GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of two cars in separate incidents. On Tuesday, December 23, between 9am and 8pm, a black Peugeot 5008, registration number 11 KE 7800’ was stolen from Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement A […]
New superintendent appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weather: Sunshine and showers expected today
TODAY there will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle, which will clear through the morning with sunny spells and scattered showers following in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees. Tonight will start off mostly clear and dry apart from a few coastal showers. Advertisement However, cloud will spread through the second half […]
Victim of fatal assault in Ardara named as businessman, Stephen McCahill
The man who died in an overnight incident of assault in Ardara was well known local businessman, Stephen McCahill. It’s thought Mr McCahill (65) may have been stabbed in an incident at his home. A hugely popular and very well known businessman, Mr McCahill was a former Donegal Person of the Year. His sudden passing […]