A LETTERKENNY man has been charged after being caught in possession of drugs. Brajan Kotulski of Ard Glass, Letterkenny was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. He was charged with being in possession of an illegal drug, cocaine, contrary to section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the […]
Alleged Donegal rapist sent forward to Central Criminal Court on 18 charges
A NORTH Donegal man has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court to face 18 serious charges against a woman, including sexual assault, rape and threatening to kill. The man in his 40s, cannot be named for legal reasons, including protecting the anonymity of the alleged victim. The charges include rape, several sexual assaults, […]
Rally weekend antics lands in court, but solicitors send their apologies
By Jonathan Magee THE annual post-rally pilgrimage to Letterkenny District Court had an added twist this year. The Donegal International Rally, already overshadowed by the tragic death of a spectator on Saturday, was followed by more than 30 defendants in rally related cases appearing on the court list for Monday past, only to find their […]
Central Criminal Court to try alleged murderer of Ardara businessman
A man charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, appeared in the dock in Letterkenny District Court on Monday after a book of evidence was served on him. Maloney is charged with murdering McCahill at his […]
Donegal man resisted police and broke window of Strabane property
A DONEGAL man who smashed the window of a property in Strabane where he had been staying after returning from the pub and later resisted police has been sentenced to two months in prison. Richard Fegan (33), of Ballyharry, Carrowmenagh, appeared via video link from Magilligan Prison, where he pleaded guilty to charges of criminal […]
Raphoe car hijacker who rammed garda car faces trial
Over the last two weeks, Jonathan Glenn (43) of Beltany, Raphoe has appeared twice at Letterkenny District court twice by video link from Castlerea prison on a wide range of charges. At the first sitting Garda Gillian Page presented a book of evidence where Glenn was charged with hijacking a Ford Mondeo on January 14, […]
Two men jailed over Donegal human trafficking case
TWO Eastern European men have been sentenced to a combined 24 years in prison at Letterkenny Circuit Court following a garda investigation into human trafficking in Donegal. The case centred on the exploitation of seven vulnerable victims who were lured to Ireland with promises of good wages, decent housing and a better life, only to […]
Letterkenny man who substantially exceeded national speed limit convicted
LOCAL man Paul Mccarron (34) of Lisnanees Upper, Letterkenny appeared before Letterkenny District Court for speeding on Monday past. Garda Monaghan gave evidence that McCarron was caught driving at 128 kmh in a 100 kmh zone at Rossbracken on the N13 on October 23, 2025. McCarron was given a fixed charge penalty notice for speeding […]
Woman caught with drugs with intent to supply
A LIFFORD woman has been charged after being caught in possession of drugs. Sabrina McMonagle (34), Beechwood Park, Lifford was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. She is charged with being in possession of an illegal drug, cocaine, for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to others, a charge contrary to section […]
Family charged after neighbour assault in Letterkenny estate
THREE members of the same Letterkenny family have been charged with violent disorder and assault following an incident in a residential area of the town. Martin Ward (44), Geraldine Ward (42), and Paddy Ward (19), all of Cashel Park, Lisnennan, Letterkenny appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday, where they were arrested, charged and cautioned […]