FORMER Donegal priest, Eamonn Crossan, from Letterkenny, was sentenced yesterday for crimes committed against a minor. Crossan (73), a former priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court via Videolink yesterday, where a five-year sentence was imposed on him. In the wake of the sentencing, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie reiterated an apology on behalf of the […]
Former priest sentenced for sexual abuse of boy
A 73-year old former parish priest has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for the repeated sexual abuse of a young boy over a period of six years. Eamonn Crossan, a native of Letterkenny, pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse representative of a total of 52 counts. […]
Luxury Raphoe mansion worth €0 – defective concrete
ON the open market it should have a price tag of more than €1 million but instead a luxury 3-storey house in Raphoe has just been declared worthless by professional valuers due to its crumbling walls and foundations. The home is owned by Rosalind and Frank McBrearty. In his hayday Frank Snr was one of […]
21 new council housing units for Windyhall in Letterkenny
AMID ongoing pressure to tackle the issue of housing shortage, 21 social homes are going to be constructed in Windyhall, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has partnered with the firm, Mc Hugh Bros Ltd, to complete the development. It’s seen as a significant move as part of the council’s efforts to provide affordable housing solutions in […]
Capacity Act meeting to take place in Letterkenny
FAMILIES of loved ones with a limited decision-making capacity are being urged to attend a public meeting in Letterkenny this week. ‘A Conversation with Áine Flynn’, Director of Decision Support Services, will take place in the Station House Hotel this evening from 7pm to 8.30pm. The event will provide a unique chance to hear directly about […]
Tara Hotel in Killybegs changes hands
THE Tara Hotel in Killybegs has officially changed hands, marking the end of an era as John Paul and Breege McGuinness, the outgoing owners, bid farewell to their cherished establishment. In a heartfelt social media announcement, they expressed gratitude for the community’s support over the past two decades and expressed their belief that it’s time […]
Series of arrests as Garda checkpoints continue
THE Bank Holiday Weekend may have come to an end but Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit are reminding motorists that checkpoints continue. Today, two multi agency checkpoints were conducted which resulted in a series of arrests. At the first checkpoint, a driver was arrested this morning in the Letterkenny area after they failed a […]
NWRC graduate Niamh turns up the volume in New York City
A NORTH West Regional College (NWRC) graduate who set her sights on a career in Theatre Sound Design while at Strand Road campus, has just finished opening a show on Broadway working alongside many talented Theatre professionals including Oscar winning actor Eddie Redmayne in New York. Niamh Gaffney has been working on Cabaret at the […]
Special walk in memory of woman struck by garda car in Donegal
by Louise Doyle FAMILY, friends and work colleagues of a young woman who died after being struck by a garda in Donegal almost one year ago have taken part in a special walk in her memory. The 21-year-old hairdresser, from Derry, had been out for the night in Donegal when she was hit by a garda car at […]
Donegal Tweed takes centre stage at The Wonder of Weave event in Edinburgh
THE story of Donegal Tweed and its connections with Scotland and Scottish Tweed took centre stage at a special event in Edinburgh hosted by the Irish Consulate Service in association with Donegal County Council. Over 100 people attended the event that aimed to celebrate the long standing connections between Ireland and Scotland. The event took […]