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• Mr John Beresford

  We regret to inform you of the sad passing of John Beresford R.I.P. late of 33 Blackpark Cottages, Ballyvoy, Ballycastle and formerly Zimbabwe. Died 7th November 2024.

   

  N.B. Close friends welcome to call at the family home from tomorrow Friday at 3pm. John is reposing in McKiernan’s Funeral Home. Funeral home is private. Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available.

   

  John R.I.P. beloved husband of Sam and loving father of Jordaan, Blaize, Fallon and Mitchell.

   

  Son of Diana and the late Christopher and dear brother of CJ, Bruce, Mark and Lorna.

   

  St. Patrick pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mr Barney Breen

  Funeral arrangements for the late Barney Breen R.I.P. (Larne) Died 1st September 2024.

   

  N.B. Everyone welcome to call at the family home form 5pm this evening (Monday).

   

  Suddenly but peacefully at hospital Barney R.I.P.  beloved husband of Mary Theresa (née McAlonan); loving father of the late twins Eamon and Vincent and grandfather of James. 

   

  Son of the late Theo and Dorothy and dear brother of the late Joan, Doreen Marie and Henrietta. 

   

  Funeral from his late residence, 27 Argyll Avenue, on Wednesday at 10:30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, Craigyhill, Larne. Interment afterwards in Larne Cemetery.

   

  Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire Breen, Cunningham and McAlonan Families (Larne, Belfast & Dunloy).

   

  Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mr Artie Cassidy

  Funeral arrangements for the late Artie Cassidy R.I.P. Died 4th November 2024. (Newbridge & formerly Eden, Greenlough).

   

  N.B. Artie’s wake will commence this evening Monday at 5:30pm. Family time 10pm to 10am.

   

  Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Artie (Arthur) R.I.P. beloved husband of Mary (née Kearney) and loving father of Theresa, Bronagh (O’Kane), Pearse, Declan, Roseena (Murphy) and Eiméar; dear father-in-law of Chrissy and Eamonn and much adored granda of Nancy, Alice, Maryrose, Claragh and Alisha.

   

  Son of the late Arthur and Annie and dear brother of Mary (McAtamney), Margaret (McMullan), Brian, Anne (Cullivan), Lizzie (O’Kane), Joe, Martin, Goretti (McMullan) and the late Jim, Mickey and Alice (Etherson).

   

  Funeral from his late residence, 128A Creagh Road, Newbridge. BT45 8EY, on Wednesday at 10:10am (travelling via Hillhead Road/Blackpark Road/Sean O’Leary’s Newbridge) for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea Newbridge. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

   

  St. Anthony pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire Cassidy, Kearney and wider family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please. 

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• Mr Hughie Darragh

  Funeral arrangements for the late Hughie Darragh R.I.P. (Kilrea) Died 3rd November 2024.

   

  N.B. Hughie’s wake will commence on Tuesday at 12 noon. Family time 10pm to 10am. Parking available at the car park of St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner.

   

  Peacefully at hospital Hughie R.I.P. son of the late Eddie and Bridget; loving brother of Sean, Bobby, Bernie (McGrath), Gerry, Martin, Anne (Glendinning), Dessie and the late Charlie; a dear brother-in-law and a much loved uncle.

   

  Funeral from his late residence, 8 Moneysallin Road, on Thursday at 11:35am for 12 Noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

   

  St. Pio pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to NI Chest, Heart & Stroke can be made online at https://mckiernanandsons.com/notices or payable to McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mr Jackie Devenney

  Funeral Arrangements for the late Jackie Devenney R.I.P. (Coleraine) Died 27th October 2024.

   

  N.B. Everyone welcome to call at McKiernan’s Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea BT51 5QL on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

   

  Peacefully at hospital Jackie R.I.P. loving husband of the late Ann; loving father of Helen and the late Susan and much adored Granda of Dylan.

   

  Son of the late John and Catherine and dear brother of Eddie and the late Bridie, James and Harry.

   

  Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11am in St. Malachy’s Church, Coleraine. (Mass can be viewed on the parish youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/StMalachysChapelColeraine.) Interment afterwards in Coleraine Cemetery.

   

  St. Anthony pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughter Helen, her partner Alan, grandson Dylan and the entire Devenney and Duffy family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

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• Mrs Patricia Dickson

  Updated arrangements for the late Patricia Dickson R.I.P. (née Mc Grillis) Died 29th September 2024 (Coleraine).

  N.B. House Private please.

  Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Patsy R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Bernadette (Moffatt) and Lisa (McQuilkan); a dear mother-in-law and a much adored Granny and great Granny.

  Removal from her late residence, 11 Beresford Avenue, on Tuesday at 6pm to St. Malachy’s Church, Coleraine.  Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10am followed by interment afterwards in Coleraine Cemetery.

  St. Anthony pray for her.

  Family flowers only please. 

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Miss Caroline Esler

  Updated arrangements for the late Caroline Esler R.I.P. Died 16^th November 2024.

  N.B. Caroline’s wake will commence on today Monday at 3.30pm. Family time 10pm to 10am.

  Caroline R.I.P. peacefully at the Macmillan Unit beloved partner of Bobby McClure; loving mother of Leanne and Conor (Jolene) and much adored Granny of Caodhán, Keegan, Naoise, Odhrán, Oisín, Callan and Pearce.

  Daughter of the late Mary and dear sister of Cyril, Susan, Malcolm, Jacqueline, Dympna, Deirdre and the late Mary.

  Funeral from her late residence, 13 Carnfinton Park, on Wednesday at 10:10 am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Rasharkin.  (Mass will be broadcast live on the Parish Website http://www.stmarysparishrasharkin.org/webcam). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

  St. Anthony pray for her.

   No flowers please. 

   

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mr Hugh Higgins

  Funeral arrangements for the late Hugh Higgins R.I.P. Died 20th November 2024 (Freugh, Ballerin)

  N.B. Hugh’s wake will commence on Thursday at 11am. Family time 10pm to 10am.

  Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Hugh R.I.P. (Sonny) beloved husband of Mary Agnes (née Moore); loving father of Geraldine, Aidan, Rosemary, Collette and the late baby Seamus and a much adored father in law and Granda.

  Son of the late Hugh and Grace Higgins and dear brother of Gracie and Rosie and the late Katie, Mary, Bridie, Willie John, Jimmy, Charlie, Micky, Philip and Paul.

  Funeral from his late residence, 47 Belraugh Road, on Saturday at 2:50pm for 3:30pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

  St Joseph pray for him.

  Deeply regretted by the Higgins, O’Connell and Moore family circle.

  No flowers please.

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mr Vincent Kneeland

  Funeral arrangements for the late Vincent Kneeland R.I.P. (Coleraine) Died 19th October 2024.

   

  N.B. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call on Sunday from 4pm-9pm and Monday 12 noon to 9pm.

   

  Peacefully at home Vincent R.I.P. beloved husband of Mary (née McKeefry); loving father of Ailish and Catriona; a dear father-in-law and much adored Granda of Joseph and Alexander.

   

  Son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth and dear brother of Kevin and the late Maureen, Austin, John, Eileen, Brian, Michael and Desmond.

   

  Funeral from his late residence, 29 Knockantern Green, on Tuesday at 11:20am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Malachy’s Church, Coleraine. Interment afterwards in Coleraine Cemetery.

   

  St. Pio pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire Kneeland and McKeefry family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mrs Mary McAllister

  Funeral arrangements for the late Mary McAllister (née Cassidy) Died 21st September 2024 (Kilrea)

   

  N.B. Mary’s wake will commence on Sunday. Everyone welcome to call on Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

   

  Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Mary R.I.P. beloved wife of Liam; loving mother of Jacqueline (Averell), Charlie, Maria (O’Neill), Frankie, Martin and Oran; dear mother-in-law of Tishie, John, Jennifer, Fionnuala and Vincent and a much adored Granny and great Granny.

   

  Daughter of the late Tommy and Susan and dear sister of Francis, Joan (Kelly), Martin, Katie (Larkin), Seamus and the late Anne (Darragh) and Brendan.

   

  Funeral from her late residence, 48 Drumsaragh Road, on Monday at 11:15am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

   

  St. Pio pray for her.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire McAllister and Cassidy family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please. 

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mrs Yvonne McCahon

  Funeral arrangements for the late Yvonne McCahon (née O’Hara) Died 30th October 2024 (Coleraine).

   

  N.B. House private please.

   

  Peacefully at hospital Yvonne R.I.P. beloved wife of James and loving mother of Jude.

   

  Daughter of the late Hugh and Lizzie and much adored sister of Hugh, Mary, Lynda, June, Jennie, Michelle, Paul and the late Edwin and Kevin.

   

  Funeral from her late residence, 12 Knockbracken park, on Saturday at 10:20am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in St. John’s Church, Coleraine. (Mass can be viewed on the Parish Youtube Page www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5dkV1j8QeTIA6BkUVRxEA).  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

   

  St. Jude pray for her.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire McCahon and O’Hara family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

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• Mr Fergal McFlynn

  Updated arrangements for the late Fergal McFlynn R.I.P. (Swatragh) Died 27th October 2024.

   

  N.B. Fergal’s wake will commence on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 12 noon. Family time 10pm to 10am. A shuttle bus service will be in operation from Granaghan Chapel Car Park to the family home on Tuesday & Wednesday from 4pm.

   

  Fergal R.I.P. beloved husband of Marian; loving father of Paul, Imelda, Gemma and Oran; father-in-law of Roisin, Robert, Gareth and Catherine and much adored granda of Fionn, Éadaoin, Bróna, Micheál, Oisín, Saoirse, Senán, Paídí, Áine, Fearghal, Ríonach and Éabha.

   

  Son of the late Joseph and Veronica and dear brother of Jim, Ronnie, Sheila, Martina, Declan, Gerald, Leo and the late Barney.

   

  Funeral from his late residence, 25 Hillside Road, (travelling via Keady Road) on Thursday at 10:15am for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Granaghan. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-baptist-swatragh).  Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

   

  St. Martin pray for him.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire McFlynn and Dillon family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

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• Mrs Eileen McKeefry

  Updated arrangements for the late Eileen McKeefry (née McGarel) Died 10th November 2024 (Swatragh)

  N.B. Eileen's wake will commence on tomorrow Tuesday at 2pm. Family time 10pm to 11am.

  Eileen R.I.P. beloved wife of the late P.J. and adored mother of Niall.

  Loving sister of Margaret (McKillion), Rosaleen (Beggs), Marie (Herlihy), Sean and the late Betty, Kathleen, Arthur, Gerard and Anne.

  Removal from her late residence, 5 Main Street, on Wednesday evening at 7pm to the Church of St John the Baptist, Swatragh. (Arriving approx. 7.20pm)

  Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.

  Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

  Deeply regretted by the entire McKeefry and McGarel family circle.

  Family flowers only please. 

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mrs Mary Rose McKendry

  Updated arrangements for the late Mary Rose McKendry (née Higgins) R.I.P. (Dunloy) Died 12th September 2024.

   N.B. Everyone welcome to call at Mary Rose’s daughter Karen’s residence, 194 Garryduff Road, on Saturday from 10am to 10pm.

   Mary Rose R.I.P. peacefully  surrounded by her loving family Mary Rose R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Seamus; loving mother of Donal, Karen, Declan and Fiona; mother in law of Sara, Diane, Neil and Ciaran and a much adored granny.

   Dear sister of Oliver, Teresa, Brigid and the late Sean, Paddy, Donal and Lawrence.

   Funeral from her daughter Karen’s residence on Sunday at  12:20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Dunloy. (Mass will be broadcast live on the Dunloy & Cloughmills Parish Facebook Page). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

   St. Pio pray for her.

   Deeply regretted by the entire McKendry family circle.

   Family flowers only please. 

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mrs Margaret McKenna

  Funeral Arrangements for the late Margaret McKenna R.I.P. (née Nuttall) Died 10th October 2024 (Kilrea)

  N.B. Margaret's wake will commence at 5pm on today Friday. Family time 10pm to 11am please.

  Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Margaret R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Sean; loving mother of Dominic, Geraldine, Siobhan, Grainne, Patrick, Bridget and the late Eamonn; a dear mother-in-law and a much-adored Granny and Great Granny.

  Daughter of the late Pauline and dear sister of Jean.

  Funeral from her late residence, 7 Moneygran Lane, on Sunday at 2:15pm for 3pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

  Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

  Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

  Family flowers only please.

  Please click here for full funeral service details, maps and to DONATE
• Mrs Mary McNicholl

  Funeral Arrangements for the late Mary McNicholl (née McKenna) Died 25th September 2024. Glenullin.

   

  N.B. Mary will leave McKiernan’s Funeral Home on Friday morning at 10:30am to repose at her late residence, 65 Glen Road, Glenullin. Family time 10pm to 10am.

   

  Peacefully surrounded by her loving family Mary R.I.P. beloved wife of the late Frankie (Wee); loving mother of Kevin, Larry, Sean, Cora, Con, Eileen and the late May, Bernie and Colm.

   

  Funeral from her late residence, 65 Glen Road, on Sunday at 10:50am for 11:30am Funeral Mass in Glenullin Community Centre followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Glenullin.

   

  St. Pio pray for her.

   

  Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Maureen McMullan, brother-in-law Barney, sister-in-law Maureen McKenna, nephews, nieces and the entire McNicholl and McKenna family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

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• Mrs Sarah (Sadie) Mullan

  Funeral arrangements for the late Sarah (Sadie) Mullan R.I.P. Died 29th October 2024 (Garvagh).

   

  N.B. House private please. Family and friends welcome to call at the family home from 6pm on Wednesday. Family time 10pm to 10am.

   

  Peacefully at hospital Sadie R.I.P. wife of the late William James (Jimmy); loving mother of Donna, Seamus, Declan, Cathair, Aiden, Edel and Giles; dear mother-in-law of        Gabriel, Donna, Anne Marie, Alice, Katherine, Jonathan and Judith and a much adored Grandmother and great grandmother.                                                                                                        

  Daughter of the late George and Annie Mullan and loving sister of Geordie, Kevin, Patsy, Marian and the late Gretta, Rosemary, Sheila, Josephine, Peter and Jim.

   

  Funeral from her late residence, 60A Lyttlesdale, on Friday at 10:55am for 11:30am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballerin. (Mass will be broadcast live on the parish website http://www.errigalparish.com/media.html). Interment afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Glenullin.

   

  St. Pio pray for her.

   

  Deeply regretted by the entire Mullan family circle.

   

  Family flowers only please.

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• Mr Patsy O'Hagan

  We regret to inform you of the death of Patrick (Patsy) Manus O’Hagan R.I.P. (Australia & formerly Craigavole, Co. Derry) Died 20th October 2024.

   

  N.B. A memorial Mass for Patsy will be celebrated on Sunday 24th November 2024 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Craigavole followed by interment of ashes afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

   

  Peacefully in Australia (aged 72) Patsy R.I.P. son of the late Francis and Annie and loving brother of Francie, Marie, Bridie, Barry, Terence, Colm, Tommy and the late Clare.

   

  The O’Hagan family tender their deepest sympathy to his wife Diane, children Ryan (Kerissa), Danielle (Quinton), Liam (Aileen) and his grandchildren Tyra, Riley, Brodie, Jack, Rita-May, Betty and Maisie.

   

  St. Patrick pray for him.

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• Mrs Annie O'Kane

  Funeral arrangements for the late Annie O’Kane (née O’Neill) Died 3rd October 2024. (Lavey)

  N.B. Annie’s wake will commence on Friday at 2pm. Family time 10pm to 10am please.

  Peacefully at hospital Annie R.I.P. wife of the late Tony; loving mother of Anthony (Lorraine), Mairead Devlin, Stephen, Paula O’Hagan (Fionnbharr) and the late Janet (Downey) and a much adored Granny and Great Granny.

  Daughter of the late Con and Molly O’Neill (Dreenan) and sister of Con, Jamesie, John Joe, Maura (Geraldo), Gerard and the late Jeannie (Doherty)

  Funeral from her late residence, 10 McGurk Villas, on Sunday at 12:20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey (Requiem Mass can be  viewed at: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-our-lady-of-mercy). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

  St. Pio pray for her.

  Deeply regretted by the entire O’Kane and O’Neill family circle.

  Family flowers only please. 

   

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