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The following deaths have occurred:
- Colm McLaughlin, Priestown, Carndonagh
- Liam Kelly, Letterkenny and Dublin 8
- Noreen McShane, Letterkenny and Dungloe
- Frances Graham, Donegal Town
- Julia McGinley Dublin and Donegal
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.
Queen Of The Most Holy Rosary Pray For Her
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.
Noreen McShane, Letterkenny and Dungloe
The sudden death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Noreen McShane, Breenagh, Letterkenny, F92 Y938 and formerly of Meenatotten, Dungloe.
Predeceased by her loving husband Connie. Sadly missed by her sons Rory and partner Mandy and Conal and husband John, grandson Paddy, brother Denis London and sister Mary Rossnowlagh.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence until 11pm on Thursday, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in the family plot in Kilpheak Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.raphoediocese.ie/parish/glenswilly-templedoughlas
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.
Julia McGinley Dublin and Donegal
The death has occurred peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family, of Julia McGinley, (née Sheridan), Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Rathmullan.
Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother of Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne, she will be sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Allison, sons-in-law Mark and Chris, grandchildren Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James, Meabh and Michael, Sean, Luke and Liam, her sisters Mary, Philomena and Anne (predeceased by her sisters Pam and Kathleen), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 1.15pm in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed at https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/
Derek McGrath, Laghey
The death has occurred unexpectedly, at his home, of Derek McGrath, Trummon East, Laghey.
Predeceased by his mother, Dorothy, his father, Michael, brothers, Joe, Sammy and Jim, sisters, Bridie and May. Derek will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his caring wife Bernie, his sons, PJ and Shane (Elaine), daughters, Amanda (Killian) and Leanne (Chris), hid doting grandchildren, Tyler Jay, Nadia Rose and Brayden. Dearly loved by his brothers and sisters and by his In-laws, extended family and friends.
House private to family only, please.
Removal from his late residence on Friday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family, can do so on www.jackiecarronfuneraldirectors.com
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.
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