By Claire Henry A Donegal man with previous convictions for the rape and stalking of two different women has been sentenced to five years in prison for rape. The Central Criminal Court heard that Desmond Leitch (37) of Castlefin was found guilty of rape at an address in Convoy on January 14, 2018. Advertisement The […]
Survivor of cross-border institutional care demands justice and accountability
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A SURVIVOR of cross-border institutional care has told of how he has accused systems in both jurisdictions of leaving him in limbo, with more questions than answers. Cathal Morrison has taken the step to speak out publicly to demand justice for his infant years, the scars of which he says he carries with him to this day. […]
Deep sadness following the death of Newtown’s Olivia Robb
THERE has been much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday, Thursday, November 13, after a battle with Motor Neurons Disease. Her death comes just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout Letterkenny and further afield […]
Mechanical fault causes water supply issues in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Buncrana following a mechanical issue at Slavery Water Treatment Plant. Customers in Buncrana and surrounding areas will experience low water pressure or outages today as a result. Water service crews have been deployed and are on site working to restore normal operation […]
‘Dr Lidiia didn’t just heal my child’s tooth, she helped her trust healthcare’
A LETTERKENNY dentist has been crowned the Ulster Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year for her exceptional patience, empathy and skill in caring for young patients with autism. Dr Lidiia Dydyn was nominated by a mother whose daughter required urgent and specialist care. The four-year-old girl who has autism required treatment for a painful dental […]
Letterkenny optician’s appeal sees hundreds of glasses sent to Africa
ANDREA Devins Opticians in Letterkenny has wrapped up its recent Spectacles Appeal with amazing support from the local community. Thanks to the generosity of so many people across Donegal, hundreds of pairs of pre-loved glasses have now been donated to the Lions Club for distribution to those in need in parts of Africa. The donated […]
Call for better access to beaches for emergency services
COUNCILLOR Brian Carr has called for measures to improve emergency services’ access to beaches and a review of the current lifesaving facilities. The Sinn Féin councillor raised the motion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District. This was his first meeting since an incident that nearly claimed his life. During a family trip to […]
‘World Day of Remembrance’ to take place in Letterkenny this weekend
A ‘WORLD Day of Remembrance’ for those who lost their lives or who have been seriously injured on our roads is to take place in Letterkenny this weekend. An Garda Síochána in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Donegal Road Safety Working Group warmly invite members of the public to attend a ‘World Day of […]
Weather: Windy day with a mix of rain
TODAY will be windy with a fresh to strong north-easterly wind. There will be some rain with highs of 7 to 9 degrees. Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells, some rain and drizzle. Advertisement It will be quite windy with a fresh to strong north-easterly wind and lows of 4 to 7 degrees. […]
Judge criticises the number of cases being adjourned
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A JUDGE criticised the adjournment of a number of cases at Letterkenny District Court this week. Judge Emile Daly made her comments as she addressed solicitors on Monday. Her comments came as a number of solicitors sought adjournments well into the new year for some of their cases. “A lot of these matters are being […]