A man has appeared before Judge Daly in Letterkenny District Court where he pleaded guilty to 13 breaches of the Private Security Services Acts. Mr Vladimir Gavlas appeared before the local court today. This followed an investigation by the Private Security Authority into security guarding services in Donegal. Mr Gavlas had been found providing security […]
Car windscreen smashed in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny in which a car windscreen was smashed. The incident occurred at the Nas Mór Apartments in Carnamuggagh between 10pm on Wednesday, January 28 and 7.50am the following morning. A car was parked in the car park at the apartments between those times and the owner returned to discover […]
Passenger taken to hospital following Stranorlar collision
A PASSENGER was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following a three-vehicle collision in Stranorlar. A driver of one of the vehicles left the scene on foot following the collision at Dunwiley, on the N13, on Sunday, February 1, shortly after 1.45pm. Two vehicles were stationary on the road waiting for the vehicle in […]
Footballer Mark Farren remembered on the 10th anniversary of his death
A moving tribute has been paid to former Finn Harps and Derry City player Mark Farren on the tenth anniversary of his death. The Greencastle native passed away on February 3, 2016, aged 33, after a battle with cancer. Mark was diagnosed with having a benign brain tumour in 2008 and was forced to retire from […]
An open letter to Bishop Niall Coll
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Dear Bishop Coll, Just a quick note to welcome you to the Diocese of Raphoe. I attended the wonderful celebrations in St Eunan’s Cathedral and the historic installation of your Lordship as Bishop of Raphoe, and I must praise all those who organised such a truly memorable occasion. Advertisement However, I was shocked – absolutely shocked […]
Declan Doherty’s retrospective exhibition opens in Letterkenny
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ON Saturday night, an exhibition by former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty was officially opened at the Regional Cultural Centre. ‘Declan Doherty’s Donegal’ is a landmark retrospective exhibition celebrating more than 40 years of photography by the acclaimed local press photographer. The exhibition features over 400 photographs, presented both digitally and in print, which capture […]
Garda Sergeant Sharon Doherty bids farewell to Letterkenny
Sergeant Sharon Doherty from the Community Policing Unit in Letterkenny has bid farewell to her colleagues, as she retired today after 33 years’ service. Sharon served in Dublin for 28 years and five years in Donegal Division. A garda spokesperson said: “We wish her all the very best in the future and we hope that […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Monday, February 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John (Dessie) Rooney, Quigley’s Point Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Advertisement Sally Houston (née Hughes), Newtowncunningham Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer), Fanad Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), Lifford Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory (Grant), Malin Head Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, […]
A morning well spent at Conwal and Gartan men’s breakfast
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A Men’s breakfast event was held in Conwal Parish Hall on Saturday. Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby International and Vice Principal of Royal School Armagh, Kenny Hooks, spoke at the breakfast morning. Here are some photographs captured by Clive Wasson from the special event.