A POSTMORTEM examination is to be carried out today on the body of a man who was found unresponsive and later died in hospital. The man, aged in his 50s, was found in an unresponsive state at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday. He died in hospital on Tuesday night. A garda spokesperson said the […]
Man (50s) found unresponsive in Annagry dies
A man found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday, has died. The man, who was in his 50s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday for treatment of serious injuries. The assistant state pathologist is to carry out a postmortem examination on the man’s body tomorrow. Advertisement The scene remains preserved […]
Unresponsive male found at Annagry residence
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an unresponsive male at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, yesterday. The male in his 50s was conveyed to hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing.”
How a chain of coincidences helped save the life of Annagry toddler
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On a cold and damp November evening last year, Annagry was left shocked when a near tragedy rocked the tight-knit village. The nightmare was averted thanks to the heroic efforts of Ihor Burkun and Sinéad Boyle, who were on Tuesday recognised at a national award ceremony by Water Safety Ireland for their bravery. Both had […]
A new chapter in a life of faith for Fr Damien
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By Paddy Walsh IN a café somewhere in Glasgow as the coffee beans percolated a seed was sown. The young Damien Nejad was enjoying a chat with his aunt, Grace, when she asked him what he had planned to do in his life. Advertisement “I might go and study business or something like that,” he […]
Oileán na Marbh service – a day of love and healing
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By Eoin McGarvey HUNDREDS of stillborn and unbaptised babies, together with several unidentified sailors were remembered at an interdenominational service on the seashore at the Carrickfin boat strand on Sunday afternoon. Oileán na Marbh is a small island just yards from the shore at the boat strand, accessible by foot at low tide. Relatives and […]
Community group organise movie screening in Anagaire
A LOCAL voluntary organisation in Anagaire has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering connection and providing entertainment for local residents. Scioból an Phobail, based in Mín na Craoibhe, has been a cornerstone of the community for several years. Their latest project, Sú agus Scannán, is set to offer a mid-week experience for those who […]
40 years later for “snow baby” – Happy Birthday Pauline
BURTONPORT woman Pauline Moulds (nee Sweeney) celebrated her 40th birthday at the weekend with family at a function in Caisleáin Óir, Annagry, four decades after her dramatic birth hit the headlines. The mother of three was joined by her husband Jonathan, sons Thomas and Jack, daughter Amelia, her parents Robert and Maisie, siblings, in-laws, nieces and […]
Two more weather warnings issued by Met Éireann for Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty AS the county recovers from the damage and impact of Storm Éowyn on Friday, Met Éireann has today issued more weather warnings for Donegal. A Moderate Weather Warning for snow-ice for Donegal will take effect from 8pm this evening (Saturday) and is valid until 9am on Sunday. And there’s a separate Moderate […]
Death occurs of former county councillor Séamus Rodgers
As Donegal prepares itself to go to the polls next week in the General Election, there is sadness in the county today at the news of the death of a man who gave much of his life to local politics. Former Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers passed away last evening at the age of 90. […]