A MAN has been jailed for seven months after being charged with various theft offences. Falcarragh District Court heard that Brian Ward, 32 Silver Hill, Bundoran, who appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison where he has been in custody, has 95 previous convictions, mainly for theft and public order offences. Providing details of the […]
Prison officer headbutted and garda sergeant assaulted in courthouse incident
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A MAN who headbutted a prison officer and kicked a garda sergeant in a courthouse has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. Glen Friel appeared at Falcarragh District Court via video-link from Castlerea Prison where he is serving a sentence for an arson attack. Defendant (25) of no fixed abode was charged with the assault […]
Statements requested in Bundoran fatal collision case
THE legal team representing Sergee Kelly (23), charged with causing a fatal collision in Bundoran, resulting in the death of Tyrone schoolboy Ronan Wilson (9), has asked for immediate access to case statements. Addressing Ballyshannon District Court this morning, Mr Kelly’s solicitor, Gerry McGovern, suggested the case could be elevated to the Circuit Court with a […]
Woman banned from road caught driving
A WOMAN banned from the road for drink driving has appeared before Letterkenny District Court after being detected driving while disqualified. The court heard gardaí were on patrol at Ballykeeran on January 10, 2024 when they stopped a BMW being driven by Michelle Gildea (50), of 17 Lennon View, Kilmacrennan. A demand was made for Gildea’s driving licence […]
Trainee mechanic avoids being disqualified
A TRAINEE mechanic detected spinning his rear wheel tyres during the Donegal rally has avoided being disqualified. Josh Grimes (21), of Mount Rivers, Rylane, Cork, was charged with driving with speed at Lisnaree, Convoy, on June 19, 2023. Sergeant Maurice Doyle told Letterkenny District Court that on the day in question the defendant was observed driving […]
Ballybofey firm loses ‘defective fuel’ appeal
A BALLYBOFEY firm has lost its appeal against a decision to award more than €4,000 to a businessman who bought ‘defective fuel’ from their premises.
Stairs fall ‘did not contribute’ to teenager’s death
A CORONER has ruled a young Stranorlar man could have died from ‘sustained or self-sustained injuries.’
Child sex offender supported by ‘nearest and dearest’
A COURT has heard that a 54-year-old Convoy man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl has the support of his “nearest and dearest”.
Two young Derry men caught racing each other at 200 kph
A JUDGE has expressed his disbelief at hearing that two young Derry men were caught racing at 200 kph side by side along the local dual carriageway.
Letterkenny man convicted of cruelty to seven horses
A LETTERKENNY man has been convicted of animal cruelty at Letterkenny District Court after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to seven