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Girlfriend of Charles Dooher renews appeal for information
By Dionne Meehan THE girlfriend of a Lifford man who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home just over a month ago has renewed an appeal for information. Charles Dooher (26) sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. Advertisement Mr […]
Investigation underway after windows smashed at Lifford home
GARDAÍ are investigating a criminal damage incident in Lifford after stones were thrown at a house, breaking two windows. The incident occurred at Cabhsa Cluain Lao, Gallows Lane, Lifford at approximately 9.50pm on Sunday, February 23. A garda spokesperson said: “Stones were thrown at a house in that area at that time and as a […]
Community rallies for Lifford man in charity spin cycle fundraiser
By Paul McElwee A CHARITY spin cycle event to support the family of Lifford man Charles Dooher has been hailed a success after raising more than €10,000. The event, held at the Railway Gym in Lifford on Saturday, saw over 100 people take part in a 30-minute spin session, with donations pouring in throughout the […]
Online fundraiser for family of storm victim raises almost €20,000
By Paul McElwee AN online fundraiser for the family of Kacper Dudek, set up in the wake of his tragic death during Storm Eowyn, has amassed almost €20,000 in donations since the end of last month. The fundraiser was set up by Monika Pochylska, one of a number of Polish citizens who have made Strabane their […]
New bus shelters needed in Finn Valley
A FRESH call has been made for the installation of bus shelters around the Finn Valley. Raising the issue, Cllr. Patrick McGowan said that there are “people getting soaked in the rain” waiting at bus stops. “You would think that it is an easy fix to try and get a couple of bus shelters and it […]
Speed limits to be slashed in Finn Valley
by Chris Ashmore A SIGNIFICANT reduction in speed limits in towns and villages throughout the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Council area is on the cards. In particular, many roads will see their maximum speed limit slashed from 50kph to 30kph. Advertisement It’s all part of seeping reforms in a bid to make our roads safer. Maximum […]
Kacper Dudek remembered for being full of joy and love at requiem Mass
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]