A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, have been arrested.
Remembering the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster
A SPECIAL commemoration will take place today near the site of the tragic events of the Owencarrow Viaduct Disaster on the 100th anniversary of the crash that claimed four lives in 1925. The commemoration will be held at a newly cleared viewing area overlooking the famous structure that spans over 400 metres across the Owencarrow […]
Funeral takes place this morning of young Lifford man killed during Storm Éowyn
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a young man who tragically lost his life in a road collision during Storm Éowyn will be held in Lifford today. Kacper Dudek (20), of Beechwood Park, Lifford, was on his way home from work at Zeus Industrial Products in Letterkenny on Friday morning shortly before 5.30am when a tree […]
Man (60s) dies following work place accident in Ballyshannon
By Dionne Meehan A MAN has died following a work place accident in Ballyshannon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal work place accident at a premises in Ballyshannon at approximately 1pm, yesterday, Wednesday, January 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers early on. Cloud will gradually increase through the day and outbreaks of rain or drizzle will develop in the evening. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Rain, which will be heavy at times, will clear early on […]
Murder accused claims she exaggerated about hitting man
A woman accused of murdering a pensioner whose skull was fractured and his body allegedly thrown over Ireland’s tallest cliffs told gardai she was “a bit manic” and was exaggerating when she told a friend she had hit the deceased over the head. The trial also heard that Nikita Burns (23) told gardai that her […]
Efforts stepped up to protect historic Donegal church
A special fundraising event is being organised to help protect the future of one of the oldest buildings in Donegal. Constructed in 1622, St. Lugadius’ Church in Lifford is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the county. Considerable essential urgent work has been identified as being necessary to ensure the continued existence of the […]
Starmer hails inquiry commitment from Irish government
BRITISH Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the Irish government’s commitment to fully cooperate with the ongoing Omagh bombing inquiry. This came in response to a question in Parliament from DUP leader Gavin Robinson today, who urged Sir Kier to ensure ‘the truth is delivered and justice arrives for the families’. In his remarks, […]
Donegal women to be celebrated at special Glasgow event
The impact of Donegal women in Glasgow is to be celebrated at a special event on Friday. Many people have moved from Donegal to Scotland through the generations in search of a better life. That connection will be marked at this week’s event. Advertisement On the eve of St Brigid’s Day, Glasgow City Council and […]
Letterkenny house sealed off during gardai operation
Gardai have sealed off a house in Letterkenny after reports of human remains being found. Officers arrived at the site at Leck Cottages this morning and have begun clearing the area. It’s understood the homeowner was given prior notice of the dig. Advertisement The remains are understood to be pre-2000. A garda spokesperson said: “An […]