Death notices for Donegal - Monday morning, September 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Hugh McCahill, Ramelton and Dublin

- John McNulty, Mayo and Killygordon

- Samuel Black, Convoy

- Sheila O'Donnell, Dungloe and Dublin

- Teresa Mulkern, Glencolmcille and New York

- Ryan Chan, Letterkenny

- Frank Harkin, Carndonagh

- Peggy McGonagle, Moville

Hugh McCahill, Ramelton and Dublin

The death has occurred of Hugh McCahill, Church Street, Ramelton and Carrigwood, Firhouse, Co Dublin. He passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his family, Seamus, Aodhán, Seán and Sorcha, brother Jim, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his brother Jim and Teresa McCahill, Church Street, Ramelton, F92 XP92 on Monday September 23 from 5pm until 10am and tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24 from 11am until 6 30pm.

Removal from there at 6 30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Ramelton for prayers at 7pm and to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 25 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

John McNulty, Mayo and Killygordon

The death has occurred of John McNulty, Chapel Street, Belmullet, Mayo, F26W297 and formerly of Killygordon, Donegal
Formerly of McNulty Coaches, he passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar surrounded by his loving family on September 21.

Predeceased by his sons Michael and Ian, brother Barney and sister Breege.

John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anna. Children Rosaleen, Desmond, Eileen, Derek and Anita, his loving grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers Andy (Belmullet), James (Donegal), sisters Kathleen and Ann (Donegal), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at his residence (F26 W2 97) on Monday,  September 23 from 3pm until 8pm.
House private at all other times please

Funeral will arrive to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Belmullet on Tuesday for Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Emlybeg Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here. Family Flowers only please. Donations to Cairde Aras Deirbhle Nursing Home Belmullet or Mayo Roscommon Hospice C/O Daly’s Undertaker’s Bangor Erris 097 83463 086 0572412/087 2427453.

Samuel Black, Convoy

The death has taken place at Brindly Monor nursing home of Samuel George Black, known as Sammy, Cloughgore, Convoy F93K288. Predeceased by his wife Pearl and brother Roy. Beloved father of John (Fiona), Jacqueline (Jonathan), Stuart (Lorraine), Brian (Edel) and Elaine. Sammy will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wider family circle. His remains will repose his home from 7pm on Sunday, September 22.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 1.30 pm for 2pm funeral service in Convoy Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Parkinson’s society and Convoy Presbyterian Church care of Terence McClintock funeral director. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Sheila O'Donnell, Dungloe and Dublin

The death has occurred in The Mater Hospital of Sheila O'Donnell (née Gallagher), Finglas, Dublin and formerly of Tully, Dungloe.

Sadly missed by her husband Owen, sons Paul and Turlough and daughter Aisling, daughter-in-law Andrea and her beloved grandchildren Grace, Katie & Carla, her brother Willie, sisters Winnie, Breige, Róise, Margaret and Ann.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny William and Bridget Gallagher, sisters Maire and Nellie and brothers Danny, Jamesie, Dinny & John.

Her remains will repose in McGlynn's Funeral Home Dungloe on Monday from 5pm, with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Tuesday to Sheskinarone (F94 D3T9) for Wake from 1pm, with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Crona's Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery.

Teresa Mulkern, Glencolmcille and New York

The death has occurred of Teresa Mulkern, nee McNelis, New York and formerly of Ballard, Glencolmcille,Co Donegal in New York on Tuesday, September 17,2024. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2011).

She will be sadly missed by Kevin, Rita (Maurice, Co Limerick) Patrick (Sinead, Co Donegal), Brian and Geraldine (Ciarán, NY). As well as her adoring grandchildren; Ciara, Áine, Sean, Aidan, Dylan, Cian, Caitlin, Ellen and her loving sister Rita McGinley, Malinbeg.

Arriving at Shannon Airport on Tuesday morning, September 24 travelling to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, Co Donegal to arrive for 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Ryan Chan, Letterkenny

The death has taken place on 11th September 2024 of Ryan Chan, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving partner Megan and their children Ezra and Eli, mother Frances, father Bobby and his wife Yvonne, brother Connor, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Ryan’s remains will be reposing at his mother Frances’ home at 4 Kiltoy Court, Letterkenny F92 C8DP on Saturday, September 21 from 4pm until 10pm and on Sunday, September 22 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Monday, September 23 at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be  viewed live here.

Interment afterwards in Conwal cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member.

Frank Harkin, Carndonagh

The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Frank Harkin, 58 Ard Colgan, Carndonagh.

Dear brother of Marjorie, Betty and Mary. Deeply regretted by his brother-in-law Martin, his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother Owen and his nephew Denis.

Reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 9pm to 11am. Removal from there on Monday at 10:30am going to Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass followed by burial the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital care of any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Peggy McGonagle, Moville

The death has taken place at the Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Peggy McGonagle 25 O’Gara Villas, Moville F93 V6FT.

Predeceased by her husband Harry and her daughter Anna.

Much loved mother of Irene (Ken), Mary Margaret (Tony) and Seamus (Suzanne) and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, her wider family circle, her friends and neighbours.

Peggy’s Remains will repose at her home, 25 O’Gara Villas, Moville on Saturday, September 21 from 4pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church Moville followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

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