A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, is to be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, […]
Judge dismisses hardship claim after ‘border hopping’ Christmas theft spree
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A MAGISTRATE has rejected a Donegal woman’s claim of financial hardship after she carried out a pre-Christmas theft spree across a number of shops in the Omagh area. Geraldine Ward (51), of Lawne Park, Ballyshannon, appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where she was sentenced for five counts of theft and one count of […]
‘Elusive’ Carrigans man banned from driving for a second time
A CARRIGANS man was banned from driving for a second time when his case was dealt with at Letterkenny District Court. Clayton Duncan (48) of Tober, Carrigans, was involved in a road traffic collision around 3pm in Coxtown, Carrigans on March 7, 2025. The court heard Duncan approached a junction with the R265 near Carrigans, and drove out into […]
Ramelton man to stand trial on assault charge
A RAMELTON man has been sent forward for trial charged with assault. Barry McGarvey (45) of Castle Street, Ramelton, was charged with an alleged assault at Conway’s Bar in Ramelton on July 7, 2024. The book of evidence was served on McGarvey at Letterkenny District Court on Monday by Garda Page. Advertisement Sergeant Jim Collins said […]
Carrigart man found sleeping in flowerbed became abusive to gardaí
A CARRIGART man who was found asleep in a flowerbed became abusive to gardaí who went to his aid. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how Robert McCorkell (41) of Aughadahor, Carrigart was found asleep by gardaí in a flowerbed at Larganreagh in Downings on July 14, 2024, after a 999 call. Gardaí said McCorkell became highly […]
Man remanded in custody as bail money out of reach
A MAN arrested for alleged theft was refused bail at a sitting of Letterkenny District Court this week. Garda Morrissey told the court that he had an objection to bail, given the defendant’s previous breaches of bail conditions and habitual re-offending. The matter was heard in camera, meaning the defendant cannot be named. Advertisement The defendant had […]
Kilmacrennan man found in possession of cannabis worth €2,800
A Kilmacrennan man found in possession of €2,830 of cannabis has been fined. Mark McBride (23) of 43 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan, was found in possession of the large amount of cannabis at the same address on April 7, 2024. He was charged on three counts – money laundering in the State, possession of drugs for the purpose of […]
Speeding teenager stopped by stinger is banned from driving
AN uninsured Donegal teenager caught speeding at almost twice the national speed limit before being brought to a stop by a stinger over the border has been banned. Alex Ward (19), of 18 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana, was clocked speeding at up to 190 kmhr on the N13. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins outlined the case to Judge Emile Daly […]
Probation Act for couple charged with public order
A COUPLE had the Probation Act applied when their case was dealt with at Letterkenny District Court. Sean White (24), 75 Gleann Tain Manor, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, and Chloe Wolstenholme (26), 3 Forte Apartments, Letterkenny, were before the court on Monday. They were charged with being intoxicated in a public place and threatening and abusive behaviour […]
Letterkenny man found in possession of cocaine
A LETTERKENNY man found in possession of cocaine has been ordered to make a contribution to charity. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court how on August 9, 2025 at 3.05am, gardaí on mobile patrol at Market Square in Letterkenny were alerted to the defendant Andrew Bradley. Gardaí found cocaine to the approximate value of €50 […]