Shovlins Funeral Home

19/04/2026

The death has occured of Liam Kennedy, Newtown, Donegal Town (F94NX98), peacefully at home on the 18th of April 2026 after a long illness.

Predeceased by his parents, Willie and Roseanne, and his brother in law, Seamus.

Liam will be sadly missed by his sisters, Mary (Patsy), Sally (Seamus rip) and his brother Barney (Mary), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, his neighbours and friends.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer, for a special person in God's care.

Reposing at his late residence on Sunday the 19th from 1pm to 9pm and on Monday the 20th from 1pm to 9pm (rosary both nights at 9pm).
Liam's requiem mass on Tuesday April 21st at 11am in St Mary's Church Killymard with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral.

Liams funeral mass can be viewed live on "Shovlins Funeral Home “page.

Family flowers only, donations if so desired in lieu to the Renal Dialysis Unit Letterkenny Hospital care of his niece, Sharon.

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May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anyone wishing to sympathise with the family can do so via the online book of condolences below...

Cassidy Brothers Funeral Directors
contact John: 087-6731189
The Rock, Ardeskin
Donegal Town, Co.Donegal
johnhornercassidy@gmail.com
074-9721609
Kieran Shovlin: 087-7774731

04/04/2026

The peaceful death has occurred of John J Bell, Water St, Donegal Town surrounded by his family.
Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, his parents Annie and Isaac , his sisters Carmel and Josie and his brother Seamus.
Profoundly missed and forever in the hearts of his sons David (Miyoko), Stephen (Bridin), Nigel and daughter Catherine (John), his sisters Colette (Paddy) , Anna, Maisie, sister-in-law Patricia, and grandchildren Annie, Jenni, Adam, Katie, Aiden, Andrew, Aoife, John, Ciara and Rosie.

Johns remains will be reposing at Tir Conaill funeral home Donegal Town on Sunday 5th April from 12pm to 7pm.

Funeral mass on Monday 6th April in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am followed by burial at St. Agatha’s Church, Clar , Donegal Town.

Mass will be streamed live at the link below. https://mcn.live/camera/donegal-town-tawnawilly-parish-donegal-town

Anyone wishing to sympathise with the family can do so via the online book of condolences below.

Cassidy Brothers Funeral Directors
contact John: 087-6731189
The Rock, Ardeskin
Donegal Town, Co.Donegal
johnhornercassidy@gmail.com
074-9721609
Kieran Shovlin: 087-7774731

27/03/2026

The death has occurred of Mark O’Donnell, Sydney, Australia and formerly of O’Maolchonaire Avenue, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his father Tommy and his brother Gary. Mark will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kylie and his adored children, Grace and Aidan. He will be forever remembered by his mother Mary, his brother Dermot (Annette), his sister Orla McCafferty (Gary), his nephews, Darragh, Conor, Tomás, Luca, Odhrán & his niece Rosie and all his relatives neighbours and Friends

May he rest in peace.

Mark’s ashes will repose at his beloved mother Mary's residence, 13 O’Maolchonaire Avenue, Donegal Town (F94 X0X8), on Sunday, 29th March, from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.

A Remembrance Mass followed by the burial of ashes will take place on Monday morning, 30th March, at 11:00am in S.t Marys Church Killymard

Cassidy Brothers Funeral Directors
contact John: 087-6731189
The Rock, Ardeskin
Donegal Town, Co.Donegal
johnhornercassidy@gmail.com
074-9721609
Kieran Shovlin: 087-7774731

03/03/2026

The peaceful death has taken place of Kathleen (Kate) Meehan, Aras Mhic Shuibhne,
Mullinasole, formally of O Duignan Ave, Donegal Town, under the exceptional care of staff at
Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Christy, her siblings Mary (Seamus), Patsy
(Reo). Hughie (Madge), Eugene, Chris, Michael, Betty (Denis) and Grainne.
Sadly missed by her sister Anne (Mick) Athenry, her sisters in law Marie, Dundalk and Peg,
New York, her brother-in-law, Brian, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Especially missed by her dear friends and staff at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, who cared for Kate
with tender love and kindness and the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa with whom
Kate (Sr Anthony Mary) spent many happy years caring for those less fortunate in Zambia
and the USA.
Kate’s remains will repose at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on
Wednesday 4 th March from 2pm to 8pm and on Thursday 5 th March from 2pm to 7pm.
Requiem mass will be celebrated on Friday 6 th March in St Marys Church, Killymard at 11am
with burial taking place afterwards at Clar graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Aras Mhic Shuibhne Comfort Fund c/o
any family member.
Rest in Peace Kate with the beautiful angels in Heaven

Kathleen’s Funeral mass will be streamed live on Shovlins Funeral Home page on this link

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DmUNwgnfx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Cassidy Brothers Funeral Directors
contact John: 087-6731189
The Rock, Ardeskin
Donegal Town, Co.Donegal
johnhornercassidy@gmail.com
074-9721609
Kieran Shovlin: 087-7774731

25/02/2026

Morrison
(Inverurie)
Unexpectedly at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Wednesday, January 28, 2026,
Bernadette Kathleen Morrison, devoted wife of Jim, much loved mum of Calum and Christopher, dear mother-in-law to Emma and Tracey and a much adored grandma of Max and Mia.
Funeral service in Inverurie Catholic Church (Hall), North Street, Inverurie on Friday, February 27 at 10.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired at church door in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke, Scotland.

20/02/2026

The death has occurred of Maura Pierce
(née Martin)Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Maura Pierce (née Martin), Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town, peacefully, in Cheshire, England.
Predeceased by her father Peter and mother Maggie and brothers Paddy & Dessie.
Sadly missed by her son Kevin, (Cheshire), her brother Brendan (Noreen) Garvagh, sister Doris (Norfolk) and extended family.
May she Rest In Peace.

Maura’a remains will be returning to St. Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town at 5.00pm approximately on Sunday 22nd February with her remains reposing overnight for funeral ceremony at 11am on Monday 23rd February and followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Solace Cancer Support Centre, Donegal Town, care of any family member or Cassidy Funeral Directors.
Maura’s funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Cassidy Brothers Funeral Directors
contact John: 087-6731189
The Rock, Ardeskin
Donegal Town, Co.Donegal
johnhornercassidy@gmail.com
074-9721609
Kieran Shovlin: 087-7774731

16/02/2026

The family of the late Stephen McCahill, Beagh, Ardara, would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who expressed sympathy and supported us in recent weeks following the sad and untimely passing of our beloved husband and dad.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, especially those who travelled long distances to be with us at this difficult time.
A special word of thanks to Fr Aodhan Cannon for celebrating such a heartfelt Mass, and for his support during that week and in the weeks since. We also wish to acknowledge Msgr Kevin Gillespie, Fr Philip Daly, Fr Gerard Cunningham, Fr Maurice McGill, Fr Adrian Gavigan, and Fr Martin Doohan for assisting with the Mass and our neighbour Fr. John Gallagher.
Our sincere thanks to the Slowey family, and to Peter, Ann, Gráinne, and the McNelis families, who were constantly by our side. We will be forever grateful.
Thank you to Ardara GAA for your help in organising the wake. To the stewards, bus drivers, those making tea, and everyone who helped in ways we may never know, you made everything as seamless as possible and that brought us great comfort. Thank you also to everyone who brought food to the house, and to those who helped in the Parish Centre and in the Corner House on the day of the funeral.
We greatly appreciate the flowers, Mass cards, and the many lovely letters, messages, and phone calls we continue to receive. It has been uplifting to hear so many fond memories of Stephen. Thank you to those who participated in the mass through readings, prayers of the faithful, bringing symbols to the alter and to James Breslin for your moving reflection.
To our dear “Corner House Band,” thank you for the beautiful music and for helping give Stephen a wonderful send-off. Thank you also to the past and present staff of the Corner House for coming together to support us during the wake and funeral.
Thank you to the various community groups and neighbouring GAA clubs who lined the streets of Ardara with a guard of honour in Stephen’s memory. Many thanks to our wonderful neighbors who helped prepare our house for Stephen’s final days at home.
Finally, thank you to Kieran Shovlin and Shovlin’s Funeral Director’s for the professionalism, care and the dignified manner in which arrangements were carried out.
Stephen was a very proud Donegal man and the people of Ardara and Donegal gave him the most wonderful send off. While we may not be able to thank everyone individually, please know your prayers and kindness have been of great comfort to us and please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.
The Month’s Mind mass for Stephen will take place on February 22nd at 11am at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara.

14/02/2026

The peaceful death has occurred of Jean Melly (nee Godman) Tullycleave, Ardara, Co. Donegal at Letterkenny Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Mary Godman.

Jean will be greatly missed by her loving husband Josie, her sons Ian and Paul (Sarah), her daughter in law Nonie, her grandson Joe, her sister Patsy, her brother Arthur, her extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Her remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield tomorrow (Sunday ) from 2 till 8p.m. Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 11.30a.m to the Church of The Holy Family Ardara for 12 noon requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery

07/02/2026

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Cassidy (nee Dolan) Leghowney, Donegal Town, F94ERW5 surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of Harbour Lights, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her parents Edward and Margeret Dolan, sister Jane (Omagh), Brothers Seamus (Falcarragh) and John (Wales).

Survived by her Husband Michael, Daughters, Elizabeth (Eddie), Margaret (Martin), Catherine, Sons Francis (Orla), Shane (Denise) 15 grandchildren. Nieces, nephews and extended family

May Mary Rest In Eternal Peace

Mary will repose at her son Shanes residence in Leghowney F94ERW5 on
Sunday (8th February) from 3pm and Monday from 3pm
Rosary at 10pm each night.

Removal on Tuesday to St Agathas, Clar for 11am requiem mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery
Family flowers only please,
House private to family on the morning of the funeral

Cassidy Brothers Funeral Directors
contact John: 087-6731189
The Rock, Ardeskin
Donegal Town, Co.Donegal
johnhornercassidy@gmail.com
074-9721609
Kieran Shovlin: 087-7774731

20/01/2026

The death has taken place of Rose Gallagher, Sunmount, Kilclooney, Portnoo.

Remembered by her niece Anne Bowden, nephew in law Ronan O Murchu, grand niece Aine and nephews Iarla and Rian and all her relatives neighbours and Friends
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Reposing at her Nieces residence Anne Bowden, Castlegoland ,Portnoo (F94 T620). Today (Tuesday) from 3 to 9p.m and tomorrow (Wednesday) from12 to 9p.m with rosary both nights at 9p.m .
Funeral from there on Thursday Morning at 10.30a.m to St Conals Church Kilclooney for 11a.m requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

13/01/2026

The death has occurred of
Mary O’Brien (née Ward)
Treenduff, Bohola, Mayo / Ardara, Donegal.

Mary O’Brien, (Née Ward), Treenduff, Bohola, Co. Mayo and formerly of Lagunna, Ardara, Co. Donegal.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Mayo University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Mary Ellen Ward. Sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Jon and Aiden, daughters-in-law Adrienne and Niamh, grandchildren Kayleigh, Cormac and Finn, her sisters Peggy Roarty, (Creeslough), Bridget McGee, (Falcarragh), and brother John, (Ardara), nephews, nieces, neighbours, and Friends.

Rest in Peace Mary

Reposing at the Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola (F12 VP28) on Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.
Funeral mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, Co. Donegal, on Thursday at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara

Enquiries to Clarke Funeral Directors Bohola

10/01/2026

The Funeral Mass today of Stephen Mc Cahill at The Church Of The Holy Family Ardara.

Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara, Co. Donegal10th January 2026