THE scenic Glencolmcille area of southwest Donegal is one of the top ten most historic sites on the island of Ireland, according to the latest edition of the world renowned publication, National Geographic.
Falcarragh boy Jack (3) almost dies on chain of blinds
THE parents of a three-year-old boy who nearly lost his life after he accidentally got his head entangled in the chain cord of a window blind have spoken of their terrifying ordeal.
Letterkenny solicitor is ‘not fit’ to practice – Law Society
A LETTERKENNY solicitor has agreed not to practise after an investigation found there was no control or accountability over money going into his office although he had already been investigated over previous breaches of lawyers’ regulations.
Major garda breakthrough in relation to Carrigart burglaries
GARDAI in Milford believe they have smashed a Eastern European crime gang believed to have been involved in spate of burglaries in the area, following the discovery of a “huge” amount of stolen goods in Termon on Tuesday.
Cancer suffering councillor determined to seek re-election
BY HARRY WALSH DESPITE fears over his health, sitting county councillor and former Mayor of Donegal Brendan Byrne remains ‘more determined than ever’ to contest the local elections in May. Cllr Byrne (40), from Kilcar who is undergoing treatment for leukaemia, is one of six people who have been nominated to go before delegates at […]
Man pleads guilty to having sex with underage girl
AN EAST Donegal man pleaded guilty to two charges of having sex with an underage girl at this morning’s (Thursday) sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
‘Letterkenny Live’ street festival will not take place this year
THE popular ‘Letterkenny Live’ festival of street music will not take place this year, it has been confirmed.
Unannounced inspections in Killybegs are ‘routine’ – SFPA
A SPOKESMAN for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has described as “routine” a visit by their officers to all fish factories in Killybegs this morning.
Strict new rules proposed for wind turbines
PLANNERS in Donegal are proposing turbines for new wind farms be erected at least times their tip height back from ‘centres of human habitation’
Residents fears over dangerous road
A dangerous stretch of road near Stranorlar has been described as a ‘death trap’.