A Donegal father-of-six raped his teenage daughter once per week while his wife was away from the house, a court has heard. Maurice Laffferty (50) of Corcullen, Castlefin, Donegal, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to raping his daughter Annie Lafferty at his home on dates between November 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. […]
Irish Pressings Ltd: No contract had been signed with Honda
Irish Pressing Ltd. had not signed a contract with Honda for parts of the car-makers new model, the Gaoth Dobhair company has pointed out. In an article in today’s edition of the Donegal News it was stated that the company “had pulled out of a multi-million euro contract” with the Japanese firm. This had resulted […]
Council joins ‘Orange Cone Safety Zone’ initiative
LOCAL authorities from around Ireland including Donegal County Council have joined forces to highlight the dangers that exist on a daily basis at roadworks sites. “Roadworks are a place of work for thousands of people and these workers have a right to expect a safe working environment,” says Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer with Donegal […]
Letterkenny farmer becomes latest Lotto millionaire
THERE were jubilant celebrations at Lotto HQ today as Donegal farmer Odhrán Doherty (23) became Ireland’s newest Lotto millionaire after he claimed the €1 million top prize from the Lotto Plus 1 draw from last Saturday with a ticket gifted to him from his dad Liam.
Killybegs chef to represent Donegal at All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off
Killybegs-based chef Mairead Anderson will become the latest chef from the county to fly the flag for Donegal when she heads to Kinsale this week to represent the county at the 9th All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off.
Letterkenny Hospital to get second breast surgeon
DONEGAL Minister Joe McHugh has confirmed cancer care at Letterkenny University Hospital is to be boosted with the appointment of a second breast cancer surgeon on a permanent basis. “The appointment of a second breast cancer surgeon on a permanent contract in Letterkenny is an important development for health services in Donegal and the North […]
Work to begin on Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre
WORK will begin within the next six to eight weeks on the new €2.5 million primary health care centre in Dunfanaghy following a decision to grant planning permission for the development today. The new health centre will be constructed by local building firm Stewart Brothers. It is expected the facility will be completed mid 2020 […]
Frank McBrearty on Fine Gael ticket?
SPECULATION continues to grow this morning that Independent Councillor Frank McBrearty will be added to the Fine Gael ticket for the upcoming local elections. A decision on the move is believed to be imminent and it is understood Mr McBrearty has met with senior party officials on a number of occasions in recent days. The […]
Council urged to explain cookie ‘trackers’ on website
DONEGAL County Council has been asked to explain why it has cookies on its website. Independent election candidate Sinéad Stewart said the public had a right to know the reason behind the local authority “harvesting” people’s internet habits. Ms Stewart said, “It has come to light that a Danish ePrivacy firm has conducted research into […]
Take over of estates needs to happen quicker – McGlynn
THE length of time it is taking Donegal County Council to take over housing estates has been branded “totally unacceptable”. Local election candidate Cathal McGlynn says the issue has become a cause of “” frustration and disappointment” for residents. The Independent candidate, who is a resident of Ballymacool estate in Letterkenny, has also hit out […]