Churchill man remanded on bail


A CHURCHILL man has been remanded on bail to appear at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. Gary Burke, with an address at Derrora, is charged with assault causing harm at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, on May 17, 2024. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court this week that the accused was being […]


Letterkenny woman fined following late night incident


A WOMAN who became highly aggressive to Gardaí as they attempted to intervene in a row involving groups of people, was fined €250 at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. Nicole Hill, with an address at Chapel Street in Stranorlar, was present at the scene at 3.05am at Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny, on the morning of […]


ATU Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago


The earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland has been identified, confirming the species lived on the island more than 5,500 years ago. The discovery, by Dr Marion Dowd, an archaeologist at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), marks a breakthrough in understanding Ireland’s prehistoric wildlife and ecology. The bones, uncovered during archaeological excavations […]


Former Donegal TD and Minister for Education graduates 


Joe McHugh, former Donegal North-East TD and Minister for Education and Skills (2018 – 2020), graduates from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences with a Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Positive Health Coaching on Monday 24 November 2025. He is pictured with Eunan Friel, Managing Director of Healthcare Management, RCSI; Professor Michael […]


Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, November 26


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey The death has occurred of Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey. Paul will be lovingly missed by his wife Fiona; his sons Chad (Aoibhinn), Dean, and Luca (Amy); his parents Patrick and Kathleen; his brothers and sisters Martin, Patricia, Christopher, and […]


Killing of Donegal man in 1973 to be raised in the Dail


Deputy Pearse Doherty will be speaking with the Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee in the Dáil at 10am tomorrow morning regarding the 1973 killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard. Mr Leonard from Pettigo was shot dead by the Royal Ulster Constabulary on May 17, 1973 near the Donegal-Fermanagh border at Brookhill, Letter, in County […]


Man arrested following ‘Day of Action’ on drugs


A ‘Day of Action’ has taken place in the Donegal Division in the Milford and west Donegal areas. Searches under warrant (Misuse of Drugs Act) were carried out. Checkpoints and immigration inspections were conducted at various locations in the greater Milford area. A number of drug related offences were detected. One male was arrested in […]