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10 Sept 2025

Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, October 14

Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, October 13

Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Alice Doogan, Kinccasslagh

- Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny

- Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island

- Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon

- Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

- Noreen Boner, Burtonport

- Robert (Bertie) Love, Donegal Town

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Alice Doogan, Kinccasslagh

The peaceful death has taken place in Hillcrest House Letterkenny of Alice Doogan formerly Belcruit and Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, F94D6C1.

Her remains will repose in McGlynns Funeral Home, Dungloe on Monday from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm and on Tuesday in the family home in Gortnasade (F94D6C1) from 11am until Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with Interment in Belcruit Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/kincasslagh

Family flowers only please.

Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Mc Groarty, 3 Croagh Patrick Avenue, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Jonnie (Martina), Mickie (Linda), Gerry (Michelle), Marty and daughters Caroline (Noel), Tina (Jonny) and Mariosa (Sean), 15 Grandchildren, brother Seamus, sisters Mausheen, Mina and Peggy. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Mary, brothers Michael and Noel and sisters Eileen, Kathleen and Rosie.

His remains are reposing at his late residence from 12noon to 9pm Monday and Tuesday. Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only.

Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Jimmy Doohan of West Town, Tory Island surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Biddy and Johnny, his bother John and brother in law Patsy dan. Survived by his sister Kathleen, brothers William and Pádraig, nieces Breda, Majella/ Daniel, Christina/Noel, nephew Sean, great nephews Dean and Finn and a circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Tory Island.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 12.30pm requiem mass in St Colmcille's Church, Tory with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on Gallagher Funeral Directors facebook page

Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Paddy Cassidy, 11 Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Martina, his children Alana (Graham), Jamie (Sinead), Shonagh (Kevin), Lauren (Ultan), his adored grandchildren Iris, Theo, Nahla, Arlo, Torin, Pàidì, Tallin, brothers John, Joe, and sister Anne Treanor, nieces, nephews, all extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Annie, sister Marie

Reposal of his remains continues at his residence on Monday from 11am to 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 3.30pm. Paddy's family would appreciate if everyone would wear bright colours on the morning of the funeral please.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to North West Hospice or c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Director's or any family member.

Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

The death has occurred of Maeve Lydon, née Ryan, St John’s Point, Co Donegal and late of Mount Merrion. She passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital with her loving husband Donal by her side.

She will be very sadly missed by Donal and by her brother Padraig, her sisters Breeda and Caroline, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Seamus (Jim) and Edward, and her sisters Mairead and Antoinette.

Her remains are reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum on Monday from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal on Tuesday to Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for 10am funeral Mass. Prayers at Ballymacward Parish Church at 3pm followed by burial in Ballymacward Cemetery, County Galway.

Noreen Boner, Burtonport

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Noreen Boner, Keadue Strand Road.

Sadly missed by her children Jackie, John, Patricia, Mary and Patrick, grandchildren Emma, Simone, Shannon, Claire, Kelly, Freya and Rowan, sister Rose and brother Stephen, daughters-in-law Margaret and Mary, son-in-law David, nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her parents Jeanie and Pat her husband Patrick, sister Mary, brother Hugh, son-in-law Eddie.

The house is strictly private please and also on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations to Letterkenny Hospital Dialysis Unit.

Robert (Bertie) Love, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Robert (Bertie) Love, Finnabanes, Donegal Town. 

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters Gillian, Barbara, Sabrina and Amanda, son Robert, grandchildren Lauren, Jenna, Kiera, Emma, George, Sophie and Gerard, brothers Billy and Thomas and sisters Elizabeth and Margaret. Also by Margaret. Predeceased by baby Love, his parents Bob and Sadie, his brothers Jack and Stephen and granddaughter Naomi. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his aunt June, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Funeral service in Donegal Parish Church Monday at 2pm followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery Donegal Town. The funeral may be viewed on facebook.com/DonegalGroupofParishes.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospice or the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member. House private please.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.

Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard).

House private until further notice. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.

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