Family Notices

The family of Sean McAlary would like to express their thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported them during our recent bereavement. We would like to thank friends and family who provided practical support and spent time with Sean during his short illness. We are also grateful to everyone who joined us to remember his life and say goodbye at the funeral home and at his funeral service. The professionalism and kindness shown by the staff of Draperstown Surgery, Laurel Hou

Patricia and the family of the late Martin Laverty would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who visited the house, sent messages or cards over the weekend of 21st November. Thanks to all those who brought refreshments for the weekend. A special mention must go to Siobhan and all the girls in the kitchen who kept all visitors supplied with a cuppa tea, and nibbles. Chairs and delph appeared, delivered by 2 parishioners Paddy and Maurice who knew exactly what was

Duggan Maghera and formerly Lavey  9 th December 2025 Henry R.I.P. Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Trea (née Kelly) . Devoted father of Kelley Holleran, Gary and Louise O’Neill. Much loved grandfather of Dáithí, Éabha, Paídí, Mia, Callum and Shea. Son of the late Michael and Teresa (Teesh) Duggan. Brother of Patsy, Eileen McShane, Gerard, Dermot, Seamus, Brendan, Vincent, Charlie, Teresa Magee, Mairead McGill, Colette McCusker, Martin and the