Tag: Donegal
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Short Life of Mary: A Review of the 1844 Doherty Murder in Donegal
Introduction The book Short Life of Mary Mattered revisits a landmark Irish tragedy: the 1844 murder of 14-year-old Mary Doherty in a Culdaff-area farmhouse, a case that stunned communities as families attended Mass. This review assesses how the author reconstructs the events, situates them in a broader historical frame, and considers what Mary’s short life…
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Remembering Bernard Lynch: A Life of Kindness in Buncrana
Obituary: Bernard Lynch, Buncrana It is with deep sadness that the community of Buncrana and the surrounding area mourns the passing of Bernard Lynch, a devoted husband, father, and friend who died peacefully at The Donegal Hospice. Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Bernard’s gentle presence and steadfast kindness touched many lives over the…
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Bernard Lynch Obituary: Remembering a Loving Donegal Family Man
Obituary: Bernard Lynch of Buncrana, Co. Donegal The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Bernard Lynch, Gransha Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 K2XE, surrounded by his loving family. In this moment of quiet reflection, family and friends remember a husband, father, and grandfather whose kindness touched many lives. Life and Family…
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Bernard Lynch Obituary: A Gentle Soul Remembered in Buncrana, Donegal
Obituary Overview The peaceful death of Bernard Lynch, of Gransha Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 K2XE, has been announced with deep sadness. Surrounded by his loving family, Bernard passed away at The Donegal Hospice, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear. This obituary is a heartfelt tribute…
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Warning over black ice across Donegal: motorists urged to drive with extreme caution
Danger on Donegal Roads as Black Ice Forces Caution A blanket of black ice has gripped many parts of County Donegal this Thursday morning, creating treacherous driving conditions for motorists. Local authorities issued a warning to exercise extreme caution as road surfaces become unexpectedly slick, especially on untreated routes and shaded stretches that stay icy…
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Donegal Black Ice Warning: Drivers Urged to Stay Alert as Roads Freeze
Overview: Black ice grips Donegal this Thursday morning Motorists across County Donegal woke to treacherous conditions as black ice formed on many routes. Reports from weather services and local councils indicate widespread slipperiness, with several crashes and near misses raising concern for road safety. A photo from Gweedore shows the day’s icy surface, a stark…
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Warning over Black Ice Across Donegal: Roads Treated, Caution Advised
Overview: Black Ice Causes Caution Across Donegal A warning has been issued for drivers and pedestrians across Donegal as black ice blankets many roads this Thursday morning. Local authorities reported difficult driving conditions in several areas, with reports extending from coastal towns to inland routes. Gritters have been deployed, and crews say they have treated…
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West Donegal Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive
Breaking news: Man found unresponsive in West Donegal dies A man in his 50s was found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, in the early hours of Monday. Emergency services were alerted to the scene and the man was transported to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical treatment. Despite the efforts of staff, he subsequently…
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Judge warns no-show former GAA referee witness that jails are already ‘stuffed to the brim’
Background to the case A civil case in Letterkenny Circuit Civil Court, Co Donegal, hinged on the testimony of a former GAA match referee. The dispute arose after a player sustained a facial injury that resulted in the loss of teeth following a game. The case, which had been due to proceed, was delayed when…
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Judge Warns No-Show Former GAA Referee as Witness Delays Court Case
Key witness absence halts Letterkenny civil case A former GAA referee who failed to appear in court as a crucial witness prompted a stern warning from Judge Simon McAleese in Letterkenny Circuit Civil Court, Co Donegal. The case concerns an incident on a GAA field in which a player sustained significant facial injuries after a…