DONEGAL born District Court Judge Sean McBride on Wednesday dismissed speeding cases involving ‘Go Safe’ vans, claiming their detection of offences was like “fishing in a goldfish bowl”.
Collie and five new-born pups found abandoned in Killybegs
ANIMALS In Need (AIN) volunteers in Donegal were shocked to be called out to rescue an abandoned collie and her five new-born pups from an isolated mountain area near Killybegs at the weekend.
Businessman viciously attacked and robbed in Letterkenny
A BUSINESSMAN was viciously attacked, robbed and left in a pool of blood on his way to lodge money in a Letterkenny bank.
VIDEO: Local artist goes ‘viral’ with water protest speech
A LOCAL performance artist has gone viral with a Youtube video of his speech about water charges and austerity.
Mystery Donegal placenames on ancient Italian map
A NUMBER of unknown Donegal placenames have appeared on the oldest known separate individual map of the island of Ireland.
Over €22,000 in grant aid for Donegal youth organisations
MINISTER Joe McHugh TD welcomes the announcement by Minister James Reilly TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, regarding the allocation of Capital Grants to 50 youth projects and organisations throughout the country.
Teachers in Donegal warn of further strike action
TEACHERS across Donegal have warned they’ll be back on the picket lines again in January unless the government backs down on controversial plans over external assessment for the Junior Certificate exami
Retired Letterkenny Sergeant awarded €12,000 compensation by High Court
A RETIRED Letterkenny-based Garda Sergeant, who was bitten on both arms while attempting to arrest a woman, spent six months worrying if he had contracted AIDS, the High Court was told on Monday.
Why comedy star Neil Delamere loves the people of Donegal
ON Monday night Irish comedy star and broadcaster Neil Delamere delves into the life of Red Hugh O’Donnell in his new television series Holding Out For A Hero.
Letterkenny man told by judge to stay out of Derry City
A LETTERKENNY man was today (Monday) ordered to stay out of Derry City apart from his court appearances as part of his bail conditions.