Tuesday, 11th March, 2025

Breda Friel, nee Gallagher

Andrew Mooney -
Breda Friel, nee Gallagher

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice. Surrounded by loving husband Karol and there three beautiful children Daithí, Katie-May and Odhran. Devoted daughter to Bridget and George Gallagher (Fanaghan Inver) Loving sister to John (Inver), Michael (Donegal Town), Seoirse (Inver), Catriona Shallow (Inver) and Sheila (Letterkenny). Remembered with love by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

MAY THE LORD GIVE GENTLE REST ON HER SOUL

A private funeral will take place for Breda in all Saints Church, Newtowncunningham on Friday, 6th August, at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Please note that all funeral arrangements with take place under the accordance with current guidelines for funerals and family gatherings.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on newtownkilleaparish.com/

The Friel and Gallagher families deeply appreciate your kindness, love and support at this difficult time. The family wish to thank most sincerely all the staff in Oncology Ward Letterkenny University Hospital, the staff at the Donegal Hospice and the staff at the Galway Clinic for the love and care they gave to Breda.

Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable, can leave a personal message of condolences on Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors Facebook page or in the condolences section below. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Department Letterkenny University Hospital, the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny or the Galway Clinic care of any family member. House private please.

Andrew Mooney -

Condolences

Enda, Siobhan & Rhea Coughlan

Deepest condolences to all of Bredas family and friends at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Anna Marie Hone

Sincere Condolences to the Gallagher and Friel Families on the sad passing of Breda R.I.P. Thinking of you all at this extremely difficult time.

Mick Griffin and family

Sincere sympathy to the Gallagher and Friel families at this sad and difficult time. Mick, Maria Darragh and Conor Griffin

Gemma Byrne and Family

Sincere Sympathy to the Gallagher and Friel families,Rest in Peace Breda.

Laura Friel

To the Friel & Gallager family I wish to offer my heartfelt condolence on the passing of Breda. She was a breath of fresh air & her smile was always so genuine. May she Rest In Peace.

Michael/Ann Mc Gloin

Our deepest sympathy to Gallagher and Friell families on the sad death of Breda May her gentle soul rest in peace

Barry and Bridget Breen

Sincere condolences to Karol and all the extended Gallagher and Friel families on the extremely sad passing of Breda RIP. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. God rest her.

Geraldine Coughlin

Condolences to Karol and all the Friel Family, and to the Gallagher family, Solas Mhic De ar a n-anam.

Louise Martin & Pauric Meehan Killybegs

Our deepest sympathies to to the Gallagher and Friel families at this heartbreaking and sad time, may Breda’s gentle soul Rest In Peace

Kathleen McGuinness

Please accept our deepest Sympathy on the death of Breda, may she rest in peace. Conal and Kathleen McGuinness, Killybegs.

Sheila Stevenson

So sorry to hear about Breda. Sincere Sympathy to Breda's family at this sad time. Rest in Peace Breda.

Deirdre Gallagher

Sincerest sympathies to Breda's family and friends during this sad time . May she Rest In Peace.

Mairead Gallagher

Sincere Sympathises to the Gallagher&Friel families on the sad passing of Breda. Thinking of you all in this sad&difficult time. Mairead Gallagher(Killybegs)

Maryrose Carr

It was with great sadness I that I heard of the passing of beautiful Breda who put up a brave and dignified battle against this awful unfair illness.. My prayers and thoughts are first and foremost with her heartbroken husband and children at this very sad time. To all her family and friends I offer my sincere condolences. May she rest in peace.

Alison Long

Deepest sympathy to the Friel and Gallagher families. May she rest in peace.

Ronan mc callig

With deep sadness and regret sympathy to all the gallagher and friel family on the sad passing off Breda ar dheis go raibh si

Plunkett Smith

Our deepest sympathies to to the Gallagher and Friel families at this heartbreaking and sad time, may Breda’s gentle soul Rest In Peace

Marina Gaffney

Rest in Peace Breda. Heartfelt sympathy to Karol and beautiful children and to all Gallagher family. Thinking on you all.

Margaret V. Henderson

Sympathy to the Friel and Gallagher families on the death of Breda. May she rest in eternal peace George and Margaret Henderson, Port, Inver,

Cecily Britton

My sincere sympathy to all of the Gallagher family on the loss of dear Breda you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time from Cecily Britton and the Britton family

Patsy Diver

So very sorry to hear this sad new ,my condolences to George ,Bridget and all the extended family . May she rest in peace .

Patricia and Graham Laird

Sincere sympathy to all the Gallagher and Friel families at this sad and difficult time

,Fiona &Damian Earley

So sorry to hear about Breda, deepest condolences to the gallagher family at this sad time

Richard s Wilson

Sincere sympathy to the Friel and Gallagher family's. From Valerie and Richard Wilson.

Joan & Liam McCrea & family

Our sincere sympathy to the Gallagher and Friel families and especially Karol and the three little children on your very sad loss. May Breda watch over you all From above now

Lyndsy Bustard Melly & Family

Sincere Sympathies to the Gallagher & Friel Families at this sad time. In our thoughts & prayers x

Andy & Linda Cunningham

Our deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and Friel families ,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Rosemary Matthews, Killybegs

My deepest sympathy to the Friel and Gallagher families

Sharon and Enda Herron

There are no words …… may Breda R.I.P.

Michael & Mairead McGroarty

Sincere sympathies to the Gallagher and Friel families and Breda’s friends at this sad time.

Michael Keating

we are all really sorry to hear of breda's passing at such a young age, our hearts go out to all the family at this very sad time, may she rest in peace, thinking of you all the keating family