News

Donegal man jailed for five years for rape

15 hours ago

By Claire Henry  A Donegal man with previous convictions for the rape and stalking of two different women has been sentenced to five years in prison for rape.  The Central Criminal Court heard that Desmond Leitch (37) of Castlefin...

Survivor of cross-border institutional care demands justice and accountability
Premium
November 14, 2025
Man posted threatening video following dispute with his neighbour
November 14, 2025
Man ordered to pay €20,000 after cutting wires in car at Donegal Rally
November 14, 2025
Cross-border road committees unite to support A5
November 14, 2025
Advertisement
Councillors raise concern over lack of proper scheme for social houses with defective concrete
November 14, 2025
Deep sadness following the death of Newtown’s Olivia Robb 
November 14, 2025
Mechanical fault causes water supply issues in Buncrana
November 14, 2025
‘Dr Lidiia didn’t just heal my child’s tooth, she helped her trust healthcare’
November 14, 2025
Leck site could be county’s first municipal cemetery
November 14, 2025
Letterkenny optician’s appeal sees hundreds of glasses sent to Africa
November 14, 2025
Remembering Philip Brogan – a guiding light to so many
November 14, 2025
Peter remembered for a life rooted in family, faith and love
November 14, 2025
Call for better access to beaches for emergency services
November 14, 2025
Ukrainian man with family of 12 fined for having no insurance
November 14, 2025
‘World Day of Remembrance’ to take place in Letterkenny this weekend
November 14, 2025
Weather: Windy day with a mix of rain 
November 14, 2025
Judge criticises the number of cases being adjourned
Premium
November 13, 2025
New Bishop of Raphoe ‘delighted’ to be returning to his native diocese
November 13, 2025
IN PICTURES: Bishop Coll announced as new Bishop of Diocese of Raphoe
November 13, 2025
Additional Christmas flights announced on Donegal–Glasgow route
November 13, 2025
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Niall Coll as the new Bishop of Raphoe
November 13, 2025
RTÉ programme renews focus on disappearance of Donegal man
Premium
November 13, 2025