A MAN who made threats to kill at Dungloe Post Office was handed down a ten-month prison sentence this week. Philip Dodoo (24), who is currently in Castlerea prison, was charged with threats to kill or cause serious harm at Post Office, Main Street, Dungloe, on December 20, 2024. The offence is contrary to Section […]
Community group organise movie screening in Anagaire
A LOCAL voluntary organisation in Anagaire has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering connection and providing entertainment for local residents. Scioból an Phobail, based in Mín na Craoibhe, has been a cornerstone of the community for several years. Their latest project, Sú agus Scannán, is set to offer a mid-week experience for those who […]
Cara Hannon to receive posthumous Masters Degree
THE bright sky in Letterkenny this morning stood in stark contrast to the grief in the hearts of the friends, family, colleagues and students of Cara Hannon as they bid their final farewell to her at her funeral mass at the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Though the loss is profound, Fr Kieran McAteer, who […]
“His body was dumped off the cliff, as if his life was worthless” – Sister of murdered Robin Wilkin
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, […]