A LETTERKENNY man has been sentenced to over six years imprisonment following savage attacks on two men in the town. Imposing sentences at Letterkenny Circuit Court on Tuesday, Judge John Aylmer described the accused, John McGinley, as a “very dangerous young man”. McGinley, with an address at Glenwood Park, is currently serving a two and […]
Man accused of rape and murder of Buncrana woman found guilty
A MAN accused of raping and murdering a Buncrana woman in India almost eight years ago has been found guilty. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat Bhagat […]
Verdict expected today in murder case of Donegal woman
A VERDICT is expected to be delivered this morning in the murder case of a Donegal woman in India. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old Buncrana woman had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat […]
Cash and cigarettes seized during joint-agency search operation in Burnfoot
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after more than 530,000 cigarettes and tobacco products, along with cash exceeding €410,000, were seized during a joint-agency operation in Burnfoot yesterday. Gardaí in Donegal and Revenue Customs Service conducted a joint-agency search operation at a residence in Burnfoot on Wednesday morning, February 12. A follow up search was carried out by […]
Online fundraiser for family of storm victim raises almost €20,000
By Paul McElwee AN online fundraiser for the family of Kacper Dudek, set up in the wake of his tragic death during Storm Eowyn, has amassed almost €20,000 in donations since the end of last month. The fundraiser was set up by Monika Pochylska, one of a number of Polish citizens who have made Strabane their […]
New speed limit signs can cost €311 each
NEW road signs displaying the new lower 60 kph speed limit on rural roads are typically costing the taxpayer anything between €59 and €311 each. The cost of replacing the old signs in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council area alone is likely to run to tens of thousands of euro. The figures were released following […]
McConalogue to travel to Columbia for St Patrick’s Day
DONEGAL’S Charlie McConalogue will travel to Columbia for St Patrick’s Day to promote Ireland this St Patricks Day. The Junior Minister is one of 38 representatives of the State who will visit more than 90 cities in 40 countries as part of the St Patrick’s Day programme for 2025. In addition, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to […]
Fine Gael resignations in Donegal averted
by Louise Doyle THE appointment of a Donegal councillor to the Seanad averted the resignation of three Fine Gael councillors in the county, we can reveal. Senior sources in the party in Donegal have confirmed to this newspaper that three Fine Gael councillors were considering their position amid disquiet and “rumblings” prior to the nomination […]
Councillor claims road markings around roads of Letterkenny disappearing
Road markings on many roads in Letterkenny have disappeared, a local councillor has claimed. “In the last two years, there have been very few lines put on roads anywhere,” Cllr. Donal Coyle declared at the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. He said he was aware of a number of road traffic incidents which […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy and dry day
TODAY will be mostly cloudy and mainly dry. Moderate winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty through the afternoon and evening. Cold with highest temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, rain will spread over the region, falling as sleet on high ground. Windy also with fresh to strong, gusty winds. Lowest temperatures […]