Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, April 16

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick Gillespie, Donegal Town

- Conal McHugh, Glenties

- Gerard McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and London

- Patrick Ferry, Rathmullan

- Vincent McGloin, Ballyshannon

- Jack (John) Mackey, Ramelton

- Bernie Craig Connolly, Ardara

- Anthony Barry, Magheroarty and Dublin

- Bernard O’Donnell, Milford

- Brídgin Bonar, Dungloe

- Moya Brennan, Gweedore

Patrick Gillespie, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Patrick(Pat) Gillespie, Drumenagh, Lough Eske, Donegal Town.
He passed away peacefully in Sligo Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loved ones, family and friends.

Pat’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 3pm until 7pm on Friday, April 17 with removal to St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 7:00pm to reside over night.

Pat’s requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only donation is so desired in lieu of flowers to Donegal Solace Centre in memory of Patrick.

Conal McHugh, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred of Conal McHugh , Narin Road, Glenties, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Annie, and baby son in infancy .

Conal will be sadly missed by his wife Breid, daughter Mary, son-in-law Gerard, grandchildren Oisín and Finn.

Brother Willie (Carmel) and sister Mary (Pat), nephews, nieces, neighbours and many friends.

Conal’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94A250) on Thursday, April 16 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm, and on Friday from 1.30pm until 8pm followed by removal to St Connell’s Church, Glenties to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning April 18th at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.

Family flowers only please donation in lieu if desired to palliative care c/o any family member or James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties.

Gerard McLaughlin,  Quigley’s Point and London

The death has occurred of Gerard McLaughlin, Whiston Road, London and formerly Quigley’s Point.

Beloved husband of Ann and cherished father of Margaret and Michael.

Dear brother of Frances Arbuckle, Marian McGonagle and Thomas (Tom) McLaughlin.

Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Christy and Willie James.

Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sisters, brother, extended family and friends.

Gerard’s remains will be reposing at his sister Frances Arbuckle’s home, Birdstown, Burnfoo on Thursday, April 16 from 5.00pm where all are welcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Saturday at 1.15pm to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on Mcn media live Drung. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

Patrick Ferry, Rathmullan

The death has occurred, in his 92nd year, of Patrick (Paddy) Ferry, late of Sienna, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Lahardan, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal and Divine Word Missionaries, Roscommon.

He passed away peacefully after a long illness, bravely borne.

Paddy, beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat, née McEvoy). Predeceased by his brother Charlie and sister-in-law Rita. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, cousins, goddaughter Grace, brother-in-law Ben and extended family.

Reposing at the home of Mary McDonnell, Moon Haven, Oulster Lane, Drogheda (A92 EHW5) on Friday from 5pm until 7pm.

Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1.30pm to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm which can be viewed live here. Burial afterwards in Newtown Cross Lawn Cemetery.

Vincent McGloin, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Vincent McGloin on December 29, 2025, late of Upper Abbey, Ballyshannon and New Jersey, USA.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, Joe (Breda), Alo (Francis), sisters-in-law Geri(Francis), Dina(Benny), nieces & nephews, grand nieces & nephews.

Predeceased by his brothers Benny, John (Maureen), Francis, sisters Catherine Albury (Joe), Anna Loughlin (Andrew), Mary Slattery (Jack).Nephews John Loughlin, John McGloin. Sisters-in-law Maureen Pettett Mc Gloin, Mary McGovern McGloin.

Sadly missed by his many friends, and neighbours.

Vincent, born into a farming family, spent his younger years as a pupil of De La Salle and working on the farm.

During the summer he enjoyed salmon fishing on the Erne estuary. He had a great interest in sport, especially Gaelic football and spoke keenly about the local team Abbey Shamrocks.

In the mid sixties, like many of that era he emigrated to England, traveling on to the USA shortly after that. In the USA he began working with the Local 15 iron workers union, in Hartford, Connecticut, of which he was a proud member for over fifty years.

On his retirement he moved from Hartford to New Jersey, and he split his time between there and his home in the Abbey. As an avid reader, he would be seen with his favorite newspapers, and often regaled us with interesting stories from them.

Late in 2025 he was admitted to hospital, and after a short illness he passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Interment of his ashes at the Abbey Cemetery, Ballyshannon, on Saturday, April 18 at 3pm.

Jack (John) Mackey, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place, after a short illness, of Jack (John) Mackey, Church Street, Ramelton, F92 F4W6.

Predeceased by his parents, Deish and Susan and his brother David.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving fiancée Beryl, daughter Laine, granddaughter Riley, stepsons Kieran and Ryan, brother Jim (Teresa) and George (Yana), sisters Frances (Gerry) and Nora, sister-in-law Melek, nieces and nephews Michelle, Rachel, Alex, Myles, Marcella, Claudia, Claire (Halim), Michelle (Andrew) and Sharon (Fergal), extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home today, Thursday, April 16 from 6pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12noon until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Bernie Craig Connolly, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Bernie Craig Connolly, 20 Drumaghy Park, Ardara, Co. Donegal, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Donegal Hospice.

Beloved mother to Craig and Saragh, Bernie will be sadly missed by her sisters Bridget and Rosemary, brothers John (Patricia), Leonard (Mary), Paddy (Jean), nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Mona, brother Frankie and her husband Pete.

Her remains will repose at McCabe’s Funeral Home on Thursday, April 16 from 12pm to 9pm and on Friday, April 17, from 12pm to 6pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 7pm.

Requiem Mass will take place at 11am on Saturday, April 18 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Anthony Barry, Magheroarty and Dublin

The death has occurred of Anthony Barry, Balally, Dublin and formerly Magheroarty.

Late of RTÉ. Beloved husband of the late Catherine, loving dad of Anthony, Mark and Quentin, adored papa of Leah, James, Olivia, Anna Grace and Frank.

Tony will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his daughters-in-law Mary, Amanda and Catherine, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home on Friday, April 17 from 5pm - 8pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, at 10am, in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally with burial thereafter in Shanganagh Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can viewed online here.

Bernard O’Donnell, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernard O’Donnell, The Grove, Bunlin, Milford, F92 CK71.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughter Bernadette, son Seamus, daughter-in-law Mary, granddaughter Holly Anne, nephew Gerard, nieces Kathleen and Martina, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister, Mary.

Reposing at his home on Wednesday, April 15th from 5pm until 10pm and on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Golan. Interment afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Brídgin Bonar, Dungloe

The death has occurred of Brídgin Bonar (née Balfe) Dungloe and formerly of Anglesea Road, Dublin. 

She passed away on April 12, peacefully in the excellent care of Nightingale Ward, Blackrock Clinic. 

Beloved wife of 60 years to Declan, loving mother to Sarah, Barbara and Brian and proud grandmother to Isabella, Emily and Alexandra. 

Sadly missed by her loving family, sons in law Craig and Barry, Brian’s partner Avila, sisters Mairead and Catherine, fond friends Breid Boyle and Cróna McCole, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces and friends.

Her remains will repose in McGlynns Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94ND68) on Wednesday April 15 from 3pm until Rosary at 8pm and on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm followed by private removal to her home. 

House is private please. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Crona's Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery cemetery.

Moya Brennan, Gweedore

The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Moya Brennan (Jarvis) of Upper Dore, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her father Leo Brennan, brother Leon Brennan, uncles Noel and Padraig Duggan and aunt Bríd Duggan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Tim Jarvis, daughter Aisling (Kayleigh), son Paul (Lara), granddaughter Eden, mother Máire (Baba) Brennan, sisters Deirdre, Enya, Olive and Brídín, brothers Ciarán, Pól and Bartley and extended family and many friends.

Moya’s remains will repose at her home (F92 F8X5) on Wednesday, April 15 and on Thursday from 1pm – 8pm. Prayers nightly at 8pm.

House private after the prayers and on the morning of the Funeral.

Moya’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 2pm in St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, Crolly (F92 CH22), interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery, Gweedore.

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

Family Flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights and Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

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