by Evelyn Cullen LETTERKENNY’S large and growing Indian community gathered together last weekend to celebrate Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colours. The celebration took place at a venue near the Dry Arch, where almost 100 Indian people, who have made Letterkenny their home, gathered for the joyous celebration which involves covering each other in colourful dust, […]
Murderer of Buncrana woman sentenced to life in prison
THE man who was found guilty of the rape and murder of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin in India almost eight years ago has been sentenced to life in prison. Local man, Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court in south Goa, India on Friday after the criminal proceedings against him were […]
Man accused of rape and murder of Buncrana woman found guilty
A MAN accused of raping and murdering a Buncrana woman in India almost eight years ago has been found guilty. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat Bhagat […]
Verdict expected today in murder case of Donegal woman
A VERDICT is expected to be delivered this morning in the murder case of a Donegal woman in India. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old Buncrana woman had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, Vikat […]
Final arguments in Donegal woman’s murder trial to be heard today
FINAL arguments in the long-running trial in India of a man charged with raping and murdering a Donegal woman will be heard today. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, […]
Further setback in Donegal woman’s murder trial
THE mother of a Donegal woman who was raped and murdered in India more than seven years ago, has said she has “no faith” in the Indian justice system after the long-running trial of the man accused has been delayed for a further four months. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer […]
Victim impact statement not allowed in Danielle case
The mum Danielle McLaughlin has spoken of her upset at being denied to make a victim impact statement if her daughter’s murder accused is found guilty
Fundraiser set up to get Danielle’s family to Goa
by Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been set up to assist the family of a murdered Donegal woman as they hope to travel to India for the conclusion of her trial later this year. Danielle Mc Laughlin was just 28-years-old when she was murdered in Canacona, South Goa, India on March 14, 2017. Advertisement The Buncrana […]
‘Mumbai like a rural village on a wet Tuesday’
The next few weeks will be a nerve-wracking time for India. People are just hanging on and hoping for the best…
TRAGIC DANIELLE LAID TO REST
“She was disarmingly kind and forgiving and her warm nature and open heart drew people into her ever-widening international circle of friends.”