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
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
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 […]
Volunteers needed as loneliness epidemic rises in Donegal
ALONE have issued a special appeal urging more people in Donegal to volunteer for their charity. ALONE supports thousands of older people to age at home. The charity is in need of support and befriending volunteers particularly in areas around Letterkenny and Buncrana where there’s a large number of older people in need of support. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Maureen Shields, Carrigart Eithne Garvey, Carrigans Advertisement James Burke, Buncrana Olivia Doherty, Buncrana Patrick McGettigan, Carrigart Neil Ruddy, Culdaff Maureen Shields, Carrigart The death has taken place at her home of Maureen Shields, née O Donnell (Uí Dhónaill), Gleneraugh, Glen, Carrigart, formerly of Rannafast, on Tuesday, […]
Second teenager who died in Buncrana drowning tragedy to be laid to rest on Saturday
By Dionne Meehan Matt Sibanda, a teenager who died in a drowning incident in Buncrana earlier in the month, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Matt (18) and his friend Emmanuel Familola (16) lost their lives after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday, May 10. Advertisement Matt, originally from […]
Oil burner thefts: Gardaí want to speak to man seen in area
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of oil burner motors and ignition starters from a number of properties in the area of Earlsfort, Buncrana. The thefts are believed to have occurred between approximately 3.30am and 4.30am on the morning of Sunday last, May 25. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the area from between 3am […]
Teachers share learning in new Education Centre in Letterkenny
TEACHERS from seven post primary schools recently came together in the new Donegal Education Support Centre now based in Letterkenny, to share their experience and learning from a two year programme called ‘Teaching & Learning for the 21st Century” (TL21). The workshops were based on a Continuing Professional Development programme for teachers and school leaders […]