Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has called the news that Tory Island will be without a nurse for the next ten days “unacceptable.” The Sinn Féin TD was speaking yesterday after news was circulated to those on the island. Teachta Doherty said: Advertisement “Tory Island going without a nurse again for ten days cannot be allowed to happen. It is absolutely […]
Jail for Letterkenny man following separate savage attacks
A LETTERKENNY man has been sentenced to over six years imprisonment following savage attacks on two men in the town. Imposing sentences at Letterkenny Circuit Court on Tuesday, Judge John Aylmer described the accused, John McGinley, as a “very dangerous young man”. McGinley, with an address at Glenwood Park, is currently serving a two and […]
‘Plan of action’ call following Bonagee bridge closure
By Chris Ashmore THE closure of a small bridge on a busy back road in Letterkenny following Storm Éowyn has prompted a local councillor to call for “a plan of action”. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan has called on Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council to take “immediate action” on the small bridge at Bonagee behind the Clanree Hotel. […]
Man accused of rape and murder of Buncrana woman found guilty
A MAN accused of raping and murdering a Buncrana woman in India almost eight years ago has been found guilty. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat Bhagat […]
Baby soothers recalled due to risk of choking
OVER 10,000 baby soothers sold to consumers in Ireland have been recalled due to the choking risk they pose to babies and small children. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) recalled the soothers yesterday, Thursday, February 13 and follows a coordinated EU wide product safety check of baby soothers. The affected product, the 123 […]
Weather: Cool and cloudy day ahead
TODAY will be cool and mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, becoming patchier this evening. Blustery at first, but winds will ease through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees. Light […]
Verdict expected today in murder case of Donegal woman
A VERDICT is expected to be delivered this morning in the murder case of a Donegal woman in India. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old Buncrana woman had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat […]
Cash and cigarettes seized during joint-agency search operation in Burnfoot
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after more than 530,000 cigarettes and tobacco products, along with cash exceeding €410,000, were seized during a joint-agency operation in Burnfoot yesterday. Gardaí in Donegal and Revenue Customs Service conducted a joint-agency search operation at a residence in Burnfoot on Wednesday morning, February 12. A follow up search was carried out by […]
Online fundraiser for family of storm victim raises almost €20,000
By Paul McElwee AN online fundraiser for the family of Kacper Dudek, set up in the wake of his tragic death during Storm Eowyn, has amassed almost €20,000 in donations since the end of last month. The fundraiser was set up by Monika Pochylska, one of a number of Polish citizens who have made Strabane their […]
New speed limit signs can cost €311 each
NEW road signs displaying the new lower 60 kph speed limit on rural roads are typically costing the taxpayer anything between €59 and €311 each. The cost of replacing the old signs in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council area alone is likely to run to tens of thousands of euro. The figures were released following […]