THE trial opened at Letterkenny Circuit Court today of an east Donegal man charged with sexually assaulting his friend’s girlfriend after a night out together.
Information sought on damage to Donegal’s archaeological heritage
RECENT storms and coastal erosion may have caused damage to Donegal’s archaeological heritage.
Shock at sudden death of young Loreto Milford teacher
By C.J.McGinley A POPULAR 34-year-old teacher will be laid to rest this morning (Monday), just two months after giving birth to her first child. The sudden death of Ms Elizabeth ‘Eilish’ McGrory (nee Dick), a native of Buncrana, who was a member of the teaching staff at Loreto Community School, Milford, has been met with […]
Biggest ever wave measured off Donegal coast
THE biggest wave ever measured in Ireland, higher than five double decker buses, was recorded off the coast of Donegal last Sunday.
Ballintra windfarm refused permission by An Bord Pleanala
AN BORD Pleanala (ABP) has upheld a Donegal County Council decision to refuse planning permission for a seven turbine windfarm in Ballintra.
National Geographic praise for historic Glencolmcille
THE scenic Glencolmcille area of southwest Donegal is one of the top ten most historic sites on the island of Ireland, according to the latest edition of the world renowned publication, National Geographic.
Cassidy brings student teachers back to Gaoth Dobhair
AFTER an absence of a number of years, a large group of primary school student teachers will come to Gaoth Dobhair for the Easter holidays in order to improve their Irish.
Letterkenny solicitor is ‘not fit’ to practice – Law Society
A LETTERKENNY solicitor has agreed not to practise after an investigation found there was no control or accountability over money going into his office although he had already been investigated over previous breaches of lawyers’ regulations.
Major garda breakthrough in relation to Carrigart burglaries
GARDAI in Milford believe they have smashed a Eastern European crime gang believed to have been involved in spate of burglaries in the area, following the discovery of a “huge” amount of stolen goods in Termon on Tuesday.
Man pleads guilty to having sex with underage girl
AN EAST Donegal man pleaded guilty to two charges of having sex with an underage girl at this morning’s (Thursday) sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.