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.
‘Letterkenny Live’ street festival will not take place this year
THE popular ‘Letterkenny Live’ festival of street music will not take place this year, it has been confirmed.
Unannounced inspections in Killybegs are ‘routine’ – SFPA
A SPOKESMAN for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has described as “routine” a visit by their officers to all fish factories in Killybegs this morning.
Finn Valley Leisure Centre wins national award
THE new Finn Valley Leisure Centre in Stranorlar won a prestigious award at The LAMA Community & Council Awards in Dublin last weekend.
‘Blood bikes’ active over the Christmas period
A RECENTLY formed voluntary motorbike service was on call around the clock for seven days over the Christmas period, providing the emergency transport of medical items in Donegal.
Fourth person charged in relation to Ballybofey cannabis factory
A JUDGE has refused a bail application by a Malaysian man who admitted “fixing” equipment used in a huge cannabis growing factory which was discovered above a Chinese restaurant in Ballybofey during the week. Ching Ann Low (32) appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning (Friday) where he was charged in relation to the discovery […]
Woman who collapsed and died after exiting Ballybofey swimming pool named
THE woman who collapsed and died after exiting a swimming pool at a Ballybofey hotel yesterday morning has been named as Ms Una Quinn (79) from Strabane, County Tyrone. Gardai confirmed that Ms Quinn, from 28 Melmount Gardens in the border town, collapsed at the side of the pool at Jackson’s Hotel and, despite attempts […]
Three women due in court in relation to Ballybofey cannabis factory
THREE Malaysian women are due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with Tuesday evening’s discovery of a cannabis factory at a Chinese restaurant in Ballybofey. A man aged in his 30s also, also believed to be Asian, remains in Garda custody and can be detained for up to seven days. […]
Liam Ó Cuinneagáin named Donegal Person of the Year for 2013
POPULAR Gleann Cholm Cille man, Liam Ó Cuinneagáin, has been named Donegal Person of the Year for 2013.