A MAN who lied about being at the wake of a tragic Ardara teenager, the same night he crashed into a neighbour’s car, was convicted of the offence at Friday’s sitting of the District Court.
PSNI helicopter assists major garda manhunt
By Cronan Scanlon A PSNI helicopter and two civilian aeroplanes assisted Gardai during a major search operation along the border last week which resulted in two suspected burglars being arrested and brought to court. Details of the dramatic ground and air operation only emerged at Letterkenny District Court this week where two Stranorlar brothers appeared […]
Snoring defendant charged with alleged serious assault
A SNORING Raphoe man had to be awoken from a deep sleep at the back of Letterkenny District Court yesterday where he was charged with seriously assaulting another man.
Donegal senator charged with being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle and hit and run offences
A DONEGAL senator has been charged with drink driving and hit-and-run offences.
Romanian women convicted of prostitution ordered to leave Ireland
SIX Romanian nationals appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court this afternoon on prostitution-related charges following a garda operation in Letterkenny last night.
Killygordon man charged in relation to huge drugs seizure
A KILLYGORDON man appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court today charged in connection with the discovery of more than €400,000 worth of cannabis herb in nearby Castlefinn.
‘You know me’ – former Donegal footballer told gardaí
A TERMON man who claimed gardaí should know him as he was a well-known footballer and assaulted a garda during the course of his arrest has been disqualified from driving for failing to provide a breath sample.
Refuse collector appeals illegal dumping conviction
THE owner of Donegal’s largest waste disposal company has lodged an appeal in the Circuit Court against a conviction handed down last October when he was found guilty of large-scale illegal dumping.
No conviction for Tyrone man who threw stool at Letterkenny bar maid
A TYRONE man who threw a stool over the counter at bar maid during a stag night in Letterkenny, escaped a criminal conviction at this week’s sitting of the District Court.
Further charges may be brought against Irish Army soldier
FURTHER charges may be brought against a member of the Defence Forces who is charged with being in possession of explosives.