GARDAÍ are investigating a criminal damage incident in Lifford after stones were thrown at a house, breaking two windows. The incident occurred at Cabhsa Cluain Lao, Gallows Lane, Lifford at approximately 9.50pm on Sunday, February 23. A garda spokesperson said: “Stones were thrown at a house in that area at that time and as a […]
Weather: Largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers
RAIN will clear this morning leaving a largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty west to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will ease with clear spells developing. Advertisement Tonight will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to 2 degrees, allowing frost […]
Funeral to take place on Friday of man who died in farm tragedy
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday for Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham who died in a farm accident in Newtowncunningham on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at approximately 1pm on Monday. Mr. Roulston, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at […]
Gardaí appeal for information after teenager attacked in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Letterkenny last week. The incident occurred on Letterkenny Main Street, near the foot of the Church Lane, on Tuesday, February 18 around 7.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “A male teenager was walking at Upper Main Street, Letterkenny when he was […]
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry visits Donegal
MEP Nina Carberry visited Donegal yesterday, where she met with key fishing industry representatives in Killybegs alongside Senator Manus Boyle. The discussions focused on critical challenges facing the sector, including quotas, the ongoing impact of Brexit on Irish fisheries, and concerns over the unsustainable practices of Norwegian vessels in European waters. As part of her […]
Murder accused is a ‘cynical liar’ attempting to make fools of jury – barrister
By Eoin Reynolds A barrister has described a murder accused as a “cynical liar” who is attempting to make fools of a jury by claiming that he did not lay a finger on 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose head was beaten in with a rock before his body was “unceremoniously deposited into the Atlantic Ocean” […]
Weather: Bright and breezy with a mix of sunny spells and showers
TODAY will be bright and breezy with a mix of sunny spells and showers. Some of the showers will turn heavy with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be clear spells and isolated showers. However, outbreaks of squally rain will spread from the southwest later, turning […]
Man dies in workplace accident in Newtowncunningham
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a workplace accident in Newtowncunningham today in which a man in his 60s lost his life. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at a premises in Newtowncunningham at approximately 1pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement Gardaí say a […]
Sliabh Liag murder trial: Closing speeches tomorrow
A 66-year-old man would not have died immediately from two skull fractures that the State alleges were inflicted with a rock before he was put off Ireland’s tallest cliffs, if they were the only injuries he suffered, a pathologist has told a murder trial. Earlier this month accused man Alan Vial took the stand in […]
Council of the Year award for Donegal County Council
DONEGAL County Council has won the prestigious Council of the Year Award at this year’s LAMA (Local Authority Members Association’s) All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The LAMA Awards are the benchmark for excellence and recognise and celebrate community and councils working together. This award follows Donegal Council’s previous success at the end of 2024, winning […]