A Donegal man has succeeded in his battle to have the name of the county’s most famous mountain changed to its proper title. Loughanure man Patrick McCafferty recently contacted Wikipedia to point out that the mountain’s official title is Errigal and not Mount Errigal as had been listed. The online encyclopaedia has now taken Mr […]
Donegal steam engine plans progressing
THE Donegal Railway Heritage Centre recently announced ambitious plans to bring Drumboe, the North West’s most famous steam engine back to Donegal Town through a major Crowd Funding initiative. The campaign has just started, but has already received a lot of interest including support and a donation from the North West of Ireland Railway Society […]
Post-mortem examination today on body fisherman
Gardaí assisted by the Coastguard recovered the deceased body of a man in his 50s from the shoreline of the Benroe area of Killybegs yesterday.
Illegal seal pup cull fears
Concern has been raised after a mutilated seal pup was found near dunes close to the car park in Falcarragh beach.
Gardai alerted to deceased couple by relative
GARDAI say they are treating as ‘sudden deaths’ the discovery of two bodies in Convoy. A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were found dead in the village this afternoon. A Garda spokesperson said, “Gardaí are investigating the sudden deaths of a couple in Convoy. Advertisement “At 1.30pm Gardaí were contacted […]
Couple found dead in Convoy
A Garda investigation is under way following the discovery of two bodies in Convoy. A house has been sealed off after an elderly couple were found dead by neighbours. Coroner for Donegal Dr Denis McCauley is on his way to the scene and a full forensic examination is expected to be carried out. There are […]
Convicted paedophile Liam Adams buried in Letterkenny
THE burial has taken place in Letterkenny this afternoon of convicted paedophile Liam Adams, brother of Sinn Fein TD and former party leader Gerry Adams.
An Grianán comes out on top at IMRO Awards
LETTERKENNY’S An Grianán Theatre has been name Ulster Live Music Venue of The Year once again at the annual IMRO Awards. The An Grianán has been nominated for the award every year since it began in 2008, reflecting the theatre’s long commitment to artistic excellence. The award was accepted, on the venue’s behalf, by Lorna McLaughlin […]
Real life NARCOS to swoop on Letterkenny
TWO Drug Enforcement Agents (DEA) who inspired the hit Netflix show NARCOS are to speak in Letterkenny later this year. ‘NARCOS – An Evening of Conversation’ features real life DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena. Born in Texas, Pena joined the US DEA in 1984. Four years later the Retired Special Agent in Charge […]
Dessie Shiels resigns from Donegal County Council
INDEPENDENT Councillor Dessie Shiels has announced his resignation from the local authority. The move brings to an end a five year spell representing the Letterkenny Municipal District. He will be replaced by Letterkenny man Eugene Gallagher. Advertisement Announcing his resignation this morning, the solicitor said, “I wish to confirm my resignation from Donegal County Council […]