INISHOWEN native Jack Larry will take the stage in the Semi-Final of Glór Tire tomorrow night. This follows the excitement across the county last week when he was revealed as the fifth Semi-Finalist for the popular TG4 country music show. The 23-year-old veterinary nurse, farmer and country musician saw off stiff competition from three other competitors to win the […]
Donegal student awarded Maynooth University Entrance Scholarship
THE significant Leaving Certificate achievements of Donegal student, Leahrose Davis, have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony. The now first year MU student is among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination. A former pupil of Scoil Mhuire […]
Buncrana vet to take on Glór Tíre challenge
By Paul McElwee A Donegal veterinary nurse, who has dedicated his life to helping animals on the farm, will be ‘moo’ving on to his other passion of singing next week by taking part in the new series of TG4’s hit country music show Glór Tíre. Buncrana’s Jack Larry (23) is appearing on the show’s 21st […]
Murderer of Buncrana woman sentenced to life in prison
THE man who was found guilty of the rape and murder of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin in India almost eight years ago has been sentenced to life in prison. Local man, Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court in south Goa, India on Friday after the criminal proceedings against him were […]
Man accused of rape and murder of Buncrana woman found guilty
A MAN accused of raping and murdering a Buncrana woman in India almost eight years ago has been found guilty. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat Bhagat […]
Concern as two Donegal services to relocate
CONCERN has been voiced after it has emerged two services in Donegal are to close their current locations and relocate to other parts of the county. A public meeting will take place on Thursday over concerns the relocation of an education centre to Letterkenny will result in the loss of six jobs. Donegal Education Support Centre, based […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after teen injured in Buncrana e-scooter incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was found unresponsive after a suspected fall from an e-scooter in Buncrana yesterday. Shortly after 4.45pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the serious road traffic incident that occurred on a local road at Linsfort. He was treated at the scene before being transported by […]
Buncrana road victim remembered for her deep and gentle faith
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who died following a collision in Buncrana last week was remembered for her deep and gentle faith at her requiem Mass yesterday. Rose Byrne (87), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. […]
Sod turned on new school in Buncrana
THE turning of the sod this morning on the new school at Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana has been heralded as a momentous occasion by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue. “This new school has been in the pipeline for many years,” Minister McConalogue said. “I am delighted that construction is now underway. Advertisement “It’s great news for […]
Funeral of woman who died following Inishowen collision to take place on Wednesday
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died following last week’s road traffic collision in Buncrana will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Rose Byrne (80s), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained serious injuries in a collision in her hometown last Tuesday. Advertisement She was one of […]