Paddy Harte OBE, the former Fine Gael TD, widely respected throughout the community and the political divide was laid to rest in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe today. A huge crowd of family, friends, politicians and community members attended with the thick fog lifting as Paddy’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Hundreds of mourners gather for funeral of Paddy Harte
FORMER State Minister Paddy Harte has been laid to rest in Raphoe following his death at the age of 86.
Death of woman in Letterkenny not suspicious
The body of the woman was discovered by gardai at her home in New Brook Court on Monday and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
Investigation into discovery of woman’s body
A POST Mortem will take place this evening on the body of a woman in her fifties discovered by Gardai at her home in Letterkenny yesterday. The body was discovered at a house in New Brook Court after Gardai were alerted at 3pm on Monday afternoon. A Spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said: “A […]
Former TD to be laid to rest on Thursday
FORMER Donegal TD Paddy Harte will be laid to rest on Thursday following Requiem Mass in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe.
Emergency Department extremely busy
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital remains extremely busy today with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. We apologise to patients and their families for these delays. The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients who are appropriate for discharge. Management […]
Gary Donnelly released without charge
A MAN arrested yesterday at a commemoration in Meenbanad in connection with the murder of Denis Donaldson has been released without charge. Gary Donnelly, an Independent Councillor on Derry City and Strabane District Council was released this afternoon following his arrest at the commemoration of the centenary of the Meenbanad Train Ambush. A second man […]
Couple escape fire in Letterkenny
A COUPLE from Rosemount in Letterkenny had a lucky escape last night after a fire broke out in their home. The Fire Service were alerted at 2.12am and two fire trucks were sent to the blaze from the Letterkenny station. The couple were awoken by the smoke alarm. The man managed to get out of […]
Tributes flow following death of Paddy Harte
PADDY Harte, Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East from 1961 until 1997, has passed away.