Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, November 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Nicholas Mooney, Killybegs

- Breege Gavin, Galway and Ballyshannon

- Joe Shields, Carrigart

- Jimmy Doherty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg

- Hugh Sullivan, Greencastle

- James Morgan, Carndonagh

- James Coll, Creeslough, Donegal

- Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

Nicholas Mooney, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Nicholas Mooney, Lough Head, Killybegs.

He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on November 3, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his parents Charles and Margaret, sister Margaret, brothers Cathal, Michael, Benny and Pat.

Dearly missed by his son John, daughter in law Courtney, grandson Patrick, brother Tommy Mooney, sisters Carmel Murchan and Bridie O'Neill, sisters in law, brother in law and all the extended family.

Reposing at McBrearty's Funeral Home, Killybegs on Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm and Thursday from 5pm to 7.30pm.

Removal on Friday morning for 11am funeral Mass in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs followed by burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Killybegs Community Hospital, care of McBrearty Funeral Directors.

Breege Gavin, Galway and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Breege (Bridie) Gavin (Née Donagher), Gortadooey, Claregalway, Co. Galway, formerly Cashelard, Ballyshannon.

She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her lovely family.

Predeceased by her husband Brendan and son Sean.
Sadly missed by her daughters Kathorina (John) and Brenda (Brian), and her adored grandchildren, her brothers Sean, Pete, Michael and sisters Mary Feighery, Rita Prendergast, Doreen McGee, Bernie Garrett, Ann Gallagher, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.

Reposing at Sioraiocht, Claregalway, H91 XH02 in the grounds of the church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway, H91 XH02 on Wednesday 5th of November from 4.30pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption and St James, Claregalway.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 6 at 11.00am with burial afterwards in Claregalway Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Galway Hospice care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.

Breege's funeral mass can be viewed live here. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Joe Shields, Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Shields (Patrick J), Dunmore, Carrigart, F92 XC89.

Dearly missed by his loving wife Margaret, his children Brendan, Seamus (Danni), Susan (Pete), Elaine (Patrick), Declan (Sharon), Joey(Mary), Aidan (Chrissie), and Micheal.

His sisters Patsy McFadden, Eileen Sweeny and Kathleen Bane and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his infant son Danny, sisters Nancy Mc Clafferty, Bridget Connor, Susan Curran and his daughter in-law Maura.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel on Tuesday, November 3 at 2:15 with removal at 3pm, going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning to St John the Baptist Church Carrigart for 11am funeral Mass, followed by burial in Carrigart cemetery.

Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from the chapel car park in Carrigart from 5pm on both evenings.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the friends of Letterkenny Hospital, c/o any family member or Joe Logue funeral director.

Jimmy Doherty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at his home of Jimmy Doherty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg, originally of Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast.

Predeceased by his wife Bella, parents; Charlie & Rosie Doherty, sisters; Bridie Doody, Rose Murray, Kathleen Kiely and brother Tony Doherty.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters; Roseleen McGarvey (Cormac) & Margaret McBride (Neil), sons; Cathal Doherty & Séimi Doherty (Eileen), sister Maureen Greene (Donnchadh), brother Hughie Doherty (Sheila), grandchildren; Danny, Rosie and Leah McGarvey, Jimí McBride, Noah Doherty, Eoghan O'Neill, Jay & Hollie Doherty and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Knockastolar (F92 X4K8)) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry at 12 noon, burial afterwards in the new graveyard, Annagry.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Annagry Parish webcam.

Hugh Sullivan, Greencastle

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugh Sullivan, Carrowtrasna, Greencastle, F93 W0H9.

Sadly missed by his sisters Eileen and May, brothers Eugene and Donal, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Hugh’s remains will repose at his home from 6pm on Monday, November 3 where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by interment in Ballybrack cemetery.

Family time from 9pm to 11am.

James Morgan, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of James Morgan, Gortin, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by his wife Mary and his son Mick. Dear brother of Mary, Ann and Tony.

Deeply regretted by his granddaughter Sara, her husband Will, his great-grandchildren Jake and Liv, his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93YE1C from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, November 3 and 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Wednesday at 10:20am, going to St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff for 11am requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

James Coll, Creeslough, Donegal

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of James Coll, Drimnacarry, Creeslough. Co. Donegal.

House strictly private please, family only.

Funeral mass in St. Columba’s Church, Termon on Wednesday, November 5 at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

All are welcome.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/termon

Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

Fuair Pól Ó Laoire, as Gort A’ Choirce lá den tsaol, bás sa bhaile i New Jersey Mheiriceá ar an 3 Meán Fómhair 2025.

Croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a chéile Lori, a chlann Michael (Brandi) agus Moya (Leo) agus a gharchlann,Wyatt agus Olive. Leasmhac ionúin do Bhrendan Kearney, deartháir ionúin Mháire, Chonaill, Lillis, Chlíona agus Mhéabh, agus an duine ab óige den teaghlach, tá siad uilig á chronú go mór. Ar shiúl roimhe ar Shlí na Fírinne tá a athair Lillis agus a mháthair Bernie; athair agus máthair Lori, Arnie agus Sue; agus a dheirfiúr chéile ionúin Mary O’Leary. Fear mór cuideachta a bhí i bPól agus tá scaifte mór gaolta eile agus cairde go buartha ina dhiaidh fosta. 

Ceiliúrfaidh an tAthair Donnchadh Ó Baoill, SP Ghort A’Choirce, íobairt naofa an Aifrinn i gcuimhne ar Phól ar an tSatharn 8 Samhain 2025, i dTeach Pobail Chríost Rí ag 1.00p.m. Tá an teaghlach buíoch d’achan duine a rinne comhbhrón leo faoi bhás Phóil roimhe seo.

Paul O’Leary, from Gortahork, Co. Donegal, died on September 3 at his home in New Jersey, USA.

Heartbroken are his wife, Lori, his children Michael (Brandi), and Moya (Leo), and his grandchildren, Wyatt and Olive. Beloved stepson of Brendan Kearney, much loved brother of Máire, Conal, Lillis, Clíona and Méabh, he was the youngest of his siblings, all of whom miss him greatly. Gone before him on the Way of Truth are his parents Lillis and Bernie; his wife Lori’s parents, Arnie and Sue; and his beloved sister-in-law, Mary O’Leary. Gregarious and fun-loving, Paul is also mourned by a wide circle of extended family and friends.

Fr Donnchadh Ó Baoill, PP Gortahork, will celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Paul’s memory on Saturday, November 8 in the Church of Christ the King at 1pm. Mass will be live streamed on the parish webcam.

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