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Breakthrough as alleged gunman confesses to Private Rooney killing

One of the seven people pin-pointed over the death of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon has been charge with killing the 24-year-old peacekeeper. Mohammad Ayyad was handed over to Lebanese authorities by Hezbollah last month. Ayyad has been charged ...

06 Jan 2023 at 15:05

Seven suspects charged over Seán Rooney murder

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Seven suspects charges over Seán Rooney murder

Seven people have been charged in Lebanon over the death of Private Seán Rooney. Three of the men arrested are now believed to be in the custody of Lebanese authorities, with a manhunt underway to track down the other four. A Lebanese military ...

05 Jan 2023 at 15:20

Irish soldier killed in Lebanon named as 23-year-old who lived in Newtown

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Irish soldier killed in Lebanon named as 23-yar-old who lived in Newtown

Private Sean Rooney, who lived in Newtowncunningham, has been named as the Irish soldier killed in Lebanon. The 23-year-old, who served with the 27th Infantry Battalion based in Dundalk, was killed on Wednesday night. A native of Dundalk, he ...

15 Dec 2022 at 13:49

Local News

Civil War casualties die in Derry Infirmary

A poignant anniversary is to be marked by the placing of two bouquets at significant spots in Buncrana. On May 4, 1922, Mary-Ellen Kavanagh (19) and Esther Fletcher (10) died in Derry's Infirmary, following their shooting during the gun ...

28 Apr 2022 at 15:15

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Derry Court: Owen Mor nurse returned for trial on ill treatment charges of six patients

A Donegal man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of charges relating to the ill treatment or neglect of patients at a local nursing home. Shaun Lynch (53) of Ballybegleg, Newtowncunningham in County Donegal ...

27 Mar 2023 at 09:48

Local News

How Brendan Barr managed to juggle his teaching with playing senior football

A footballer formerly on the books of Finn Harps and Derry City is combining his passion for the sport with his dream of becoming a teacher to support the shortfall in Ireland. Brendan Barr from Newtowncunningham moved from Derry ...

22 Nov 2023 at 14:30

Derry Sport

Former Maiden City defender Jamie Robinson pens Cliftonville deal

Cliftonville have announced the signing of Newtowncunningham man Jamie Robinson. The 20-year-old defender joins having been at Chesterfield in the English National League. Last season, Robinson was on loan at Sheffield FC. Now, ...

22 Jun 2022 at 21:45

Local News

Obituary: Remembering Catherine McErlean

Catherine McErlean is fondly remembered as her birthday approaches on March 20. Sadly, Catherine is no longer with us but she lives on as treasured memories of her remain forever. I first met Catherine 40 years ago when we ...

10 Mar 2023 at 16:46

Local News

Mayor expresses condolence to family and friends of Private Sean Rooney

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy has sent her condolences to the family and friends of Private Sean Rooney who has tragically lost his life on a UN peace keeping mission in ...

16 Dec 2022 at 15:53

Soccer

Brendan Barr swaps Derry City for UCD

Brendan Barr will play for UCD in the League of Ireland Premier Division this season. The 21-year-old midfielder joins the Students from Derry City. For the last six months, Barr has been on loan at Dungannon ...

30 Jan 2023 at 15:53

Features

Tributes to a Donegal woman who was well known in Derry

There was much sadness in Newtowncunningham as the community learned of the death of one of its former residents, Cissie Auld (née Curran). Cissie, who celebrated her 100th Birthday four years ago, passed ...

27 Feb 2021 at 10:00

Local News

UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Rooney inquest, lawyer says

The United Nations must make its reports into the death of Private Sean Rooney available to his inquest, a solicitor representing his family has said. The 24-year-old, who was living in Newtowncunningham,...

23 Jul 2024 at 14:08

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