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free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism Buncrana Tidy Towns Initiative has warned that the mess being left on the streets overnight will damage the town’s reputation Buncrana has been named as Donegal’s tidiest town for each of the last three years but without a road sweeper from Donegal County Council due to cost restraints a contractor had to be hired in from Letterkenny this morning who only clean roads and not footpaths.  our main street has suffered a relapse in cleanliness of late,” Buncrana Tidy Towns Initiative posted Donegal County Council cannot justify the cost is extremely unfair to all our business owners who pay ever-increasing rates and all our citizens who pay the property tax READ NEXT: A helping hand as an official fundraiser set up for Doagh Famine Village after fire “The council managed to get a contractor from Letterkenny to clean the street this morning it puts our entry to the competition at risk of not achieving the gold medal this year.” Cllr Joy Beard said that discussions were underway with fellow Inishowen MD councillors Jack Murray and Fionán Bradley to find a solution saying that the situation in regards the litter is “simply not good enough.” Buncrana was left in an unacceptable state and I have been in discussions just a few days ago with Donegal County Council road staff and the incredible Buncrana Tidy Towns team to find a solution and we will continue to do so until we ensure this never happens again “The Tidy Towns volunteers work tirelessly to keep our town clean and looking its best and are amazing at what they do Keeping Buncrana litter-free is not just about pride it's about respect for our community and for the visitors we are proud to welcome here I've been contacted by a lot of people due to the mess of the town street this morning I can't comment on the discussions that have been happening with regard to the street sweeper have been meeting with the Tidy Towns and our roads staff to try and come up with a resolution We will continue to work on this.“The Tidy Towns volunteers are fantastic They take serious pride in their town and have Buncrana looking immaculate They repeatedly deliver gold medals and are on the verge of winning a national title They deserve every support that they can get and with other councillors are committed to doing that We will find a solution so that this doesn't happen again our community and our Tidy Towns volunteers deserve that.” " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news Nikita Burns was before Ballyshannon District Court A day in the life of a children’s residential care worker at Ashdale Care Minster Alan Dillon at the opening of the new offices The opticians are delighted to welcome onboard their new Practice Manager Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie Home / Obituaries / Samuel Wallace The death has occurred at his home of Samuel Wallace Beloved husband of Bernadette and much loved father of Andrew Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife His remains will be reposing at his home from 10.00am on Monday morning 5th May where you are all welcome to pay your respects 6th May to Monreagh Presbyterian Graveyard for interment at 2.00pm FUNERAL IS PRIVATE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ONLY Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am to Crumlin  Hospital c/o any family member enquiries@highlandradio.comTelephone: (+353) 07491 25000Text: (+353) 086 60 25000Fax: (+353) 07491 25344 Designed by Manna  | Developed by Purposemakers Buncrana District Court heard the driver recorded a reading which was almost twice the legal limit A Buncrana man who “took solace” in cannabis after a difficult time in his life has been banned from driving for one year entered a guilty plea to a charge of drink-driving when he appeared before Buncrana District Court A separate Section 4 (1A) charge of drug-driving against the 36-year-old was dropped by the State Sergeant Emmet Brady explained how the defendant came to Garda attention at Lisfannon At 11.40am that morning Garda Sweeney stopped a vehicle being driven by Don McManus Sgt Brady told the court that Mr McManus “appeared intoxicated” and was subject to testing on a drug swipe which indicated the presence of cannabis in his system Read next: 'Very erratic' Buncrana man allegedly threatened woman with wheel brace He was then arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant and brought to Buncrana Garda Station he provided a blood sample to the designated nurse which was sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) The subsequent MBRS certificate indicated a reading of 97 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood Mr McManus’ sample also tested positive for cannabis The court heard how he has four previous convictions “They’re all very old,” Sgt Brady conceded solicitor Frank-Aran Murphy said he has known Mr McManus a long time and he explained how he’s come through a difficult period in his life “Mr McManus is a gentleman I know very well We went to school together all through primary school and secondary school.” He was in a relationship with his partner for 18 years and they have three children – but that relationship recently broke down he made immediate amends and engaged with alcohol and drug services He attended the local services for addiction and he’s no longer under the influence of any intoxicants Mr Murphy said his client has rebuilt his life and is back at work re-engaging in the work that he has done for many years He’s now a single parent of three and he’s struggling financially with the increased rate of rent in Buncrana; he’s paying €1,000 per month on rent.” and is having to avail of taxis to go to and from work He’s not looking for any postponement; he would like to get the ban over and done with.” The Buncrana solicitor said Mr McManus is remorseful over what happened and keen to move on Read next: Donegal man sent to Central Criminal Court on rape charges He was under the influence and they were only doing their job – he holds no animosity towards them whatsoever.” “This was a very difficult period in his life but he has firmly put that behind him now,” Mr Murphy added Judge Patricia Cronin enquired as to Mr McManus’ earnings and she was informed that he takes in around €400 per week “He would like to work full-time but he can’t with the childcare commitments given the hours that chefs work,” Mr Murphy explained Judge Cronin said she noted the early guilty plea the mitigation offered and a letter from community healthcare that was handed in to the court to show the efforts Mr McManus has made to deal with his issues Judge Cronin then imposed a drink-driving conviction the mandatory minimum disqualification of one year and a fine of €250 The period of disqualification comes into effect from April 24 The judge also granted legal aid to Mr Murphy Home / Obituaries / Danny Fullerton (Nipper) The death has occurred of Danny Fullerton (Nipper) Danny is predeceased by his parents Johnny and Mary Danny will be sadly missed by his wife Anne his loving family Leanne (Henry) Danny’s remains will be reposing at his home from 12 noon on Saturday April 19th where you are welcome to pay your respects Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery Family time from 11pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill Scoil Mhuire students who produced the video A group of students from Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana have produced an award-winning video clip on what the European Union can do to tackle digital addiction.The talented pupils secured an EU-funded all-expenses-paid trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg France for 24 local students as a result of their success.As winners of the Euroscola competition represented Ireland at the European Parliament where they experienced a day in the life of an MEP Scoil Mhuire student Connor Walsh had the opportunity to speak inside the European Parliament He asked a question on how the EU intends to put more protections in place for minority languages.The Inishowen students enjoyed the once-in-a lifetime opportunity at the end of March flying from Dublin Airport to Frankfurt and then making the three-hour bus journey onwards to Strasbourg They met up with other student delegates from across Europe on the two-day trip and learned about the many benefits the EU has to offer for young people in terms of training and education.Meanwhile the successful Scoil Mhuire team created a one-minute video clip outlining their ideas on what the EU can do to better tackle the issue of digital addiction and its consequences.The impact of social media platforms on the health of users is of great concern – and the European Parliament has urged the European Commission to propose new rules to help Mike Denver and Derek Ryan were among those starring at the OTB Country event at O'Flaherty's Bar in Buncrana Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery lee Henderson was in fine form for the winners on Friday MacCumhaills pulled off an emphatic victory over Buncrana at the Scarvey on Friday evening securing a sixteen-point win The Twin Towns men were in control from early on racing into a 1-11 to 0-5 lead at the break.  Dylan Laverty’s goal midway through the half set the tone for the period Lee Henderson and Jamie De Ward were clinical throughout with ex-county star Henderson landing six frees from his eight-point haul Buncrana responded well in the opening half with three points on the spin from Dylan Duffy while Kevin O’Rourke and Tom Mitchell were also on target The promising Jacob Malone and Conor Griffin chipped in with points for MacCumhaills The introduction of Chris Gallagher and Paudie Kelly gave MacCumhaills a boost with Kelly scoring the clinching goal to quash any thoughts of a Buncrana revival Kelly also contributed to the renewed energy that saw the visitors pull away decisively in the closing stages Jamie De Ward added to his tally in the second half with some fine scores from open play while Jacob Malone chipped in with three points and Conor Griffin was also on target to round off a fine display READ NEXT: Setanta and Burt can't be separated at the Cross MacCumhaills have underlined their credentials and will take great confidence from both the resilience shown during Buncrana’s purple patch and the attacking sharpness they demonstrated throughout Buncrana scorers: Dylan Duffy 0-4; Ross Roe Doherty 0-2; Kevin O’Rourke 0-1; Tom Mitchell 0-1 6f; Jamie De Ward 0-6; Dylan Laverty 1-0; Chris Gallagher 1-0; Jacob Malone 0-3; Conor Griffin 0-1 MacCumhaills: Fionn McNulty; Davitt Bradley Flynn A talented Inishowen teenager has placed fifth overall in the U-17 girls category at the 2025 CLRG World Irish Dancing Championships in Dublin Sophie Gillespie impressed judges to come fifth out of 150 dancers at the prestigious tournament taking home a coveted Globe trophy to her native Buncrana Her success in Dublin means that Sophie has now qualified for the finals of the 2026 CLRG [An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha] World Irish Dancing Championships set to be held in the United States next Easter Read next: Buncrana woman Tanya Collins is Donegal’s newest solicitor Sophie dances for the McConomy Bradley Doherty Academy in Derry and previously danced for the Cathy Hegarty School in Buncrana until Cathy’s retirement from Irish dancing last year was part of the Buncrana side who enjoyed a big win over Kilcar Buncrana secured back-to-back wins in Division 1 with a runaway 14-point win over Kilcar at the Scarvey.Having overcome Gaoth Dobhair eight days earlier Buncrana were determined to build on that result and were more than good value for this win in their first season in the top tier of league football since 1997.With a strong wind blowing in off Lough Swilly on their backs landing a goal and three two-pointers to build up a 1-9 to 0-1 lead at the break.Conor Doherty got a goal for Kilcar straight from the throw-in at the start of the second half but a meaningful comeback didn’t materialise Kilcar struggled to get their kickout past the tall Buncrana centre fielders Peter McLaughlin and their cause was further hampered when Jack Hegarty was sent to the line after picking up a second yellow card midway through the half READ NEXT: Young Four Masters much too strong for Glenfin in Donegal TownBuncrana had largely being in control before that and were leading by 1-12 to 1-1 but with Kilcar a player down the home side took full advantage of the 11 v 10 man advantage they had at both ends of the pitch.Aaron Cleary Seanie Boyle got Kilcar’s only score of the first half from a free but the side managed by Gary Duffy took a 1-9 to 0-1 lead into half time with Sean Doherty and John Campbell on target late in the half Conor Doherty’s goal right from the throw-in gave Kilcar a glimmer of hope of making a fist of it in the second period they held possession for long periods and switched the ball from side to side to open up gaps in the Kilcar rearguard.With their half backs driving forward Billy Duffy and Aaron Cleary all got on the end of scoring moves and when Jack Hegarty was sent after receiving a second yellow card from referee James Connors the game was up for Kilcar.Oisin Crawford pointed within a minute of the dismissal and with Kilcar required to keep three forwards in the opposition half their defenders were outnumbered 11 to 10 by Buncrana attackers.John Campbell hit a rare point off his right foot with Elliot Friel driving forward to get on the scoresheet and substitute Darach O’Connor pointed with his second involvement to stretch Buncrana’s lead to 1-17 to 1-1.Kilcar rallied late on Conor Doherty fired over a 58th minute point and while Ryan Bradley chipped over a late free for Buncrana Kilcar centre half back Eoin Love powered forward to hit a two pointer deep in injury time But this was Buncrana’s day and after three rounds they sit in fourth place in Division 1 Buncrana scorers: Sean Doherty 1-1; Peter McLaughlin and John Campbell (0-4); Aaron Cleary 0-2; Michael Bernard McLaughlin Darach O’Connor an Ryan Bradley (0-1).Kilcar scorers: Conor Doherty 1-1; Eoin Love 0-2; Seanie Boyle 0-1 Subs Oisin Crawford for O O’Flaherty; Caolan O’Neill for A Davison; Darach O’Connor for M McLaughlin.Kilcar: Pauric Love; Darren Cunningham A proposal to construct a new development on a car park adjacent to an existing building in Buncrana has been denied planning permission Clare O'Donnell had sought to construct a retail premises and a two-story apartment but the application has been refused after the owner of the neighbouring property did not consent to their gable window being covered up The proposed development would have been located just off Buncrana Main Street on the Westend beside Westend Dental Surgery Read next: Plague of flies closes Donegal church ahead of weekend confirmations An objection was submitted from resident Ann Rebecca (Ruby) McDowell who felt the application would increase vehicle parking in the vicinity which is “already overcrowded and under-facilitated” She further added that it could cause severe access and privacy issues as the development would be built on a car park and it could “simultaneously reduce the area for parking while also increasing the need for car parking” Another objection was submitted from Maeve Mulholland who owns the dentist adjacent to the proposed building which has been in place for over 30 years and the orthodontist was concerned with how “blocking up of this window will interfere with the dental practice's day-to-day operations as well as interfere with the long-established rights to light of the property” Another concern for Ms Mulholland was the restriction on deliveries deliveries and removal of medical waste are done through the rear of the property She noted that this would be unlikely to continue as it would “make it physically impossible for vans and small lorries to navigate the turn to the rear of the property” we will be unable to accept oil or deliveries of supplies More significant would be the inability to dispose of medical waste via a discrete rear access point forcing us to move the collection of medical waste through the dental surgery and out through the front door This would be problematic to us in terms of hygiene and acceptable medical best practices.” Read next: An Post to open new delivery office in BurnfootAs part of the chief fire officer’s report by Joseph McTaggart it was stated that there was an inadequate means of escape from the top floor of the proposed apartment The planning authority outlined how planning has been refused as the gable window on the existing end terrace would be blocked should the development be constructed Consent would therefore be required from the adjoining landowner and assurance that the removal of this window would not impact the dental surgery it was noted that an objection has been received from the owner of the dental surgery which mentions the potential loss of the window and impact on the workings of the practice consent has been denied and permission refused “Having regard to the fact that consent has been explicitly denied to allow the existing third party gable window to be blocked up the Planning Authority is not satisfied on the basis of the information submitted that the applicant has sufficient legal interest to carry out works which are essential for the development to proceed,” added the council’s planning section Gardaí in Buncrana are appealing for information A man has received medical treatment after an assault in Buncrana April 15 at Causeway Road in the town shortly before 7pm Read next: Teenage girl and boy assaulted in Ballybofey in separate incidents Gardaí say the man required medical treatment for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening in nature Anyone who witnessed the incident or has related dash-cam footage is asked to call Buncrana garda station on 074-9320540.  Buncrana senior hurlers drew with Aodh Ruadh on Friday night A pointed free into the darkness from Buncrana marksman Caelan O’Neill tied this thrilling SHL encounter in Fr Tierney Park it was very hard to see the sliotar and both sides are to be commended for seeing matters out. A draw was probably a fair result but Aodh Ruadh will certainly rue those eight first-half wides when they were in the ascendancy They also led by 2-9 to 0-11 midway through the second half and they can mainly thank O’Neill’s accuracy for coming away with a point Aodh Ruadh played with a slight breeze in the opening half but it was Buncrana’s tall midfielder Kevin O’Rourke who hit the first point who was sent off for a second yellow card in the 58th minute replied with a pointed free to which O’Rourke responded in kind Cullen then levelled matters after taking a good pass from the outstanding Senan Rooney That set the pattern for a ding-dong opening half Aodh Ruadh had chalked up five wides in the opening twelve minutes Ex-county player Dylan Duffy landed two points on the trot to put his side ahead 0-5 to 0-3 before Aodh Ruadh struck for a well-executed goal Rooney ran for about 60 metres before finding Cullen who blasted the sliotar to the roof of the net in the 16th minute But Aodh Ruadh continued to hit wides as O’Neill levelled matters from a free That was Buncrana’s last score of the half as Aodh Ruadh finished strongly with points from Kyle McNulty leaving them 1-8 to 0-6 ahead at the break They could have had a second goal in the 24th minute but Buncrana keeper Tom Clare pulled off a brilliant save from a point-blank effort by Cullen Buncrana came out like a freight train on the resumption landing four points in as many minutes - 0-2 from frees by O’Neill and points from play by O’Rourke and Duffy Cullen pointed a free to leave Aodh Ruadh ahead 1-9 to 0-10 but the inevitable O’Neill reduced the gap to a single point with another free Aodh Ruadh veteran Ciaran Kilgannon flicked the ball to the net in a crowded Buncrana goalmouth and suddenly Ballyshannon were ahead by 2-9 to 0-11 in the 45th minute READ NEXT: Ryan McHugh says new rules bring jeopardy right up until the last whistle  But they failed to score for the rest of the game as points from Duffy and three late frees from O’Neill levelled matters in a frenetic finish where visibility was virtually zero Referee Michael Connolly played four minutes of extra time during which both sides had half-chances of victory before settling for a draw Subs: Cillian Bradshaw and Lennon Canny for Daithi Breen and Cian McKenna (34) Dylan Duffy.Sub: Darren Doherty for Adam Houten (53) The building which is proposed to house the new facility There are plans for a new childcare facility in Buncrana Michelle McKenna has lodged an application for planning permission for a change of use for a premises on St Mary’s Road, Ardaravan, Buncrana The applicant is seeking the green light for a change of use from a previous fast foot and retail unit to a child preschool part-time and full-time care facility with child pre-school and after-school care The application, which has been submitted to Donegal County Council provides for connection to existing services and all associated site works The local authority expect to have a decision made by June 8 The incident took place on Buncrana’s Main Street on Thursday A man has been charged after an assault and theft on Buncrana’s Main Street March 27 between 11.30am and midday when an altercation took place between two men One of the men was assaulted by the other and his wallet containing a sum of cash was also stolen from him Read next: Plague of flies closes Donegal church ahead of weekend confirmations Gardaí said a man has since been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and have thanked anybody who may have assisted in any way with the investigation.  Gaoth Dobhair 1-9 Buncrana 0-19  John Campbell was in form for Buncrana at the weekend Buncrana turned on the style with a power-packed performance to put Gaoth Dobhair to the sword in Magheragallon on Saturday evening.  John Campbell hit eight points in this Division 1 encounter and three of them two-pointers in the seven-point win in what Buncrana’s first game at the famous west Donegal ground since 1997.  posted 0-6 for the Gary Duffy-managed Inishowen side.  Sean Doherty and Sean Parker were the other Buncrana men to hit the target Eoin De Burca top-scored for a youthful Gaoth Dobhair who only  had a sprinkling of experienced players on board.  De Burca scored a goal and also posted one point Aodhan Bhreathnach and Johnny Mac Giolla Bhride were the other Gaoth Dobhair scorers.  Playing with a stiff breeze in the first thanks to brilliant individual performances from Campbell and  Mulholland Buncrana led by five points 0-15 to 1-7 at half-time.  Except for a brief period in closing minutes of the first quarter when they briefly led after De Burca raced through to score a well taken individual goal and points from Eamon Collum and Harkin.  But Buncrana’s ability to hit two-pointers saw them move six points clear And thanks to a fourth Buhcrana  two-pointer led 0-15 to 1-7 at half-time.   Gaoth Dobhair opened the second half on the front foot and Eamon Collum and Niall Friel landed two points in the opening eight minutes of the new half to cut the Buncrana lead to three points.  But despite playing with a stiff breeze the locals failed to score again as their shooting deserted them as their nine second half wides are testimony to They he also had four strikes that dropped short Buncrana closed out the game with points in the last quarter from the outstanding Sean Doherty Sean Parker 0-2; Sean Doherty 0-1.    Gaoth Dobhair: Odhran Mac Niallais; Johnny O’Donnell Aodhan Breathnach; Eamon MacGiolla Bhride; Fiachra Coyle; Liam Bhreathnach Eoin De Burca,  Johnny Mac Giolla Bhríde; Cronan McFadden Subs: Donal MacGiollla Bhride for E MacGhiolla Bhride Jodie Cribbern for J O Donnell (34); Jamie Doherty for J MacGilla Bhride (48).  Mick Gallagher; Michael Bernard McLaughlin Subs: Oisin Crawford for A Cleary (h/t); Darragh Corry for O O’Flaherty (53); Kevin Treacy for D Mulhollan (58) Archbishop Montemayor (69) has served as the Papal Nuncio for Ireland since February 2023 the Papal Nuncio Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor is coming to Buncrana in what is being described as a “once-in-a-lifetime” visit.The Papal Nuncio will join the Bishop of Derry Dr Donal McKeown to officially unveil a new statue of Fr James Hegarty at Fr Hegarty’s Rock this Friday April 4 at 2.30pm.The unveiling of the statue is part of the Shore Walk Public Artwork and Refurbishment Project which has been funded by Donegal County Council He hails from Buenos Aires and is a personal friend of Pope Francis who’s also a native of the Argentinian capital READ NEXT: Joe Boland’s first exhibition captures ‘A Day in the Life’ of a new DonegalBuncrana Parish Priest Fr Francis Bradley says it’s nice to think that the Pope will likely know about the Buncrana event in due course too.He explains how it all came about following a meeting last month to discuss potential future plans for the Derry and Raphoe dioceses.“I met with the Papal Nuncio and afterwards I told him that we were having a small event along the shores of Lough Swilly in the Derry Diocese looking out across to the Raphoe Diocese,” Fr Bradley said “I told him that we would be delighted if he could attend but never in a thousand years did I think he would actually be able to come.”Archbishop Montemayor is just the second Argentinian to be named an Apostolic Nuncio and he’s the fifteenth Apostolic Nuncio appointed to Ireland since diplomatic relationships were established with the Holy See in 1929.Fr Bradley is understandably thrilled by the prospect of such a high-profile visit and he’s asking the community to turn-out in big numbers to welcome the Archbishop and to further celebrate Fr Hegarty’s lasting legacy.“It is a huge honour for us to host someone who holds the highest ecclesiastical office in this country It really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”Buncrana’s most celebrated priest Fr Hegarty was murdered by the British for saying Mass during the Penal Times in the early 18th century - and Fr Bradley says it’s a fitting tribute to him to have someone of the Papal Nuncio’s standing unveil his statue Home / Obituaries / Mary Rosaleen Canning There was great community spirit on display as crowds lined the streets of Buncrana for the town’s annual St Patrick’s Day parade Pease click on the arrows to go through the gallery Home / News & Sport / Anger after damage caused to Festival Park in Buncrana There has been outrage in Buncrana after significant damage was caused to the Festival Park in the town it appears someone drove through protective fencing Local councillor Jack Murray is asking anyone with information to come forward He says he will be looking for the fence to be repaired as soon as possible Home / News & Sport / Fence left damaged at popular Buncrana playground It’s believed the fence was damaged by a vehicle at around 11:30 pm on Saturday Gardaí are asking witnesses or those who may have dashcam footage to come forward Traffic management to facilitate this work can be expected along the route of the existing trunk water main on the N13 from Letterkenny to Burt chapel and on the R238 from Burnfoot to Buncrana Drivers travelling between Buncrana and Letterkenny can expect to face traffic disruption over the coming months as a major water main upgrade gets under way Site investigations for a new 36km trunk water main from Buncrana to Letterkenny the upgrade of the Illies water treatment plant and the construction of new reservoirs and upgrade of the water pumping station at Bohillion in Burt will commence later this month and continue through the summer as a prelude to the laying of the new pipeline Traffic management to facilitate this work can be expected along the route of the existing trunk water main on the N13 from Letterkenny to Burt chapel and on the R238 from Burnfoot to Buncrana READ NEXT: Green light for 14 new homes in Buncrana Contractors Whieteford Geoservices will carry out site investgation as part of the initial phase of a project that's designed to bring water from the Eddie Fullerton Pollan Dam in the Illies to 29,000 customers in and around Letterkenny Letterkenny’s current water supply infrastructure has a limited capacity and suffers frequent outages but this upgrade will enhance it and for growth in the area while improving reliability for customers Uisce Éireann's John McElwaine said the Letterkenny water supply zone project is a significant investment for the region and the upgrade to the existing network will deliver a reliable water supply for generations to come. He said short sections of roads will be closed to one lane where necessary to carry out the work “These works will take place at our sites and along the route of the new trunk water main but I can assure the people of Donegal that areas of works will be limited to short sections to minimise impact,” Mr McElwaine said “Traffic management will be in place in the benefitting communities in the coming weeks but crews will make every effort to minimise disruption and local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.” Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating the incident A man has been hospitalised after a weekend assault in the centre of Buncrana The incident took place on the town’s Main Street in the early hours of Sunday The man was assaulted by another man who was unknown to him He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries READ NEXT: Donegal garda accused of giving false information returned for Circuit Court trial Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have relevant information who may have witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam footage to contact Buncrana garda station on 074-9320540.  Home / News & Sport / Buncrana Road scheme included in draft North West Transport Plan going to public consultation in December Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy has described the A2 Buncrana Road scheme is a significant infrastructure project which has the potential to help unlock the north-west He was speaking after asking Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for an update on the project in the Assembly She confirmed a public consultation will begin towards the end of the year on the draft North West Transport plan Minister Kimmins believes the A2 will be an important part of that process……… The case was heard at Buncrana District Court who was arrested twice for public drunkenness in the space of two weeks is eager to come out of prison with a “clean slate” entered a guilty plea to two charges of being intoxicated in public last year when he appeared before Buncrana District Court.Solicitor Frank-Aran Murphy told Judge Eiteain Cunningham that his client was currently in custody.  “We’re anxious to deal with the matters because he wants to leave prison with a clean slate,” he said.Sergeant Emmet Brady outlined the facts of the cases against the 41-year-old defendant He explained how Garda Hamilton had been called to the Ard Crana housing estate in Cockhill on July 23 The female occupant of a house had called the guards to report that she wanted the accused removed from the house as he was intoxicated and causing a disturbance.On arrival at the scene Garda Hamilton observed that Gary King had left the house but he was “stumbling around” outside.He was highly intoxicated and unable to say where he was going.Sgt Brady told the court that Mr King was arrested because he was a danger to himself and others in the vicinity.A fixed charge penalty notice was subsequently issued in respect of the offence but it was unpaid The court then heard brief details of a second offence which had occurred at the same location just over two weeks earlier.On this occasion Garda McMahon arrived at Ard Crana on July 6 Mr King was present and was intoxicated to such an extent that he was a danger to himself and others.Once again a fixed charge penalty notice was sent out in the post but the defendant failed to pay and a summons was issued instead Defence solicitor Murphy told the judge that Mr King could not have paid the postal fines because he was serving a custodial sentence when the letters would have arrived at his address: “He went into custody on the 23rd and the fixed charges obviously couldn't have gone to the prison He would have been eligible for a fixed charge notice.” Mr Murphy said Mr King is turning his life around for the better: “He wants to leave prison with a clean slate; once he’s done Judge Cunningham said she would mark a conviction on one of the Section 4 summonses and take the other matter into account She imposed a fine of €100 for the July 6 offence with five days [in prison] in lieu of the fine.The judge also granted Mr Murphy’s request for Legal Aid which wouldn’t normally be permitted for relatively minor Public Order offences.“I will grant it due to the complexities with this matter and because there are so many sheets before this court,” Judge Cunningham explained Tanya is a former pupil of Scoil Iosagain and Crana College Donegal’s newest practising solicitor has been formally introduced to the Bar.Tanya Collins was welcomed earlier this month at a sitting of Carndonagh District Court at Buncrana Courthouse as she is the first solicitor in her family The 27-year-old is a native of Buncrana; her parents are Michael and Breege Collins The new solicitor obtained her primary and secondary education in Bucrana she went on to complete a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) at the National University of Ireland She then went on to pass her FE1 exams and completed the Professional Practice Course (PPC) with the Law Society of Ireland READ NEXT: Donegal county councillor’s sons to run London Marathon in memory of auntsTanya began working as a legal secretary for Mr Paul Kearney of Kearney Law Group in Northern Ireland She completed her traineeship with Philip White and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors on April 1.Ms Collins was introduced to Judge Éiteáin Cunningham at Carndonagh District Court by veteran legal practitioner Ciaran MacLochlainn of CS Kelly Solicitors.The local Garda Sergeant also welcomed her to the profession and wished her the best in her career Judge Cunningham congratulated her on her qualifications and confirmed that it is always a great pleasure to welcome a newly-qualified solicitor to the court.Ms Collins thanked Mr MacLochlainn An Gardai Síochána and Judge Cunningham for their kind words She also thanked Philip White for his guidance and support throughout her traineeship Home / News & Sport / Buncrana GP urges people to advocate for their hospital delays at Letterkenny University Hospital are becoming an issue again with patients asking not be referred to the hospital because they fear an elongated wait in the Emergency Department Dr Ciara Steele says a lot is being done on the ground with the development of an Acute Medical Assessment Unit doctors are working voluntarily on a Model 3 pilot project but funding has not yet been confirmed to implement it Urging people to advocate for the hospital Dr Steele told Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show that placing an Elective Surgery unit in Sligo rather than Donegal may impact on Letterkenny University Hospital’s ability to recruit consultants and that’s a major concern..……… You can hear a longer version of the conversation here – St Eunan's were too good for Buncrana at the weekend St Eunan’s had too much for an outgunned Buncrana side in a contest played in miserable conditions at O’Donnell Park on Friday The Inishowen side had a gale force wind with driving rain behind them early on at the weekend and actually led by 1-1 to 0-3 at the break But the stronger Letterkenny lads asserted themselves in the second-half and ran out easy winners as darkness fell heavily Wind-assisted Buncrana had a great start when Caolan O’ Neill goaled and he added a point as they led by 1-1 to 0-0 after ten minutes Eunan’s replied with points from John Kealy (2) and Matt Ahern to leave the visitors leading by one at the midpoint But it also took two great saves from Eunan’s keeper Cian Hennessy to prevent certain goals for Buncrana and a greater upper hand.  But Eunan’s steamed clear in the first ten minutes of the second half John Kealy netted and four unanswered points from Cathal O’Brien (2) Brendan Gaffey and Gavin Forde put them firmly in command Buncrana’s sole reply was a pointed free from Caelan O’Neill Eunan’s sub Cian Randles also hit the net late on as did Gavin Forde with O’Brien Forde and Kealy getting the final points for an easy win 3f; Gavin Forde 1-3; John Kealy 1-2; Cian Randles 1-0; Matt Ahern 0-1; Brendan Gaffey 0-1 Buncrana: Tommy Mitchell; Cathal Óg Wilson Rachael McGee of Crana College with (L-R) her parents Josephine Kelly and Sean McGee and the Palestinian ambassador Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid A student at Crana College in Buncrana has been praised for her “profound empathy” after winning a first prize at the 2024 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions Rachael McGee, a Junior Cert student in Crana College won first prize in the Third Year and Transition Year Flash Fiction  competition at last November’s Allingham Arts Festival in Ballyshannon for a fiction piece she wrote based on the crisis in Palestine Read next: Two-day children’s arts festival coming to Carndonagh Rachael was invited to the Palestinian embassy in Dublin last Monday She and her parents spent an hour with the Palestinian ambassador Rachael said she wanted to promote the situation in Palestine “in any way I could,” and felt Ireland and Palestine had “a common history.” Rachael’s story called “The Dove,” was written from the perspective of a child living in Gaza.  “Your words capture the unimaginable suffering endured by Palestinians especially the children,” said Dr Abdalmajid and a keen understanding of the ongoing reality in Palestine.” She presented Rachael with a beautiful handmade box made by deaf children in Palestine Rachael’s work will now be included in a new book of poetry and writing being compiled by the Palestinian Embassy that Irish people have written in response to the crisis in Palestine.  Rachael said she felt it was important that Irish people take a stand in support of the people of Gaza and hopes to make a visit to Crana College as part of her visit She told Rachael that it was  very important that young people learn to have empathy and was concerned that they might be afraid to speak out because they oppose the actions of Israel in Gaza She expressed her gratitude to the people of Ireland and said that the support of the Irish people was “so important” to the people of Palestine.  Read next: Clonmany exhibition to explore evolution of transport in Inishowen The Palestinian Ambassador’s comments follow a recent announcement by Michael Martin that the Irish government plans to bring in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.  Miriam Killiney of Inishowen Palestine Solidarity Group:  “Inishowen Palestine Solidarity Group feel that it’s very important for young people to be able to show empathy when the international community isn’t carrying out their responsibility to uphold international law.  We hope that this encourages more young people to investigate what’s going on in Gaza.” Further Education and Training (FET) students in the Buncrana area received course certificates at an Awards Night celebrating the exceptional achievements of students who finished NFQ Level 4 and 5 courses in May 2023 and 2024 The event highlighted the transformative nature of the courses being offered in the FET Centre in Buncrana and more widely throughout the county by the FET Service managed by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) and invited guests to acknowledge the hard work including speeches and the presentation of their awards Certificates were presented across a range of courses offered in the centre including Early Learning and Care Stage 1 and 2 Caring for Children with Additional Needs and Irish Computer Society Driving License (ICDL) Former students spoke of their own personal learning journeys having been faced with life and career changes They outlined how their time in the Centre was one where they were given the opportunity to flourish and develop new skills and confidence while being ably supported by the Centre’s teaching and support staff Donegal ETB Adult Education Officer Charles Gorney reflected on the evening saying: “Our Awards Nights are always inspiring events It was an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students and the tireless dedication of our staff The event also showcases the wider societal impact Further Education and Training has on the communities in Donegal We are incredibly proud of our students and the impact our Centre and staff have made and look forward to seeing our students both past and present continue to thrive “Credit needs to be given to these graduates for the dedication and commitment that they have given in completing the courses and undertaking this step in what will hopefully be a lifelong learning journey” Certificates were presented by the Chairperson of Donegal ETB who delivered an inspiring speech celebrating the resilience and determination of the graduates he highlighted the challenges many students faced in returning to education as adults and praised their ability to overcome obstacles and unlock new opportunities for their futures Cllr Coyle also commended the dedication of the staff who guided and empowered the students: “The certificates you hold today are more than qualifications – they are symbols of resilience Graduates were encouraged to carry forward the lessons of teamwork and perseverance as they embark on new paths in their careers and communities Former Scoil Mhuire Buncrana student Leahrose Davis received a Maynooth University Entrance Scholarship pictured with Maynooth University President Professor Eeva Leinonen The significant Leaving Certificate achievements of a former Donegal school student have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony The now first year MU student is among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination A former student of Scoil Mhuire Buncrana Leahrose is now taking the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101 at Maynooth University The €1,000 Entrance Scholarship is awarded to incoming first year students who have obtained 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate presented each scholar with a bespoke piece of crystal during the awards ceremony recently held on the campus School representatives were presented with a plaque Family members and guests were treated to an evening of music and refreshments Read next: 'Left in Limbo’: Donegal women forced abroad for endometriosis care Assistant Registrar and Director of Admissions Ita McGuigan said: “We are delighted to celebrate with the Scholarship recipients their outstanding achievement in the Leaving Certificate we had over 70 Scholars from more than 60 schools from all over Ireland in attendance who chose to study at Maynooth University.” Home / News & Sport / Condemnation of weekend damage incidents in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham Two incidents of  damage in Inishowen on Saturday are under investigation with calls on those responsible to foot the bill in both instances someone drove through a fence at Festival Park on the Shore Front Inishowen MD Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray says  whether it was accidental or deliberate and it would be in their best interests to come forward now…………… a number of trees were damaged in Newtowncunningham Cllr Paul Canning says a reward of €500 is being offered……………… Cllr Paul Canning says the person responsible has come forward and is now going to cover the cost of the damage caused He made the following statement on his social media: in relation to the damage to our trees in Newtowncunningham Contact has been made and the person responsible wants to pay for the damage done to the trees I want to thank everyone who supported the frustration that we all felt I also want to thank Greg in highland radio for helping us to highlight our cause I am of the opinion that we fix the trees and move on Nothing to be gained by taking it any further The person responsible regrets the incident and wishes it never happened Ciara O'Neill and Molly Dunlop pictured at the back of their flooded Elm Park home in 2017 when the retaining wall collapsed after the nearby Crana River burst its banks PHOTO: NORTH-WEST NEWSPIX The 100% Redress Party is calling for urgent Government intervention to address “critical safety and financial concerns” at Buncrana’s Elm Park Residents at the housing development face an imminent flood risk compounded by the defective concrete crisis threatening both their homes and their public safety were swamped during the big flood of August 2017 and there have been several ‘near-misses’ since then Homeowners are now understandably worried about the prospect of rebuilding their houses in a flood-prone area Deputy Charles Ward has written to Minister for Housing James Browne highlighting just how precarious the situation is Read next: Donegal to feature on new documentary following the highs and lows of life at sea The Redress TD warns that Elm Park residents are vulnerable to “total loss” and the Housing Authority to engage with affected residents communicated by Charlie McConalogue TD on March 28 is vital to developing a collaborative and sustainable solution that restores trust and ensures the safety of the community.” have left residents vulnerable to total loss The previously experienced dangers of 2017 alongside delays in implementing protective measures Elm Park residents are seeking the opportunity to rebuild their mica-affected homes elsewhere further back from the Crana River – otherwise their new properties could easily be swamped again with planned flood defences still years away Deputy Ward explains: “A proposed relocation strategy offers a practical and cost-effective alternative to the estimated €4.3 million needed for demolishing and rebuilding homes in this flood-prone area This plan not only provides residents with a fresh start but also saves State finances by eliminating the need for flood defenses at Elm Park.” He said: “The Minister of State for the OPW and Flood Relief highlighted in 2016 that the scheme was designed for properties affected by past floods It is now imperative that the Department of Housing and Donegal County Council collaborate to reach a fair resolution we are committed to advocating for immediate action to shield these families from further devastation.” Read next: Five-year stand off comes to an end with Inver flood mitigation works to proceed Deputy Ward added: “The government is urged to prioritise the needs of these people acting swiftly and responsibly to avoid further delays The predicament faced by Elm Park residents underscores the necessity of timely intervention to safeguard communities and conserve public resources.” Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor joined Bishop of Derry to officially unveil the new statue at Fr Hegarty’s Rock  Home / Obituaries / Elizabeth O’Haire The death has taken place in Foyle Hospice Predeceased by her Parents Cissie and James  RIP sadly missed by her sisters Eileen  ( Nicky) Margaret Duffy (Hugh) and Kathleen Nephews Remains reposing at her residence from 11a.m on Friday 31st January Removal from there on Saturday 1st February at 9.25 a.m going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10 o’clock requiem mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery donations if desired to Foyle Hospice c/o any family member Home / Obituaries / David Magee The peaceful death has taken place at Fort Dunree of David Magee Deeply saddened by his passing are his beloved wife Monica brothers Shaun & Gerry and sisters Bernie & Marian David will be sadly missed by his brothers & sisters in-law David’s remains will be reposing from his late residence at 11am Thursday 23rd January where all are welcome to pay their respects Removal from there on Saturday 25th at 9:30am going to Sacred Heart Church Muff for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcn.live/Cameras/sacred-heart-muff donations in lieu of desired to Croí – Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors Jack impressed the show’s judges and the viewing public with his rendition of ‘The Rose of Castlerea’ There was jubilation across Donegal last night as Buncrana native was announced as the fifth semi-finalist for the TG4’s long-running and Country musician saw off stiff competition from three other competitors to win the public vote on the show's first live broadcast of its 21st season “It couldn't have been done without the public vote so I want to take the chance to say a big thanks to the people at Donegal and all over the rest of the country for voting for me Being on Glór Tíre is one of the best experiences I’ve had in the music scene.” READ NEXT: Glenties councillor Brian Carr appointed to the Northern and Western Regional Assembly Jack impressed the show’s judges and the viewing public with his rendition of ‘The Rose of Castlerea’ a personal favourite of both Jack and his family “Singing it always gets a good reaction out and about at the dances so that was the reason I chose it,” he says Despite Jack’s assured performance on last night’s Glór Tíre “Closer to the time the nerves kept increasing but I got through it and it was a success anyway Jack will appear in the Semi-Final of Glór Tíre on TG4 on Tuesday 8th April at 9.30pm alongside fellow semi-finalists Marion Kelly (Limerick) and Paddy Treacy and Conor Owens (both Fermanagh) Jack is already preparing for that show and knows the people of Donegal are rooting for him We’ll keep practising away and keep at it on the social media sharing things as much as we can on Facebook and Instagram.” Jack works as a veterinary nurse and also keeps a small flock of lowland cross ewes and purebred lanarks Will the farming life have to take a temporary backseat as he prepares for the next episode of Glór Tíre “I dare say we might get a couple of days off to get things organised,” he laughs The 2025 Glór Tire Semi-Final will be presented by Aoife Ní Thuairisg Resident judges Jó Ní Chéide of RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta’s The late Rose Byrne died in Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday The woman who died following a road traffic collision in Buncrana last Tuesday has been named locally as  beloved grandmother Rose Byrne was seriously injured in the collision and passed away in hospital on Sunday Ms Byrne (nee Gallagher) was with a family member when the incident occurred on January 14 She was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward A spokesperson said: “Road users who were travelling on Main Street are urged to contact Gardaí if they have any information or dash-cam footage “Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 932 0540 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Ms Byrne was surrounded by her loving family Read next: Donegal priest meets Pope Francis in Vatican as blessed statues return to Ireland Dermot and Emer Porter and siblings Adeline Browne Ms Byrne was predeceased by her loving son Thomas and brothers Jim and Joe Gallagher Her funeral arrangements have not yet been confirmed.  An outline of the proposed development as submitted to Donegal County Council Plans have been lodged for a new camping park in Donegal that would include glamping pods suitable for respite services Planning permission has been sought by River Bed Lettings Ltd for the development Buncrana would involve the demolition of an existing shed The company is then planning to construct a new camping park The plans include the construction of three fully accessible glamping pods suitable for the delivery of respite services They are also seeking the green light for the construction of four two-bed glamping pods and one three-bed glamping pod The application also provides for a single-storey facilities building that would contain an office accessible toilet and storage area as well as associated car parking It is expected that Donegal County Council will make a decision on the application by the end of February The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family of Rose Byrne nee Gallagher, 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana F93 Y6V6. Beloved wife of Thomas and much loved mother of John, Valerie McMackin, Stella Lynch, Dermot and Emer Porter. Loving sister of Adeline Browne, Brendan and Martin Gallagher. Predeceased by her loving son Thomas and brothers Jim and Joe Gallagher. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Rose's remains will be reposing at her home from 8.00pm this evening, Monday, 20th January where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Removal from there on Wednesday morning, 22nd January at 9.30am to St. Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery F93 F2D6. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral. 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Rip.ie, The Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a woman died in hospital of injuries sustained in a road traffic incident in Co Donegal last week was seriously injured when a car collided with two pedestrians on Main Street in Buncrana on Tuesday afternoon She died at Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday An Garda Síochána said the coroner had been notified and a postmortem would be arranged “Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward Road users who were travelling on Main Street Buncrana between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday are urged to contact gardaí if they have any information or dash-cam footage.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda station on 074 932 0540 Meanwhile, a male pedestrian has been killed in a road collision in Co Cavan. The man, aged in his 40s, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car on the N54 at Plush, Cloverhill at around 10.45pm on Saturday. The man’s body was taken to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital, where a postmortem examination will take place. A man aged in his 20s who was driving the car involved was uninjured. The road remained closed on Sunday morning pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. – PA Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Jack Larry with Mike Denver on the Glór Tíre set and a life spent bringing music to the people is what Donegal Country singer and veterinary nurse The 23-year-old Buncrana native has his sights set on becoming Ireland’s new Country Music star when he appears on the first episode of the 21st season of Glór Tíre - TG4’s hit Country Music show - which returns to our screens on Tuesday Jack will appear alongside fellow contestant Marion Kelly from Limerick - two of eight contestants battling it out for the coveted title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2025 with Michaela Harkin from Moville also taking part READ NEXT: Dragon's Den star to speak at Tourism Connect - to unlock Donegal’s full potential Also performing on the show will be Mike Denver one of the most popular and established names on the Irish Country scene “It’s a lot to take in,” Jack admits about his upcoming appearance on Glór Tíre “It’s always been something I’ve watched on TV every year but never imagined being on it - especially as Glór Tíre is very important because there are very few Country Music programmes on TV This time of year everyone looks forward to seeing it and watching it.” He is also proud to be one of two contestants this year representing Donegal and is more than aware of the county’s immense contribution to Irish Country “Many of the big figures in Country Music in Ireland - Daniel O’Donnell Margo - they’re all up the top of Ireland.” a version of the 1988 Buck Ownes/Dwight Yoakam hit Jack is delighted to have this chance to work with Denver who he cites as one of his key inspirations and I’ve seen him live many times,” he says “Having the chance to work with him is a big help The most important advice he’s given me has been to relax and enjoy it all and that’s the best advice he could give.” That respect is mutual as Denver is full of praise for Jack and his approach to Country Music “Jack brings it back to that old Country style and sound,” he says Jack still has his veterinarian responsibilities “I’m a qualified veterinary nurse currently working on a local dairy/sheep farm,” he says I enjoy the outdoors and find that work very rewarding.” Glór Tíre is broadcast on Ireland’s national Irish language station This year’s contestants are John Mullan (Derry/Tyrone) The show is presented by Aoife Ní Thuairsig The judges are RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Jó Ní Chéide and singer Caitriona Ní Shuilleabháin The guest judge for the 4 March show will be the Sunday World’s Eddie Rowley A notorious criminal who waged terror on a Buncrana housing estate was found dead in his prison cell on Christmas Day was once dubbed a ‘neighbour from hell’ after causing havoc at the Burwood estate over several years Ryan was found dead in his cell at Wheatfield Prison on Christmas Day Ryan was said to have been in poor health lately and sources suggest that his death was of natural causes A death notice for Ryan described his passing as occurring ‘unexpectedly’ Ryan was jailed for threatening to burn his neighbours’ children and ‘nail them to the floorboards’ Ryan had 44 previous convictions when he was sentenced to 14 months in prison by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham at Letterkenny District Court Ryan was charged with a series of vicious threats in Buncrana over a 13-month period in 2019 and 2020.  John McLaughlin and his son Pauric observed Ryan in the Burwood estate and he began verbally abusing them Ryan told Mr McLaughlin that he would kill him and slash his tyres After telling Mr McLaughlin that he would ‘never sleep comfortably in your bed again’ knee cap them and nail them to the floorboards.  Ryan also threatened to burn Mr McLaughlin’s house down This was one of several incidents outlined to the court including that he shouted abuse at Gardai on one occasion and attempting to gain entry to a property John McLaughlin observed Ryan videoing a house at Burwood Mr McLaughlin became concerned and began to record Ryan who told the man that he would burn his house down Ryan told Mr McLaughlin: “You’ll be gone out of here before I will said there was an ‘element of tit-for-tat’ in some but not all of the incidents he reacted incorrectly and wrongly,” Mr O’Brien said adding that his client’s health deteriorated and that he had to have a leg amputated Ryan was given a five-and-a-half year sentence when he appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court Ryan was found guilty of assaulting 67-year-old neighbour Peter Deeney following a two-day trial He then admitted demanding money with menaces from the landlord of the house he was renting telling him he wanted €1,000 to move out or he would burn down the house The court was played a twelve minute audio message of a telephone conversation between Ryan and the landlord Ryan was heard saying that he would leave if he was given €1,000 but if he didn’t receive the funds he would burn the house down and also threatened to torch the home of the landlord I'm going to burn this house and your house A spokesperson for the Irish Prison Service confirmed “that there was a death of a person in custody on Christmas Day adding condolences to Ryan’s family and friends said: “All deaths in custody are investigated by the Irish Prison Service the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána The cause of death is determined by the Coroner’s Office.” Home / Obituaries / Josephine Barr Deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews Those attending the wake between 4pm and 9pm should park at the Water’s Edge car park,F92 RW8C January 11th at 11am in St Joseph’s Church Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan on the following link: st-joesphs-church-rathmullan – MCN Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral Donations if desired to Down Syndrome Ireland