The following deaths have taken place:
- Des Kavanagh, Galway and Clonmany
- Eugene Carlin, Crolly
- Norah McBride, Milford
- Audrey Stevens, Letterkenny
- Sophie Harrison, Milford
- Rose Gallagher, Portnoo
- Moira Mills, Letterkenny
- Eileen McGaughey, Limavady and Moville
- Michael McBrearty, Inver
- Helen McLoughlin, Bundoran and Edinburgh
Des Kavanagh, Galway and Clonmany
The death has occurred of Des Kavanagh, Roslin, Taylor’s Hill, Galway City, Galway, H91NX6F and Formerly of Clonmany.
Des died peacefully surrounded by those he loved in the late hours of Monday, January 19.
Deeply mourned by his wife Mary and sons Ronan and Conal. He will always be fondly remembered also by his daughters-in-law Liz and Laura, and by his grandchildren Anna, Tom, Eve, Ryan, Callum and Charlie, by his much-loved brother and sister, Fidelma (USA) and Terence (USA), brother-in-law John, nephews and nieces, former colleagues, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his precious and beloved son Rory and his older sister Maeve and husband Billy and sister-in-law Mary Jane.
Des will lie in repose at the family home on Taylors Hill ('Roslin' H91NX6F) on Thursday, January 22 from 5.30pm to 8 p.m.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Des on Friday on arrival at St. Joseph's Parish Church, Presentation Road at 11 a.m. (H91 YA30).
Following Mass, he will be laid to rest with his beloved son Rory in Rahoon cemetery.
Mass will be live streamed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-josephs-church-galway.
Eugene Carlin, Crolly
The death has taken place at Falcarragh Community Hospital of Eugene Carlin of Mín na Leice, Crolly.
Predeceased by his father Hugo, mother Bridget, and brother Neil. Survived by his brother Hugh, and sisters Anna and Mary Rose. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) between 4pm and 8pm on Thursday, 22nd January. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Friday, January 23 in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Norah McBride, Milford
The death has taken place at her home of Norah McBride, Golan, Milford, F92 A431.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Margaret Gallagher and Winnie Hennessy, nephew Bernard, Michelle and family, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her parents John and Winnie, brother Barney and sisters Julia, Kay and Susan.
Reposing at her home today, Wednesday January 21 st from 2pm until 10pm, and tomorrow, Thursday January 22nd from 10am until 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, January 23 at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Golan.
Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Those attending the wake between the hours of 6pm and 10pm should park at Golan Chapel and a bus will be provided from there.
Audrey Stevens, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Faithfull House Care Home, Cheltenham, England of Audrey Stevens née Coyle, formerly of Cornagill and High Road, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by daughters Danielle and Siobhan, son Paul, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Audrey is predeceased by sisters Phyllis, Carrie and Avery and brothers Cyril, Hillary and Fenton.
Audrey will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Thursday, January 22 from 6pm until 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Donations to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member.
Sophie Harrison, Milford
The death has occurred of Sophie Harrison (née McGroddy), 154 Upper Mount Marian, Milford, Co. Donegal, F92 P2T9.
She passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 20, in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, daughters Michelle (Gary) and Leona (Niall), son Shane (Kathleen), grandchildren Chelsea, Lisa, Nicole, Eve, Eppie, Ben and Callie, great-grandchildren Jay, Isaiah, Elijah and Darragh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, January 20, from 6.30pm until 10pm and Wednesday from 11am until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Peter’s Church, Milford, with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV, St Peter’s Church, Milford.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society, c/o any family member.
Rose Gallagher, Portnoo
The death has occurred of Rose Gallagher, Sunmount, Kilclooney, Portnoo.
Remembered by her niece Anne Bowden, nephew-in-law Ronan O Murchu, grandniece Aine, nephews Iarla and Rian, and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the residence of her niece Anne Bowden, Castlegoland, Portnoo, F64 T620, on Tuesday, January 20, from 3pm to 9pm and again on Wednesday from 12 noon to 9pm, with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning, January 22, at 10:30am, going to St Conal’s Church, Kilclooney, for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Moira Mills, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Moira Mills (née Foley), Heather View, Calhame, Letterkenny F92 YP3V and formerly of Wolfe Tone Place.
Deeply missed by her loving husband Kevin, daughters Fiona (Ciaran) and Aisling (Killian) and her mother Rose, her brothers Michael (Mary), Gerard (Claire), Brendan (Annette) and Eilís (Leonard), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Moira will be fondly remembered by her loving grandchildren April, Sam, Conor, Maya and Barra.
Predeceased by her dear father Tim.
Moira’s remains will repose at her home on Wednesday, January 21, from 11am to 10pm, with Rosary at 9pm.
A shuttle bus will be in operation from Pinehill Business Park (Highland Radio entrance), Mountain Top, Letterkenny, from 11am until 10pm.
Funeral leaving from her home on Thursday at 12.15pm, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, for 1pm Requiem Mass.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.
Eileen McGaughey, Limavady and Moville
The death has occurred of Eileen McGaughey (née McGilloway), peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 17.
Predeceased by her husband Gerard and her sister Sally Cavanagh.
Much loved mother of Geraldine (Shirley).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Mary Kelly, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Eileen’s remains will repose at her home in Limavady on Monday, January 19, from 2.00pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.45am to Derry Donegal Christian Fellowship, 9 Northland Road, Londonderry/Derry, for 11.00am, for the celebration service of Eileen’s life, followed by interment in Ballybrack Cemetery.
Family time from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
Donations, if desired, to Assistance Dogs NI. Donations may be left via the Assistance Dogs NI JustGiving page in memory of Eileen McGaughey.
Michael McBrearty, Inver
The death has occurred of Michael McBrearty, Castleogary, Inver, who passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, aged 82, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband, loving and adored dad to Julie, Michelle, Paul, Jacqui and Chris, and dear father-in-law. Much-loved grandad/grandpa to Michael, Aidan, Lucy, Alanna, Evan, Matthew, Evelyn, Harriet, Leah, Conor and Erin. R.I.P.
Special thanks to all the staff and team on Ward 50 at UHCW Hospital who cared for Michael with kindness and respect.
Reception into Christ the King Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 4 at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 10.30am, followed by burial at Canley Crematorium, Coventry.
The Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on Thursday, February 4 2026 at 10.30am.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Age UK.
Further details available from Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AX. Telephone 024 7622 5826.
Helen McLoughlin, Bundoran and Edinburgh
The death has occurred of Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh, and formerly of Bundoran, Co. Donegal, who was found tragically deceased at her home in South Lome Place, Edinburgh, on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Kathleen McLoughlin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers Enda and Donal, relatives and friends.
She will be missed terribly by all who knew her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
The scattering of Helen’s ashes will take place at Dowie’s Mill Lane, Cramond Bridge, Edinburgh, at 11.00am on Saturday, January 24, to which family and friends are warmly invited.
Refreshments afterwards in the Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
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