A former vet who is facing multiple charges of sexual activity with animals and possession of child and extreme pornography is due to appear before the High Court later today after he was arrested by Gardai in Donegal last night. Officers from the gardai’s Extradition Unit arrested Oliver Lown (35) at a location near Letterkenny […]
Renewed appeal nine years after murder of Andrew Allen
A fresh appeal has been issued today, the ninth anniversary of the murder of Andrew Allen. Mr Allen was 24 when he was shot dead at his home in at Links View Park Buncrana on February 9, 2012. He was shot in front of his partner at approximately 9.20pm and pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Commercial rates waiver to continue until March
THE Government has announced a further waiver of commercial rates which will apply to specified business categories in the first quarter of 2021. This three-month waiver has modified criteria from the 2020 scheme and accordingly is a separate, standalone waiver scheme. A 100 per-cent waiver will be applied to all businesses, for a three-month period […]
Good news for Scoil Íosagáin in Buncrana
AN approval letter has been issued for Scoil Íosagáin, Buncrana informing the school that the project is now progressing to Stage 3 Tender Stage. Scoil Íosagáin is in line for a major change with the construction of a new school building. Welcoming the fact that the project has today taken a major leap forward, Minister […]
Man to appear in court over Donegal Town incident
A man will appear in court later today over an incident that took place near Tullyearl in Donegal Town yesterday. Gardaí signalled for a jeep, that appeared to be driving in a dangerous manner, to pull over just after 1.30pm at Drumlonagher in Donegal Town. This vehicle failed to stop and proceeded to drive away […]
Sadness at passing of Máire Rua Gallagher
THERE is much sadness in Donegal this morning at the passing of Máire Rua Gallagher. One of Donegal’s most famous women, Máire Rua became a celebrity in her own right for her adoration of singer Daniel O’Donnell. She spent many years as a bus conductress in Glasgow and was a life long supporter of Glasgow […]
Body of German shepherd dog found dumped in drain
THE body of a German Shephard dog has been found wrapped in a shower curtain and dumped in a drain in Donegal. The ISPCA recently received a call from a member of the public about a deceased German shepherd dog near Ballinahone, Burnfoot, earlier this week. Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley responded and was confronted by […]
Ideas sought for Decade of Centenaries programme
THE Culture Division of Donegal County Council is compiling a programme of events to commemorate the forthcoming Decade of Centenaries (2021-2023) including the Struggle for Independence, Partition, the Civil War and the Foundation of the State. The objective is to promote an inclusive, respectful, authentic, measured and consultative approach to commemorations, which encourages a deeper […]
Megan is over ‘whole of the moon’ at Waterboys praise
MEGAN Nic Ruairí says she was stunned when her rendition of ‘The Whole of the Moon’ received the thumbs up from Waterboys’ front man Mike Scott. Megan, a member of the famous west Donegal folk group Clann Mhic Ruairí, posted her version of the classic to Twitter recently. It was quickly flagged up to The […]
Cocaine worth €105,000 seized in Lifford
Two men are in custody after gardaí seized cocaine worth €105,000 in Lifford. The drugs were seized following an operation yesterday. A spokesperson said, “As a result of an intelligence led operation, a vehicle was stopped at an MIT Checkpoint at approximately 3.10pm, yesterday afternoon, in Drumbuoy, Lifford. Advertisement “The vehicle was searched resulting in […]