By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG man who tragically lost his life in a road collision during Storm Éowyn was remembered for being full of joy, passion and love at his funeral Mass this morning. Kacper Dudek (20), of Beechwood Park, Lifford, was on his way home from work at Zeus Industrial Products in Letterkenny last […]
Councillors call for emergency plan for vulnerable families during storms
By Róise Collins COUNCILLORS have called for emergency planning framework to be put in place for those living in defective concrete homes for future extreme weather warnings following Storm Éowyn. There were a number of defective concrete homes damaged during the destructive and devastating gusts last weekend, including a house in Malin Head that lost […]
Suspected drugs worth €4,000 seized in Letterkenny
A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, have been arrested.
Remembering the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster
A SPECIAL commemoration will take place today near the site of the tragic events of the Owencarrow Viaduct Disaster on the 100th anniversary of the crash that claimed four lives in 1925. The commemoration will be held at a newly cleared viewing area overlooking the famous structure that spans over 400 metres across the Owencarrow […]
Family of woman injured in fire criticise National Ambulance Service
By Dionne Meehan THE family of a woman injured in a house fire in Falcarragh has criticised the National Ambulance Service for refusing to come to her aid hours before Storm Éowyn hit. Tragedy struck for Kathleen Barrett last Thursday night when a fire tore through her home destroying everything in its path. Advertisement Despite the […]
Funeral takes place this morning of young Lifford man killed during Storm Éowyn
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a young man who tragically lost his life in a road collision during Storm Éowyn will be held in Lifford today. Kacper Dudek (20), of Beechwood Park, Lifford, was on his way home from work at Zeus Industrial Products in Letterkenny on Friday morning shortly before 5.30am when a tree […]
Man (60s) dies following work place accident in Ballyshannon
By Dionne Meehan A MAN has died following a work place accident in Ballyshannon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal work place accident at a premises in Ballyshannon at approximately 1pm, yesterday, Wednesday, January 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers early on. Cloud will gradually increase through the day and outbreaks of rain or drizzle will develop in the evening. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Rain, which will be heavy at times, will clear early on […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus (Jimmy) McHugh, Ballyshannon and Galway James Crossan, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary O Donnell, Kilcar Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Waterford and Lifford Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties Kacper Dudek, Lifford and formerly Poland Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran Seamus (Jimmy) McHugh, Ballyshannon and Galway The […]
Efforts stepped up to protect historic Donegal church
A special fundraising event is being organised to help protect the future of one of the oldest buildings in Donegal. Constructed in 1622, St. Lugadius’ Church in Lifford is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the county. Considerable essential urgent work has been identified as being necessary to ensure the continued existence of the […]