GARDA operation led to the arrest of a suspected burglar in Kilmacrennan this morning (Friday) as he fled empty handed from the home of an elderly pensioner.
Donegal’s starry night on BBC2
A PHOTOGRAPH of the night sky taken from Trusk Lough near Ballybofey was seen by millions of viewers on the BBC2 Stargazing programme on Wednesday night.
Five same-sex civil partnerships in Donegal in 2012
A TOTAL of five same-sex civil partnerships were registered in Donegal in 2012, according to figures released by the Department of Social Protection. Four of the couples were male and one couple was female.
Malin Head Coastguard handled 393 emergencies
MALIN HEAD Coastguard station handled 393 emergency incidents during 2012 involving local coastguard units, RNLI personnel and the Donegal Mountain Rescue team.
Latest Donegal tax defaulters named
THE latest round of tax defaulters from Donegal published this week shows that eight businesses/individuals paid a total of €821,863 in tax, penalties and interest.
Amnesty letters for human rights
AMNESTY International is inviting members of the public to come to Port na Failte in Letterkenny on Monday to write a letter which could lead to a prisoner of conscience being released somewhere in the world.
Lough Salt golf balls
THE possible presence of a number of rare, antique ‘gutta percha’ golf balls in Lough Salt, once owned by world renowned golfer Old Tom Morris, got a mention on BBC Northern Ireland news last night.
Ó Domhnaill expenses under formal scrutiny
THE Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) have confirmed that they are launching a formal investigation into alleged over-claiming of expenses by former Donegal County Councillor Brian Ó Domhnaill, who is now a senator.
Ulster Covenant Talk
HISTORY buffs in Donegal will get a chance to learn more about the Ulster Covenant and its place in Donegal History at the County Museum inn Letterkenny next week.
Donegal’s voting trends
LETTERKENNY man Kevin O’Sullivan of Ballyraine Park felt moved to write to the Irish Times this week to comment on Donegal’s ‘No’ vote in last weekend’s referendum.