A 35 year old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following what a Judge described as a “terrifying” attack on his partner. Christopher Rice left the injured party finding it difficult to breath during the assault which took place in the home they shared. The accused, with an address at Forest Park, Killygordon, […]
Killygordon man killed in US to be laid to rest on Friday
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A KILLYGORDON man, who was tragically killed in the US, will be laid to rest on Friday. Damien O’Brien, a native of Stoneybatter, died after being knocked down in Huntington Beach, California, in the early hours of Sunday, July 6. The 35-year-old was walking home from a night out with friends when he was tragically […]
Fundraiser set up to help the bereaved family of Killygordon man killed in US
By Dionne Meehan A FUNRAISER set up to support the bereaved family of a Killygordon man, who was tragically killed in the US, has raised over €140,000. Damien O’Brien, a native of Stoneybatter, died after being knocked down in Huntington Beach, California, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Advertisement Now, his wife, Michelle, their […]
Man found in shed with long bladed knife jailed
A MAN found in a garden shed of a house in Killygordon with a long bladed knife has been jailed. Ryan Campbell (25) was charged with trespassing with a knife, weapon of offence or other article at Forest Park, Killygordon, on December 8, 2024. Campbell, with an address on court papers of 8 Gleann NaGreine, […]
Killygordon residents object to major foods operator plans
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by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS of Crossroads in Killygordon have appealed a decision by Donegal County Council to grant retention permission for the change of use of an existing dwelling house to office accommodation for the use of an adjacent major foods operation. In their written appeal to An Bord Pleanála, three residents of the Road, Crossroads, […]
‘Lifetime sentence’ for woman’s family as her killer to be released in four years
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by Louise Doyle THE family of a young Donegal woman killed by her partner six years ago have spoken of their ‘lifetime sentence’ as her killer is set for release in four years’ time. Mum-of-two Jasmine McMonagle (27) was found strangled and beaten to death in her home in Killygordon in January 2019. Advertisement Her partner, Richard […]
Charity event to shine a light on mental health
By Paul McElwee STRUGGLING with mental health is never easy – some days you’re up, others you’re down. One man who knows this all too well is Simon Canning, a Strabane native now living in Killygordon, who is using his personal journey to encourage others to speak out, while raising money for two vital local […]
Driver did not remain at scene of Killygordon collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a driver failed to remain at the scene of a road traffic collision in Killygordon. A low loader lorry carrying a dumper was travelling from the direction of Castlefin when it collided with an ESB pole on Friday, February 7 at 5.55pm. The driver did not remain at the […]
Upset after GAA Club’s new car park is vandalised
By Dionne Meehan KILLYGORDON’S Red Hughes GAA Club has urged the public to “respect” their grounds after vandals “tore up” their newly resurfaced car park on Wednesday night. Taking to social media today, Red Hughes GAA club said at 10.10pm on Wednesday night a vehicle entered their newly resurfaced car park and tore up the […]
Bon Appetit! – Eugene is cooking up a storm with ‘food without the fuss’
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL-based ready meal company Bon Appetit has taken the county by storm following the opening of their new factory in Letterkenny. Now based on the Thorn Road, Eugene Gallen’s creative juices began flowing while operating his street food van during the pandemic. Advertisement Then catering for the Lifford area, Tyrone and East […]