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04 Apr 2026

Deaths in Donegal - Sunday morning, March 20

The following deaths have taken place:

- Eddie Heraghty, Dunfanaghy

- Maura Harkin, Buncrana

- Rose Sharkey, Falcarragh

- Kitty Hudí Beag Gallagher, Bunbeg and Crolly

- Dominic Roarty, Creeslough

- Patrick McLaughlin, Buncrana

- Dr Karl Cannon, Dublin and Lettermacaward

- Anne McShea, Ballyshannon

- Jeanie Harkin, Glentogher and Clydebank

- Rosaleen Murrin, Ballintra 

- Bridget Gallagher (née Boyle) Burtonport and Glasg

Eddie Heraghty, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place of Eddie Heraghty, at his home in Whitecrook, Clydebank, Scotland, formerly of Knocknafaugher, Dunfanaghy.

His remains will arrive at St Michael's Church Creeslough on Tuesday, March 22 at 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass there on Wednesday at 11 am followed by burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Cameras/st-michaels-church.

Maura Harkin, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Nazareth House, Fahan of Maura Harkin nee Gallanagh, Strand Court, Buncrana.

Much loved mother of Paul and Gemma, loving grandmother of Árainn and Fiadh and dear sister of Geraldine Wade.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her son, daughter, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 1pm on Sunday, March 20. Removal on Tuesday, March 22 at 9.15am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St Mary's Cemetery, Cockhill.

Family time please from 9.00pm to 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Nazareth House Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Rose Sharkey, Falcarragh

The death has occurred in the Lake House Nursing Unit, Portnablagh of Rose Sharkey, Carrowcannon, Falcarragh.

Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.

Reposing at her late residence.

Rosary both nights at 9pm on Sunday. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 21 at 11 am in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private to family and close friends only and on the morning of the funeral donation in lieu if desired to Port Na Blagh Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Sweeney Funeral Directors, Falcarragh.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed  live on mcn.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Kitty Hudí Beag Gallagher, Bunbeg and Crolly

The death has taken place at home in her 100th year of Kitty Hudí Beag Gallagher of Tabhairne Hudí Beag, Bunbeg, formerly of Thorr, Crolly.

Her remains are reposing at her daughter Bernadette’s residence in Knockastolar, Bunbeg.

House private to family only.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal on Monday, March 21 at 11am with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Crumlin Children’s Hospital c/o any family member.

Kitty’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director Facebook page at 11am on Monday.

Dominic Roarty, Creeslough

The death has taken place at his home of Dominic Roarty, Creeslough.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Monday at 11am followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church.

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

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or James Harkin funeral director, Creeslough

Patrick McLaughlin, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick McLaughlin, 1 Hillview Court, Gransha Road, Buncrana.

Husband of Ann and father of Ivan and Steven, grandfather of Tara, James, John, Kayleigh, Shane and Rosanna sadly missed by his sisters Eileen, Madge, Mary and Rose pre-deceased by his brothers Liam, John and Michael.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home Buncrana with viewing from  5pm to 7pm on Saturday, and from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday.

Funeral from there on Monday, March 21 at 9.20am going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.

Dr Karl Cannon, Dublin and Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Dr Karl Cannon, Terenure, Dublin , formerly of Lettermacaward, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderfully tender care of the staff of Blackrock Clinic.

Beloved husband and best friend of Valerie, adored and adoring dad of Kate, Patrick, Eoin and Robert. Karl will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife and children, their partners Kevin, Adel, Maree and Cailín, his beloved and loving grandchildren Oisin, Alisa, Cara, Bláithín, Donnacha and Freya, his twin brother Pauric and brothers Brian, Tom, Martin, Max and Colm, sisters Anne Marie and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends especially Paul.  

Removal from his family home on Monday morning to the Dublin Unitarian Church, 112 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 YP23 arriving for Service at 10am https://www.dublinunitarianchurch.org/webcam/ followed by cremation at The Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Mask-wearing would be appreciated. Family flowers only please. House private.

Anne McShea, Tully, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Anne McShea (née Kearns), Tullyhouse, Tully, Ballyshannon, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home. 

Predeceased by her husband Teddy, and son Joseph (Belleek). Very deeply regretted by her family, Roisin (Edmund). London, Geraldine (partner Aiden) and the late (Rick O'Mahony) Dublin, Kieran (Cathy) and the late baby Ciara, Stranorlar, Terence (Mary) Ballyshannon, Patricia (Patrick) Askill, Eamon (Hetty), Dublin, Therese (Gary), London, Andrew, Ballyshannon, daughter-in-law Eileen, Belleek, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, Packie and Peader and sister Chris, nieces, nephews, and entire family circle. 

Reposing at the family home on Friday from 6pm-9pm, Saturday 12 noon -8pm, walkthrough only.

Removal on Sunday at 10.15am going to Saint Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the Abbey Cemetery. House private on Sunday morning. 

Anne's Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam https://www.church services.tv/stpatricksballyshannon  

Donations in lieu of flowers to North West Hospice, c/o Patsy McCauley, or any family member. 

Please adhere to Covid regulations regarding handshaking and face coverings.

Jeanie Harkin, Glentogher and Clydebank

The death has taken place of Jeanie Harkin, née Doherty (Hela) of Carrowmore, Glentogher and later Clydebank, Glasgow.

She passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14. Lovingly remembered by husband James and all her family.

Funeral on Thursday, March 24 at 10am in St Stephen’s Parish Church, Clydebank.

Rosaleen Murrin, Ballintra 

The death has occurred of Rosaleen Murrin (née McCauley) 32 Forge Avenue, Ballintra.

Sadly missed by her daughter Irene, granddaughters Lorena and Catriona and great-grandchildren Rory and Hunter. Forever remembered by her sisters, Claire, Marian, Adeline, Helen and predeceased by her brother, Adrian.

Reposing at her late residence. Removal on Sunday at 11.30am to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 12 noon Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private please.  


Bridget Gallagher (née Boyle) Burtonport and Glasgow

The death has taken place in her 100th year of Bridget Gallagher (née Boyle) Kentucky, Roshine, Acres, Burtonport/Glasgow.

Loving wife of the late Dominick, much-loved mum to Adrian, Patsy, the late Brendan, Helen and Gerald, devoted gran, and great gran of the family .

Funeral Service on March 21 at 1pm, Lynn Crematorium (St. Mungo’s) Glasgow.

Family flowers only, donations to McMillan nurses.

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