A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]
Cars stolen in separate incidents
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of two cars in separate incidents. On Tuesday, December 23, between 9am and 8pm, a black Peugeot 5008, registration number 11 KE 7800’ was stolen from Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement A […]
Headstone damaged over Christmas time
GARDAI are appealing for the assistance of the public after a headstone on a grave was pushed over and damaged over the Christmas period. The incident of criminal damage took place in the graveyard of St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, between 7am on Thursday, December 25 and 6.30pm on Sunday, December 28. A garda spokesperson said: […]
Balaclava-clad males set fire to oil tank
Three males wearing balaclavas set fire to an oil tank at a house in Castlefin, before smashing six windows of the property and the rear windscreen of a car parked at the address. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Gortnamuck, Castlefin, on Saturday, December 27 shortly before 6.40pm. The fire service attended […]
Imelda May pays tribute to Stephen McCahill
Singer describes the publican as the “glue to a whole community of ardara” in touching post.
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the death of a Donegal publican
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the death of a Donegal publican. Stephen McCahill was found dead at a location near Ardara in the early hours of Monday morning. At approximately 3.50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town. Advertisement Mr McCahill (66) was subsequently pronounced […]
Speed enforcement operation continuing until midnight
An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, are continuing to carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day this evening. The initiative, which began at 12:01am this morning will continue until 11:59pm today, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce […]
Cathaoirleach extends Christmas greetings to the Donegal Diaspora
CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has extended Christmas wishes to the Donegal Diaspora. In a festive message, Councillor Paul Canning said: “As Christmas and the new year approaches, it once again brings a treasured opportunity for families and friends to reunite, to share joy, and to create lasting memories together. “Each year, Ireland welcomes hundreds of thousands of people […]
Probe following dangerous driving incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage as part of an investigation by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit into dangerous driving. The incident, involving a VW Jetta, occurred on Sunday, December 21 in the Stranorlar area. A garda spokesperson said: “We are seeking dash-cam footage from motorists who may have travelled between Lifford and Stranorlar on that date […]
Pedestrian taken to hospital following Raphoe collision
A PEDESTRIAN was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision in Raphoe. The road traffic collision happened on the R236 at Magheraboy on Thursday, December 18 at approximately at 11.15pm. The collision involved a pedestrian and a car. The driver and passengers were uninjured. A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian involved was taken by ambulance to […]