Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, March 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Thomas Alcock, Mountcharles and Kildare

- Pat Harvey, Mountcharles and Limerick

- Sarah Doherty, Buncrana

- Bridget Doak, Creeslough

- Josie McCann, Burnfoot

- Bridie Kelly, Termon

- Annie Duffy, Glengad

- Theresa Mullins, Rathmullan

- Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

Thomas Alcock, Mountcharles and Kildare

The death has take place of Thomas (Tommy) Alcock of Dromore, Mountcharles, (F94 RP21), formerly of Rockville Centre, New York, and Athy, Co Kildare.

He passed away on March 18, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, Richard and Kathleen, and his brothers, Richie and Liam.

He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife, Kathleen; his sons, Thomas and Patrick; and his daughter Kathleen; his son-in-law, Patrick; and his daughters-in-law, Nicole and Farida.

He will be fondly remembered by his cherished grandchildren, Caoimhe, Ciallí, Andrea, Jack, Paddy, Creegan, Fara, Alexis, Madison, Jack, McKenzie, Krew, Olivia, and Neave, who all adored him; and by his brother, Christy, and his sisters, Junie, Kathleen, and Margaret.

Remains will be reposing at his late residence on Thursday, March 19 from 2pm until 8pm. 

Removal from there on Friday, March 20 going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, (F94 EA22) for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.

Pat Harvey, Mountcharles and Limerick

The death has taken place of Pat Harvey, Tankardstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick and formerly of Mountcharles, Co Donegal, and The Sandvilles Band.

He passed away unexpectedly but very peacefully on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved, long-term soul mate Rose. Sorrowfully missed and fondly remembered by Rose's family, very kind neighbours, his many friends and music colleagues countrywide and the many people he entertained with music over the years.

Reposing on Friday, March 20 from 6pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock followed by evening prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal to arrive Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kilmallock, followed by burial afterwards to the New Cemetery, Athlacca .

Pat's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed here.

Sarah Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place in her 95th year in Donegal Hospice of Sarah Doherty (Leenan), 69 Cockhill Park, Buncrana, F93 NT9W.

Predeceased by her husband Dan. Deeply saddened by Sarah’s passing are daughters Anne Marie (Tony) and Noleen (Barry), and 4 grandchildren Ryan, Shannon, Adam, Erin; wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral leaving there at 10.30am on Friday, March 20 going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

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

Bridget Doak, Creeslough

The peaceful death has taken place of Bridget Doak (née Curran) of Ards, Creeslough (F92 D1W0) in her home while being cared for by her family.

Much loved and sorely missed by her husband John, children Sean (Trista & Ava), Stephen (Tríona), Melissa and Daniel (Fabiana).

Her siblings Grace (Tommy), Margaret (James), Jim (Kim), Mary (George), Rose (Andy), nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Maggie Curran.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Saturday at 11.00 am, burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, funeral director.

Josie McCann, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Josie McCann, No. 2, The Cottages, Burnfoot.

Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, son Brendan and brother Paddy.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving sons and daughters, Annemarie, Sean, Patrick, Louise, Paula and Donna; his brother Michael, grandchildren, great-grandchild, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Josie’s remains will be reposing at his home on Wednesday, March 18 from 11.00am, where are all welcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Friday at 10.15am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the Fahan Parish YouTube Channel.

Family time please from 9.00pm to 11.00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Society of St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Bridie Kelly, Termon

The peaceful death has taken place on Monday, March 16 at the Donegal Hospice, after a short illness, of Bridie Kelly, Drumoughill, Termon, F92Y902.

Predeceased by her husband Hudie (2017). Sadly missed by her family Eileen, Breda (Michael), Martina (Eamonn), John (Karen), Hugh (Christina), Maura (Kieran), siblings Maureen, John and Hughie and six grandchildren.

Remains will be reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, March 17 from 6pm and Wednesday from 12 noon. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral mass on Thursday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Termon with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/termon.

There will be a shuttle bus available from Termon National School (F92 YC85) to the wake house on Tuesday from 6pm and Wednesday from 5pm.

Annie Duffy, Glengad

The death has occurred of Annie Duffy, Bunn, Glengad, peacefully at her home, surrounded by all her loving family.
Predeceased by her infant sister Katie, her sister Mary and her brother-in-law John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Paddy, Johnny, Jimmy, Mickey, Davey, Mary, Ann, Katie, Bernie and Martin, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Annie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN this evening (Monday March 16th) at 8pm going to her home.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Aughaclay, followed by Interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Theresa Mullins, Rathmullan

The sudden death has taken place at her home of Theresa Mullins (née Cooney), Ballyboe, Rathmullan, F92 H6X3.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Pat, son Eugene, daughter Anne, son-in-law Michael, adored grandsons Mark and Luke, sisters Ann, Geraldine and Sheila, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Maude and her brothers and sisters.

Reposing at her home on Monday, March 16 from 5pm until 10pm and on Tuesday and Wednesday, March from 12 noon until 10pm each day.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.

Interment afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul Society, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeny Funeral Directors.

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.

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