STEPHEN McKinney has been found guilty of murdering his wife following a 12 week trial at Dungannon Crown Court Aged 44 and previously of Convoy, McKinney denied murdering Lu Na on 13 April 2017, during a trip on a hired cruiser. Ahead of sending the jury out to commence deliberations, Madam Justice McBride advised an […]
New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe
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BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese to take effect from the end of August. Three parishes are to get new Parish Priests. Fr William Peoples, PP, Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) is moving to Kilcar to replace Fr Eddie Gallagher who is moving to become Assistant Priest in the […]
A jewel of Donegal’s industrial heritage
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THE construction of a €250,000 car park and access route is underway as part of the Leitir Corn Mill Conservation Project. It is the latest phase of ambitious plans to re-develop a working heritage mill. Construction on the car park should be completed this September allowing work to commence on rebuilding the mill-wheel and repairing […]
Jacqui Sharkey to release new single
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DONEGAL singer Jacqui Sharkey is set to release her new single ‘The Light’ on July 23, her debut release with label Peer Music. ‘The Light’ is described as a “powerful melodic and emotional ballad that captures the turmoil of the world today and offers hope and inspiration”. The clever arrangements by John Reynolds feature well […]
The Duck Street Jam Band join great cause
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AN unnanounced music session at Narin beach on Saturday last has allowed the installation of a special facility in the county move one step closer to reality. The Dolmen Centre is fundraising for a hoist and changing bench for the wheelchair accessible toilet at the beach. The electric hoist, costing €4,000, has been sponsored by […]
End of Early bus days in Ardara
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WHEN the wheels on Earley’s bus came to a stop last month it marked the end of an era. After 51 years of driving school buses in Ardara, the husband and wife team of Johnny D and Greta Earley are officially out of the driver’s seat. It all started when Johnny D took over the […]
Fianna Fáil need time to regroup in opposition – McDaid
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FIANNA Fáil will need at least five years in opposition if the party is to remain relevant on the national stage, Dr James McDaid has warned. The Letterkenny GP, who was a Fianna Fáil TD in Donegal for more than twenty years, said that the whole party needs to look at itself – TDs, councillors, […]
Huge outpouring of grief at Lifford mum’s funeral
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“Next year was going to be the year; the date is in the diary when Laura and Joe would become Mr and Mrs, the wedding dress was picked that last day.”
Gardaí in Letterkenny seize €6,000 worth of cannabis
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TWO people have been arrested following the seizure of €6,000 in cannabis. Letterkenny Gardaí stopped a car overnight and the driver tested positive for the presence of the drug. A search of the car resulted in the seizure of suspected cannabis with an approximate street value of €6,000. Two people were arrested and were charged […]
No love lost as door-to-door money lender leaves stage
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THE head of Letterkenny’s Credit Union says there was “not a lot of grá” for Provident Financial because of its “extortionate” interest rates. Gordon Randles was speaking after the door-to-door money lender announced it was shutting its operations in Ireland. In a statement the company blamed the strain of the coronavirus pandemic for its decision to […]