Buncrana

Donegal priest gives surreal sermon on communion supplies lorry that damaged Russian Embassy gates

“I wouldn’t have minded to have been in the cab of Wisley’s lorry when it went through those gates.” A priest in Donegal has gone viral following a surreal sermon on the topic of the lorry that drove through Russian Embassy gates on Monday (7 March). Father John Walsh, a priest based in Buncrana, spoke […]

“I wouldn’t have minded to have been in the cab of Wisley’s lorry when it went through those gates.” A priest in Donegal has gone viral following a surreal sermon on the topic of the lorry that drove through Russian Embassy gates on Monday (7 March). Father John Walsh, a priest based in Buncrana, spoke […]

4 years ago

Gardaí investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding Buncrana death

Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station. Gardaí are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances on the Friday (14 January) in Buncrana, County Donegal. The body of a man in his 50s was discovered lying in a laneway behind a row of houses […]

Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station. Gardaí are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances on the Friday (14 January) in Buncrana, County Donegal. The body of a man in his 50s was discovered lying in a laneway behind a row of houses […]

4 years ago

Gardaí appeal for help from public in investigating Donegal murder

Gardaí have been investigating since 2012. A press spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has renewed the organisation’s appeal for information regarding the murder of Andrew Allen. On 9 February 2012 Andrew Allen was murdered in his home at 26 Links View Park, Buncrana, Co Donegal in front of his partner. Gardaí are certain that those […]

Gardaí have been investigating since 2012. A press spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has renewed the organisation’s appeal for information regarding the murder of Andrew Allen. On 9 February 2012 Andrew Allen was murdered in his home at 26 Links View Park, Buncrana, Co Donegal in front of his partner. Gardaí are certain that those […]

7 years ago

Buncrana hero asks for privacy after ex-girlfriend launches legal proceedings

The man who saved a baby during the tragedy at Buncrana in 2016 has denied making disparaging comments about his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Knox, who has started legal proceedings against the family of the victims. Davitt Walsh, writing on Facebook, has denied giving an interview to any media source or made a single comment against his […]

The man who saved a baby during the tragedy at Buncrana in 2016 has denied making disparaging comments about his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Knox, who has started legal proceedings against the family of the victims. Davitt Walsh, writing on Facebook, has denied giving an interview to any media source or made a single comment against his […]

8 years ago

Inquest hears Buncrana Pier driver was “three times over the limit”

The inquest is taking place this week.

8 years ago

Buncrana hero who saved a baby from drowning awarded gold medal for bravery

Well deserved. Davitt Walsh, the man whose bravery saved the life of a four-month old baby during the horrific Buncrana tragedy earlier this year, was awarded a gold medal for bravery at sea at a ceremony in Farmleigh House in Dublin today. Walsh was presented with the medal by Minister for Transport Shane Ross after […]

Well deserved. Davitt Walsh, the man whose bravery saved the life of a four-month old baby during the horrific Buncrana tragedy earlier this year, was awarded a gold medal for bravery at sea at a ceremony in Farmleigh House in Dublin today. Walsh was presented with the medal by Minister for Transport Shane Ross after […]

10 years ago