George Irwin Funeral Directors

George Irwin Funeral Directors George Irwin Funeral Directors has been operating in Donegal for over 70 years. We provide a very personal, discreet and dignified service.

The death has occurred to Rachel Noble Maxwell (née Turnbull), Doorin Point, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal, F94 KV96. Peacef...
07/12/2025

The death has occurred to Rachel Noble Maxwell (née Turnbull), Doorin Point, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal, F94 KV96.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Edmund and son Desmond.

Sadly missed by her children Adeline (John), Mervyn (Margaret), Alan, Ivor, Charlotte (Darren), James (Jennifer), Jennifer (Andrew), Grace (Scott) and Nigel, grandchildren Julie, James, Adam, Desmond, Jason, Ben, Daniel, Brian, Nathan, Joshua, Olivia, Reuben, Anabelle, Amanda, Sophie, Ella, Hannah, Sarah, Chloe, Amy, Jamie, Christopher and Rebecca, great grandchild Ella, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Wonderfully cared for by all her home carers, district nurse, doctors and staff in the Primary Care Centre, Donegal town, and NowDoc Mountcharles.

Reposing at the family home Friday 5th December from 6pm to 10pm, and Saturday 6th December from 3pm to 9pm.

Funeral service in the family home at 2pm Sunday 7th December, with burial in St John’s Church of Ireland graveyard, Inver at approximately 3.30pm.

House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Donegal Branch, Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland care of any family member.

A one way system will operate for the wake, entering at Tullyvoose and exiting via Tullylaggan.

The death has occured of Desmond Henry, Beaugreen, Dunkineely, Co Donegal, F94 KH93 Peacefully at Letterkenny Universit...
23/11/2025

The death has occured of Desmond Henry, Beaugreen, Dunkineely, Co Donegal, F94 KH93


Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.


He will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Francis and Derek, sisters Sylvia (Alan) and Gertrude (Gordon) Kesh Road, Pettigo, nephews Matthew and Lester, extended family and friends.


Reposing at his late residence, Monday 24th November from 2pm to 9pm.


Funeral service in Dunkineely Methodist Church, Tuesday 25th November at 1.30pm followed by burial in Killaghtee graveyard.


House private on the morning of the funeral please.


Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired, to the Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital care of George Irwin Funeral Directors.

The death has occurred of Audrey Gilchrist (née Baskin), Tullymornin, Donegal Town, F94 YC04 Peacefully in Sligo Univers...
30/10/2025

The death has occurred of Audrey Gilchrist (née Baskin), Tullymornin, Donegal Town, F94 YC04

Peacefully in Sligo University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sam, children Linda (George), Wendy (Gary), Samuel (Siobhan), Andrew (Frances), grandchildren Gareth, Emily, Elizabeth, Katelyn, Emma, Amy, Sam, Freddie, Josh and sisters Kathleen and Olive.

Reposing at her late residence, Friday 31st October from 4pm to 9pm, and Saturday 1st November from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Service in Donegal Presbyterian Church at 2pm Sunday 2nd November followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.

House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish Cancer Society, care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

The death has occurred of Maryrose Carr, Drumnaherk, Mountcharles, Co Donegal, F94 V290, and formerly of Carnbeigh, Clar...
04/10/2025

The death has occurred of Maryrose Carr, Drumnaherk, Mountcharles, Co Donegal, F94 V290, and formerly of Carnbeigh, Clar, Donegal Town.

Peacefully at home.

Pre-deceased by her parents Seamus & Mary and her sisters Baby Mary & Bernie.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken partner Paul, sisters Margaret (Colm), Fidelma (Andrew), nephew Cailean (Denise) and grandniece Harper Rose.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at her late home, on Sunday 5th October from 2pm until 8pm and Monday 6th October from 2pm until 8pm.

Rosary each night at 9pm.

Requiem mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar on Tuesday 7th October at 1pm followed burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Maryrose’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal

House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.

There will be a shuttle bus service from Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone car park to the wake house.

The death has occurred of Betty McElhinney, Cully, Donegal Town, Co Donegal peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Pr...
12/08/2025

The death has occurred of Betty McElhinney, Cully, Donegal Town, Co Donegal peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.


Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy, son George, brother Freddie and sister Mabel.


Sadly missed by her sons and daughters in law, Tommy (Linda) and William (Eileen), granddaughter Janet (John), great granddaughters Eva and Cora and sister Gina.


Reposing at her son Tommy’s residence Golard, Laghey, Co Donegal, F94 EY28, Wednesday 13th August from 12pm and on the morning of the funeral.


Removal from Tommy’s residence at 1.30pm Thursday 14th August to Rathneeny Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.


Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) and Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of any family member and George Irwin Funeral Directors.

The death has occurred of Radine Hamilton, Brownhall, Ballintra, Co Donegal.Predeceased by her loving husband John.Deepl...
22/07/2025

The death has occurred of Radine Hamilton, Brownhall, Ballintra, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by her loving husband John.

Deeply regretted by her sons James and Edward, daughter in law Adriana, and grandson John.

Funeral service in Drumholm Parish Church, Ballintra, Wednesday 23rd July at 2pm, followed by burial in Laghey Parish Church graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Mustard Seed Community Tea Room, care of George Irwin Funeral Directors.

House private please.

The Death has occurred of Billy Cathcart.17 Án Lagan Gorm, Laghey, Co Donegal.Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.R...
14/07/2025

The Death has occurred of Billy Cathcart.

17 Án Lagan Gorm, Laghey, Co Donegal.

Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.

Remains arriving at Laghey Parish Church this evening at 7pm Monday 14th July

Funeral Service in Laghey Parish Church at 2pm Tuesday 15th July, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Mustard Seed Community Tea Room care of George Irwin Funeral Directors.

The death has occurred ofRobert ElliottIt is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden death of Robert Elliott, Donegal ...
18/06/2025

The death has occurred of
Robert Elliott

It is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden death of Robert Elliott, Donegal Town and formerly of Farrigans, Leitir, Co. Donegal

Sadly missed by his loving wife Veronica, daughter Kelly, her partner Kenny, son Keelin and all the extended Elliott and McCready families.

Reposing in his late residence Saturday 21st June from 2pm to 9pm.

Funeral Service in Donegal Parish Church at 2.30pm Sunday 22nd June followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery, Donegal Town.

Robert's Funeral Service can be viewed on facebook.com/DonegalGroupofParishes.

House strictly private on the morning of the funeral please.

The death has occurred of Joe McCormack, Orbeg, Donegal Town, F94 HAF4. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Deeply ...
18/03/2025

The death has occurred of Joe McCormack, Orbeg, Donegal Town, F94 HAF4.

Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Deeply regretted and missed by his beloved wife Renate, children Anton, Fiona and Siobhan, grandchildren Joshua, Liam, Ruairi, Aoife, Oisin, Ciara and Mila and brother Gerard.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing in Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A Wednesday 19th March from 4pm to 7pm.

Reposing in his late residence, Thursday 20th March from 3pm to 8pm.

Family home private at all other times.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am Friday 21st March followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

A WORD OF CAUTION:This is not something we expect to share on a funeral directors page but we would like to remind every...
16/03/2025

A WORD OF CAUTION:
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The death has occurred of Raymond Wray, The Heneys, Donegal Town. Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital. Remains ar...
16/03/2025

The death has occurred of Raymond Wray, The Heneys, Donegal Town.


Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.


Remains arriving at Christ Church Lough Eske Sunday 16th March at 7.30pm.


Removal from Christ Church Lough Eske Tuesday 18th March at 1.30pm to Donegal Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 2pm followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery, Donegal Town.

The death has occurred of Olive Bustard, Tullybrook, Donegal Town, Co Donegal, F94 H6K1. Predeceased by her husband Bobb...
04/03/2025

The death has occurred of Olive Bustard, Tullybrook, Donegal Town, Co Donegal, F94 H6K1.

Predeceased by her husband Bobby. Deeply regretted by her loving family Howard (Linda), Irene (Gerald) and Gareth (Ann), grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Reposing at her late residence today, Tuesday 4th March from 6pm to 9pm, and Wednesday 5th March from 2pm to 9pm.

Funeral Service in Laghey Parish Church at 2pm Thursday 6th March followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Laghey Parish Church care of any family member.

House private on the morning of the funeral please.

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