By Harry Walsh LAST night, the people of Glenties and surrounding areas gathered to say sorry to pensioner Gerry McDevitt, the local man who was beaten and robbed at his Station House home last Thursday evening. The 77-year-old was threatened by thieves who stole cash and a firearm. He was left with cuts and bruising […]
Gardai investigating sudden death of Stranorlar teenager
GARDAI in Ballybofey are investigating the sudden death of an 18 year-old man at his home in Stranorlar yesterday evening.
Irish speaking clergyman is new COI Rector for Donegal
A NEW Rector has taken up his role in the Church of Ireland parishes of Dunfanaghy, Raymunterdoney and Tullaghobegley.
Tyrone man charged in relation to massive Castlefinn drugs haul
A TYRONE man appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court yesterday evening charged in connection with a major drugs find in Castlefinn last week.
Gardai arrest man in relation to Andrew Allen murder in Buncrana
GARDAI investigating the murder of Andrew Allen in Buncrana two years ago have this morning arrested a male in his 40s in connection with the investigation.
More than €400,000 worth of cannabis herb found in vehicle in Castlefinn
ONE man remains in garda custody after last night’s discovery of more than €400,000 of cannabis herb in a vehicle in Castlefinn.
Armed police arrest two Strabane men in connection with Ballybofey robbery
ARMED police arrested two men in separate security operations in Strabane yesterday in connection with Friday’s hijacking of a taxi outside the border town, which was subsequently used in a robbery of a bookies office in Ballybofey.
Controlled explosion carried out on historic grenade in Ballyshannon
AN Army Bomb Disposal team this morning rendered safe a Mills Type Grenade dating from the early 20th Century which was washed ashore following recent storms in Ballyshannon.
Man cleared of sexually assaulting friend’s girlfriend
AN EAST Donegal has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting his friend’s girlfriend after a night out together.
Man jailed for single punch, unprovoked attack
A YOUNG Ramelton man has been jailed after his single, unprovoked, punch left his victim with epilepsy for life.