Two men arrested in connection with an assault on two men at a house in Lifford on Monday night have been released without charge. They were detained by the PSNI in Derry and questioned about the attack on the men. One man, aged in his 20s, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, […]
Donegal Airport closed for duration of Status Red alert
Donnegal Airport has advised that in the interest of staff safety, the aiport will be closed for the duration of the Status Red weather alert. The current time frame for this is up until 2pm today. Passengers are urged to check directy with their airline in relation to their flight status, as there will be […]
Fallen tree causes serious collision in Lifford
A serious traffic collision has occurred at the Ballinlecky to Lifford Road as the result of a fallen tree. The road is closed and will remained so for some time. Gardaí are appealing to the public not to travel this morning unless it is absolutley necessary.
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 […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Lifford assault
Man (20s) in critical condition in Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast
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 […]