by Louise Doyle THE sole survivor of the Buncrana pier tragedy almost eight years ago, which claimed five lives of her family, has presented a cheque to her friends at Lough Swilly RNLI. Little Rioghnach-Ann McGrotty was just four months old when she was rescued from the waters of Lough Swilly on March 20, 2016 […]
Sole survivor of Buncrana Pier tragedy visits her friends in Lough Swilly RNLI
THE sole survivor of the Buncrana pier tragedy almost eight years ago, which claimed five lives of her family, has presented a cheque to her friends at Lough Swilly RNLI. Little Rioghnach-Ann McGrotty was just four months old when she was rescued from the waters of Lough Swilly on March 20, 2016 after her family’s car […]
Buncrana Pier tragedy inquest underway
The inquest has heard from Davitt Walsh, who swam out to the sinking car in a desperate attempt to help the family.
Buncrana pier pre inquest
The family who lost their lives in the Buncrana pier tragedy last year could not open the doors of their car, an pre-inquest hearing heard yesterday. The first responders to the vehicle couldn’t open the submerged Audi Q7 jeep’s door when they reached the scene. Advertisement Sean McGrotty, 46, sons Mark, 11 and eight […]
Buncrana pier tragedy: First anniversary
Lough Swilly RNLI Operations Manager, John McCarter, said crew members will “never forget” those who lost their lives.
Buncrana pier hero receives Spirit of NI Award
Kerrykeel man who rescued a baby from drowning has received a prestigious award for his bravery.
Book of Condolence for Buncrana pier victims opens
The Book of Condolence is available to sign in the Council Office in Buncrana.