle Nursing Home Belmullet or Mayo Roscommon Hospice C/O Daly’s Undertaker’s Bangor Erris 097 83463 086 0572412/087 2427453.

Samuel Black, Convoy

The death has taken place at Brindly Monor nursing home of Samuel George Black, known as Sammy, Cloughgore, Convoy F93K288. Predeceased by his wife Pearl and brother Roy. Beloved father of John (Fiona), Jacqueline (Jonathan), Stuart (Lorraine), Brian (Edel) and Elaine. Sammy will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wider family circle. His remains will repose his home from 7pm on Sunday, September 22.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 1.30 pm for 2pm funeral service in Convoy Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Parkinson’s society and Convoy Presbyterian Church care of Terence McClintock funeral director. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Sheila O'Donnell, Dungloe and Dublin

The death has occurred in The Mater Hospital of Sheila O'Donnell (née Gallagher), Finglas, Dublin and formerly of Tully, Dungloe.

Sadly missed by her husband Owen, sons Paul and Turlough and daughter Aisling, daughter-in-law Andrea and her beloved grandchildren Grace, Katie & Carla, her brother Willie, sisters Winnie, Breige, Róise, Margaret and Ann.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny William and Bridget Gallagher, sisters Maire and Nellie and brothers Danny, Jamesie, Dinny and John.

Her remains will repose in McGlynn's Funeral Home Dungloe on Monday from 5pm, with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Tuesday to Sheskinarone (F94 D3T9) for Wake from 1pm, with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Crona's Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery.

Teresa Mulkern, Glencolmcille and New York

The death has occurred of Teresa Mulkern, nee McNelis, New York and formerly of Ballard, Glencolmcille,Co Donegal in New York on Tuesday, September 17,2024. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2011).

She will be sadly missed by Kevin, Rita (Maurice, Co Limerick) Patrick (Sinead, Co Donegal), Brian and Geraldine (Ciarán, NY). As well as her adoring grandchildren; Ciara, Áine, Sean, Aidan, Dylan, Cian, Caitlin, Ellen and her loving sister Rita McGinley, Malinbeg.

Arriving at Shannon Airport on Tuesday morning, September 24 travelling to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, Co Donegal to arrive for 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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