BUSINESS owners in Donegal are being urged to be vigilant following the emergence of fake bank notes in circulation. Gardaí hgave said there are fake £20 sterling notes circulating at present. A garda spokesperson said: “The notes are of very good quality and the serial number on them ends in 257. Business owners should ensure […]
Driver failed to remain at scene of collision
The collision occurred between Glenveagh National Park and the Junction for the Falcarragh Road.
Laptop and jewellery stolen from house in Killybegs
ANTIQUE jewellery and a laptop were among the number of items stolen from a house in Killybegs. The front door of the the property in the area of Crucknagapple, Killybegs, was kicked in and entry gained between the morning of Tuesday, March 4 and the morning of Sunday, March 9. Two silver rings, an antique yellow gold […]
Cara Hannon to receive posthumous Masters Degree
THE bright sky in Letterkenny this morning stood in stark contrast to the grief in the hearts of the friends, family, colleagues and students of Cara Hannon as they bid their final farewell to her at her funeral mass at the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Though the loss is profound, Fr Kieran McAteer, who […]
Local takeaway removes delivery routes due to traffic
by Louise Doyle RISING traffic congestion has led to a Letterkenny takeaway business withdrawing some of its delivery locations. Pat’s Pizza has said it can no longer deliver to a number of areas including Kilmacrennan, Legnahoorey, Newmills and parts of Ballymaleel and surrounding regions. Advertisement Management of the premises located at Sliabh Dromond in Letterkenny said the decision […]
Sliabh Liag murder accused both found guilty
by Eoin Reynolds Alan Vial and Nikita Burns have both been found guilty of murdering 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose body was thrown over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag, one of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions. The jury of seven women and five men at the Central Criminal Court returned their majority, ten to two, […]
New appointments made in Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
BISHOP Andrew Forster has made two new appointments to positions in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, which fell vacant following the retirement recently of Rev Canon David Crooks. The Rector of Dunfanaghy, Raymunterdoney and Tullaghobegley, Rev David Skuce, has been appointed a Canon of St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe. While a date has yet […]
Funeral takes place of second Gortahork crash victim
The funeral of the second young man killed in collsion in Gortahork has taken place. Shaun McClafferty has been laid to rest following his funeral mass at Christ the King Church in Gortahork. His close friend, Jamie Diver, was buried following his funeral mass at the same church yesterday. Advertisement Both men died after the […]
