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 […]
Kasia draws clear at head of schools art competition
KASIA Wach from Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Letterkenny is this year’s overall winner of the Primary Schools Road Safety Art Competition, coming out on top from almost 900 entries. Kasia’s winning art work will feature as an advertising hoarding promoting Road Safety in Finn Park for the 2019 season. Alongside Kasia’s winning entry, category […]
Donegal grandmum scoops €28,000 on RTE game show
A Letterkenny grandmother has become the latest Donegal contestant to scoop a fortune on the hit RTE show Winning Streak. Teresa Shiels racked up a tidy €28,000 on the National Lottery programme on Saturday night. Her big win comes hot on the heels of Killygordon man Gerard Muldoon’s appearance on the same show. He took […]
Downings to feature in this week’s episode of Ár gClub
THE adventures had in 2018 by the players of CLG na nDúnaibh will be central to this week’s episode of the hit TG4 show, Ár gClub. Speaking ahead of the instalment, which airs on Thursday night at 8pm, a spokesperson for TG4 revealed, “The Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta weekend has finally arrived for CLG na […]