Stolen van found on fire in Fanad


A stolen van was found on fire in Fanad. Gardaí attended the scene of a road traffic collision at Ballykinard, Rosnakill, Fanad,  on Wednesday, December 11. They had been alerted to a vehicle on fire in the area at 7.35pm. The fire service were extinguished the fire prior to the arrival of gardaí. Extensive damage had been […]

Man needed medical treatment following weekend assault


A MAN had to receive medical treatment following an assault in Ballybofey at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a takeaway premises at Main Street, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 3.40am. A garda spokesperson urged anyone who was in the area with dash cam to make the footage […]

Woman shares symbol of peace for Christian Aid


By Paul McElwee A UNIVERSAL sign of peace, something which many pray for especially at this time of year -the dove – is set to play an integral part in the festive season for one Rossnowlagh native who is using the symbol to draw attention to humanitarian crises across the globe. Judith Hinchcliff, a parishioner […]

Private Rooney killing: UN to release documents


By Dionne Meehan Two  years on from the murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon, his family are still being kept in the dark about the events surrounding his death. The 24-year-old, pictured below, from Newtowncunningham was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping mission was ambushed and fired upon on […]

Donegal singing talent receives special award


By Rebecca Crockett Donegal musician Ellie Carson has been honoured by the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), receiving a national award for singing. The 17-year-old from Glenmaquin near Letterkenny won the RIAM Spotlight Award for her impressive distinction grade in her Senior Certificate singing exam. Advertisement Ellie said when she found out about the […]