A NEW superintendent has been appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station. Siobhan Mollohan has been promoted to the position of superintendent with responsibility for the Donegal North Community Engagement Functional Area, Donegal Garda Division. Letterkenny Garda Station has been without a superintendent for almost two years following the promotion of Goretti Sheridan to Chief Superintendent for […]
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: […]
37 patients on trolleys at LUH this morning
There are 37 patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Of these, 14 patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department, while a further 23 patients are waiting for beds in wards elsewhere in the hospital. […]
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 […]
Donegal’s €500,000 lotto winner comes forward just days before deadline
The winner of the €500,000 Daily Million Plus in Ardara has officially came forward, with arrangements now in place for them to collect their winnings – just a few days shy of the deadline to claim the prize. The prize, which was won in the Daily Million 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12, was purchased […]
Anthony Molloy pays tribute to loyal friend Stephen McCahill
Donegal County Councillor and All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Molloy has spoken of the loss of an “exceptional community man” and a “loyal friend” following the tragic death of businessman Stephen McCahill, which has sent shockwaves through the Ardara community and beyond. “Our community has lost its driving force for development and advancement, Stephen devoted his […]
Residents still without clear information as boil water notice enters sixth day in Buncrana
RESIDENTS supplied by the Slavery Water Treatment Plant in Buncrana remain on a boil water notice with no clear information on what contaminated their water supply, despite repeated requests for transparency and reassurance. Local councillor Joy Beard has criticised the ongoing lack of communication from Uisce Éireann, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply distressing […]
Ardara mourns businessman known for lifelong commitment to community
ARDARA businessman Stephen McCahill is being remembered for his enduring community spirit following his tragic passing yesterday. It is thought Mr McCahill (65) may have been stabbed in an incident at his home in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) morning. A hugely popular and very well-known businessman, Mr McCahill was a former Donegal Person […]