By Eoin Reynolds If either of two former lovers is not guilty of murdering 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose body was put over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, they could be found guilty of impeding the prosecution of their co-accused by helping to destroy evidence, a jury has been told. Mr Justice Paul McDermott finished his charge […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, March 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Maisie McBarron, Pettigo Raymond Gillespie, Sligo and Killybegs Advertisement Mary Grace McGarvey, Creeslough Vincent Harrison, Mountcharles and Ballintra Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork Jean Stewart, Ramelton Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon Dom Murray, Bray and formerly Bundoran Margaret Fox, Letterkenny John Doogan, Ballyshannon Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon Maisie […]
Public warned of long wait times at LUH Emergency Department
THE public is being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. High numbers of patients attending ED yesterday and again today have impacted on services with all available beds in the hospital in use. Due to the pressures on the site and the lack of bed capacity, […]
Highland Radio CEO, Fionnuala Rabbitt calls for Donegal to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day
Highland Radio CEO and Breast Cancer Survivor, Fionnuala Rabbitt is calling on the Donegal community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday, March 28. Fionnuala was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 52 in 2023 following a routine BreastCheck appointment. The long-time […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, March 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork Jean Stewart, Ramelton Advertisement Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon Patricia Wilson, Ballintra Dom Murray, Bray and formerly Bundoran Margaret Fox, Letterkenny John Doogan, Ballyshannon Mary McFadden, Fintown Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Dublin and Bundoran Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork The tragic […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, March 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary McFadden, Fintown Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon Advertisement Joan Doherty, Moville Stewart Scott, Raphoe Mary Coll, Arranmore and Letterkenny Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Dublin and Bundoran Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny Mary McFadden, Fintown The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Mary McMahon, Fintown. Mary […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, March 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joan Doherty, Moville Stewart Scott, Raphoe Advertisement Mary Coll, Arranmore and Letterkenny Nan McLaughlin, Sligo and Ardara Ernest (Ernie) Sterritt, Letterkenny Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Dublin and Bundoran Seamus McCaffrey, Sligo and Donegal Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny Jimmy Friel, Churchill Joan Doherty, Moville The peaceful death has taken […]
Sliabh Liag murder trial: ‘Smouldering resentment’ exploded into violence – barrister
By Eoin Reynolds A “smouldering resentment” exploded into violence in which a murder accused struck a 66-year-old six or seven times on the head with a rock before putting him over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, a barrister has told a jury at the Central Criminal Court. Eoin Lawlor SC, delivered his closing speech on behalf of […]
Investigation underway after windows smashed at Lifford home
GARDAÍ are investigating a criminal damage incident in Lifford after stones were thrown at a house, breaking two windows. The incident occurred at Cabhsa Cluain Lao, Gallows Lane, Lifford at approximately 9.50pm on Sunday, February 23. A garda spokesperson said: “Stones were thrown at a house in that area at that time and as a […]
Funeral to take place on Friday of man who died in farm tragedy
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday for Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham who died in a farm accident in Newtowncunningham on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at approximately 1pm on Monday. Mr. Roulston, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at […]