By Paul McElwee CHRISTMAS Day will be made a little brighter for local children in need this year as the annual Give A Gift Appeal came to a close last week. The appeal was undertaken by the STRIVE programme through Include Youth, a youth-led initiative supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes […]
Lifford singer dedicates new song to Donegal Camino 2025
“I HEAR voices by the sea, calling out to you and me, I hear laughter on the shore, may it last forever more…….” This Is the heartfelt experience of walkers on the 2025 Donegal Camino and also the opening lyrics of a beautiful new song and melody ‘Voices by the Sea’, created by Donegal’s renowned singer, songwriter, Mickey […]
Breaking: Traffic delays as part of N14 closes near Drumoghill
MOTORISTS are advised to expect delays on the N14 this morning as a section of the road at Drumoghill is closed. We believe the road is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Diversions are in place. More to follow.
Spate of criminal damage incidents in Lifford
Substantial damaged was caused to the bodywork of three vehicles over the weekend
Highly intoxicated Lifford man had to be arrested
A LIFFORD man who had to be arrested by gardaí after they found him in a highly intoxicated state has been fined. Cathal McMonagle (32), 19 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle told the court how on November 21, 2024 at 01.06 at Beechwood Grove, Lifford, McMonagle was found […]
Lifford man jailed for racially abusing doctor
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A man who pleaded guilty to disorderly behaviour in Strabane — and later racially abused a doctor who was attempting to treat him — has been jailed for four months. Michael Brennan (29), with an address listed as no fixed abode but who the court was told is originally from Lifford, was charged with one […]
Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Lifford
Gardaí arrested a man in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford on January 20 this year. The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on Monday, December 1, and detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. […]
Photo special: Lifford Credit Union’s Mark McClay retires after over 40 years service
FAMIY members, friends and former work colleagues and board members gathered in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last weekend to pay tribute to the manager of Lifford Credit Union, Mark McClay, who retires after an amazing 41 years of service. It was a wonderful evening where Mark’s outstanding contribution to the Credit Union was […]
Date announced for annual race through Lifford
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THE planned date for next year’s Strabane Lifford Half Marathon has been announced. Derry City and Strabane District Council is proposing to run the popular annual event on Sunday, May 17. In 2023, the council had suggested running the half marathon every two years instead of annually due to budget pressures. Advertisement This plan would […]
Public invited to launch of New Lifford Museum
THE public are being invited to attend the official launch of the New Lifford Museum, a celebration of Donegal’s remarkable heritage and the people who helped shape its story. The invite is being extended by Lifford Old Courthouse and the County Donegal Historical Society. The event on Tuesday, November 25 will be officially launched by John McLaughlin, […]