By Eoin Reynolds A “smouldering resentment” exploded into violence in which a murder accused struck a 66-year-old six or seven times on the head with a rock before putting him over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, a barrister has told a jury at the Central Criminal Court. Eoin Lawlor SC, delivered his closing speech on behalf of […]
Weather: Largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers
RAIN will clear this morning leaving a largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty west to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will ease with clear spells developing. Advertisement Tonight will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to 2 degrees, allowing frost […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, February 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham Patrick Morgan, Creeslough Advertisement Noel Gallagher, Edeninfagh Joseph (Joe) Craig, Donegal Town Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny Rosaleen (Rose) McGonigle, Clonmany Alan Jordan, Inver Gloria Breslin, Derry and Letterkenny Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred of Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham. […]
Funeral to take place on Friday of man who died in farm tragedy
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday for Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham who died in a farm accident in Newtowncunningham on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at approximately 1pm on Monday. Mr. Roulston, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at […]
Gardaí appeal for information after teenager attacked in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Letterkenny last week. The incident occurred on Letterkenny Main Street, near the foot of the Church Lane, on Tuesday, February 18 around 7.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “A male teenager was walking at Upper Main Street, Letterkenny when he was […]
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry visits Donegal
MEP Nina Carberry visited Donegal yesterday, where she met with key fishing industry representatives in Killybegs alongside Senator Manus Boyle. The discussions focused on critical challenges facing the sector, including quotas, the ongoing impact of Brexit on Irish fisheries, and concerns over the unsustainable practices of Norwegian vessels in European waters. As part of her […]
Murder accused is a ‘cynical liar’ attempting to make fools of jury – barrister
By Eoin Reynolds A barrister has described a murder accused as a “cynical liar” who is attempting to make fools of a jury by claiming that he did not lay a finger on 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose head was beaten in with a rock before his body was “unceremoniously deposited into the Atlantic Ocean” […]
Weather: Bright and breezy with a mix of sunny spells and showers
TODAY will be bright and breezy with a mix of sunny spells and showers. Some of the showers will turn heavy with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be clear spells and isolated showers. However, outbreaks of squally rain will spread from the southwest later, turning […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, February 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny Rosaleen (Rose) McGonigle, Clonmany Advertisement Alan Jordan, Inver Danny Mc Laughlin, Churchill Gloria Breslin, Derry and Letterkenny Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny and formerly Arranmore Island. Mr Boyle passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving […]
Man dies in workplace accident in Newtowncunningham
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a workplace accident in Newtowncunningham today in which a man in his 60s lost his life. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at a premises in Newtowncunningham at approximately 1pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement Gardaí say a […]