Retired Garda highlights national abuse scandal


A letter to the Donegal News from Christy Galligan, retired. Garda Sergeant “The recent Court cases involving attacks on the elderly shows that we need to adopt a more caring and protective attitude when it comes to our most vulnerable in Society. “We have seen the attack by a person just released from prison on […]

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Vandals cause massive explosion in Letterkenny


RESIDENTS were left terrified and in a state of shock following an explosion that happened in the Glencar area of Letterkenny yesterday evening. Ambulance crew, gardai and fire brigades rushed to the scene after a huge explosion sound echoed in the wasteground. The explosion, which was heard three miles away, was believed to have been […]


Criminal damage investigated at Letterkenny ATM


  Gardai are investigating an incident of criminal damage at the AIB bank machine on the Main Street in Letterkenny. The damage to the machine was carried out on Monday morning and Gardai carried out an examination of the scene. Gardai said their enquiries “are ongoing” and anyone with any information can contact Letterkenny Garda […]

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“Rachel was always full of life and energy”


Mother of four Rachel Battles was described as a woman “full of life and energy” at her funeral mass in Bruckless this afternoon. Mourners gathered for the second time in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal to say goodbye to the three women who lost their lives in a horrific car crash last […]

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Thousands gather for funerals of Donegal crash victims


Thousands have gathered in Bruckless for the funerals of the three women who lost their lives in the tragic crash in Louth on Friday morning. Mourners gathered in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal for the funeral of 69 year old Margaret McGonagle and her daughter Mairead Mundy (37) this morning. The service […]

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