A CRIMINAL damage incident that occurred at an apartment block on Meetinghouse Street in Stranorlar is under investigation. A number of males caused damage to the front door of the building before leaving the scene in the direction of Lifford. The incident occurred on Friday, February 14 at approximately 10.45pm. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to […]
Termon business premises damaged
THE glass in the front door of a business premises in Termon was smashed in an incident of criminal damage. Gardaí are investigating incident which occurred at premises at the Craoibhín Centre in Termon between 4pm on Thursday, February 13 and 12.40pm on Saturday, February 15. A garda spokesperson said: “The glass in the front door of […]
Rooms ransacked during Manor burglary
GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house in the area of Raymoghy, Manorcunningham. The back door of the house was forced open and entry was gained between Friday, February 14 at 5.15pm and 10.30am the following morning. Several rooms within the property were ransacked. Nothing was stolen from within. A garda spokesperson […]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is SF fisheries spokesperson
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been cconfirmed as the Sinn Féin Fisheries and Marine Spokesperson Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been confirmed as the Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine. The Sinn Féin Chief Whip has been re-appointed to the role he first took up in 2020. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said: […]
Boy M5 to release new song in memory of bandmate
by Isabelle Bannon Boy M5, an indie-pop band based in Donegal, have released their single “Never Be The Same”, which will be available on streaming services tomorrow. This single is a tribute to their bandmate, mixing engineer, bassist, and more importantly, their friend, Paul Mooney, who sadly passed away in 2023. Paul Mooney, an incredibly […]
Tory Island is again without nursing cover
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has called the news that Tory Island will be without a nurse for the next ten days “unacceptable.” The Sinn Féin TD was speaking yesterday after news was circulated to those on the island. Teachta Doherty said: Advertisement “Tory Island going without a nurse again for ten days cannot be allowed to happen. It is absolutely […]
Murder accused denies lying to escape responsibility
by Eoin Reynolds A murder accused who has claimed that it was his former lover and co-accused who beat 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin to death with a rock – and that she helped put his body over Ireland’s tallest cliffs – has denied lying in the hopes of escaping responsibility for what he did. Alan […]
Priest named as possible abuser served in Donegal
A deceased Jesuit priest accused of abuse served in Donegal in the 1980s, it has emerged. In a statement issued this afternoon, the Diocesan Administrator Fr Kevin Gillespie says the priest was one of a number named by the Jesuits as having been the subject of what have been deemed credible allegations of abuse against […]
Deputy Charles Ward raises Donegal Education Centre
Donegal Deputy, Charles Ward, raised the issue of the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre with the Taoiseach in the Dáil chamber today. The 100% Redress Party TD said that staff members, some of which have worked in the Donegal Education Centre for over ten years, are now being forced to relocate to Letterkenny, over […]
Motorists advised of traffic delays this weekend
MOTORISTS are being advised of traffic delays ahead of this weekend’s match in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. The Donegal vs Armagh match takes place on Sunday, February 16. Throw-in is at 3.45pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Traffic delays are to be expected both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as […]