A DEFENCE solicitor for killer Gary Anderson (29) has said the ongoing delays to return his client to the North are “a joke”. Anderson, who has been in custody in Castlerea Prison since September, appeared before Letterkenny District Court via video link this morning. The Derry man was given compassionate leave from Maghaberry Prison to […]
IN PICS: Celebrations for Donegal students at North West Regional College graduations
North West Regional College in Derry hosted their Higher Education and Access Graduation ceremony on Friday last. Always a special day in the college calendar, this event offered students a chance to celebrate their wonderful achievements with family, friends and your fellow graduates. Our photos from the day feature some of the happy graduating students […]
From mini golf to wedding bells at Jackson’s Hotel
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LOCKDOWN was just beginning to lift when Joanne Bradley took a chance on Paul Trainor after he messaged her on a dating app. “He didn’t have a profile picture or anything up, and I normally wouldn’t have replied to anybody like that,” Joanne reflected. “But for some reason I did.” After chatting online for a […]
Killer who went on the run in Donegal wants to return to the North
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THE DERRY man who was arrested in Donegal after absonding from custody, has expressed his wish to return to the North. Gary Anderson has been in custody in the Republic after he was arrested by Gardaí hiding out in a mobile home in Fahan last month. He had been given compassionate leave from Maghaberry Prison to […]
Killer who went on the run in Donegal remanded in custody
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THE killer who went on the run before being tracked down to a mobile home in Donegal last week was today remanded in custody. Gary Anderson, 29, absconded after being permitted to attend his father’s funeral in Derry earlier this month. He had been on the run for nine days before he was arrested by […]
On-the-run killer to appear before Letterkenny court on Monday
AN on-the-run killer who absconded after being permitted to attend his father’s funeral in Derry will appear before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Gary Anderson, 29, had been on the run for nine days before he was arrested by Gardaí at a mobile home in Fahan near Buncrana on Wednesday. He was sentenced in 2023 […]
Derry couple’s dream wedding at the Mount Errigal Hotel
This week’s Wedding of the Week couple is Kevin and Lauren Dunne, who celebrated their wedding day in the Mount Errigal Hotel NEWLYWEDS Kevin and Lauren Dunne are coming back to reality after their beautiful wedding day at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. The couple got married on July 31 last and are planning […]
New charge for man stopped in Bridgend drugs case
A new charge will come before the court for the Derry man that was stopped at Bridgend in April. Dean Beattie (33) of Glenvale Road, Derry, has already been in custody for three months since his arrest on April 18, following an incident at Mannerstown Crossroads, Bunnamayne, Bridgend, when he turned away from a Garda […]
Man stopped in Letterkenny charged with drink driving
A DERRY man was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday for alleged drink driving and failing to give his address to gardaí. Garda Gerard McNamee gave evidence of stopping Peter O’Neill (57), of Goshadel, Ardmore, Derry, at 4.49pm on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Pearse Road, Letterkenny. The court heard that O’Neill failed to give […]
Couple in court over alcohol fuelled public order offences
A MAN and a woman were ordered to make a charitable donation after gardaí witnessed shouting on a major Letterkenny road. The woman was found drunk, while the man was arrested for roaring. They appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday past and were instructed to make payments to White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre in Muff. […]