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.
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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.
