Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, March 2

The following deaths have taken place:

- Catherine McGonagle, Glencolmcille

- James Slevin, Ballyshannon

- Brigid Bradley, Buncrana

- Josephine Houghton, Carndonagh

- Rose Doherty, Bunbeg

- Elizabeth Mary Reid, Killygordon

- Seamus Doherty, Buncrana

- Daniel McCarthy, Maynooth and Bundoran

- Stephen Corbett, Buncrana 

Catherine McGonagle, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Catherine McGonagle (née Carr), Killaned, Glencolmcille, Donegal, F94 T9T0.

She passed away peacefully in her 91st year at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, her daughters Bríd and Angela, her parents, brothers Jimmy and Paddy, sisters Mary, Annie and Bridget.

Fondly remembered by her daughter Geraldine, son in law Tommy (Breslin) and adored granddaughter Saoirse, her sister Veronica (Conoghan), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara F94 A250 from 3 to 5pm this evening (Monday 2nd March), with removal to her late residence for 6pm to 9pm.

Reposing at her home from 1 to 9pm on Tuesday, March 3.

Removal from there to St Columba’s Church, Glencolmcille for 11am Requiem Mass on Wednesday March 4th, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed live here.

House private on the morning of the funeral and outside of reposing times.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Killybegs Community Hospital c/o any Family member or Michael Byrne Funeral Director.

James Slevin, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of James Slevin, The Mall, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 A6W0.

He passed peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Maureen and sadly missed by his loving family.

Survived by his children Eamonn (Anne), Paul (Christina), Brona(Sean) and Avril and his five grandchildren, Mollie, Katie, Shona, Aimee Beth and Cillian.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, March 3 from 2pm to 8pm. The house shall be private to family outside of reposingtimes and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Wednesday from his residence at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

The funeral Mass shall be live-streamed here.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Director, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Brigid Bradley, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Brigid (Bridie) Bradley at her home in England, surrounded by her family, on February 16, 2026.

Formerly of Castle Park, Buncrana.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her partner Anthony, children Siobhan and Mark, and son-in-law Paul.

Deeply regretted by her sisters and brothers Annie, Oliver (deceased), Danny, Jimmy (deceased), Mary (deceased), Norah, Lawrence, Peter, Bernadette, John and Martina, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bridie will be reposing at her former residence, 37 Castle Park, Buncrana from 5pm on Monday, March 2.

Removal from there tomorrow, Tuesday at 6.30 pm, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, where she will repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11 am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Josephine Houghton, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Josephine Houghton, Corvish, Carndonagh.

Josephine is the beloved wife of John and the much-loved mother of Sean and Anne.

Predeceased by her six siblings, and a dear sister of Maureen, Alice, John, Pauline, Noeleen and Anne.

Josephine will be deeply regretted by her grandchildren Edward, Katie and Chloe, her daughter-in-law Sue, her son-in-law Paddy, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Josephine’s remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home on Monday, March 3 at 4:00pm, going to her late residence.

Removal from there on Wednesday at 10:30am, going to the Church of the Sacred Heart for 11:00am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Carndonagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland.

Rosary will take place at 9:00pm at the wake house on Tuesday.

Family time please from 10:00pm to 11:00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Carndonagh Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron, Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Rose Doherty, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Rose Doherty, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by her parents, Kitty and Micí Eoghan Eoin, brothers and sisters.

Sadly missed by her daughter, Bernadette Doherty, granddaughter Shannon Doherty (Donal), great-grandchildren Dáire & Lorcan Walsh, sister Sheila (London), brothers Condy & Owen, nieces, nephews, and extended family & friends.

Her remains will repose at her home in Magheraclogher (F92 X2W9) today (Mon) from 4pm to 8pm and tomorrow from 12pm to 8pm.

Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Dungloe Community Hospital c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Elizabeth Mary Reid, Killygordon

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Elizabeth Mary (Lily) Reid, neé Kee, Bohanboy, Killygordon (F93EO44).

Predeceased by her late husband Robert.

Much loved mother of Robert (Carol), Edward (Anna), Jayne (Marcus), Andrew (Carol) and Sarah (Derek).

Lily will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Aaron (Tamara), Jordan, Dillon, Uná, Ciara, Niamh, Mark, Andrew, Lily, Emily, Rebecca, Adam, Rachel, Sean, Aimee, her sister Greta, brother William, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.

Lily will repose at her home from 6pm to 9pm on Monday, March 2 and from 2pm to 9pm on Tuesday.

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

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

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

Seamus Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus Doherty, Ballynary, Buncrana.

Predeceased by his parents Annie and James PIP.

Sadly missed by his cousins, relatives and friends.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Buncrana from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, March  2and from 2.30pm until 6.30 pm on Tuesday.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 4 at 12. 30 pm going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 1pm requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Daniel McCarthy, Maynooth and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Daniel McCarthy, Laurence Avenue, Maynooth and formerly of Bundoran and  Newbridge, Co Kildare.

He passed away  peacefully at The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth, surrounded by his loving family. 

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary, parents Paddy and Mary, brothers Padraig and Declan and sister Kathleen. 

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children Ronan, Lorna and Donal, friend Pat, daughters-in-law Sam, Aline, Suzie and Mary, son-in-law Paul, adored grandchildren Jodie, Abi, Louis and Sophie, brothers Luke, Gerard, Paul and Mark, sisters Gaye, Betty and Mary, Aunt Monica, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends. Danny was the much-loved Lead Singer with Fiddlers Green and will be fondly remembered for his music, voice and friendship by all who knew him.

 Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth (W23V99E) on Wednesday, March 4 from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

 Removal from the Funeral Home on Thursday at approximately 10.30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at approximately 1pm.

Stephen Corbett, Buncrana 

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Stephen Corbett, 9 Cockhill Road, Buncrana and formerly of Limerick City.

Loving partner of Janet Dunne and dear father of James and Robert.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving partner, sons, grandchildren, partner’s sons, extended family and friends.

Removal from Murphy’s Funeral Home (F93PW96) on Monday, March 2 at 5.00pm to his late residence.

Stephen’s remains will be reposing from 7.00pm, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Removal from there on Tuesday at 10.30am to St. Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by removal to Thompson’s Funeral Home, Limerick City.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Family time please from 10.00pm and on the morning of the funeral.

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