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Donal Donnelly

Donal Donnelly

Kildare, Leixlip

DONNELLY, Donal (Leixlip, Co. Kildare) April 26th., 2018 (peacefully) surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.  Beloved husband of Dorothy and dear father of Kim, Karen and Karl and a devoted Papa of Leah and Jade. Predeceased by his parents Danny and Philomena (Phil); Donal will be greatly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, granddaughters, sons-in-law Brian and Robbie, daughter-in-law Anna, brothers Fran, Gerry and Danny, sisters Rosemary and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Monday evening (April 30th.) between 5 o’c and 8 o’c.  Removal on Tuesday morning (May 1st.) to The Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey, Leixlip arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’c followed by burial in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

“As the bass played deeper, the brass blew sweeter, with the unique, raw power of your voice, we were all in heaven.”


The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

Mary denton and Fred dentonFriend

My heart is sad for the lost of a lovely person and a loverly singer the angels will have a new menber of the band my god look after your family my you rest in peace in my father house one of my favourite song

Charles CampbellA musician admirer

My deepest condolences for a really fine musician and vocalist.
I regret only hearing about his passing now but truly feel for you.
Regards Charles Campbell

Ray & Jenny Delamere & familyNeighbours

Dear Dorothy & family,

We were utterly shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Donal’s passing. We only heard today. We have both been unwell and hadn’t been out much and so hadn’t heard. We will call over to see you in the coming days. Much love, Ray, Jenny, Karen, Michael & Laura x