THE first marathon to be held in Donegal in more than thirty years was officially launched last night at the Letterkenny Town Council offices.
Gardai to ‘monitor’ car cruises’
GARDAI in Donegal will ‘carefully monitor’ future ‘car cruises’ following the first major boy racer or modified car event of its kind at the weekend.
Almost 900 treated at new LGH sexual health clinic
THE HSE-run sexual health (GUM) clinic in Letterkenny General Hospital treated almost 900 new patients since it opened in September 2011, up to September 2013.
John Downey will not be prosecuted
A Donegal man accused of killing four soldiers in the 1982 IRA Hyde Park bombing will not be prosecuted because he was given a guarantee he would not face trial.
Tempers flare at council again
A MAJOR political spat erupted this week over an innocuous appointment to the new Donegal Education and Training Board.
Hope yet for Rockhill Army Barracks
THERE is still hope Rockhill Army Barracks on the outskirts of Letterkenny will be bought by Donegal County Council despite a clear indication from management the clear priority is to purchase Lifford Barracks only at this stage.
No conviction for Tyrone man who threw stool at Letterkenny bar maid
A TYRONE man who threw a stool over the counter at bar maid during a stag night in Letterkenny, escaped a criminal conviction at this week’s sitting of the District Court.
Further charges may be brought against Irish Army soldier
FURTHER charges may be brought against a member of the Defence Forces who is charged with being in possession of explosives.
Hundreds attend crime meeting in Glenties
By Harry Walsh LAST night, the people of Glenties and surrounding areas gathered to say sorry to pensioner Gerry McDevitt, the local man who was beaten and robbed at his Station House home last Thursday evening. The 77-year-old was threatened by thieves who stole cash and a firearm. He was left with cuts and bruising […]
Majella O’Donnell feeling “great” after her double mastectomy
MAJELLA O’Donnell sent a message to fans of herself and Daniel this week to say she feels “great” after her double mastectomy.