Kelly's Funeral Directors

24/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late MARION MCAULEY-LOONEY

The death has occurred of Marion McAuley-Looney, Brockagh, St Johnston, Co. Donegal.

Marion will be lovingly missed by her sisters and brothers Margaret (Michael), Susan, William (Anne), Patrick, Christina (Alan), her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.

Marion is predeceased by her husband Gerry, brother James and his wife Teresa. May they all Rest in Peace.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept,
to love, to cherish and never forget.

Marion will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, F93 KP0N, from tomorrow:
Sunday 25th January from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Monday Morning 26th January at 10.20am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

24/01/2026

The Month's Mind Mass details of the
SEAN O'KANE, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.

21/01/2026

17/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late JOHN HEANEY.
Updated Funeral Arrangements

The sudden death has occurred of John Heaney, 14 Millpark, Carrigans, Co. Donegal.

John will be lovingly missed by his wife Rhonda; his daughters and sons Katie, TJ, Ben, Declan, Reece and Tanya; his mother Maree; his granda James (Jimmy) Smyth; his brothers James, Tommy, Shane and Peter; his sister Margaret; his mother in law Jean Tinney; his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.

John is predeceased by his dad Thomas, sister Annemarie and his granny Freda. May they all Rest in Peace.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept,
to love, to cherish and never forget.

At John’s request, and in accordance with his wishes, he will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, F93 KP0N, this evening:

Monday 19th January from 7pm to 9pm.

Tuesday 20th January from 4pm to 9pm.

Funeral from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 10.20am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Kelly's Funeral Directors page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DLsn49pzQ/

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

16/01/2026

The Month's Mind Mass details of the late JIMMY MCGUIRE, Meadow hill, Raphoe.

12/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late
ALFIE GALLAGHER,

The death has occurred of Alfie Gallagher, Ardagh, St Johnston, Co. Donegal.F93 D924

Lovingly missed by his daughters and sons: Clare (Paul), Jim (Libby), Feargal (Georgina), Áine (Tommy), and Alfie (Natasha); his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.

Alfie was predeceased by his wife Anne. May they both Rest in Peace.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer,
For a special person in God’s care.

Alfie will repose at his late residence on Tuesday, 13th January, from 6pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday, 14th January, from 12pm to 9pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Thursday, 15th January, at 10.15am, travelling to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill.
The Mass can be viewed online at www.newtownkilleaparish.com.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

12/01/2026

The Month's Mind Mass details of the late VINCENT TULLY, Mullanagung, Ballindrait.

10/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late JOHN COYLE,
Updated : Funeral Arrangements

The death has occurred of John Coyle, Main Street, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal.

Deeply missed by his partner, Bella. Beloved son of Seamus and Patricia. Proud father of Rachel, David, Leah and Debbie, and grandfather of Charlie and Riley.

Predeceased by his brother, Patrick.

Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters: Liam, Mary, Anne, Susanna, Louise, Raymond, Paula, Michael and Kieran.

Also deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Deep are the memories,
Precious they stay;
No passing of time
Will take them away.

Funeral Arrangements
• Wake: House is private to family and friends.
• Funeral: Cortege leaving his late residence on Wednesday 14th January at 10:40am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11:00am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The Mass can be viewed online at www.newtownkilleaparish.com.

Family flowers only, please.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

09/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late
PATSY MCGINLEY

The death has occurred of Patsy McGinley, Ballylast, Castlefin, Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 A3H3.

Lovingly missed by his wife Margaret; daughters and sons Mary, Majella, Kevin, Raymond, Paul, Angela, Geraldine and Aidan; his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners; his 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.

Patsy was predeceased by his parents Mary and Patrick, and by his brothers and sisters John, Joseph, Francie, Maryrose and Bridget. May they all rest in peace.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

Patsy will be reposing at his late residence from today, Friday 9th January, from 6.30pm to 9pm, and on Saturday 10th January from 12pm to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Sunday afternoon 11th January at 12.20pm, travelling to St. Columba’s Church, Doneyloop, for 1pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. F93 VH90.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish we**am on YouTube: https://share.google/z3d7bXsBnmMxr2tpf

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Archview Lodge Nursing Home Patients’ Comfort Fund and Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so in the section below.

06/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late SEAN O'KANE

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sean O’Kane, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham, Co. Donegal, F92 F6P3.

Lovingly missed by his late brother’s wife Mary, nephew John (Michelle), niece Joanne, his brothers Matt, George, Willie, Paddy, Dan, Charlie and Brian, his nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.

Sean was predeceased by his parents John and Vera, and his brother Brendan. May they Rest in Peace.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

Funeral Arrangements
Wednesday, 7th January: Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, at 1:00 pm, going to his late residence in Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.

Sean will repose at his late residence:
• Wednesday, 7th January, from 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm
• Thursday, 8th January, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

The funeral cortege will leave his residence on Friday morning, 9th January, at 10:20 am, proceeding to St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 11:00 am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill, F92 DX31.

The Funeral Mass may be viewed online via the parish we**am: https://parishofraphoe.ie..

Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in lieu to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Those wishing to leave messages of sympathy for the family may do so in the section below.

05/01/2026

The obituary notice of the late
BRIDIE MCCARRON.

The death has occurred of Bridie McCarron (née Brennan), Meeting House Street, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.

Lovingly missed by her daughter Natasha and sons Gareth and Ronan, her grandsons Noah and Corey, her brothers and sisters, and all her extended family and friends.

Bridie was predeceased by her husband Aidan. May he Rest in Peace.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer,
For a special person in God’s care.

Funeral Arrangements

Bridie will repose at her late residence, Meeting House Street, Raphoe, from:

- Tuesday, 6th January, from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Wednesday, 7th January, from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Rosary both evenings at 8:30 pm.

The funeral cortege will leave her late residence on Thursday morning, 8th January, at 12:45 pm, proceeding to St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 1:00 pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass may be viewed online via the parish we**am: https://parishofraphoe.ie.

Family flowers only. If desired, Bridie, who loved the celebration of Mass, would greatly appreciate any Masses offered for the happy repose of her soul.

Those wishing to leave messages of sympathy for the family may do so in the section below.

30/12/2025

The Month’s Mind Mass details and Acknowledgement of the late
SARAH MCCRORY, Cavanacor, Ballindrait.

The family of the late Sarah McCrory gratefully acknowledge and express our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported us during our recent bereavement.

We are sincerely thankful to everyone who attended her wake and funeral, and to those who reached out with calls, Mass cards, and sympathy cards. A special word of thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends, extended family, work colleagues, and local businesses who brought food and supported us in countless ways.

Thank you to Drs. Aherne and Kelly, Lifford Health Centre, and the staff of Medical 3, University Hospital Letterkenny.

We are extremely grateful to Fr. McCaughey and Fr. Boland for delivering such a deeply meaningful Funeral Mass. Thank you also to Fr. Kelly, Fr. McCrossan, Fr. Colhoun, and Fr. Lynch for their prayers and attendance at the wake.

Thank you to Thomas Gillespie and Brian Lindsay for their beautiful music throughout the ceremony.

Our sincere thanks to Michael and Caroline Kelly of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Raphoe, for their kindness and professionalism during this difficult time.

The Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday evening, 3rd January 2026, in St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford, at 6:30 p.m.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.