THE trial of those indicted of killing a Newtowncunningham peacekeeper, who was shot dead while on duties in southern Lebanon, has been postponed again – this time until 17 September. Private Seán Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. Pte Rooney, from the 121 […]
Buncrana road victim remembered for her deep and gentle faith
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who died following a collision in Buncrana last week was remembered for her deep and gentle faith at her requiem Mass yesterday. Rose Byrne (87), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. […]
Newtown man avoids ban for careless driving
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM man has avoided being disqualified from driving after being detected driving at speed and overtaking vehicles. Letterkenny District Court heard how gardaí observed a black Audi driving at speed and overtaking a number of vehicles on the main street of Newtowncunningham on January 4, 2024. The driver was Christopher McDaid, 14 Heath Hill, Newtowncunningham. […]
Almost half the man he used to be: Kieran drops over ten stone in a year
ON November 15, 2023, Kieran Harrigan went to his very first Slimming World group. Just over a year later, he reached his target weight with an incredible loss of ten and a half stone. Like many of us, Kieran was juggling a busy lifestyle, not helped by Covid lockdowns. Being at home with easy access […]
Private Rooney killing: UN to release documents
By Dionne Meehan Two years on from the murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon, his family are still being kept in the dark about the events surrounding his death. The 24-year-old, pictured below, from Newtowncunningham was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping mission was ambushed and fired upon on […]
Family return home 268 days after lightning strike
By Dionne Meehan A FAMILY whose house was left uninhabitable after being struck by lightning in January moved back into their family home this week. After 268 days, the Nesbitt family from Newtowncunningham were pleased to share the good news on Tuesday night. Advertisement At the start of this year, their home was one of […]
‘I am living a life sentence as a girl who hasn’t even yet begun her life’
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Newtown man pleads with council to make repairs to his home a ‘priority’
A MAN living in a council house in Newtowncunningham has pleaded with Donegal County Council to carry out repairs on his home after he was told the issues “aren’t priority”. After spending six years on the housing list, the man, who did not wish to be named, moved into a house in the Colehill area of the village […]
Sexual assault survivor calls for urgent reform
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Sadness following the passing of Susan Kierce Marsh
THE death has occurred of Susan Kierce Marsh, Banner House, Gortree, Newtowncunningham. Susan passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Adrian, her sons Caoimhín, Seán and Daithí on Monday, September 2. Susan was predeceased by her father Oliver, brother Jason and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Noreen. Advertisement Tributes have been pouring […]