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UPDATE: Murdered couple’s family issue brief statement

THE funerals will take place on Tuesday in Carndonagh of the couple found brutally murdered at their home on Thursday.

Carndonagh couple’s remains leave Letterkenny Hospital

THE funerals will take place on Tuesday in Carndonagh of the couple found brutally murdered at their home on Thursday.

Son (42) charged with parents murder

GARDAI have tonight (Friday) brought the 42-year-old man charged in connection with the murder of his parents in Carndonagh before a local court.

Four All-Stars for Donegal

BY CHRIS MCNULTY PAUL Durcan, Neil McGee, Neil Gallagher and Michael Murphy have been confirmed as 2014 All-Stars. The Donegal quartet are included on an All-Star team that contains no major surprises. Advertisement Kerry, who defeated Donegal in last month’s All-Ireland final. lead the way with five awards, but Donegal’s superb season is recognised with […]

Rory Gallagher and Anthony Harkin now in Donegal frame

BY CHRIS MCNULTY RORY Gallagher has officially entered the running for the Donegal job and has been joined by a surprise candidate in the form of Anthony Harkin. Gallagher’s nomination was forwarded to the county secretary, Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh, ahead of today’s 5pm closing time by the Kilcar club. Advertisement Harkin’s named was entered […]

Renowned Donegal fiddler laid to rest in Australia

THE funeral took place in Western Australia earlier this morning (Friday) of renowned Ballybofey fiddler, Mick Doherty.

McGowan welcomes call for review of speed limits in estates

A COUNTY Councillor has welcomed the call from the Minister for Transport to local authorities to examine speed limits in residential areas and housing estates

Paddy Carr nominated for Donegal job by Fanad Gaels

BY CHRIS MCNULTY PADDY Carr has been nominated for the Donegal senior football team manager’s position. Carr has been put forward by the Fanad Gaels club. His nomination was forwarded earlier today o county secretary Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh by the Fanad Gaels secretary, Fiona Shields. Advertisement “He seems to be interested in the job […]

Letterkenny Emergency Department still stretched

MEMBERS of the public requiring non-urgent medical attention are being asked not to attend the Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH).