A motorist who was apprehended driving without insurance for the second time was fined €700 and banned from the road for a period of four years. Giorgi Sharia, with an address at Robinson Hall, Port Road, Letterkenny, appeared at the local District Court on a charge of driving without insurance, Garda Sergeant, Robin Hennigan, said […]
Man jailed for conning women out of concert and sporting tickets
A MAN who conned two women out of money for tickets for a concert and a sporting event was jailed this week. Vincent McDonagh (33) appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court, where he entered guilty pleas to the charges. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court how the defendant had advertised two tickets for a Post Malone […]
Donegal man charged with murder is remanded in custody
A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, has been remanded in custody. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. Advertisement The charge is […]
Highly intoxicated Lifford man had to be arrested
A LIFFORD man who had to be arrested by gardaí after they found him in a highly intoxicated state has been fined. Cathal McMonagle (32), 19 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle told the court how on November 21, 2024 at 01.06 at Beechwood Grove, Lifford, McMonagle was found […]
Donegal man jailed in Australia extradited on further charges
A DONEGAL man who was extradited from Australia where he served a prison sentence for harassing his former partner was sentenced locally this week for criminal damage offences. Gavin Porter (34), Umrycam, Buncrana, has just served a two-year sentence for stalking and threatening to kill Tash Kramer. Court proceedings in Australia heard how Porter sent the mother-of-three up to 3,000 […]
Man found on derelict premises in Letterkenny
A MAN who was found on derelict premises in Letterkenny has been fined. Lee McBride (47) , of no fixed abode, Drogheda, Louth, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via video link. McBride is charged that he entered a building at Aileach, Castle Street, Letterkenny, with the intent to commit an offence. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Maurice […]
Ramelton man jailed for drugs possession
A RAMELTON man currently serving a custodial sentence was handed down a further jail sentence this week when his case was dealt with at Letterkenny District Court. Michael Connors (23), Cashelshanaghan, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via videolink where he was further imprisoned for three months. Connors is charged that on December 22, 2023 at […]
Man (47) stole Lego worth €1,100
A MAN who stole Lego worth more than €1,100 from Smyth’s Toys in Letterkenny has avoided being jailed. Derek Joyce (47), Brownscross Oldtown, Dublin, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Joyce is charged with the theft of Lego to the value of €1,125 from Smyth’s Toy Store in Letterkenny on June 6, 2023. Advertisement […]
Man became ‘Banksy’ causing graffiti damage to Letterkenny buildings
Letterkenny District Court this week heard how a young man turned into street artist ‘Banksy’ when he graffitied a number of local premises. John Hallisey, (26) Rock View Wood Road, Ballincollig, Cork, is charged with five counts of criminal damage on April 7, 2024 at Permanent TSB, Main Street, McGettigan’s Hotel, Upper Main Street, Fonez, […]
Man posted threatening video following dispute with his neighbour
A HORSE breeder who posted a video threatening to kill his neighbour following a dispute has been fined. Matthew Boyle (33), 5 Parkview, Raphoe, was before Letterkenny District Court this week. He is charged with a Section 5 Non-fatal Offences Against the Person Act, threat to kill or cause serious harm, at 4 Parkview, Raphoe, on October 30, […]