By Eoin Reynolds The sister of Robin Wilkin has said she feels overwhelmed by the lack of remorse shown by her brother’s “cold, calculating” murderers and by the way they dumped his body over Ireland’s tallest cliffs “as if his life was worthless”. Alan Vial and Nikita Burns were found guilty of 66-year-old Mr Wilkin’s murder […]
Deaf charity condemns lengthy audiology waiting lists in Donegal
CLOSE to 1,500 people are on the audiology treatment waiting list for a year or more in Donegal, according to recent HSE figures. The statistics have been condemned by Chime, Ireland’s leading Deaf and Hard for Hearing charity, which slammed what it described as “shocking” delays revealing a “dysfunctional” system. Nationally, audiology treatment waiting lists […]
Revised fire safety and evacuation measures sought for Letterkenny development
By Louise Doyle A DEVELOPER seeking to build 15 apartments in Letterkenny has been asked by planners to submit further details on a revised scheme addressing fire safety concerns and evacuation measures. Applicant PJ McDermott has lodged plans for the construction of two residential buildings consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building, and nine two-bedroom […]
Man charged with violent rape in Letterkenny to stand trial
A MAN is to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin charged with raping a young woman in Letterkenny last year. The accused, who is aged in his 20s, appeared via videolink at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. He cannot be named for legal reasons due to the nature of the charges and […]
Local takeaway removes delivery routes due to traffic
by Louise Doyle RISING traffic congestion has led to a Letterkenny takeaway business withdrawing some of its delivery locations. Pat’s Pizza has said it can no longer deliver to a number of areas including Kilmacrennan, Legnahoorey, Newmills and parts of Ballymaleel and surrounding regions. Advertisement Management of the premises located at Sliabh Dromond in Letterkenny said the decision […]
Sliabh Liag murder accused both found guilty
by Eoin Reynolds Alan Vial and Nikita Burns have both been found guilty of murdering 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose body was thrown over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag, one of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions. The jury of seven women and five men at the Central Criminal Court returned their majority, ten to two, […]
New appointments made in Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
BISHOP Andrew Forster has made two new appointments to positions in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, which fell vacant following the retirement recently of Rev Canon David Crooks. The Rector of Dunfanaghy, Raymunterdoney and Tullaghobegley, Rev David Skuce, has been appointed a Canon of St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe. While a date has yet […]
Funeral takes place of second Gortahork crash victim
The funeral of the second young man killed in collsion in Gortahork has taken place. Shaun McClafferty has been laid to rest following his funeral mass at Christ the King Church in Gortahork. His close friend, Jamie Diver, was buried following his funeral mass at the same church yesterday. Advertisement Both men died after the […]
