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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]