Donegal/Scottish punk rocker, Jock McDonald, will be laid to rest in Kilclooney this weekend.

The popular star got into difficulty while swimming off a Bundoran beach two weeks ago.

Real name Patrick O’Donnell, he was founder of the Bollock Brothers, and was rushed to Sligo University Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Born in Glenties, and raised in Rosbeg, he will be sadly missed by his loving family: daughter Maria Devlin, sons Kilien O’Donnell and Benjamin Godhusen, brothers Gerry and Martin O’Donnell, and by his extended family, friends, and the wider music community.

Predeceased by his beloved mother Sarah O’Donnell (née Johnson) of Rosbeg and his father Patrick O’Donnell.

His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara, Co.Donegal F94N923 on Friday afternoon 8th August from 3.30pm to 4.45pm followed by removal to St Conal’s Church, Kilclooney travelling via Rosbeg, Portnoo arriving at 6pm.

Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00am on Saturday morning, 9th August, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Shovlins Funeral Home Facebook page

 All are welcome to join the family for refreshments afterwards at The Tavern, Portnoo, Kilclooney.

 

Tragic punk rocker, Jock McDonald, to be laid to rest in Donegal was last modified: August 7th, 2025 by Staff Writer

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