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 […]

Calls for task force to find Little Angels solution


by Louise Doyle A COUNCILLOR is to call for a task force to be set up in a bid to urgently intervene to help nine children secure a place at Little Angels School in Letterkenny. The plight of the nine families, who have been told their children with special needs have no place at Little Angels […]

29,000 customers in Letterkenny to benefit from Uisce Éireann upgrades


SITE investigation works for a major infrastructural project which will benefit 29,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Letterkenny will get underway within the next few weeks. The Letterkenny Water Supply Zone project will deliver a more reliable water supply, however investigative works must be carried out before the project can progress further. Letterkenny’s current water supply […]

Weather: Noticeably cooler day with sunny spells 


Today will be dry but noticeably cooler, with bright or sunny spells and isolated showers. Later this afternoon, showers will develop more widely near the north coast. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Light to moderate north or northwest winds will increase fresh at times near windward coasts this afternoon and evening. Tonight, […]

Donegal Down Syndrome to celebrate super Seán


THE Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 31. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their wonderful members Seán Boyle from Arranmore, who has just turned 18. Seán demonstrates remarkable commitment by traveling from Arranmore Island by ferry […]

Donegal man jailed for eleven years for sexual abuse of two teenage girls


By Isabel Hayes  A Donegal man who sexually abused two teenage girls more than 25 years ago, regularly creeping into one girl’s bed in the night to rape her, has been jailed for eleven years.   Andrew Robert John McElhinney (59) of Muntermellon, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of seven […]

‘Resilient’ Charles Dooher shows strong signs of recovery


By Róise Collins A LIFFORD man, who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home, is showing significant signs of recovery. Charles Dooher, 26, sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. Advertisement Mr Dooher was airlifted to Belfast Victoria Hospital in […]

Donegal filmmaker releases debut sci-fi novel


DONEGAL filmmaker and author Ciarán McCann has officially launched his debut sci-fi fantasy, Ravage: A Psycho Hunter Novel. Best known as the co-founder of Re-Act Productions, McCann has made a name for himself in the Irish film industry alongside longtime collaborator Shaun Doogan. The duo has won accolades, including Best Music Video at the Underground […]

Acclaimed writer Michelle Nic Pháidín to read at Irish language event


IRISH language enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in literature during Seachtain na Gaeilge, with a special evening featuring acclaimed Donegal journalist Michelle Nic Pháidín at the Alley Theatre in Strabane tomorrow. The free event, part of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s annual Seachtain na Gaeilge programme, will showcase readings from […]