Pat, who was a life long supporter of Finn Harps football team took ill after his favourite team scored a goal at a match in Ballybofey and although every assistance was given, he could not be resuscitated. He was the eldest son of the late James and Anne McLaughlin and became, like his father, a farmer and butcher. He worked in Carndonagh for many years and was a familiar figure in many homes where he made his meat deliveries at weekends. With a quiet nature, Pat enjoyed the simple things in life, pottering around the yard and keeping the garden hedges in order. He loved reading the daily newspapers to keep up to date with current affairs and farming news.
He is survived by his wife Anne, son Stephen, daughters Joanne, Claire and Yvonne and grandchildren to all of whom deepest sympathy is extended. He was predeceased by his son Paul some years ago. Fr. John Farren and Fr. Colm Morris concelebrated the Requiem Mass in the Sacred Heart Church and Fr. John Ryder was also present. The Lessons werre read by Paul Anderson and Ruaidhri Horan, sons-in-law and the Offertory Gifts were presented by his daughters Claire and Yvonne and his grandsons Sean Anderson and Cormac Horan. The beautiful music in the church was provided by the Brogan Family, Muff and the Horan Family, Sligo. Pat will be sadly missed in the community. May he rest in peace.
'Old Love' a first C.D. by John K. Doherty, Iskaheen is now on sale at different outlets in the county - all proceeds will be divided between the Donegal and Carndonagh Hospices. A great CD to add to your collection and support a worthy cause.
The Station Mass next Thursday, 18th will be in the home of Michael and Margaret Peoples, Carnamoyle and on Monday, 22nd in the home of Fr. Eddie McColgan, Iskaheen.
The winners in this week's Parish draw were Nina Nicholas, Sappagh, 300 euro, Philomena Lynch, Carry Road, 200 euro and M. McCallion, Kilderry, 100 euro.
The monthly meeting of the ICA will be held next Tuesday night in St. Mary's Community Hall. New members most welcome.
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust welcomes applications from young people on any religious denomination with a physical disability or illness (aged 9-18) a learning disability (aged 11-21) very seriously ill children under 9 or young adults betweeen 20 - 25 with a disability or illness to go on a pilgrimage to Lourdes at Easter, 2008. The IHCPT covers the cost of those young people selected to travel. Contact 91796622 for details.
Rural Social Scheme - Call for Expressions of Interest for 2008 - are you or your spouse/dependant in receipt of Farm-Fish Assist or have a herd number/registered boat number and in receipt of long term Social Welfare payments? For further information contact Inishowewn Rural Development, 9373083.
The Church gate collection this weekend will be taken up for the Friends of Letterkenny General Hospital. Please give generously.
The numbers drawn in this week's GAA lotto were 6, 2, 7, 5, 1, 4, 3, - no jackpot. 100 euro runner-up prize was won by Shane Curran, Muff. Next week's jackpot will be 4,750 euro
It was a disappointing week on the playing front as the Seniors werer narrowly defeated by Cloughaneely in the All county Division 2 League clash while the u-13s lost out to neighbours Buncrana.