Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, May 11

The following deaths have taken place:

- Daniel Gallagher, Bruckless

- Edward (Ned) McGee, Gweedore

- Charles (Cathal) O’Donnell, Glenties

- Eamonn Molloy, Killybegs

- Charley Callaghan, Ballybofey

- Martin Hone, Ballybofey, Glasgow and London

Daniel Gallagher, Bruckless

The peaceful death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) Gallagher, Ballyloughan, Bruckless, and formerly of St. Johns Point, Dunkineely, surrounded by his loving family in the caring hands of the staff at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.

Predeceased by his loving wife Annie (18th January 2026), his infant son Eugene and his parents Daniel & Mary Gallagher.

Sadly missed by his sons Donal (Marguerite) & Dermot (Rosie), his daughters Annemarie (Daniel), Carmel (John), Johanne (Paul), Marguerite (Derek), and his adoring grandchildren Aisling Caoimhe, Shania, Ryan, Katelyn, Kirsty, Jamie, Jessica, Sarah, Danny, Cian, Emma-Jane & Lee. His brothers, Patsy RIP (Alice), John-Joe RIP (Bridget), Charlie RIP (Kathleen RIP), Willie (Mary), his extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at the family home at Ballyloughan, Bruckless (F94 Y6T0) on Tuesday 12th May from 3pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday 13th May from 12 pm to 9pm. Rosary on both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 14 at 12 noon in the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

House private please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Harbour Light Nursing Home Patients Comfort Fund or the RNLI, care of any family member.

Michael Joseph Breslin,  Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Michael Joseph Breslin, 43 Clós Phádraig, Carndonagh, formerly of Carrowbeg, Lecamy, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Anne and brother Paddy, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Michael’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) at 6pm this evening (Monday) going to his home.

Funeral from there on Thursday (May 14th) at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Edward (Ned) McGee, Gweedore

The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward (Ned) McGee, Lower Glassagh, Gweedore, formerly of Lunniagh Beg, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his infant sons, Liam (Glasgow) and Baby McGee (Magheragallon), his parents, Sarah & Billy, brothers, John, Brianaí, Thomas Bán and Pádraig and sisters, Mary, Annie and Kathleen.

Sadly missed by his wife Gracie, daughters Annmarie (Ciaran) & Noreen (Pádraig), sons, Paddy (Martina) and Eamon, sister Bríd (Martin), brother Connie (Sheila), sister-in-law Nora (Joe), brother-in-law John (Marie), grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday, May 10 from 4pm – 8pm and on Monday from 3pm – 8pm.

Rosary nightly at 8pm. Removal to his daughter Noreen’s home in Glassagh tomorrow night after the Rosary to repose overnight.

House private to family only on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday  at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in the adjoining 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. Donations in lieu to Surgical 2 LUH c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Charles (Cathal) O’Donnell, Glenties

The death has occurred of Charles (Cathal) O’Donnell, Ard Connell, Glenties, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Charlie, sister Rosemary and brother John.

Sadly missed by his son Dean, sister Margaret (Pauric), brothers Kieran (Kathleen) and Brian (Bernadette), grandson, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Charles’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Sunday, May10 from 4pm until 8pm and on Monday from 5pm until 8pm.

Removal from the funeral home on Tuesday at 10.15 am, going to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital C/o James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Glenties or any family member.

Eamonn Molloy, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Eamonn Molloy, Stragar, Killybegs peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 8, under the exceptional care of North West Hospice Sligo and previously Aras Mhic Shuibhne NH.

Pre-deceased by his parents and brother James.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann; children Eamonn (Brigid), Barry (David), Jonathan (Hana) and Edel (Joseph); grandchildren Mark, Sarah, Chloe and Odhrán.

Lovingly remembered by his sisters Bridie and Mary; his brother Conal, sisters-in-law Annaleen, Marie and Lorraine. brothers-in-law Joe and John, nieces and nephews.

Reposing at his residence for family, friends and neighbours from 4pm on Sunday, May 10 and on Monday.

Removal from his home on Tuesday morning (12th May) for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs.

Family flowers only please.

Charley Callaghan, Ballybofey

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Charley Callaghan Corefrin, Ballybofey.F93 H7T2 formerly Meenashammer.

Beloved husband of Christina, devoted father to Christina (predeceased by husband (Lee), James (Mark) devoted grandfather to Leon, and Leisa (James), cherished brother of Harry, Kathleen, Mary Brigid, Teresa, and the late Sean, Rosanna, Sarah, and infant sister Maria.

Predeceased by his parents Henry and Katie. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, May 10 and Monday from 12 noon, concluding with rosary at 9pm. 

Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary's Church Sessiaghoniell. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

 Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

 The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish Youtube channel.

Martin Hone, Ballybofey, Glasgow and London

The death has occurred in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow of Martin Hone, Glasgow, and formerly Stratford, London.

Predeceased by his parents James (Jimmy) and Nellie, partner Kathleen (Kate), brother Brendan, and sister Eileen; much-loved brother of James (Jim) and Josephine. He is eeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, brother, sister, uncle Eamon, cousins, extended family, neighbors and friends.

His remains are reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Tuesday from 6pm, concluding with the rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am, with interment in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcamt 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, directly to Irish Cancer Society.ie at www.cancer.ie or any family member.

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