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10 Sept 2025

Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening, October 19

Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, October 13

Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Don Brolly, Lifford

- Catherine Brophy, Westmeath and Killybegs

- Pat Byrne Jnr, Kilcar

- Lucy Dorrian, Ballyshannon

- Celine McGill, Ardrara

- Noel O Donnell, Buncrana- Tommy Friel, Letterkenny

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Don Brolly, Lifford

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Don Brolly, 381 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.

Beloved son of the late Annette and Daniel and much loved brother of Marie, Noeleen, Brian, Aine and the late Shaun. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and family circle.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Catherine Brophy, Westmeath and Killybegs

The death has taken place of Catherine Brophy, née Mulhern, 5 Maple Court, Athlone, Westmeath and formerly of Meenreagh, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her parents Anne and John, her sister Anne and Peg (Breslin), her infant sister Brigid and her brother Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving son Michael, daughter Anne, daughter-in-law Beatrice and son-in-law Pat, her five adoring grandchildren Ellen, Patrick, Mary, Peter and David, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence on Monday from 2pm until 6pm.

Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Tuesday at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in Killybegs Graveyard.

Pat Byrne Jnr, Kilcar

The death has taken place of Pat Byrne (Jnr) Cashel, Kilcar. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Deeply regretted by his parents Pat and Mairead, sister Jacqueline (Keith) and brother Francis (Yvonne). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephew and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remians are reposing privately at his family home for family and close friends.

Removal from there on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Cartha's Church, Kilcar for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Lucy Dorrian, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Lucy Dorrian, of Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon, F94 PKA4. She passed away in the exceptional care of St Phelim's Nursing home, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved brothers and sisters, Frank, Paid, Mary, Sr Francis, Monica, Bridget, Rosabelle, Anna and Bernadette, Lucy will be sadly missed by her brothers Dan (Pat) Youghal, Benedict (Mary), Sister Cecilia (Galway), nephews, nieces especially Ann O'Connor (Paddy), relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home, Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon on Saturday from 1pm to 7pm.

Removal on Sunday from Dorrain's Imperial Hotel at 10.40am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Lucy if desired to the Patients Comfort fund, St Phelim's Nursing home, Dromahair c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

Celine McGill, Ardrara

The peaceful death has occurred of Celine McGill Scadaman, Ardara, F94 K8NP.

Sadly missed by her loving daughters Marie (Liam), Josephine (John), Pauline (Michael) and son Tony, her sisters Anna, Breid and Mamie, her grandchildren, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Teague.

Reposal of her remians continues at her residence on Saturday from 12 noon to 9pm. House private please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o McCabe Funeral Directors or any family member.

Noel O'Donnell, Buncrana

The death has taken place at his residence of Noel (Nollaig) O'Donnell, Boyne Hill, Gransha, Buncrana.

Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Cuaran (Emma), Deirdre (James), Noleen, Sinead (Kris), Aidan (Ayesha). Brother of Cahal, Grandfather of Jude, Seth, Malachey, and Ruben. Noel will be sadly missed by his wife, children, brother, grandchildren, family circle and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Removal at 10.15am on Sunday going to St Mary’s church Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations If Desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.

Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard).

House private until further notice. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

If you have a death 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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