Man appears in court charged with murder of Donegal publican


A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]


Headstone damaged over Christmas time


GARDAI are appealing for the assistance of the public after a headstone on a grave was pushed over and damaged over the Christmas period. The incident of criminal damage took place in the graveyard of St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, between 7am on Thursday, December 25 and 6.30pm on Sunday, December 28. A garda spokesperson said: […]


Letterkenny’s Kelley Higgins to appear on Late Late Show News Year’s Eve special


AFTER a spectacular year of round tables and banishments, The Traitors winner Kelley Higgins will appear on TV screens once again.  This time, Kelley will feature as a guest on The Late Late Show’s New Year’s Eve special.  Kelley, from Letterkenny, won viewers’ hearts after completing The Traitors series as a faithful.  Advertisement Along with […]


Fresh appeal for information following Manor collision


GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information following a collision involving two pedestrians and a vehicle in Manorcunningham. Gardaí attended the scene of the collision on the N14 at Drumcairn on Wednesday, December 17, shortly after 6.30am. The collision involved two pedestrians and a car. The driver was not injured. Advertisement The two pedestrians were […]


Man needed medical treatment following Letterkenny assault


A MAN had to receive medical treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital following an assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault on Lower Main Street, which occurred on Sunday, December 7 at 2.35am. The incident was only recently reported to gardaí. Gardaí have said that the man was reported to have assaulted as he […]


‘The Dead’ by James Joyce comes alive in Falcarragh
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By Sean Hillen TRANSPORTING people more than a hundred years back in time is no easy matter but theatre director and former drama teacher Carmel McGill managed to do just that in Falcarragh this week. Ably assisted by consultant director, Murray Learmont, choreographer, Caroline McGee, and more than twenty local amateur actors and musicians, they […]


BREAKING: Bus Eireann coach involved in serious collision


A Donegal to Dublin coach was involved in a serious two-vehicle ollision in Fermanagh yesterday evening. Emergency services attended crash on the Derrylin Road near Enniskillen at around 7pm. It is understood the bus left Donegal Town at approximately 5:30pm. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) confirmed to the BBC it received a 999 call […]


Up to €1 billion announced for Donegal TEN-T Projects


PAT ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD has welcomed the Government’s renewed commitment to advancing the Donegal TEN-T Project, confirming that funding will be ring-fenced once the project successfully completes the statutory planning process. The project has also been reaffirmed as part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review 2025, underscoring its strategic national importance. Following planning […]