The mother of murdered Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has said she will dedicate every bone in her body to ensuring justice for her son, and to highlight the “uncomfortable truths” into “systemic failings”. Private Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. He […]
Film about Donegal block crisis premiered next week
The trailer of a new film about the defective block crisis in Donegal has been released. GALAR, which is based on the experiences of thousands of families throughout the county, will have its national premiere at Boyne Valley International Film Festival on Saturday, August 9. The Donegal News’ Paul Bradley recently spoke to filmmaker Niall […]
Priest facing child sex charges to remain in custody
A priest facing several child sex charges has again been remanded in custody. Father Eddie Gallagher has been in custody since his arrest in April. Fr Gallagher was initially charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17 this year. However, he was further charged earlier this month […]
Residents to lodge planning appeal
by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS are preparing to lodge an appeal with An Bord Pleanála after planning permission was granted this week for a major apartments development in Letterkenny. The green light has been given to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and […]
Eight-month prison sentence for drink driving
A WEXFORD man who ended up in Donegal when driving while intoxicated has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 10 years. Martin O’Brien,who had 95 previous convictions, appeared at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court facing a number of charges including drunk driving and taking possession of a vehicle without the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered patches of light rain, drizzle and mist. A few sunny spells will develop later. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will remain cloudy with a good deal of dry weather overall, though a few patches of light rain and drizzle. […]
Biodiversity concerns lead council to look at public lighting network
by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is changing the type of energy efficient LED lights that it uses in the public lighting network – because of concerns that they can have a negative impact on biodiversity, the Donegal News can reveal. In recent years, the local authority – like others around the country – has […]
Gardaí to ramp up checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend
GARDAÍ will be ramping up checkpoints and speed checks across Donegal this Bank Holiday weekend. Drivers are being urged to never get behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. A garda spokesperson said: “We are fast approaching the August Bank holiday weekend. As always, Gardaí will be out on […]
Man taken to hospital after Ballybofey assault
A MAN had to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in Ballybofey. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault at Navenny Street, near the junction with Chesnut Road, on Sunday, July 27 between 9.30pm and 9.50pm. A man reported that he was assaulted at that location between those times by another […]
Substantial copper theft from Lurgybrack substation
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a substantial amount of copper from the ESB substation at Lurgybrack in Letterkenny. The theft took place between 5pm on Monday, July 21 and 9.30am on Monday, July 28. The stolen items were 300m of copper wire (19 by 1.5) and nine 5m lengths of copper wire. No damage was […]