THREE Malaysian women are due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with Tuesday evening’s discovery of a cannabis factory at a Chinese restaurant in Ballybofey. A man aged in his 30s also, also believed to be Asian, remains in Garda custody and can be detained for up to seven days. […]
Sean Dunnion defends Donegal after Director General’s criticism
SEAN Dunnion, the chairman of the Donegal county board, has said that his committee had to stand by their man when Patrick McBrearty chose not to attend a Croke Park hearing following allegations that the player had been bitten during a game against Dublin last year.
Hospital chapel to be retained- Cllr McBride
CARRIGART based Cllr. Noel Mc Bride has met with Mr. Shaun Murphy, Manager of Letterkenny General Hospital and has received confirmation and assurance that the Chapel at LGH is to be retained.
Donegal GAA officially launches lucrative three-year deal with O’Neill’s
DONEGAL GAA officially launched their lucrative new three-year partnership with sportswear manufacturer O’Neill’s this evening at a function in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny.
GAA Director General Paraic Duffy critical of Donegal in annual report
PARAIC Duffy, the GAA’s Director General, has levelled stern criticism at Donegal’s door over the handling of both the incident during a League game last April when Patrick McBrearty was bitten by a Dublin player and the county’s decision to defer the 2014 Donegal senior football championship until the county team’s season has ended.
Liam Ó Cuinneagáin named Donegal Person of the Year for 2013
POPULAR Gleann Cholm Cille man, Liam Ó Cuinneagáin, has been named Donegal Person of the Year for 2013.
McGettigan’s Group to sponsor Finn Harps in club’s diamond jubillee year
FINN Harps have confirmed that the McGettigan’s Group will be the club’s main sponsor during 2014, Harps’ 60th anniversary year.
Castlefinn Councillor calls for greater garda presence in the area
SINN Féin Councillor Gary Doherty has called for extra Garda resources for the border area following recent crimes in the East Donegal.
Copper thieves strike in Letterkenny area
GARDAI are hunting a gang of brazen thieves after 220 metres of valuable copper telephone wire on the outskirts of Letterkenny.
Council: Fall-out continues unabated
THE dust may be settling but the political fall out from one of the most acrimonious council budget meetings in years is set to rumble for months across Donegal.