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 […]
Special group set up to deal with Donegal storm impact
Donegal County Council has been tasked by the government with leading the efforts to help those impacted by Storm Eowyn. The Office of An Taoiseach has asked the council to set up a Local Coordination Group in the county to address the needs of those without electricity and water in the aftermath of the storm. […]
Shaun Duffy: Appeal on 20th anniversary of his murder
Today, Wednesday, January 29, marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Shaun Duffy, Meenacross, Donegal. Shaun was a local man who lived in a bungalow at Meenacross, just outside Dungloe. He was a 36-year-old bachelor who was well known in the area. He worked as an undertaker and as a mechanic. He had an […]
Alleged murder victim’s blood found on rock at cliff
A rock weighing 3.5 kilograms that was found at the top of Ireland’s tallest cliffs contained hundreds of hairs and was heavily bloodstained with DNA matching that of a pensioner who had his skull broken in and was allegedly thrown into the sea, a jury has heard. Dr Conor Young of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) […]
Supporters asked to protect much-loved Donegal walkway
Registration of Friends of Burtonport Railway Walk is now open for 2025 at a cost of €12 per year. All monies collected through the registration will be spent on the continuous maintenance of the popular walk. A spokesperson for the group organisers said: “We are also pleased to announce that we have received €4,000 of a […]
Community groups show their worth during storm fallout
Many local community groups are continuing to step up to the mark to support people impacted by Storm Eowyn. Homes and businesses throughout Donegal were left without power as a result of last Friday’s gael-force winds. There has been a massive clear-up in recent days. Advertisement Sports clubs and community groups have opened up their […]
GAA fundraiser to support attack victim Charles Dooher
A special fundraising event is being held to support the family of a man fighting for his life after an attack in Lifford last week. Charles Dooher is being treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital for the serious injuries he suffered during the attack at his home on Monday, January 20. Two men have been […]
Cops renew appeal for information about Lifford attack
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after two men were seriously assaulted at a house in Lifford last Monday. A garda spokesperson said: “One man, aged in his 20s, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast for treatment of serious injuries. The second man, aged in his 60s, was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]
Doors smashed during attack at Letterkenny housing site
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a burglary at a building site in the Killylastin area of Letterkenny. The burglary occurred between 5pm on Friday, January 24 and 8am on Monday, January 27. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry to the site was gained after a lock was broken and a number of new builds were […]
Gardai continue probe into road tragedy during storm
GARDAÍ in Raphoe continue to investigate the fatal road traffic incident that occurred at Feddyglass on Friday morning. Kacper Dudek (20) of 18 Beechwood Park, Lifford and formerly of Brody, Poland died when a tree fell on his car during Storm Éowyn. The incident happened shortly before 5.30am, on Friday, January 24. Advertisement A Family […]