IT HAS emerged this morning that the man behind Donegal’ largest refuse collection company, who has a number of convictions for illegal dumping, has had his waste collection licence revoked.
PSNI helicopter assists major garda manhunt
By Cronan Scanlon A PSNI helicopter and two civilian aeroplanes assisted Gardai during a major search operation along the border last week which resulted in two suspected burglars being arrested and brought to court. Details of the dramatic ground and air operation only emerged at Letterkenny District Court this week where two Stranorlar brothers appeared […]
Shock and anger at Minister’s windfarm threat
THERE was anger and confusion yesterday after it emerged the Minister for Environment may overturn a decision by Donegal County Council to make large tracts of Donegal out-of-bounds for windfarm development.
MacLochlainn demands hospital ‘spy camera’ investigation
IT has been more than 17 weeks since a spy camera was detected at Letterkenny General Hospital and Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn has now demanded that an independent investigation must be established.
10 ways to stay safe in the sun
To quote Nelly’s “It’s getting hot in herre” its important to remember that while removing clothes will keep you cool…
Huge interest in ‘La Boheme’ opera in Ballybofey
THE Egyptian Ambassador to Ireland is visiting Donegal this weekend to attend two performances of the opera ‘La Boheme’ which will be held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey.
Snoring defendant charged with alleged serious assault
A SNORING Raphoe man had to be awoken from a deep sleep at the back of Letterkenny District Court yesterday where he was charged with seriously assaulting another man.
Meetings on mistreatment of whales
FOLLOWING national publicity surrounding the alleged mistreatment of a family of 12 pilot whales stranded near Falcarragh by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), key meetings took place at the weekend to lobby for changes to government policy and funding for specialised training.
BREAKING NEWS – Man changes plea to ‘guilty’ in multiple death crash trial
THE Buncrana man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of eight people in an horrific crash in Inishowen in 2010 has dramatically changed his plea to ‘guilty.’
Donegal’s Double Delights in Clones
BY CHRIS MCNULTY IN CLONES DONEGAL fans painted Clones green and gold yesterday as the minor and senior footballers won their Ulster finals. For the first time ever, Donegal is celebrating the ‘dream double’ and last night thousands were set to converge on Donegal town to toast the arrival of the Fr Murray and Anglo-Celt […]