A YOUNG Milford apprentice plumber who needs his car for work, avoided a driving ban after being caught without insurance. Finn Trearty (19) of Glentidaly, Milford, was stopped by Garda McDermott at Drumbrick, Termon on December 28 last year. He represented himself in Letterkenny District Court on Monday last. Advertisement Judge Emile Daly told Trearty […]
Man jailed for five years for fatal hit and run in Donegal
A DONEGAL man was sent to jail for five years today for dangerous driving causing the death of a Lifford woman in a hit and run incident almost five years ago. Donegal man, Sean Connaughton (54) faced a number of charges arising out of the death of Laura Connolly (35) in Lifford on July 11, […]
No escaping Killyverry camera as drivers fined hundreds
A number of drivers who did not pay their fixed penalty notices after being detected speeding by a fixed speed camera near Newtowncunningham, were fined in court this week. At Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court, details were heard of how a number of drivers were speeding on the N13 at Killyverry, a 100km/hr zone. Amanda Greene, […]
Lifford man pleads guilty to charges of indecent assault
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A Lifford man was remanded in custody after pleading guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court to charges of indecent assault in the late seventies and early eighties. Manus Quinn, with an address at Ballyduff Terrace, was charged with the offences against a male person. Five separate charges were put to the accused during the arraignment before […]
St Johnston man enters plea on attempting to set Masonic Hall on fire
A ST JOHNSTON man accused of attempting to cause criminal damage to three local buildings including the Masonic Hall and St Blathin’s Church, appeared in court last week. Ryan McCrabbe (28) of St Johnston was before Letterkenny Circuit Court on Tuesday. Advertisement He faces a series of charges for alleged arson attacks in St […]
Man, 88, jailed for three years for sexual assault of children
A RAMELTON man appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court for sentencing on Tuesday. The case was heard in-camera and the Judge made an order prohibiting publication of details that would identify the victims but did not restrict naming the defendant. The court heard how Sean Norry (88) of St Mary’s Terrace, Ramelton , sexually assaulted two […]
Charitable donation order for man caught with drugs
A LETTERKENNY man charged with possession of drugs was ordered to make a charitable donation. Kasper Klos (26), of 58 Cashel Park, Letterkenny, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. The court heard that Klos was found in possession of €210 of cocaine and €50 of cannabis on September 27, 2025, at the same address. Advertisement […]
Finn Valley drivers fined but avoid bans
A NUMBER of defendants who appeared before Letterkenny District Court this week charged with no insurance avoided being banned from driving. The court heard how Richard Reilly (36) of Cappry, Ballybofey, was stopped at Glebe, Stranorlar on June 15, 2025. Reilly was not able to produce his insurance but he co-operated with gardaí. He was embarrassed by what happened […]
Man faces 20 alleged sexual offence charges
A MAN appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with 20 alleged sexual offences. The court was told the alleged offences took place over a period of time between March and December 2023. Garda Pauline Doherty served the Book of Evidence on the defendant at 10.30am at Letterkenny Courthouse. The defendant, who is aged in his 30s, […]
Complications arise in alleged drugs and conspiracy cases
A COMPLEX case of alleged drugs charges and conspiracy sparked debate among legal fraternity this week. Three men were served with the Book of Evidence at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Garda Pauline Doherty served the Book of Evidence for conspiracy on Christopher Doherty (36), of Baile na Carraig, Buncrana. Advertisement The alleged offence occurred on dates between […]