A SPECIAL Open Day takes place today in St Lugadius’ Church, Clonleigh, Lifford, to begin a series a celebrations marking its 400th anniversary. As part of Heritage Week, people are invited to attend the Open Day, between 11am and 2pm today,which will be followed by a special service on Sunday, August 21, at 3.30pm. The […]
Tributes pour in after death of Lifford man in Greece
TRIBUTES have poured in after the death of a Donegal man in Greece who has been named locally as Martin Duffy from Lifford. Mr Duffy, who was in his fifties, was on holiday with his family when he died following a drowning incident on Monday. He was well known in footballing circles and was a […]
Judge strikes out case amid Lifford family feud
A JUDGE dismissed a case against a Lifford man citing the judicial process was not the appropriate platform to deal with a family fuel.
Families reveal heartbreak of watching their homes crumble
Thousands march in Lifford for latest mica protest
Fears for future of ambulance base
THERE are fears for the future of Lifford ambulance base after the relocation of staff to Stranorlar. The HSE say this is a temporary move while remedial works are carried out at Lifford Hospital however SIPTU are seeking an urgent meeting with management within the National Ambulance Service as they fear that this is an […]
Respite services suspended at Lifford hospital
RESPITE care at Lifford hospital has been suspended leaving vulnerable people and their families without much-needed help. Carers have been informed that the short-stay service has been postponed while essential maintenance work is carried out. For some carers who look after vulnerable, ill or disabled individuals, respite is a key release valve. At Lifford hospital […]
Former nursing home near Lifford on the market
A former nursing home on the outskirts of Lifford has been placed on the property market. Deeleside Nursing Home in Ballindrait once housed 27 residents across its 12 bedrooms. However it has been vacant for some time and according to estate agent Sherry Fitzgerald Rainey is in need of repair. They have the property listed […]
Huge outpouring of grief at Lifford mum’s funeral
“Next year was going to be the year; the date is in the diary when Laura and Joe would become Mr and Mrs, the wedding dress was picked that last day.”
Donegal Gardaí seize €21,000 worth of suspected cocaine
GARDAÍ in Donegal have seized €21,000 worth of suspected cocaine following the search of a car in Lifford. The seizure was made shortly after 5.30pm on Tuesday, April 13 when Gardaí attached to the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car travelling in Lifford. A search was conducted and during the course of this, a […]
Traffic counters reveal impact of Level 3 clampdown
THOUSANDS fewer journeys are being made on Donegal’s roads as restrictions to curtail coronavirus have been ramped up in recent weeks. Donegal moved to Level 3 on Friday, September 25 – initially for a three-week period – with pubs, restaurants and cinemas being forced to close their doors once more. As part of the restrictions, […]