A LETTERKENNY man has been sentenced to two and half years after he plead guilty to stabbing his cousin with a potato peeler. Paddy Boyle, of Leck View Cottages, was also plead guilty to producing a potato peeler, an article capable of causing serious harm, during the incident at Leck View Cottages, Letterkenny, on January 11, […]
The Gibsons ready for Ireland’s Fittest Family challenge
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By Lauren Wall A KILLYGORDON family will by flying the flag for Donegal as they take on the challenge of RTÉ’s Ireland’s Fittest Family. The Gibson family will be lead by Michael Darragh McAuley as they battle it out for one of three places up for grabs in the next round of the popular TV […]
Series of car thefts prompt Garda warnings
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GARDAI issued warnings after two cars were stolen and several others were broken into. A Toyota Aqua and a Toyota Vitz were stolen in Letterkenny town centre on October 28. Both cars were recovered later that day and had been damaged. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said: “Two male youths were arrested on that date after […]
Gardai hunt quad bike gang
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A QUAD bike gang in ski masks and balaclavas threw fireworks at gardai. And they also endangered public safety during a Halloween night rampage, claim detectives. Gardai say up to nine of them “launched fireworks at members of the public” and carried out “seriously dangerous manoeuvres at speed”. Advertisement Detectives are now examining CCTV and […]
New McDonald’s to create 80 jobs in Letterkenny
THE new McDonald’s restaurant in Letterkenny will create 80 jobs when it opens next month. McDonald’s Ireland will open its second restaurant in the town on December 2. Located on Port Road, the restaurant will trade seven days a week, from 6am until midnight. Advertisement The opening will complement the existing restaurant at Letterkenny Retail Park. It also brings the total number of McDonald’s restaurants in the Republic of Ireland to 100. The new restaurant will create 80 jobs, offering a mix of full-time and part-time crew-member […]
A motorist who left an accident scene is being sought by gardai
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AN AUDI “did not remain at the scene” after it crashed into a park car in the morning after Halloween. Gardai investigating the incident that occurred in Stranorlar at 8am on Sunday, November 1, want to speak with the driver. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred at Admiran […]
House hit with firework after car egged and floured
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A TERRIFIED family has revealed how a lit firework was thrown into their house after their car was covered in eggs and flour. Gardaí are investigating the criminal damage that occurred within hours of Halloween celebrations near Donegal Town. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with a criminal damage incident […]
In pics: Ballylennon Church celebrates Harvest Service
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BALLYLENNON Church recently celebrated its Harvest Service. Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator Rev Richard Kerr, and Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Bishop Andrew Foster, and Bishop of Raphoe Bishop Niall Coll marked the occasion. Rev Craig Wilson presented a book to Rev Kerr to record how the churches in St Johnston and Ballylennon worked together […]
In pics: Frights and fun on spooky Fintown train
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THE spirit of Halloween fun lit up the county with these happy photos capturing some of the best smiles. Fintown Railway had a spooky train ride for Little Blue Heroes, while Oakfield Park’s Pumpkin Express transformed the space into a “spine-chilling nightmare” aboard haunted ghost train”. Gaoth Dobhair’s Fomhair Festival hosted Freak Night 2026 and […]
Gardai probe vicious Halloween assaults
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CAMERA footage is being examined to identify men who carried out attacks on two teenage assault victims on Halloween night. Gardai have already trawled through security recordings of the first assault, which occurred in Letterkenny. They are appealing for help with the second investigation, which involves an assault in Inishowen around four hours later. Advertisement […]