Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, is representing Ireland at the informal meeting of EU Ministers for Culture and Media, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy participated, on behalf of Government, in a family photo of signatories to the ‘Declaration on the necessity of culture and media […]
Explore the broader story behind Donegal’s migration to Scotland
As part of the acclaimed ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland’ exhibition, the Culture Division of Donegal County Council will host a special public talk exploring the nature of migration between County Donegal and Scotland in the County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm. The event is […]
Youths lit firework causing ‘substantial damage’ to property
SUBSTANTIAL damage was caused to the front fence of a house in Churchill after youths lit fireworks outside the property. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with the incident of criminal damage in Keeloges, We are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with an incident of criminal […]
Unresponsive male found at Annagry residence
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an unresponsive male at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, yesterday. The male in his 50s was conveyed to hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing.”
Dash-cam footage sought after Halloween town park incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage following an incident in Bernard McGinchey Town Park on Halloween. Gardaí say that as part of their investigation into the incident, which occurred between 10pm and 1ppm on Friday, October 31, they are appealing for dash-cam footage from the car park area of the park or mobile phone footage […]
Rear door of Letterkenny business forced open
BURGLARS forced the rear door of a business premises in Letterkenny open during a burglary. The incident happened on Wednesday, October 29, on the Port Road, between 4am and 4.30am. The premises in question is situated on the same stretch of road as the ATU but on the other side of the road. Damage was […]
Gardaí issue fresh appeal for missing St Johnston woman
Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for a missing St Johnston woman. Ciara O’Callaghan (37), has been reported missing from her home in St. Johnston, since Friday, October 24. Ciara is described as being approximately 5 ft 4 inches in height, with mid shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Ciara was […]
HSE Nursing Service unavailable on Tory Island this weekend
The HSE Nursing Service on Tory Island is unavailable on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2. All planned nursing care has been delivered. A HSE spokesperson said: “We wish to apologise for this unplanned temporary gap in service. There will be an agency nurse covering the period from Monday until Thursday next week when […]
Psychiatric report for Lifford man who assaulted young woman delayed
Victim travelled from Australia for perpetrator’s sentencing
Man (80s) pleads guilty to rape
A MAN in his 80s has pleaded guilty on a signed plea to respective charges of rape and sexual assault. The accused appeared at this week’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court to affirm the plea. He is charged with rape on dates between December 2020 and January 2023. He also faces four charges of sexual assault […]