Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday, November 1

The following deaths have taken place:

- Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

- Rev Sheila Johnson, Derrybeg

- Donal McIntyre, Laghey

- Robert Reid, Killygordon

- Martin McGuinness, Dublin and Ballyshannon

- Margaret Harley, Donegal Town and Frosses

- Martin Britton, Sligo and Donegal Town

- Audrey Gilchrist, Donegal Town

- Michael Quigley, Donegal Town

- Eamonn Feeley, Donegal Town

- Dickie Curran, Letterkenny

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

Rev Sheila Johnson, Derrybeg

The death has occurred of Rev Sheila Johnson, née Rowe, Rainbow's End, Carrickmacafferty, Derrybeg.

She is sadly missed by her loving husband Stanley, son Timothy, daughters Melanie and Wendy, son-in-law Derrick, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Cian, Aoife, Roisin, Diarmuid, Caoimhe, Ruth, Katy and Thomas and great grandchildren, sister Kathleen and brother Teddy, and extended families, predeceased by her brothers Bertie and Bobby, sisters Doreen and Hilda.

No wake, house private please. Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm followed by removal to St John`s Church, Ballymore for 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral service will take place there on Monday at 2pm. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, County Cavan on Tuesday at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the MS and ME Associations c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Donal McIntyre, Laghey

The death has taken place of Donal McIntyre, Trummon East, Laghey. He passed away peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff at North West Hospice, and surrounded by his loving family.

Donal will be forever loved, sadly missed, and in the hearts of his loving parents Ann and Donie, his twin brother Shane, and his very special sister-in law, Mary. Deeply regretted by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and all his extended family and friends.

House private please. Removal to Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX34 on Sunday to repose from 2pm to 8pm.

Private removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday for private cremation at 3pm.

No flowers please, donations in lieu to North West Hospice, Sligo, c/o any family member or Cassidy bros Undertakers

Robert Reid, Killygordon

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Robert Reid, Bohanboy, Killygordon, F93 EO44.

Much loved husband of Lily, beloved father of Robert (Carol), Edward (Anna), Jayne (Marcus), Andrew (Carol) and Sarah (Derek). Robert will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Aaron (Tamara), Jordan, Dillon, Uná, Ciara, Niamh, Mark, Andrew, Lily, Emily, Rebecca, Adam, Rachel, Sean, Aimee, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.

His remains will repose at his home from 2pm to 10pm on Saturday and from 2pm to 10pm on Sunday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 1.15pm going to Donoughmore Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Martin McGuinness, Dublin and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Martin McGuinness, Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Ballyshannon. He passed away suddenly in the care of the wonderful staff of Crampton Ward and ICU, Tallaght University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband and best friend of Caroline, loving and much-loved dad of Aideen and Gavin. Martin will be forever loved and dearly missed by his Wife, his son and daughter and their partners, brothers Eunan, Thomas, Denis and Gerard, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends especially Kevin, Liam, Phonsie and Brendan.

His remains are reposing at his home on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm.

Removal on Monday morning to St Colmcille’s Church, Knocklyon arriving for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery.

Margaret Harley, Donegal Town and Frosses

The death has taken place of Margaret Harley, Rossylongan, Donegal Town and formerly of Drimard, Frosses. She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Mary Teresa and Eddie, nieces Martina and Kym, and granddaughter Chloe, she will be forever loved and sadly missed by her partner David, his son Daithi, daughter in law Sinead, granddaughters Eadaoin and Amy, her brothers Tom, PJ, Eunan, Joseph and Martin, sisters Kathy, Ann and Mary, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Margaret’s remains will repose at Tir Connell Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A on Saturday from 1pm to 8pm followed by private removal to her late residence in Rossylongan, Donegal Town.

Removal on Sunday morning to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, Donegal Town, F94EA22 for requiem Mass at 11am with internment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family Flowers only please, donations in Lieu to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or John McGowan Funeral Directors.

Audrey Gilchrist, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospitalof Audrey Gilchrist, née Baskin, Tullymornin, Donegal Town, F94 YC04.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sam, children Linda (George), Wendy (Gary), Samuel (Siobhan), Andrew (Frances), grandchildren Gareth, Emily, Elizabeth, Katelyn, Emma, Amy, Sam, Freddie, Josh and sisters Kathleen and Olive.

Reposal continues at her late residence on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Service in Donegal Presbyterian Church at 2pm Sunday followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish Cancer Society, care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

Michael Quigley, Donegal Town

Michael (Michael Angelo) Quigley, originally of Glasgow, has passed peacefully at his home in Ardatole, Townawilly.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Michael, Janie and Tim and their partners, his grandchildren, Juliette, Hugo, Samuel and Hugh, sister-in-laws Margaret and Sue and his many close friends, neighbours and former customers. Michael is predeceased by his wife, Sarah, his brothers Toni and Giovanni and his parents, Tommy and Natalia.

House strictly private at all times please. Michael’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 2pm to 7pm on Saturday followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town to reside overnight.

Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11.30am on Sunday.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospital Patient comfort fund.

Martin Britton, Sligo and Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Martin Britton, Glenmullen Court, Church Street, Sligo Town, Sligo and formerly of Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at St John’s Community Hospital, Sligo.

Predeceased by his parents Matt and Nancy; beloved father of Luke (USA); he will be sadly missed by his son, brothers Jack (Donegal Town), Matt (Donegal Town), Gary (Dublin) and Raymond (UK), sister Ann Marie Byrne (Sligo), daughter-in-law Jess, Luke’s mother Patricia, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Her remains reposed overnight at at St Anne’s Church, Sligo.

Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am with funeral then proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, County Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a cremation service.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

Eamonn Feeley, Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Eamonn Feeley, Tully, Old Laghey Road, Donegal Town. 

Forever loved and sadly missed by his children Leigha and Jamie, his parents Ann and John, his sister Erin, his brother Dennis, brother-in-law Declan, his uncle Cornelius, his aunt Carmel (John), his nieces and nephew Amy, Mike and Ava, relatives, neighbours and friends.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from the family home on Saturday morning at 9.30am to arrive at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam 

Dickie Curran, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place under the loving care of The Donegal Hospice of Dickie Curran, Bomany, Letterkenny.

Always remembered by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Louise, son Noel, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Natasha, grandson Evan and brother Liam, he is predeceased by his parents Francie and Maggie, his six brothers and three sisters.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St  Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam  

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice, c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors or any family member.

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