IN A rare interview, world-famous traditional fiddler Tommy Peoples this week spoke to Donegal News reporter Cronan Scanlon about his life and times as well as the return of the fairies to their ancestral home in east Donegal.
Major drugs seizure by Donegal gardai
A MAJOR operation by gardai in south Donegal has resulted in a drugs seizure of cannabis plants believed to be close to €2 million.
Two men in their 40s have been arrested after 800 cannabis plants and 30kgs of cannabis herb, with an estimated street value close to €2 million, were seized following searches in Ballyshannon.
Senator Brian O’Domhnaill case adjourned again
AN ALLEGED ‘drunk in charge’ case against Donegal Senator Brian O’Domhnaill has been adjourned again at Letterkenny District Court.
‘Man of God’ arrested wants right to motu proprio
A KILDARE man intentionally smashed the windows of a parochial house in County Donegal at the weekend to get himself arrested, a judge heard.
Injuries Board paid out €1 million in Donegal last year
A TOTAL of €1m was awarded last year in respect of 42 public liability claims in Donegal.
Steroid users treated for heart attacks
THE use of banned steroids among body builders is widespread in Letterkenny. Yesterday (Thursday) a leading GP confirmed to the Donegal News that his practice treated three patients in the past year who sustained ‘early heart-attacks’ while taking them. Dr James McDaid also expressed deep concern about the growing availability of steroids and their side […]
Videos show dangerous antics of some drivers in Letterkenny at the weekend
VIDEOS have emerged on social media of some of the dangerous and illegal driving maoeuvers being carried out by drivers in Letterkenny over the weekend.
Men arrested for ‘diffing’ outside Letterkenny Courthouse over rally weekend
GARDAI have confirmed that two men were arrested for alleged ‘diffing’ in broad daylight last weekend outside Letterkenny Courthouse, and in the middle of the town’s busiest junction.
Young woman killed in car crash
GARDAI have confirmed that a young woman has died in a car crash near Drumkeen this morning.
New school building for Letterkenny Educate Together
WORK is to commence on the building of a brand new 24-classroom Educate Together School in Letterkenny, it has been confirmed this week.