By Paul McElwee THE Riverine Project, which will see the landscapes of Lifford and Strabane irrevocably transformed, can finally begin after Peace Plus funding to the tune of €16.7m was announced by the Special EU Programmes on Monday. The project is a joint venture between Donegal County Council, the lead partner, and Derry City and […]
Family of Kyle McDermott thank locals for support
By Thomas Maher THE family of Donegal man Kyle McDermott, who was tragically killed last month in Ballymagorry near Strabane, have thanked local people for their support following his death. Mr McDermott, who was originally from Burt, died after an assault in the village on October 6. A 24-year-old man has since appeared in court charged with manslaughter. […]
‘A smile that will never be seen again’: Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Kyle
by Paul McElwee A GREAT many tributes have been paid to ‘true gentleman’ Kyle McDermott, a native of Burt, following his killing at the weekend. Leading those tributes was Mr McDermott’s relative, Strabane independent councillor, Jason Barr. Advertisement “Kyle Mc Dermott, forever 24,” he stated. “A smile that will never be seen again. Kyle didn’t deserve this. Please keep […]
Man (24) charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the manslaughter of Donegal man Kyle McDermott in Ballymagorry near Strabane at the weekend. Mr McDermott, originally from Burt, died following an altercation in the Victoria Road area of the village shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday. Appearing before Dungannon Magistrates Court yesterday morning (Wednesday) was Daniel Patrick Hanna, […]
Man charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott
By Dionne Meehan A 24-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of Kyle McDermott. Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry on Sunday night. Advertisement He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury The Police Service […]
Strabane murder victim named as Donegal man Kyle McDermott
A YOUNG man who was murdered following an altercation in the Strabane area on Sunday night has been named locally as Kyle McDermott. Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry. He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury. Advertisement The Police […]
Lifford lotto winner told to go to Wales for winnings
by Emmet McElhatton A LIFFORD man whose lottery ticket landed him an £800 prize has been told he will have to travel to Wales if he wants to collect his winnings. Kieran Gallagher was in Strabane on July 13 when he decided to try his luck in a local shop. Advertisement “I bought a lotto ticket […]
Popular priest to retire after this weekend
by Michael Devlin A DONEGAL priest says he will hang up his vestments this weekend for the last time with “gratitude, appreciation and sadness.” Fr Declan Boland (76), who has been Camus Parish Priest at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strabane for the past 25 years, is stepping down at the end of […]
Mayor hosts special reception for Gabriel Dolan
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Lilian Barr, held a special reception on Wednesday in the Guildhall for well known Lifford businessman Gabriel Dolan. The reception was organised in recognition of Gabriel’s significant contribution over the years to the Strabane/Lifford Business Community. Gabriel was joined at the special ceremony in the Mayor’s […]
A Night of Irish Ghost Stories and Folklore comes to Strabane
By Paul McElwee Yes, I know it’s only July and Halloween is a bit away yet but, let’s be honest, who doesn’t enjoy a good aul ghost story? Whether we admit it or not, everyone likes being scared a little, feeling that icy chill up the spine when listening to tales of dread and doom. […]