A MAN has been jailed for seven months after being charged with various theft offences. Falcarragh District Court heard that Brian Ward, 32 Silver Hill, Bundoran, who appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison where he has been in custody, has 95 previous convictions, mainly for theft and public order offences. Providing details of the […]
Prison officer headbutted and garda sergeant assaulted in courthouse incident
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A MAN who headbutted a prison officer and kicked a garda sergeant in a courthouse has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. Glen Friel appeared at Falcarragh District Court via video-link from Castlerea Prison where he is serving a sentence for an arson attack. Defendant (25) of no fixed abode was charged with the assault […]
Parenting Column: What to do with the kids now that summer’s here
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School’s out for summer! Like other parents, I won’t miss the lunches, the uniforms, the homework or the morning scramble for the next few months. A slower pace of life awaits most of us as the summer holidays begin for primary school children. For many parents, school closure can create a headache as they juggle […]
Tension and disappointment fill High Court
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By Alan Rodgers IT took almost two hours for Mr Justice McAlinden to deliver his verdict – a judgement that confirmed the latest devastating setback to the long-delayed £1.2 billion A5 dual-carriageway project. In a packed Judicial Review room at the High Court in Belfast, campaigners from both sides – the Alternative A5 Alliance and […]
Preschool closure will have a ‘ripple effect’
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By Louise Doyle A PRESCHOOL owner who had to close the doors of her service after nearly two decades because the building it operated out of is being sold, has said more strain will now be put on a sector already under pressure. Tanya Roberts Browne was the very proud owner of Rainbows Preschool in Carrigart, which was a […]
Little Angels School to receive two additional teaching posts
It has been confirmed this morning that the Little Angels School in Letterkenny is to receive two extra teachers. The Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD, has confirmed to Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, that the school will receive two additional teaching posts on foot of notification of enrolments received by the school management. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Maureen Shields, Carrigart Eithne Garvey, Carrigans Advertisement James Burke, Buncrana Olivia Doherty, Buncrana Patrick McGettigan, Carrigart Neil Ruddy, Culdaff Maureen Shields, Carrigart The death has taken place at her home of Maureen Shields, née O Donnell (Uí Dhónaill), Gleneraugh, Glen, Carrigart, formerly of Rannafast, on Tuesday, […]
Donegal News reporter awarded merit certificate at Justice Media Awards
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DONEGAL News journalist Dionne Meehan was awarded a merit certificate at the prestigious Justice Media Awards yesterday. The Manorcunningham native, who now lives in Ramelton, was shortlisted in the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ category. Three entries were submitted into the category. ‘The journey for truth and justice starts now’ reported how Donegal County Councillor Frank McBrearty gave his promise to be […]
Glenmaquin & District Group Water Scheme to hold AGM
Glenmaquin & District Group Water Scheme will hold its AGM on Monday, June 30. The AGM will take place in Glenmaquin National School at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
New autism room opened at Scoil Eoin Pól Loch an Iúir
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By Eoin Mc Garvey Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir unveiled a new autism room on Wednesday evening dedicated to the memory of a young past pupil who died in 2008 from a brain tumour. Erin Logue of Loughanure was a student at Scoil Eoin Pól for just four short years. A son of Micheal […]