Imelda May says the late Stephen McCahill was 'offering people a lift' at weekend

Imelda May said she is "heartbroken" to learn of the death of Stephen McCahill in Ardara. 

The Dublin singer-songwriter was in the Corner Bar in Ardara as recently as Saturday night, visiting her brother and sister-in-law, who have a holiday home in the area. 

At approximately 3:50am on Monday, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town. Stephen McCahill was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. A male in his 30s was later arrested at a second location and was questioned at a Garda station in the county.

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"Heartbroken to hear of the tragic and sudden death of the very special Stephen McCahill, owner of the wonderful Corner House Bar, and the glue to a whole community of Ardara," she posted. "He was a great friend to my brother Brendan and sister-in-law Josephine, as he was to so many. I was happy to see him again just Saturday night, when we took this picture at the door, where he encouraged live music and joy and had his big smile and hugs ready as the night went along. Even offering people a lift home.

"I’m putting this post up not just as a thank you to him but so people can send messages so his family can see all the love being sent their way at this awful time. Much love to his family, friends, all of Ardara and the wider Donegal community and all who’ll miss him. Imelda XXX."