Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, August 21
The following deaths have taken place:
- Dannie Langan, 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough
- Barbara Murray, née Herrity, Letterkenny
- Claire Hannigan (née Ronaghan), Letterkenny
- Coleman Doherty (Olly)
- Seamus Mc Devitt, Barrack, Glenswilly
- Patrick Gallagher, Donegal Road, Killybegs
- Martin (Blondie) Ward, Letterkenny
- Charles Gallagher, Crolly / Glasgow
- Teresa Sweeney, (née Gallagher), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
- Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
- Annie Prosser/McLoone, UK and Glenties
John Kilcullen, Rahan, Letterkenny and Sligo
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of John Kilcullen, Rahan, Letterkenny F92 EHC4 and formerly from Emlymoran, Castleconnor, Sligo. Deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Aoife and sons Sean, Cathal and David, brother Brendan and sisters Mary, Margaret and Ursula, mother-in-law Philomena Griffin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
John is predeceased by his parents William and Theresa Kilcullen and his brother Michael.
John’s remains will repose at his late residence from 12noon on Monday, August 21 until 10pm and from 12 noon on Tuesday, August 22 until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, August 23 at 12.15pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St. Eunan’s Cathedral Building Fund c/o any family member.
Dannie Langan, 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough
The death has occurred of Dannie Langan, 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough in the loving care of The Donegal Hospice.
Predeceased by his wife Ena. Beloved father to Patrick, Marie, Shaun, Eileen, Don, Caroline, Mark and Mairead.
Sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, his sister Bridie O’Donnell, Convent Road, Letterkenny, his extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains will be reposing at his late residence from Monday, August 22 from 11am.
Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday, August 23 at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church.
Family time please from 11pm 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.
Barbara Murray, née Herrity, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannan, Buncrana on Saturday, August 19 of Barbara Murray, née Herrity, 4 Slieve Sneacht Road, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by her loving son Joe. Barbara is predeceased by her husband Cathal and daughter Siobhan.
Barbara’s remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 from 5pm to 6.30pm on Monday, August 21 with removal directly afterward to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass there on Tuesday, August 22 at 2pm which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Claire Hannigan (née Ronaghan), Letterkenny
The death has occurred at LUH of Claire Hannigan (née Ronaghan), 3, Knocknamona Tce., Letterkenny (F92 Y7TH).
Predeceased by her husband John, daughter Adrienne Kearns (Lismonaghan), sister Patricia O’Donnell (Lifford) and brother Michael Ronaghan.
Deeply regretted by her son Damien and his wife Maria (San Francisco), son-in-law John Kearns, sister Ann McGeehan (Tullygay), grandchildren Darcy, Ethan and Shane, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her late residence on Monday, August, 21, from 12 noon to 9pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, August 22, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Coleman Doherty (Olly)
The death has occurred of Coleman Doherty (Olly).
Coleman’s remains are reposing at his daughter Sandra’s residence at Carrick Brae, Carndonagh, F93 YWO3.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, August 22 in the Church of Sacred Heart Carndonagh at 11:00AM. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Inishowen Hospice Carndonagh.
House private from 11pm to 11am.
Coleman’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal
Seamus Mc Devitt, Barrack, Glenswilly
The death has occurred of Seamus Mc Devitt, Barrack, Glenswilly F92 NPDO, who passed away in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice, Barrack, Newmills, Glenswilly. Beloved Husband of Anne (née Friel) sadly missed by his loving daughters Leanne and Miliosa, grandchildren Lea, Luca and Eve and extended family.
Reposing at his late residences from 12pm – 10pm Monday, August 21.
Funeral Mass from there on Tuesday, August 22 at 12pm in St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Kilpheak Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly. Family time on the morning for the funeral, please.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any Family member or Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.
Any enquires to Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.
Patrick Gallagher, Donegal Road, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Patrick Gallagher, Donegal Road, Killybegs F94 VF65
Predeceased by his sons Jack and Paul and brothers Jackie and Michael. Terribly missed by his daughters Niamh, Alva and Kirste, sons-in-law Dave, Nick and Rory, grandchildren Senan and Aoibhin, Adah and Freya, Roman and Daisy.
Sadly missed by his brothers Frank, Tadhg and Eamon, sisters Mai and Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and extended Family.
Reposing at his residence on Monday, August 21 from 11am to 10pm. Removal on Tuesday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any Family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.
Martin (Blondie) Ward, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Martin (Blondie) Ward, No. 1 Ard Bán, Long Lane, Letterkenny, Donegal
He passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Ellie, sisters Ellie, Mary and Margaret, and brothers John, Tom and Paddy, son Charlie and daughter Louise (RIP).
Dearly missed by wife Mary, daughters Ellie, Bridgey, Teresa, Mary Margaret, Barbara, Bernadette, and Phyllis, sons Tom, Martin, and Brian, daughters-in-law Mary-Teresa, Annie, Geraldine and Ellen, sons-in-law, Michael, Willie, Martin (Blaney), Tommy, Bernie, Neil and Michael, brothers Charlie, Tom, John, Paddy and Brian, sisters Ellie, Winnie, Annie, Maggie, Kate, Bridgey and Mary, fondly remembered by his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass at St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny on Monday morning August 21 at 11am followed by interment in Leck Cemetery.
Charles Gallagher, Crolly / Glasgow
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Charles Gallagher, Glasgow and Meenaleck, Crolly. Predeceased by his son Columba and his brothers; Patrick, Eddie, Maurice and John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nuala, daughter Charlotte, sons, Maurice and John, brothers, Fr. Neil and Noel, in-laws, Eamonn, Sharon and Kathleen, grandchildren; Joanne, John, Sarah, Adam, Emily, Aidan, Caitlin, Erin, Connor, 5 great grandchildren and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 22 at 11am in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page, https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Teresa Sweeney, (née Gallagher), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
The death has occurred at her home of Teresa Sweeney (Teresa Hannah Mhóir), Ballindrait, Bunbeg, originally from Ranafast. Predeceased by her husband Hugh Sweeney, brother Pádraig and sisters; Fanny, Mary and Bridget. Sadly missed by her son Pat, daughters, Mary, Noreen and Sheila, in-laws, Martin M, Martin H and Christy, grandchildren Hugh, Martin and Katie and extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Rosary nightly at 8 pm. House private after rosary until 11am. Funeral Mass on Monday August 21 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page, https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh. Bishop Emeritus of Clogher Diocese. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen.
A native of Bundoran he will be sadly missed by his brother Christopher, Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop Emeritus Joseph Duffy and the priests, deacons, religious and the people of Clogher Diocese.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Annie Prosser/McLoone, UK and Glenties
The death has occurred of Annie Prosser/McLoone, Tamworth, UK and formerly, Glenties. Beloved wife of Johnny. Predeceased by her brothers Phillip, Sean, Al, Frank and sister Rose.
Sadly missed by her nieces Genevieve and Rosita and their extended families.
Mass at 1pm on August 22 in St John's Catholic Church, Tamworth, followed by Cremation at 2.30pm in Suttoncoldfield.
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