By Declan Brennan A Donegal man who admitted sexually assaulting his partner’s best friend while she slept on a sofa in his home has been remanded in custody for sentence next January. Richard Walsh (32) of Lisminton, Ballintra, pleaded guilty earlier this month at the Central Criminal Court to the sexual assault of the woman, […]
Postmortem examination to be carried out on body of fisherman
GARDAÍ are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a fisherman, whose body taken from the water off the west coast of Donegal yesterday afternoon. At approximately 1.25pm, a report was received of a man overboard a fishing vessel off the coast of Arranmore. The man, aged in his 40s, was airlifted to […]
Youths ignite firework into letterbox
GARDAÍ are seeking dash-cam footage after two youths placed an ignited firework into the letterbox of a house in Ballybofey. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Blue Cedars, Ballybofey, on Saturday, November 8 at 7.15pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Two youths were reported to have approached a house in that area. […]
Window smashed in Killygordon
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after the front window of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred at An Clairin, Killygordon, this morning, November 11 between 5.30am and 6am A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us. If anyone observed a […]
New Director of Midwifery appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Doogan as the new Director of Midwifery. Originally from Glasgow, Marion has a long and distinguished career in nursing and midwifery spanning almost 40 years. Born to Donegal parents Sadie and Danny Wilhare, she has always maintained strong links to Donegal. Together with […]
EirGrid to host Energy Citizens Roadshow in Donegal tomorrow
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal Town tomorrow. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority), ESB Networks and Donegal County Council to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, […]
Man (50s) found unresponsive in Annagry dies
A man found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday, has died. The man, who was in his 50s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday for treatment of serious injuries. The assistant state pathologist is to carry out a postmortem examination on the man’s body tomorrow. Advertisement The scene remains preserved […]
Irish Hospice Foundation calls on the people of Donegal to take part in Never Fogotten Night Walk 2025
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), in partnership with event sponsor Londis, has launched their Never Forgotten Night Walk 2025. They are calling on people of Donegal to get involved in Never Forgotten Night Walk 2025 and come together in a powerful act of remembrance and support for all who are grieving. Taking place at 5pm on […]
Sustainability at the core of Donegal’s new Tourism Strategy
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Paul Canning unveiled Donegal’s new Tourism Strategy on Friday last (31 October) at the County House in Lifford. Donegal County Council’s new Tourism Strategy presents a visionary roadmap designed to guide the county’s tourism development in the coming years. The Strategy sets out a shared vision for the continued […]