THE Donegal founder of the Catholic Association says the institution of marriage will be “weakened even further” if people back plans to reduce the waiting time for divorce. Currently divorce is permitted only under certain conditions, one of which is that a couple has to have been living apart for four years. The government s […]
An Bord Pleanala backs committee over Great Arch access
AN Bord Pleanala has upheld an appeal by a local protest group against blocking off one of the county’s key tourist attractions, The Great Arch near Fanad. Speaking after learning of the national planning board’s decision this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Great Arch Action Committee said they were delighted that Donegal County Council’s decision to […]
Workhouse to premiere mysterious new show at An Grianán
IT will be all about the unknown when a new show takes centre stage at An Grianán Theatre next month. The latest work by Workhouse Theatre Company has been four years in the making and involves an immensely talented collection of local actors and actresses. Apart from that very little is known about the show. […]
Missing Cian makes contact with family
GARDAI in Letterkenny have confirmed that a Donegal man, who had been reported missing, has made contact with home. Cian Langelaan (26) was last seen on May 10 leaving his residence in Letterkenny carrying a backpack. Following an Ireland-wide appeal, gardai have confirmed that Cian has made contact and is safe. The public has been […]
Councillor accuses colleagues of exploiting LIS scheme
A Glenties area councillor has accused councillors of exploiting a government road scheme to “look after their own families first”. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig made the allegation when criticising the amount of funding allocated to Donegal under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). The scheme, designed to enhance non-public roads leading to homes and […]
Doherty welcomes redevelopment plans
The plans will see the construction of up thirty housing units as well as a purpose built assisted living unit.
Donegal musicians to sing at alternative Eurovision gig
LETTERKENNY musician Mick Blake will be among artists performing at an alternative concert being organised in opposition to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. ‘Palestine – You’re A Vision’ will be streamed live online on the same night and same time as the Eurovision is taking place in Israel. Among those signed up to play are […]
Family of RTC victim urge driver be spared jail
“We have forgiven Evan Quinn. What happened was a tragedy.”
Father who raped young daughter is jailed for 11 years
A Donegal father-of-six who repeatedly and regularly raped his teenage daughter has being jailed for eleven years. Maurice Lafferty (50) of Corcullen, Castlefin, Donegal, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to raping his daughter Annie Lafferty at his home on dates between November 1, 2010 and June 30 2011. Garda Sergeant John Dorian told […]