Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, December 29

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy

- Rhona Coady, Buncrana and Cavan

- Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon

- Eileen McClafferty, Downings

- Patricia Slowey, Ardara and Longford

- Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, Glenswilly and Termon

- Emer Kearns, Wicklow and Ballyshannon

- Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran

- Charles Solan, Dublin and Dungloe

Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place peacefully at home, in the loving care of his family, of Michael McGinley, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Dunfanaghy.

Beloved husband of the late Julia and loving father of Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne; Michael will be sadly missed by his family and in-laws, his grandchildren Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James, Meabh and Michael, Sean, Luke and Liam, his sisters Marette and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brother Brian and sister Betty.

His remains are reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham, D14 WO29 on Thursday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. House private please.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 1pm in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, D14 E803, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Mase cam be viewed on the parish webcam

Rhona Coady, Buncrana and Cavan

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Rhona Coady, née Murphy, 43 Oakfield Close, Buncrana F93D6K1 and formerly St Columba's Avenue, Buncrana and Poles, County Cavan.

Beloved wife of Barry and cherished mother of Emily, Sophie, Elsa and Ben; much loved sister of Denyse, Derek and Ruth Jackson (Séan); predeceased by her parents Brigid and Frankie Murphy and stepdad Peter Gurrie; deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, brother, sisters, her wider family circle and friends.

Rhona's remains are reposing at her home on Monday from 12 noon where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon each day and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from her home on Wednesday morning  at 9.15am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St Mary's Graveyard, Cockhill. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Sean Sweeney, Cabin Hill, Ratoath County Meath and late of Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Kitty and father of Jennifer, Adrian, Darren, Ciaran, Sean, Cathy, Sophie, Patrick, Kotryna and the late Declan; grandfather of Éalaidh, Caragh, Ceallach, Nathan, Hannah, Áine, Teagan, Caiden, and Éabha; sadly missed by his family, sister Anna, son-in-law Ivan, daughters-in-law Ale, Joanne and Bek, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home Cabin Hill A85 WC84 on Tuesday from 3pm until 7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in The Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath followed by burial in adjacent cemetery.

Family flowers only. 

Donations in lieu to The Irish Heart Foundation or the Alzheimers Society of Ireland

Eileen McClafferty, Downings

The death has taken place of Eileen Mc Clafferty, née Barry, Cnoc Na Muirleog, Downings, Donegal, F92YY74.

Much-loved Mum to Kayleigh, Ryan and Aaron; beloved Nanny to Theo; predeceased by her father Andy; deeply regretted by her mum Ann and her brothers Andrew, Eamonn, John, Paul and Kieran. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, aunties and uncles, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her brother's residence in Downings on Tuesday from 12 noon to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time only from 10pm. A shuttle bus service will be running from the Downings GAA Centre from 3pm to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist, Carrigart on Wednesday at 11am with burial at the adjoining cemetery.

No flowers please, with donations in lieu if desired, to Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Patricia Slowey, Ardara and Longford

The peaceful death has occurred at Donegal Hospice of Patricia Slowey, née Devlin, Tullycleave, Ardara, and formerly of Longford.  

Loved and forever missed by her husband Terence, her children Yvonne (Matt), Jennifer (Owen) and Kelvin (Nicole), her grandchildren Lucy, Evelyn and Callum who she cherished dearly; sadly missed by her sisters Teresa, Catherine and Margaret, her brothers Michael and Christy, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Patricia is predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret Devlin, and sister Angela.

Reposal of Patricia’s remains continues at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday from 12pm to 8pm. Funeral home private on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Tuesday to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Patricia’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on The Church of the Holy Family website.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.

Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, Glenswilly and Termon

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, née Robinson, Sand Stone House, Tullyhoner, Breenagh, Glenswilly, and formerly of Termon.

Predeceased by siblings Eddie, John, Gerry, Pat and Evelyn; devoted wife to husband Ray; devoted mother to sons John and wife Michelle (England), Chris and wife Tina (England), daughter Dee and husband Edward (Dunfanaghy); fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, siblings Maureen, Tony, Jean and Paul, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Fiona's remain will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Monday from 5.30pm to 7pm. Family and friends welcome. Family Home Strictly Private Please.

Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly on Tuesday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.30pm.

Emer Kearns, Wicklow and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place peacefully surrounded by her loving family, of Emer Kearns, née MacMahon, Rose Barronstown, Grangecon, County Wicklow and formerly Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by her loving husband Gérard and her two sons Raymond and David, Emer will be sadly missed by her daughters Deirdre and Barbara, grandchildren Raymond, Molly, Sam, Éabha and Eoin, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal on Monday morning, to arrive at Newlands Cross crematorium (D24 K1CY) for 12.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Family flowers only please.

Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Peter Gilmartin, Monkstown, Cork and formerly of Bundoran. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his sister Dympna and in the tender care of the wonderful staff at Marymount.

Beloved partner of the late Eileen and dear brother of Dympna and Bernadine, he is sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law Colin, nephews Mark and Steven and their families, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Forde's Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Monday from 1pm until 2pm, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium at 3pm. Memorial Mass and burial of ashes will take place in Bundoran at a date to be confirmed.

No flowers please donations if desired to Marymount.

Charles Solan, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) Solan Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe. He passed away on December 21, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, following a long illness, with his loving family by his side. 

Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Frances and loving dad to Brian, David, Sandra, Michael, Shane, Josh and Katie. Charlie will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, brothers Roger and John, his much loved and cherished grandchildren Isobel, Emma, Seán, Max, Mae, Mylo and Tadhg, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours and his four-legged friend Ruby.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Killinarden, Tallaght, following onto Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tymon North Nursing Home.

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