Mac Giolla Easbuig calls for murder accused’s release


DONEGAL Independent Councillor Micheal Mac Giolla Easbuig (above) has called for the immediate release of John Downey following his arrest last night. The 66-year-old was taken into custody over the murders in 1972 of two UDR soldiers in Enniskillen. He is expected to appear before Dublin High Court this afternoon before being extradited to Northern […]

Youth Service hoping to buy old Letterkenny cinema site


  DONEGAL Youth Service has hinted at expansion plans if it is successful in purchasing the building it is headquartered in. The Youth Service has occupied the second floor of La Scala House on Letterkenny’s Port Road since 2006. In recent days however the three storey building has been put on the market with a […]

Donegal man to appear in court over 1972 UDR murders


DONEGAL man John Downey will appear before the High Court in Dublin this afternoon over his alleged involvement in the murder of two Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldiers in Enniskillen more than 40 years ago. The 66-year-old is also being held on suspicion of aiding and abetting an explosion. Lance Corporal Alfred Johnston and Private […]

Polish national’s death was an accident, say friends


FRIENDS of a Polish man who died in Letterkenny a year ago have rejected Garda claims he was murdered. Thursday marked the first anniversary of the death of Sebastian Adamowicz whose body was discovered at the foot of a staircase in his home at Sylvan Park. He was rushed to Letterkenny hospital but died later […]

‘It is important we say what we believe’ – Brogan


DONEGAL Fianna Fáil Councillor Ciaran Brogan has stressed that the large vote secured by Peter Casey in last week’s presidential election was a wake up call to politicians who need to listen to the views of voters and not be afraid to express them. Cllr Brogan was speaking to the Donegal News after many of […]