A MAN who travelled from Dublin to Letterkenny to meet with a 13-year-old girl for sex has been jailed for five years. Kiran Srinivason (30), of Tonlegee Road, Coolock, Dublin was arrested by gardai after being caught in an online sting operation.He was charged with using technology to communicate with a child for the purpose […]
In pics: Memorial weekend for Connie O’Donnell a brilliant success
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By Eoin McGarvey A WEEKEND of remembrance celebrating the late Annagry publican Connie O’Donnell raised over €7,000 for two charities close to the hearts of the O’Donnell family. Connie, a native of Glenties, was a well-known publican in Annagry for many years and passed away suddenly in 2006. Advertisement Although Glenties born, Connie had close […]
Letterkenny residents invited to learn about planned water infrastructure developments
RESIDENTS and business people of Letterkenny are invited to attend a public meeting and learn about proposed water infrastructure improvements. The event will take place at Letterkenny Community Centre on November 18, from 5pm to 8pm, giving residents and businesses an opportunity to meet the project team, view the plans, and ask questions. The project […]
Funeral of Peter Patton: ‘His light will continue to shine brightly’
PETER ‘Porky’ Patton was remembered as a man of many friends and unwavering faith at his funeral Mass on Thursday. The Letterkenny man died suddenly at his home on Monday at the age of 57. His death was met with shock and sadness by those who knew him. And the crowds of people that attended his […]
Man pleads guilty to arson attack at tattoo studio
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A MAN has pleaded guilty to a number of offences at a Letterkenny tattoo parlour including arson. Michael Hawe of James Larkin Court, Letterkenny appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. The 35-year-old faces charges relating to incidents at INK Tattoo Studio, Oldtown Road, Letterkenny. Advertisement He is charged that on June 10 he did […]
Eunan Devenney’s countdown to Christmas is on
A STRANORLAR man is continuing to spread the joy of Christmas as he appeals for toys for the 24th year of a special fundraiser.. Former boxing coach, Eunan Devenney, is encouraging Donegal’s kind hearted public to donate toys, vouchers, and anything that could help a struggling family this Christmas. What started as helping his sister, […]
Judge tells young man to change his life around as he is jailed
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A YOUNG Letterkenny man has been told to change his life around as he was jailed for robbery and drug dealing. David Orr (22) of Ballymacool Wood is charged with robbery at a Letterkenny take-away restaurant and two counts of possession of a controlled drug, namely cocaine, with the intention to supply. He appeared before […]
Defective block victims’ horrors build up
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PENSIONERS are to meet in their biggest ever numbers as hundreds of defective block victims desperately seek help. Pressure from the group since a high-profile meeting last month resulted in Housing Minister James Browne designating an experienced, senior official to meet with its representatives to discuss “critical issues affecting the elderly”. A member of the […]
Donegal construction student earns award for top marks
A BALLYBOFEY student was honoured for receiving top marks at the ATU Letterkenny Conferring Awards Ceremony. Ben Callaghan received the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Donegal Branch Industry Award from Dermot Gildea, chairman of the CIF Donegal branch. Mr Callaghan received the award in recognition of achieving the highest GPA (grade point average) in the BSc […]
Donegal duo launch inspiring new book ‘Trace’
WHAT links a Nobel laureate and a presidential chef to a Fanad farmer and a one-room school-teacher? A brand-new Donegal book called ‘Trace’. Created by Laura Buchanan from Ramelton and Isla McGuckin from Portsalon, ‘Trace’ brings together forty-eight contributors. Advertisement They come from all walks of life and share the split-second decisions, chance encounters, and […]