A WOMAN who stole more than €3,000 from her young niece and nephew by raiding both their bank accounts and a piggy bank has avoided being jailed. Nicola McFadden (29) Ballintemple, Falcarragh, previously pleaded guilty to all charges when she appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy. The court previously heard McFadden stole various amounts of cash at […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with sunny spells developing later
TODAY will be dry with any drizzle patches near coasts clearing by afternoon. A few sunny spells will develop later. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will remain dry with clear spells and scattered patches of mist and fog. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.
A special night for Letterkenny Rovers as club is honoured with civic reception
THE contribution of Letterkenny Rovers to the local community over many years was celebrated this evening as the club was honoured with a civic reception by the council. Hosted by the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan, the event was attended by club members and the management and players from the Letterkenny Rovers […]
‘Tommy will never be forgotten’ – family and friends say a fond farewell
A WAVE of emotion swept through Letterkenny today as hundreds gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to Tommy Connors. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town during Storm Amy last Friday afternoon. His requiem Mass took place this morning in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Advertisement A […]
Police trying to trace Donegal priest’s alleged victims
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POLICE are trying to identify further alleged victims of a priest charged with child sex offences, a court was told today. Father Edward Gallagher has been in custody since his arrest in April. He was initially charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17 this year. Advertisement […]
Seven Donegal businesses named as finalists in Good Food Ireland awards
SEVEN businesses in Donegal have been named as finalists in the prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards. The Donegal businesses that are up for awards include: Crolly Distillery – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Drinks Producer of the Year Rathmullan House – Culinary Haven of the Year The Bakery Shack – Bakery & Chocolate […]
Almost 1,800 welfare referrals from Donegal to Tusla during pandemic
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ALMOST 1,800 child abuse or welfare referrals from Donegal were made to Tusla in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, we can reveal. Figures obtained by the Donegal News from the Child and Family Agency show the total number of referrals (child abuse/welfare) for Donegal in 2020 was 1,772. Just 629 cases were open to social work at […]
‘Budget does little to ease our struggles’
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Business owners in Letterkenny say cuts to the VAT rate for the hospitality sector announced in the Budget this week will do little to ease the struggles of those already feeling the squeeze. A blanket cut in the VAT rate for restaurants, cafes, catering businesses and hairdressers from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent was announced […]
Funeral takes place today of man who died in storm incident
LETTERKENNY man Tommy Connors will be laid to rest this morning following his tragic passing last week. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at a domestic property during Storm Amy. Advertisement A very well-known and popular member […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy today with patches of light rain
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with isolated drizzle and mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.