A MAN (30s) has died as a result of work accident in Buncrana. Gardaí were alerted to the incident yesterday evening, July 9. The man later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course. The Health Safety Authority has been notified and […]
Ballybofey-Stranorlar wastewater project is making progress
SIGNIFICANT progress is being reported by Uisce Éireann regarding a €31 million project to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, and in Ballybofey-Stranorlar. The upgraded sewerage schemes aim to improve water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by eliminating stormwater overflows, safeguarding the environment, and supporting social and economic development. The project is now reaching the […]
Fresh appeal on assault in Donegal earlier this month
Gardaí say the alleged assault took place at approximately 3.30am on Sunday the 2nd of June, at Maginn Avenue in the town.
Parish priest pays tribute to Jimmy McKenna who died in weekend road collision
The funeral will take place in Buncrana on Wednesday of James (Jimmy) McKenna, 5 Logan Close, Luddan, Buncrana, who died in a fatal road collision in Moville at the weekend. The 25 year-old died at the scene after being struck by a car shortly after 1.30am on Sunday at Ballynally, near Moville. Jimmy was a […]
ELECTION 2024: Murray and Beard poll well in South Inishowen
The success of 100% Redress party candidate Joy Beard is one of the big stories from South Inishowen (Buncrana) with the tally figures predicting she will exceed the quota and gain election on the first count. According to the tallies, Jack Murray of Sinn Féin will top the poll, with Beard finishing a close second. […]
Uisce Éireann reminds motorists of Buncrana road closure to facilitate essential works
Uisce Éireann wishes to advise motorists of a road closure in Buncrana over the weekend to ensure the safe delivery of essential works. In order to facilitate works on the Buncrana Sewer Scheme, the R238 Cockhill Road will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 2024. Locals can be assured that local […]
Funeral takes place of man who died in Buncrana Pier tragedy
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Ard Crana and formerly of 35 Castle Avenue, Buncrana, took place yesterday in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill. Mr McMenamin died after his car entered the water at Buncrana Pier on Sunday, May 19. Advertisement Describing this as an “unfortunate series of events”, Very Rev Francis Bradley said […]
Minister for Education to visit Donegal today
By Dionne Meehan MINISTER for Education, Norma Foley, is set to visit a number of locations throughout the county today. First, the Minister will visit Scoil Íosagáin in Buncrana before attending the opening of Errigal College’s new modular building in Letterkenny. Advertisement The temporary modular building adds another seven new classrooms to Errigal College. The […]
‘Great to get it over the line’ – Cllrs adopt Donegal Development Plan
BY JEROME HUGHES RURAL decline was very much on the minds of councillors as they moved towards adopting the Draft County Donegal Development Plan in Lifford on Thursday. The plan guides future decisions around housing, regeneration, economic development, transport, natural heritage, and much more. Advertisement It also contains Area Plans for Buncrana, Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, and Bundoran. […]
Appeal for witnesses following fatal road collision on Sunday
Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Buncrana Pier yesterday morning, Sunday, May 19. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a vehicle in the water at Buncrana Pier on Sunday morning at approximately 7.30am. Following a multi-agency search and recovery operation, the car was recovered from the […]