Today is #GoPurpleDay! Go Purple Day aims to support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Gardaí across the Division will be wearing a purple ribbon on their uniform today in support of local domestic violence services and in support of victims of […]
Woman who died in weekend collision was on way to her birthday party
By Diarmaid Doherty THE Donegal woman who died in a fatal road collision near Omagh on Saturday had been on her way to Dublin to celebrate her birthday with her daughter. Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley from Lifford would have turned 83 on Tuesday. Advertisement She lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday on the […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Lifford woman who died in Tyrone collision
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the Donegal woman who died following a fatal road collision near Omagh over the weekend. 82-year-old Bernadette Cranley (pictured) from Lifford lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday. Her funeral Mass will take place at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford on Thursday afternoon. Advertisement Police confirmed […]
Lifford businessman remembered for his ‘heart of gold’ after tragic passing
By Dionne Meehan A LIFFORD businessman who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident is being remembered for his “heart of gold”. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, May 14, due to injuries sustained in the incident. Advertisement A familiar face around Lifford, he was the owner […]
Funeral today of Lifford businessman who passed away following workplace accident
THE funeral of a Lifford businessman who passed away as a result of a work place accident will take place today. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 14. He was the owner of Martin Tyres, which is located on Bridge Street Lifford. Advertisement A Service will take place […]
Lifford attack victim cheers GAA team on
A YOUNG Lifford man left fighting for his life following a brutal attack in his home in January has made an appearance on pitch sidelines to cheer his local GAA team on. Charles Dooher (26) was beaten by five masked men with bats, leaving him with catastrophic injuries. He was rushed to the Royal Victoria […]
Mickey Joe Harte backs Eurovision ban for Israel
By Thomas Maher FORMER Eurovision star Mickey Joe Harte has taken a rare public political stand, joining over 70 past contestants from across Europe in signing a letter calling for Israel to be excluded from the popular song contest this year, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking to the Strabane Chronicle, the Lifford […]
Donegal-based priest to appear again before court this morning
A DONEGAL-based priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child will again appear before court this morning. Fr Edward (Eddie) Gallagher (58) is charged that on dates between April 2, 2025, and April 17, 2025, that he attempted sexual communication with a child. He was the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St […]
Search carried out on mobile home of priest charged with child sex offence
GARDAÍ have removed a number of items from a mobile home in Donegal belonging to Fr Eddie Gallagher who has been charged with attempted sexual communication with a child. The Donegal-based priest, aged 58, is the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St Patrick’s Church in Murlog, Lifford. He was also a former […]
Charles Dooher said to be in excellent spirits following major surgery
A LIFFORD man, who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home, is said to be in excellent spirits after undergoing what is hopefully his last major surgical operation. Charles Dooher, 26, sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. He was […]