Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, October 27

The following deaths have taken place:

- Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

- Sr Sinéad (Sheena) Beirne, Dublin and Stranorlar

- Helen Kathleen McMullin, Donegal Town

Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and US

Fuair Pól Ó Laoire, as Gort A’ Choirce lá den tsaol, bás sa bhaile i New Jersey Mheiriceá ar an 3 Meán Fómhair 2025.

Croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a chéile Lori, a chlann Michael (Brandi) agus Moya (Leo) agus a gharchlann,Wyatt agus Olive. Leasmhac ionúin do Bhrendan Kearney, deartháir ionúin Mháire, Chonaill, Lillis, Chlíona agus Mhéabh, agus an duine ab óige den teaghlach, tá siad uilig á chronú go mór. Ar shiúl roimhe ar Shlí na Fírinne tá a athair Lillis agus a mháthair Bernie; athair agus máthair Lori, Arnie agus Sue; agus a dheirfiúr chéile ionúin Mary O’Leary. Fear mór cuideachta a bhí i bPól agus tá scaifte mór gaolta eile agus cairde go buartha ina dhiaidh fosta. 

Ceiliúrfaidh an tAthair Donnchadh Ó Baoill, SP Ghort A’Choirce, íobairt naofa an Aifrinn i gcuimhne ar Phól ar an tSatharn 8 Samhain 2025, i dTeach Pobail Chríost Rí ag 1.00p.m. Tá an teaghlach buíoch d’achan duine a rinne comhbhrón leo faoi bhás Phóil roimhe seo.

Paul O’Leary, from Gortahork, Co. Donegal, died on September 3 at his home in New Jersey, USA.

Heartbroken are his wife, Lori, his children Michael (Brandi), and Moya (Leo), and his grandchildren, Wyatt and Olive. Beloved stepson of Brendan Kearney, much loved brother of Máire, Conal, Lillis, Clíona and Méabh, he was the youngest of his siblings, all of whom miss him greatly. Gone before him on the Way of Truth are his parents Lillis and Bernie; his wife Lori’s parents, Arnie and Sue; and his beloved sister-in-law, Mary O’Leary. Gregarious and fun-loving, Paul is also mourned by a wide circle of extended family and friends.

Fr Donnchadh Ó Baoill, PP Gortahork, will celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Paul’s memory on Saturday November 8 in the Church of Christ the King at 1pm. Mass will be live streamed on the parish webcam

Sr Sinéad (Sheena) Beirne, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has occurred, unexpectedly, of Sr Sinéad Beirne (Sheena) at St Louis Convent, Rathmines, Dublin; late of Stranorlar.

Sinéad is predeceased by her parents Jim and Maud, her sisters Maura, Eileen, Lily and Peg, her brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Claire. She is sadly missed by her brothers Vincent and Séamus, her sister-in-law Eithne, her niece, nephews, extended family, her St Louis Community and many friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Helen Kathleen McMullin, Donegal Town

The death has taken place in Sligo University Hospital of Helen JKathleen McMullin, Main Street, Donegal Town. 

Predeceased by her parents Timothy and Sarah McMullin, sister Margaret (April 2025) and brother Frankie, Helen will be always remembered by her sister Mary (Larry Houston) and brother Jim, sister-in-law Susanna, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and former colleagues.

Her remains are reposing at Tír Conaill Funeral Home F94 FX3A Donegal Town on Monday from 3pm to 6pm followed by removal to St Patricks Church to repose overnight.

Mass at 11am Tuesday with burial afterwards at St Agatha’s Church Clar.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Patricks Church, Donegal Town.
House Strictly private .

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