Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, March 20

The following deaths have taken place:

- Rose Colhoun, Lifford

- Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran

- Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point

- Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, Cavan and Glenties

- Mary Leavy, Clonmany

- Joe Mulligan, Derrynamansher

- Philomena Chambers, Donegal Town

- Pat Harvey, Mountcharles and Limerick

- Bridget Doak, Creeslough

- Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

Rose Colhoun, Lifford

The death has occurred of Rose Colhoun (née Gallen (Murty)
Gortnavilly, Lifford, Donegal, F93 FC7F

She passed away suddenly at home, Gortnavilly, Lifford on March 19.

Formerly from Meenreagh. Beloved wife of George, much loved mother of Carmel (David), Stephen (Lorraine) and Kenny, loving granny of Eoghan, Darragh, Leagh, Rory, Ciaragh, Keigan and Noah, dearest sister of Kathleen and the late Sadie and Maggie.

Reposing at the family home on Friday, March 20 from 6pm until 11pm and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

The house is private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral from the family home on Sunday 22nd March at 12 noon to Saint Columba's Church, Doneyloop for Requiem Mass at 12.30 p.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Niamh Kavanagh Suaimhneas, Kilgill, Claregalway, Galway and Donegal.

She passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, March 17 following a tragic accident.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her Mam Barbara, her sister Clíona, her loving partner Michael and her beloved Luna and Oreo, Barbara's loving partner Fabian Gillick, Clíona's partner Melissa, her adopted sister Amanda Fahy and her godchild Caolán.

Deeply regretted by her aunts Trish, Fiona, Anna and Helen, her uncles Damien and Yvonne, Aiden and Delores Bennett and Noel and Jenny, Michael's parents Tony and Marie Liston, Michael's sisters Maeve and Mark Liston and Jennifer and Steve Samuel /Liston, all her cousins a large circle of friends and her father Bartley Kavanagh and all the Kavanagh Family.

May Niamh's kind, gentle and loving soul rest in peace

Reposing at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel (H91HN83) on Sunday, March 22 from 5pm removal at 7pm to her Mam's Home in Kilgill. Private Cremation to follow on Monday 23rd of March at 3pm at Shannon Crematorium (V14PV30).

House strictly private, by request, please

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Irish Senior Citizen Parliament and MADRA.

Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point

The death has occurred of Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point, peacefully in the loving and compassionate care of all the staff at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Kathleen and his brothers Tom and Charlie.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Elizabeth (Larry), Anna, Eileen (Ciarán), Colm (Fiona), Eamonn (Emily) and Phelim (Rochelle), niece and nephew, Aoife and Michael, extended nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Gerard’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday, March 20 at 7pm going to his home (F93 AD91).

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church Drung, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, Cavan and Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady (née Breslin) Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan and formerly, Glenties.

She passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on March 18, surrounded by her loving family, in her 90th year.

Predeceased by her Parents, James and Bridget, brothers Bernard and Neily.

Pat will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband John, sons Johnny, James and Neil, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Joan, Evelyn, Una and Caroline, daughters-in-law Brenda and Carmel, Sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

House private please. Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Bruskey, Cavan (H12XO67) on Monday, March 23 arriving at 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment afterwards in Mullaghboy Cemetery.

Pat’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Mary Leavy, Milford and Clonmany

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Leavy (née Diver), 4 Moyle View, Milford and formerly Mindoran, Clonmany.

Deeply regretted by her adored son Ryan, sister Christina (Martin), brothers Denis (Julie), Liam and Brendan (Eileen), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her husband Anthony.

Reposing at the residence of her sister Christina Diver, Mindoran, Clonmany, from 4pm on Friday, March 20.

House is private to family only.

Removal from there on Saturday at 3:30pm, to St Peter’s Church, Milford, arriving at 5pm for prayers and to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Tully Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford.

Joe Mulligan, Derrynamansher

The peaceful death has taken place of Joe Mulligan, at his home in Derrynamansher.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother Paddy (Bridie), Gráinne and Mairead, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Joe will repose at McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, (F94 ND68) on Friday, March 20 from 4pm.

Rosary at 8pm followed by removal to his family home in Derrynamansher.

Reposing at his home in Derrynamansher (F94 C5D8) on Saturday, March 21 from 12 noon, with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, 22nd March at 1pm in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, (F94 KO22) followed by burial afterwards in the Old Graveyard, Annagry.

Family time after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dungloe Community Hospital.

Funeral Mass can be viewed here.

Philomena Chambers, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Philomena Chambers, 20 O'Cleirigh Ave, Donegal Town.

She passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joseph.

Sadly missed by her loving her sons Paul(Christine) Barry(Caroline), daughter Gillian(Darren), grandchildren, nieces nephews neighbours friends and extended family.

Philomena’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 1pm until 7.30pm on Friday, March 20 with removal to St Mary’s Church, Killymard for 8pm to reside overnight.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Pat Harvey, Mountcharles and Limerick

The death has taken place of Pat Harvey, Tankardstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick and formerly of Mountcharles, Co Donegal, and The Sandvilles Band.

He passed away unexpectedly but very peacefully on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved, long-term soul mate Rose. Sorrowfully missed and fondly remembered by Rose's family, very kind neighbours, his many friends and music colleagues countrywide and the many people he entertained with music over the years.

Reposing on Friday, March 20 from 6pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock followed by evening prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal to arrive Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kilmallock, followed by burial afterwards to the New Cemetery, Athlacca .

Pat's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed here.

Bridget Doak, Creeslough

The peaceful death has taken place of Bridget Doak (née Curran) of Ards, Creeslough (F92 D1W0) in her home while being cared for by her family.

Much loved and sorely missed by her husband John, children Sean (Trista & Ava), Stephen (Tríona), Melissa and Daniel (Fabiana).

Her siblings Grace (Tommy), Margaret (James), Jim (Kim), Mary (George), Rose (Andy), nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Maggie Curran.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Saturday at 11.00 am, burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am 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.

Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

The sudden death has occurred of Sinead McGinley, Leeds and formerly of the Five Points, Killybegs, County Donegal

Predeceased by her mother Mona, brothers Aidan and Anthony, Sinead will be sadly missed by her beloved father Pat (Padraig), brother Pauric, sister Jess-ann, partner Helen, stepson Carrick, nephews Brandon, Alex, Feidhlim and Noah, and all of her family and friends.

Remains reposing at McBrearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs (F94 R8WR) on Sunday, March 22 from 3pm-7pm, followed by removal to her family home.

House private please.

Removal on Monday  to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral mass followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Mass will be streamed live here.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via any family member.

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