Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, March 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Robert Faulkner, Donegal Town

- Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey

- Isobel Duggan, Kilmacrennan

- Sinead Mc Ginley, Killybegs

- Josie Corry, Letterkenny and Ballyshannon

- Charles Glackin, Cavan and Dungloe

- Joe Doherty, Ramelton and Letterkenny

- Vincent McGrath, Newtowncunningham

- Mary Lafferty, Ballybofey

Susan Elizabeth McNelis, Glencolmcille

The death has taken place of Susan Elizabeth McNelis of Braide, Glencolmcille after a long illness, under the exceptional care of the dedicated staff at Killybegs Community Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents John and Eileen, her sister Anne, and her brother-in-law Harry.

Susan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family and extended family circle.

Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 A250) from 5pm to 8pm on Sunday, March 15 and from 4pm to 6pm on Monday followed by removal to St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille (F94 AC92) arriving for 7:30pm service.

The cortege will travel via Killybegs, Meenaneary, and Braide, Glencolmcille.

Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday at 1pm in St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Glencolmcille, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Killybegs Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund, care of Michael Byrne Funeral Director or any family member.

Robert Faulkner, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Robert “Bob” Faulkner Drumlonagher, Donegal Town peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Annie.

Sadly missed by his sons Seamus (Una), Joe (Dymphna), Enda, daughters Mary (Padraig), Regina (Jimmy), grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bob’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 1pm until 9pm on Monday 16th March 2026.

Requiem mass in St Patrick’s Church Donegal town at 11:30am on Tuesday, March 17 with burial immediately after in Clar graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if so desired in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund.

House private at all times please.

Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents; Hugh and Ellie, baby son Hugh-Patrick, sisters; Mary & Maggie, brother Joe and nephew Gerard.

Sadly missed by his wife Celine, daughter Helena (Kevin), sons; Gerard, Kieran (Kathleen), Neil, Paul (Nora) & Declan (Martina), grandchildren; Shaun, Emma, Ciarán, Alanna, Oran, Orla & Dáire, nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

His remains will repose at his home in Dunlewey (F92 X6V4) on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday from 12pm – 9pm.

Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral to family & friends only.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12noon in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights & Services c/o any family member.

Isobel Duggan, Kilmacrennan

The peaceful death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Isobel Duggan (née Black), Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan, F92 RC03.

Deeply regretted by her sons Colin and Gary, sister Mary Murray, brothers Pat, James and John, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Cassie, sister Kathleen Gallagher.

Reposing at her home today, Sunday. March 15 from 6pm until 10pm, and Monday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St. Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the following link: Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents; Hugh & Ellie, baby son Hugh-Patrick, sisters; Mary & Maggie, brother Joe and nephew Gerard.

Sadly missed by his wife Celine, daughter Helena (Kevin), sons; Gerard, Kieran (Kathleen), Neil, Paul (Nora) & Declan (Martina), grandchildren; Shaun, Emma, Ciarán, Alanna, Oran, Orla & Dáire, nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

His remains will repose at his home in Dunlewey (F92 X6V4) on Monday (March 16th) and Tuesday (March 17th) from 12pm – 9pm.

Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral to family & friends only.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday (March 18th) at 12noon in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights & Services c/o any family member.

Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

The sudden death has occurred of Sinead McGinley, Leeds and formerly of the Five Points, Killybegs, County Donegal

Predeceased by her mother Mona, brothers Aidan and Anthony, Sinead will be sadly missed by her beloved father Pat (Padraig), brother Pauric, sister Jess-ann, partner Helen, stepson Carrick, nephews Brandon, Alex, Feidhlim and Noah, and all of her family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Josie Corry, Letterkenny and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Josie Corry, née Ward, Glebe, Letterkenny, and formerly of Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by her husband PJ, sister Maureen McCormack and brother Billy Ward; deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family, daughter Catherine Corry Graham, son-in-law Niall Graham, granddaughter Sophie Corry Graham, sisters Bríd (Birdie) Stroker, Kilteevan, Roscommon, Helen Foley (Melbourne Australia), in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to her late residence. House private please.

Funeral on Monday to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81 for 11am funeral Mass, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed online at the church YouTube channel 

Family flowers only, please, donations, if wished to the local Letterkenny branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Charles Glackin, Cavan and Dungloe

The death has occurred peacefully of Charles John Glackin, former Garda Sergeant Deerpark , Virginia, County Cavan and formerly Dungloe. He passed away peacefully at Virginia Primary Care Centre surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Mary and son Paul, Charles will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family and friends, his son Joseph, daughter Imelda, sister Brigid Annie, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at family home at Aras Mhuire, Deerpark, Virginia A82 VP21, on Sunday from 1pm until prayers at 8 pm.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia arriving for 11am Mass on Monday, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be view on the church webcam

Joe Doherty, Ramelton and Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Joe Doherty, Killydonnell, Ramelton, County Donegal F92 DX21 and formerly from Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia, daughters Chrissie, Kim (Paul) and Nicola (Paddy), grandchildren Bobby, Tommy, Louie, Molly, Eoin, Emma and Jack, sisters Marian Gildea and Patricia McDaid and her husband Phillip, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours; Joe is predeceased by his parents Agnes and Danny and brother-in-law Jimmy Gildea.

Joe’s remains are repsoing at his late residence on Sunday from 12 noon until 8pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton and can be viewed live on the church webcam with private cremation later.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Vincent McGrath, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Vincent McGrath, known as Vinnie, 434 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, County Donegal F93 D32V.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Eileen and their family James, John, Liam, Michael, Kevin, Evelyn, Edward and Nigel, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Vinnie is predeceased by his daughter Teresa, his brothers and sister.

Vinnie’s remains are reposing at his late residence, with wake continuing on Sunday from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Mary Lafferty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Mary Lafferty, née Mc Cool, Donegal Road, Ballybofey, F93 NXY3.

Predeceased by her husband Mick, parents Peter and Mary-Ann Mc Cool (Woodland Dooish) and brother Peter, Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Geraldine Mc Carthy, and Elizabeth Molony sons, John and Peter, sons-in-law Richard and Dominic, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Sunday from 2pm concluding with the rosary at 9pm. House strictly Private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place in Stranorlar cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the friends of St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar or the Alzheimers Society of Ireland, care of any family member.

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