by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Relief as missing Letterkenny teen found safe
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing last night has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Christopher Mahon (13) after he went missing from Letterkenny on Tuesday, September 10. Gardaí confirmed this morning that he has been located.
WEATHER: Fresh and bright day but temperatures to plummet tonight
THIS morning will start off fresh and bright with long spells of sunshine. Whilst it will be dry most of the time, there will be a few showers drifting south over the province on a moderate to fresh north-westerly breeze, most frequent near the north coast. Any showers will die out by evening time. Advertisement […]
Man (60s) dead following single vehicle collision in West Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (60s) has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Bunbeg yesterday. The single vehicle collision, involving a motorbike, occurred at approximately 2.50pm on the R257. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. “The road was closed […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, September 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely – Susan McCole, Bunbeg Advertisement – John R Gallagher, Mountcharles – Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Donegal Town – Conal Doherty, Carrick – Paul Breslin, Ardara – Sheila Ferry, 82 Sylvan Park, Letterkenny and formerly Rathmullan – Michael Browne, An Grianan House, Dunmore, Carrigans – Eileen Breslin, Drumbarron, […]
Road closed following serious collision in West Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A section of the R257 at Knockastoller (between Bunbeg and Dore Upper) is closed this evening following a serious collision. The road is expected to remain closed for a period of time. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Diversions are in place. “Please take an alternative route if possible.”
A Donegal man has reportedly died in Portugal
There are unconfirmed reports this evening that a Donegal man has died in Portugal. The man, who was reportedly detained in an Albufeira police station last night, was said to have been found dead in his cell this morning. The man, who is said to live in Letterkenny, was arrested following an alleged assault on […]
Donegal’s latest road victim is laid to rest
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died in Friday’s horrific road collision at Quigley’s Point has been remembered as a ‘live wire’ with a ‘bubbly personality’ at her Requiem Mass earlier today. Greencastle’s Donna McDermott, aged in her 30s, was the fifth person to die on the county’s roads in just 13 days. Advertisement Ms […]
Donegal Sports Partnership allocated €169,100 through Dormant Accounts Fund
DONEGAL Sports Partnership has been allocated €169,100 under the Dormant Accounts Fund. The funding is part of an overall package of €5.1 million announced for Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and […]
Weather: Cool and breezy with scattered showers
TODAY will be cool and breezy with sunny spells and scattered showers. Some of the showers may be heavy with a chance of hail and thunder. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, scattered showers will continue overnight. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.