Mc Cabes Funeral Directors

28/01/2026

Sharpe, Anne (Née Lydon) of Kennaughty Ardara, Co. Donegal and formerly of Loughconeera,
Kilkerrin, Connemara, Co. Galway.
Anne passed away peacefully after a long illness, borne with great dignity and courage, on 28th
January 2026 at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Mark and Abbey Lydon and her brother Tommy.
Anne will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Maurice, her sons Joseph and Dean,
daughter Diane, daughter in law Sheena and her grandsons Niall and Jonathan, by her brothers
Cőilín, Paddy and John and her sisters Julia, Maureen, Barbara and Maggie, brothers in law,
sisters in law, nieces nephews and wide circle of friends.
Níl sí Imíthe uainn ach imíthe romhainn.
Funeral arrangements
Anne will repose at McCabes Funeral Home, F94VCK1 Ardara, from 3 pm until 9 pm on Thursday 29th of
January. Removal from McCabes Funeral Home Friday 30th of January for funeral Mass at 1.30pm in the
Church of the Holy Family, Ardara. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.family flowers only please donations if desired to the friends of Letterkenny hospital care of any family member.
HOUSE PRIVATE AT ALL TIME

23/01/2026

The sudden death has occured of Patrick (Paddy Phil) McNelis, Brackey, Ardara. Pre deceased by his parents Phil & Kate, sisters Mary Rose and baby Hannah. Sadly missed by his nieces Mary, Patrica, Kathleen, mairead and nephews Hugh, Gerry, Philip and John Damian. Reposing at McCabes funneral home Common Ardara F94VCK1 today Friday from 4pm to 9pm and tomorrow Saturday from 4 to 9pm funeral from there on Sunday morning going to the church of the Holy family Ardara for funeral mass at 11 am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery

20/01/2026

The wife & family of the late Tom Diver, Drimaha, Ardara would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who expressed their sympathy to us on our recent bereavement. We are deeply grateful for the many expressions of kindness, for the mass cards, letters, floral tributes and for those who attended the wake, funeral and burial. We extend special thanks to Fr. Aodhan Cannon for Tom's beautiful funeral mass.
Our thanks also to Deirdre O'Malley for her beautiful music.
Grateful thanks to all the nurses who tended to Tom at home and also to the Doctors both at home and in Sligo and Letterkenny hospitals.
To all the people that brought food to the house and to the staff in the shop for all their work in the Parish Centre after the funeral mass, it was very much appreciated
Thanks also to the stewards and bus drivers and to everyone who helped in the house during the wake.
A special thanks to Raymond and Derek McCabe for the dignified manner in which they carried out their duties.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

29/12/2025

Acknowledgement and Month’s Mind of James Gallagher
Letterkenny and Ardara

The family of the late James Gallagher wish to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who supported us during our recent bereavement and to those who visited James during his time in hospital.

We extend our special thanks to Fr. Aodhan Cannon for celebrating such a beautiful and heartfelt Funeral Mass. Our thanks also to Cliona McDermott for the beautiful music, and to all who participated in the Funeral Mass through readings and prayers of the faithful.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, sent messages of sympathy, Mass cards, and had Masses offered in James’ memory.

Our sincere thanks to all who sent flowers, and to the Parish Centre for the catering following the Funeral Mass.

A special word of thanks to McCabe’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, care, and the dignified manner in which all arrangements were carried out.

We wish to express our deepest appreciation to the staff of Donegal Hospice for the compassion, care, and kindness shown to James and to our family during his final days. We will be forever grateful.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere expression of our gratitude to all who supported us in any way.

James’ Month’s Mind Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Friday the 2nd of January at 7:30pm.

10/12/2025

Agnes McGill Acknowledgement and Month's Mind

We, the family of the late Agnes McGill wish to offer our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported us during our recent sad loss.

We offer special thanks to Fr. Aodhan Cannon for his guidance and compassion, a great support to us, especially in the hospice after Agnes' death. We thank you for a beautiful, heartfelt funeral Mass and we are also grateful to Fr. Gerard Cunningham for concelebrating the funeral Mass.

Thank you to Grainne, Catriona and Aidan for the beautiful music, to those who participated in the funeral Mass - readings, prayers of the faithful and carrying the gifts.

We wish to thank everyone who attended the wake and funeral, sent messages of condolence, Mass cards and Masses offered.

To our neighbours who showed great support and kindness, a special mention to Maire who supported Jimmy at home during the funeral Mass.

Thank you to Catherine and Teresa for the beautiful flowers, to Bernie for the food, and to the Parish Centre for catering after the funeral Mass.

A heartfelt thanks to McCabe's funeral directors for their professionalism and the dignified way in which they carried out all the arrangements, and to the gravediggers, we are very grateful to you all.

We would like to thank all those who cared for Agnes over the past few years - Ardara Medical Centre, the carers who helped her at home with kindness and support, and Letterkenny Hospital staff. We are deeply appreciative to the staff of Donegal Hospice for the kindness and compassion shown to Agnes and our family during Agnes' final days. We are forever grateful.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere expression of our gratitude to all who supported us in any way.

Agnes' Month's Mind Mass is at 7.30pm at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, this Saturday 13th of December.

05/12/2025

The peaceful death has occurred of James Gallagher, Sallaghagrane Letterkenny formally Ardara co Donegal on the 4th December 2025 at Donegal hospice letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by parents Patrick and bridie, brothers Eugene,Paul,Charlie and Phil rip.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughters Amanda (pat) Laura and son Daniel and their mum Majella. His three adored grandchildren Ryan Patrick and Layla and his brothers and sisters Teresa,mark,Kathy,Ann,Bridget (Steve),margret(Brian),Grainne(Eamonn rip) and John, Nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Reposing at Mc Cabes funeral home Ardara F94VCK1 from 1pm until 6.30pmSaturday 6th December with removal to the church of the holy family Ardara for 7pm at the request of the deceased. Funeral mass at 11.00am Sunday 7th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery .Family flowers only and denonations to Donegal hospice

26/11/2025

Lynch, Michael Joseph, 26th November 2025, Brackey, Ardara, Co Donegal formerly of Cootehill, Co Cavan.
Peacefully passed after an illness borne with dignity and courage in the presence of his family.
Beloved and devoted husband and best friend of Christine, loving and much loved father of Gráinne, Kieran and Edward.
Michael will forever be loved by his wife, sons and daughter, son in law Niall, daughters in law Maeve and Eszter, his adored grandchildren Niamh, Fiona, Daniel, Éanna, Rebecca, Moya, Marcus and Liam. Reposing at McCabe's funeral home Ardara F94VCK1 Thursday 27 th from 4pm till 10pm Funeral mass on Saturday 29th in the church of the Holy family Ardara at 12 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Galway Hospice. House private please Rest in peace.

19/11/2025

The peaceful death has occurred of Tom Diver, Drimaha, Ardara.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Mary B, his sons Damian and David; his daughters Maria and Grainne; his sisters Mary, Philomena, Greta and brothers in law Bartley, Charlie and Jonny D; his brother Columba and sister in law Margeret.
He will be sadly missed by his son and daughters in law, his six grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends in the beautiful community of Ardara.
Reposing at home, Ardara F94 YK85 on
- Wednesday 19th November from 6pm - 11pm
- Thursday 20th November from 11am – 10pm
A shuttle bus will be in operation from Church of the Holy Family carpark
Family only on the morning of Friday 21st November, with funeral mass at 12noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
May Tom’s gentle soul rest in peace

17/11/2025

The peaceful death has occurred of Agnes Mc Gill (nee Gallagher) Aighe Ardara at Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be dearly missed by her loving husband Jimmy, her sons Seamus and Hugh, her daughter-in-law Linda and her beloved grandchildren Joseph and James, her sisters Brid, Teresa and Philomena, her brother Hugh, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her son Joseph, her sisters Annie, Mary, Kathleen, Peggy, her brothers Paddy and Phiil.

Reposing at Mc CabeS Funeral Home, Ardara F94VCK1 on Monday 17th November from 4.00pm until 8.00pm

Funeral Mass on Wednesday 19th in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

House strictly private, family only please.

Family flowers only.

May Agnes' gentle soul RIP
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.mcn.live

01/11/2025

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Alice Molloy formerly Lower Mully, Glenties. Pre-deceased by her brothers Paddy Joe and Martin.
Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Remains reposing at her nephew Gerard Molloy Mullanmore Glenties(F94P890) from 7pm until 11pm today Saturday 1st November and tomorrow from 12pm with removal to the Church of The Holy Family Edeninfagh to arrive at 7pm.
Funeral mass on Monday 3rd November at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery

29/10/2025

04/10/2025

Bridget (Breege) Lennon
(Nee McNern)
Winchmore Hill, London
formerly
“Church View”, Bruckless, Co. Donegal

Peacefully with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her parents Joe & Maggie McNern

Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark & Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine & Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea & Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret & Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda & wide circle of friends in Ireland & London.
“May Breege’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace”

Funeral Mass Thursday 16th October at 1130am
St. Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ

Funeral Mass can be view on the St. Monica’s We**am https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/palmersgreen/
Mass in Bruckless on Wednesday 8th October at 7 o clock .