Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, March 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Martina Doherty, Buncrana

- Peter Friel, Milford

- Tommy McFadden, Falcarragh

- Sharon Keane, Redcastle

- Alan Murray, Ballyshannon

- Dympna Connolly, Bundoran

Martina Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place at her residence, St Columba’s Ave, Buncrana of Martina Doherty (Marty) nee Murphy.

Loving wife of Jimmy and dear mother of Ciaran (Dena), James (Anntonette), Peter (Bernie) and Brian (Caroline).

Predeceased by her infant daughters Martina and Claire.

Grandmother of Molly and Pauric and Dear sister of Shaun (Kathleen) and Peter (Tottsie R.I.P.) Sadly missed by her loving husband and family, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.

Remains reposing at her residence from 8pm on Thursday, March 5. Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.30am, going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill Graveyard.

Peter Friel, Milford

The death has occurred of Peter Friel, Loughross, Milford.

He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family following an illness borne with great courage. Proprietor of Friel ATV Sales.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Tracy, adored children Ella, Hannah, Farrah and Adam, loving parents Patrick and Mary, brothers Shaun and Andrew, sisters Marie, Grace (Dessie) and Christine (Ryan), mother-in-law Anne and Christopher, sister-in-law Orla (Paddy), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on, Thursday March 5, from 3pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 10pm.
Family time on the morning of the Funeral.

Those attending the wake should park at Milford Mart Car Park and a bus will be provided from there.

Requiem mass on Saturday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Haematology/Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Tommy McFadden, Falcarragh

The sudden and unexpected death has taken place at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin of Tommy Mc Fadden, Clonbara, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by his father Danny and father-in-law John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, sons; Kevin (Francess), Ryan (Adele), daughter Adele, mother Mary Rose, mother-in-law Kitty, brothers; Danny (Grace) & Paul (Maureen), sister Madge, grandchildren; Callan, Odhrán, Cara, Eabha, Lennon and Bonnie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home (F92 A9F9) on Thursday, March 5 from 2pm to 9pm and on Friday from 11am to 9pm. Rosary nightly at 9pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Tommy's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 1pm in St Finian's Church Falcarragh, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam and on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Falcarragh Cardiac First Responders c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Sharon Keane, Redcastle

The death has occurred of Sharon Keane, Redcastle and formerly of Erinagh Beg, Fountain, Ennis, Clare, who passed away peacefully on March 2, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Michael.

Sadly missed by her beloved partner Engie, daughter Emma, sons Jack and Kian, brothers Michael and David, sister Maureen, sister in law Cathy, nieces and nephews, dear friends, neighbors and everyone who loved her.

Funeral Mass Friday, March 6 at 11am in St Tolas Church Dysart. Burial after at Drumcliffe Cemetery.

All donations to Donegal hospice.

Alan Murray, Ballyshannon

The death has occured of Alan Murray late of Duncreevan, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and formerly of the Mall, Ballyshannon.

Remains will repose in Val and Caroline's house, Killeen, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 X276 on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm with house private at all other times. A one way traffic system will be in operation for the wake ; entrance off the Belleek/Ballyshannon road onto the Killeen road and exit via Station road.

Remains will arrive in St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon on Friday for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by interment in the Abbey. Assaroe Cemetery. Family flowers only please. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on St. Patrick's Church page on www.churchservicestv/stpatricksballyshannon

Forever loved and missed by son Christopher and partner Catriona, parents Aidan and Jean, brothers and sisters Brian (Della), Anita (Brian), Val (Caroline), Jeanette (Colin), niece, nephews Lorna, Ciaran, Aidan and Niall and all his close friends. Alan is predeceased by Christopher's mum Rachel Harper.

Dympna Connolly, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Dympna Connolly (née Martin), Sheil Ave, Bundoran.

She passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo on March 2, 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Philip, her infant children Kathleen and Philip, her parents Patrick and Bridget Martin and her sisters Kathleen, Agnes and Theresa.

Forever loved and cherished by her sons & daughter, Terry, Damien (Nicola), Adrian, Philip Jnr and Vanessa (Emilio), her beloved grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Philip, Emilio and Sofia, her brother Jim and sister May, and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the family home, Sheil Ave, Bundoran on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday from 2pm until 8pm.

Removal on Friday at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection 11am.

Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.

Flowers welcome. Dympna's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.magheneparish.ie.

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