Accused said she “battered” deceased’s face


by Eoin Reynolds A woman on trial accused of murdering a pensioner who was “put over” Ireland’s highest sea cliffs told a friend that she had “battered” a man with a rock “until his face was out the back of his head” and that she liked it, the Central Criminal Court heard today. The trial […]

Donegal’s men’s and women’s sheds facing uncertainty


Donegal’s Men’s and Women’s Sheds face uncertainty with the recent changes to funding administration, a local councillor has said. Sinn Féin Councillor for the Glenties Municipal District, Cllr Brian Carr, has raised concerns about changes to how Men’s and Women’s Sheds in Donegal receive funding. “Previously, a Sustainability Grant provided €1.2 million nationally, allowing Sheds […]

Oven that fell from car boot returned to owner


AN oven that had fallen from the boot of a car while being transported in Letterkenny has been returned to its rightful owner. Gardaí issued an appeal last week after the oven had fallen from the boot of the vehicle at  Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, in early December of last year. A man had been observed […]

Balaclava-clad man who poured substance over car sought


​​​​​​GARDAÍ are hunting for a balaclava-clad man who was seen approaching a parked car in Letterkenny and pouring a substance over it causing substantial damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Orchard Crescent on Thursday, December 19, between 10.20am and 10.25am. Gardaí have said that a man approached a parked car in that area and he poured […]

Five sheep stolen from Portsalon


GARDAÍ in Milford are appealing for the assistance of the public following the theft of five sheep. A yellow painted Suffolk and four black and white Dutch spotted sheep were stolen from a field in the area of Rosskirk, Portsalon, sometime between Tuesday, January 14 at 3pm and Thursday, January 16 at 11am. Anyone who observed any […]

COLUMN: Free HRT scheme delayed – women deserve better


by Sabrina Sweeney For the thousands of women depending on the promise of free hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from this month, the government’s decision to delay the scheme is a slap in the face and a disappointing start to the New Year. The October budget allocated €20 million to make HRT products free from January […]

Outpouring of support for woman after eulogy upset


by Louise Doyle A Donegal woman left devastated after she was not permitted to say a eulogy at the joint funeral of her parents, who died within hours of one another, has said she is “absolutely blown away” by support she has received. Jackie McGettigan, late of Bruckless, passed away on December 23, 2023. His […]