Gran Canaria

Tragic news. Police in Gran Canaria have launched an investigation into the untimely death of a young Irish holidaymaker in his 30s. The man is believed to be from Downpatrick in Co Down. His body was discovered in a popular holiday destination, sending shockwaves through the community. Reports indicate that the victim suffered head injuries, […]

Tragic news. Police in Gran Canaria have launched an investigation into the untimely death of a young Irish holidaymaker in his 30s. The man is believed to be from Downpatrick in Co Down. His body was discovered in a popular holiday destination, sending shockwaves through the community. Reports indicate that the victim suffered head injuries, […]

2 years ago

Endangered turtle who washed up in Donegal two years ago being flown to Gran Canaria

Three-year-old ‘JC’ was discovered by a local family with hypothermia after getting caught in the wrong current. An endangered turtle who washed up in Donegal two years ago is being flown to Gran Canaria on Wednesday. The loggerhead sea turtle first discovered in Donegal in 2019 will soon find sanctuary at Tarifa Wildlife Recovery Centre via […]

Three-year-old ‘JC’ was discovered by a local family with hypothermia after getting caught in the wrong current. An endangered turtle who washed up in Donegal two years ago is being flown to Gran Canaria on Wednesday. The loggerhead sea turtle first discovered in Donegal in 2019 will soon find sanctuary at Tarifa Wildlife Recovery Centre via […]

4 years ago

1,000 people evacuated following wildfires in Gran Canaria

A man has been arrested in connection with the blaze. Around 1,000 people living in the vicinity of wildfires in Gran Canaria have been evacuated. The regional government of the Canary Islands said 200 firefighters and 10 water-dumping aircraft were working to combat the blaze, which started on Saturday. Spain’s military emergency unit that specialises […]

A man has been arrested in connection with the blaze. Around 1,000 people living in the vicinity of wildfires in Gran Canaria have been evacuated. The regional government of the Canary Islands said 200 firefighters and 10 water-dumping aircraft were working to combat the blaze, which started on Saturday. Spain’s military emergency unit that specialises […]

7 years ago