Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, Christmas Eve


The following deaths have occurred:
- Josie (Ownie) Gallagher, Falcarragh
- Dessie Devenny, 20 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham
- Charlie McNulty Cloghan, Beg, Cloghan
- Fr Dan O'Doherty, Ballyheerin, Fanad
- Mary Deehan, Trillick, Buncrana
- Neil Doherty Phelimy, Minaduff, Clonmany
Josie (Ownie) Gallagher, Falcarragh
The death has taken place in the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Josie (Ownie) Gallagher of Fanmore, Falcarragh.
His remains will be reposing at his home in Fanmore.
Funeral Mass in St. Finian's Church, Falcarragh on Monday, December 26 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church. Family time please from 11pm to 10am.
Dessie Devenny, 20 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, December 22 of Dessie Devenny, 20 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham F92 YRC8.
Predeceased by his brothers, infant John, William, Alex and Eddie. Deeply missed by his loving wife Noreen, son Mark and daughter-in-law Aideen (Manorcunningham), grandsons Jack, Senan and Conor, sister Martha Lynch (Carrickballydooey, Manorcunningham) and brother Patsy (Newtowncunningham), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his residence. Rosary at 9pm. House private on Sunday, December 25 and on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from there on Monday, December 26 at 10.15am going to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Charlie McNulty Cloghan, Beg, Cloghan
The death has occurred of Charlie McNulty Cloghan, Beg, Cloghan at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.
Charlie will be sadly missed by his sister Anne, brother-in-law Micheal, nieces Nuala, Amanda and Shauna. His nephews Gerard and Jason.
Charlie's remains will repose at his late residence until removal at 8.30pm on Christmas Eve to 'Our Lady of Perpetual Succour' Chapel, Glenfin. Reception prayers at 9pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am Christmas Day. Burial afterwards in the family plot, Kilteevoge Cemetery, Glenfin. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member, or Marley Funeral Directors.
Fr Dan O'Doherty, Ballyheerin, Fanad
The death occurred at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Fr Dan O’ Doherty, Ballyheerin, Fanad.
Deeply regretted by his brother Michael, his sisters Anne Deeney, Rathmullan, Mary O'Donnell Ballyheerin and Sr Eileen O'Doherty Ballyheerin, predeceased by his brothers James and John. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Mary and Bridie, nieces and nephews and family circle.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Requiem Mass on Monday, December 26, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballyheerin at 12 midday with burial afterwards in Massmount Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to St Eunan’s Nursing Home care of any family member. House private on Christmas Day and on the morning of the funeral.
Mary Deehan, Trillick, Buncrana
The death has taken place at her residence of Mary Deehan, Trillick, Buncrana.
Wife of the late Joe Deehan RIP. and dear mother of Neil, Danny, John, Patrick and Joe. Sadly missed by her brother Paddy Kavanagh, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family circle and friends.
Her remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Sunday, December 25 at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11 am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society.
Neil Doherty Phelimy, Minaduff, Clonmany
The death has taken place of Neil Doherty Phelimy, Minaduff, Clonmany.
His remains are reposing at his home. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, December 26 at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Croí Galway and Saint Columbcille Village c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
House private please from 9pm until 12 midday and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
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