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09 Sept 2025

Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening, October 14

Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, October 13

Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening

The following deaths have taken place:

- Martin Gallagher, Bundoran, Leitrim and Sligo

- Alice Doogan, Kinccasslagh

- Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny

- Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island

- Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon

- Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Martin Gallagher, Bundoran, Leitrim and Sligo

The sudden death has taken place of Martin Gallagher, Bundoran and formerly of Kinlough, County Leitrim and Carrowreagh Cooper, Tubbercurry, County Sligo.

Martin will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his adoring parents Hubert and Nancy, his heartbroken siblings Mary (Turner), Wexford Town, Ann (Denny), Wexford Town, Gabrielle, (Corofin, County Galway), John (Dromahair, County Leitrim), Kevin (Ransboro, Sligo) and Paschal, (Carraroe, Sligo), his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his brother Kevin, Ransboro, County Sligo, F91Y227 on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm, all welcome. Please park at Ransboro Church carpark and follow signs to house. The house is private at all other times. All other family homes strictly private please. 

Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Moylough, Tubbercurry, County Sligo, F91XW22, with removal afterwards via Bundoran to arrive at St Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough for burial service at approximately 2.15pm.

Flowers welcome

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.

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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