GARDAÍ are seeking dash cam footage as part of their investigation into an incident in Kilmacrennan. The incident occurred in the area of Gort Na Rí, Kimacrennan in the early hours of this morning at approximately 00.15am. While no other details have been released by gardaí at this time, they have said that as part of their investigation […]
Fresh Take: Surgical Hub crisis needs our full support
by Sabrina Sweeney Simmering concerns in March over the proposed location of a new surgical hub to serve the north west have now boiled over into a full-blown crisis for healthcare in Donegal. It’s understood a decision has been made regionally by the HSE to locate the day-case and planned surgery services at Sligo University […]
Thoughtful and kind-natured: Lizzie Williams is fondly remembered
LETTERKENNY woman Lizzie Williams (née Larkin) was fondly remembered for her deep thoughtfulness and kindness to others, during her requiem Mass last weekend. Ms Williams, of Fortwell Place, Lower Main Street, passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, May 28. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday, May 31. Advertisement […]
Donegal woman dies in collision outside Omagh
A DONEGAL woman has tragically died following a two-vehicle collision outside Omagh on Saturday. Police have confirmed that Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley (pictured), aged 82 and from Lifford, Co Donegal, was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz involved in the crash. She sadly died at the scene. Advertisement The collision occurred at around 12.30pm on the Mellon […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
A man aged in his 60s has been arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion. Ten people died in the explosion at a service station on October 7, 2022. Many others were injured. The man was arrested this monring for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act as part of ongoing investigations […]
Chapel packed to overflowing at vigil for teens in Buncrana tragedy
by Evelyn Cullen St Mary’s Oratory chapel in Buncrana was packed to overflowing this afternoon as the local community of Buncrana came together in grief with the International Protection community to mourn the deaths of Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18), who tragically died after getting into difficulty in the water near Ned’s Point […]
Buncrana tragedy: Special prayer vigil to take place this afternoon
By: Evelyn Cullen A prayer vigil will take place at 4pm today at St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana, in memory of the two young men who tragically lost their lives after getting in to difficulty in the water yesterday afternoon near Ned’s Point, Buncrana. Three young men, aged between 16 and 19 years of age were […]
Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy in Buncrana
A second young man has died following a swimming tragedy yesterday off the coast of Buncrana in the Inishowen Peninsula. Three young men aged between 16 and 19 got into difficulty while swimming near Lisfannon beach, at around 2pm on Saturday afternoon. A major search operation involving both volunteers and members of the emergency services […]
What does our local clergy think of our new Pope?
by Evelyn Cullen History was made yesterday as 69 year old Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, new bishop of Rome and the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. He is the 267th Pope to succeed St. Peter, God’s representative on earth, the first American pontiff and was elected on the second day of […]
Orange fire warning as hot weather takes hold
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The notice is in effect until midday on Tuesday, May 6. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the […]