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Irish Independent
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Funeral of musician Jock McDonald who died in ‘sea incident' to be held in Donegal
Patrick O'Donnell, also known as Jock McDonald, was the founder and singer of The Bollock Brothers. Patrick passed away following a 'sea incident' in Bundoran on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Emergency services were called to Bundoran after they were alerted to a man in the water at around 5.20pm. RNLI removed the 69-year-old from the water and he was taken to Sligo University Hospital in a serious condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. Patrick was born in Glenties and raised in Rosbeg, Co Donegal before moving to Scotland. His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara, Donegal on Friday afternoon, August 8, from 3.30pm to 4.45pm followed by removal to St Conals Church Kilclooney travelling via Rosbeg,Portnoo arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Saturday morning, August 9 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Patrick's Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Shovlin's Funeral Home Facebook page All are welcome to join the family for refreshments afterwards at The Tavern, Portnoo, Kilclooney. Patrick is survived by his 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. ADVERTISEMENT He is predeceased by his beloved mother Sarah O'Donnell (née Johnson) of Rosbeg and his father Patrick O'Donnell. Since the news of his passing emerged, tributes have been posted online with the musician being remembered as a 'legend', and a 'one of a kind talent'. Patrick, who also worked as a promoter, DJ and manager, founded The Bollock Brothers in 1979. During their lengthy career, the band released nine studio albums as well as other EPs, singles, live releases and compilations. The band remained active and had planned to tour Germany and Belgium in August 2025. The band is best known for their hits Faith healer, Harley David (Son of a B***h)', Horror Movies, The Bunker, The Legend of the Snake and The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh.
Irish Independent
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Donegal drowning victim (69) was well know musician
The man who died after getting into difficulty in the water in Co Donegal has been named locally as well known musician Jock McDonald. Mr McDonald was the founder of a popular punk rock band, 'The Bollock Brothers' and worked as a musician in London. Emergency services were called to Bundoran after they were alerted to a man in the water at around 5.20pm on Saturday. RNLI removed the 69-year-old from the water and he was taken to Sligo University Hospital in a serious condition, where he was later pronounced dead. The death of Mr McDonald was announced by his bandmate, Pat Pattyn. In a post online, he said, 'It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news. "Sadly, our singer Jock McDonald has died in Ireland, apparently a freak swimming accident. "His children asked me to tell you all via this way. "His family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock. "We are going to try and give this a place, but that won't be easy. "Rest in peace, my friend. I will miss you.' Since the news of his passing emerged, tributes have been posted online with the musician being remembered as a 'legend', and a 'one of a kind talent'. Mr McDonald, who also worked as a promoter, DJ and manager, founded The Bollock Brothers in 1979. During their lengthy career, the band released nine studio albums as well as other EPs, singles, live releases and compilations. The band remained active and had planned to tour Germany and Belgium in August 2025. The band is best known for their hits Faith healer, Harley David (Son of a B***h)', Horror Movies, The Bunker, The Legend of the Snake and The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh. The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival has paid tribute to the singer. "We would like to remember the Late Jock McDonald who has sadly died in Donegal in the last few days. "Jock was on one of his many visits to Ballyshannon and always loved his Donegal heritage. "Jock, front man with the famous Bollock Brothers who performed at the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival and a renowned Punk Band that toured throughout the World. "We knew Jock very well, he was in Ballyshannon this weekend, home to support Donegal and sadly died suddenly. "The music world will not the same without Jock McDonald, one of the great characters that I got to know through his many visits to Ballyshannon. "We extend our sympathy to Jock's Family - Kilien, Maria and extended family, his band colleagues, his wide circle of friends and to his very good friend here in Ballyshannon, Patrick McGahern. "This photo of Jock at the Rory Gallagher Statue was taken by Patrick this week. "Rest in Peace Jock and thank you for your music.'
