A BUILDING in Donegal that had been linked to asylum-seekers was the first in a number around the country to have been subjected to an arson attack. There have been at least 38 arson attacks on occupied, proposed or rumoured international protection centres over the last seven years, a new report from Hope and Courage Collective […]
Buncrana Cinema to host special screening of film on Ardara Distillery
TONIGHT Buncrana Cinema will screen a documentary on the Ardara Distillery, the home of Sliabh Liag Distillers. The film tells the moving story of founder James Doherty’s return to Donegal to reclaim a long-lost style of Irish whiskey-making. The feature-length documentary is directed by Paul McGuckin. Three years in the making, ‘Still, he waits’ is his […]
IN PICTURES: Global Irish excellence celebrated at Tip O’Neill awards event
THE 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards took place on Friday evening at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, honouring four exceptional members of the Global Irish community whose achievements reflect the enduring spirit and values of the Irish diaspora. The day began with a special in-person panel discussion hosted by Ulster University, featuring Professor […]
Former Buncrana facility to begin a new chapter in major nationwide auction
A well-known property in Buncrana is set to open a new chapter this month, as a former HSE-owned building in Lisfannon Industrial Estate goes to auction with O’Donnellan & Joyce on Friday, October 24 at 12 noon. Once home to a local cheese production facility, the building has long been part of the area’s industrial […]
Ní Ghlacáin to MC next month’s Tip O’Neill Awards
THE organisers of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards have announced that broadcaster, musician and academic Doireann Ní Ghlacáin will act as Master of Ceremonies at this year’s awards which are taking place in Buncrana next month. Celebrating its legacy as one of Ireland’s most distinguished Diaspora events, the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards honour individuals […]
Crana College 5k returns after tragedy
By Eoghan O’Boyle A HUGE part of the Buncrana community revolves around the town’s two secondary schools, Crana College and Scoil Mhuire. As part of their efforts to reach out to the Buncrana community, Crana College runs a yearly 5k that’s open to all participants. The school’s running, jogging and walking event is always a […]
Haulage director faces charges over fatal lorry crash
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A DIRECTOR of a Donegal haulage firm has been charged with offences connected to the death of a lorry driver on the A5 outside Omagh in 2022. On Tuesday, 40-year-old William Gill of Lisfannan, Buncrana, appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court charged with a number of motoring offences. The charges follow an investigation into the death […]
Well-known Buncrana mechanic Martin McCallion is laid to rest
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By Dionne Meehan A BUNCRANA mechanic who lost his life in a workplace accident last week has been remembered for having the kindest soul and the most generous heart at his requiem Mass. Martin McCallion, of Lisnakelly, Buncrana, sustained serious injuries in an incident at a haulage transportation company in the town last Thursday. Advertisement […]
Team Katie’s pink army of runners to take on Waterside Half Marathon in her memory
KATIE Fullerton, a much loved Buncrana girl will be remembered at this year’s Waterside Half Marathon. Katie tragically passed away in her sleep in March of last year at the age of just 15 months old. Her parents Deirdre and Declan wanted to do something in her memory and raise funds for two local organisations […]
Man killed in workplace accident named locally as Martin McCallion
A MAN who died following a workplace accident in Buncrana last week has been named locally as Martin McCallion. Martin McCallion, of Lisnakelly, Buncrana, sustained serious injuries in an incident that occurred at a haulage transportation company in the town last Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene, and Mr McCallion was transferred to […]