A DONEGAL family has celebrated the memory of their late mother by making a donation to Letterkenny University Hospital as a gesture of thanks for the care she received. Mary McGlinchey from Ardara passed away on January 13, 2025. To mark her first anniversary, her daughter, Dr Eileen McGlinchey, presented a cheque for €1,000 to […]
Donegal man charged with murder is remanded in custody
A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, has been remanded in custody. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. Advertisement The charge is […]
Ardara bids farewell to beloved Stephen McCahill
The pews of Church Of The Holy Family were packed this afternoon as the community of Ardara and beyond gathered to bid farewell to Stephen McCahill. The funeral cortege passed through his hometown, making its way past the Corner House Bar, where floral tributes were lined outside the building. Stephen’s coffin, draped in the Ardara […]
Donegal mourns ‘Mr Ardara’
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DONEGAL is in mourning as the county prepares to say farewell to one of its most loved residents, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill (66), affectionately known as ‘Mr Ardara’, who was a much loved father of two and popular publican, was murdered in the early hours of Monday morning, devastating his family, friends and the wider communities. […]
Man appears in court charged with murder of Donegal publican
A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]
Stephen McCahill’s funeral to take place on Saturday
Funeral arrangements have been announced for businessman Stephen McCahill, who died tragically in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday, January 5, at his home in Beagh, Ardara. Stephen will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family. Forever cherished husband to Marietta, loving father to Gemma and Steven, adored father-in-law to Lauren, doting grandfather to […]
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 […]
Donegal’s €500,000 lotto winner comes forward just days before deadline
The winner of the €500,000 Daily Million Plus in Ardara has officially came forward, with arrangements now in place for them to collect their winnings – just a few days shy of the deadline to claim the prize. The prize, which was won in the Daily Million 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12, was purchased […]
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 […]