A TYRONE man who murdered his wife while on a boat trip on Lough Erne has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years. Stephen McKinney (44), previously of Convoy but with an address at Castletown Square in Fintona was sentenced by trial judge, Madam Justice McBride at the Crown Court sitting in Belfast today […]
Donegal man recalls talk with murder suspect Ian Bailey
A RETIRED Donegal-based journalist who interviewed murder suspect Ian Bailey has recalled their 50-minute talk. Paddy Clancy was working for the Irish Sun newspaper in Dublin when he travelled to the west Cork home of Mr Bailey following his first arrest for questioning over the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The French mother of […]
Murder victim was wanted in Donegal
Deceased was arrested and charged for a spate of burglaries in Inver in April 2017. He was before the courts but absconded over the border.
Gary Donnelly released without charge
A MAN arrested yesterday at a commemoration in Meenbanad in connection with the murder of Denis Donaldson has been released without charge. Gary Donnelly, an Independent Councillor on Derry City and Strabane District Council was released this afternoon following his arrest at the commemoration of the centenary of the Meenbanad Train Ambush. A second man […]
Polish posters in murder probe
GARDAI in Letterkenny will be putting up posters around the town this week in Polish in a fresh bid for information about the murder of Sebastian Adamowicz. The 36 year old was found with severe head injuries at his home at 15 Sylvan Park on Wednesday, November 1st. Speaking to the Donegal News Inspector Goretti […]
Man arrested over Allen murder released without charge
Andrew Allen, 24, was shot dead in front of his partner at a house in Buncrana in 2012.
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.”
Woman murdered in India believed to be from Donegal
It’s understood the body of the woman, aged in her 20s, was found at an isolated open space at Adnem, Devbaug, Canacona, yesterday morning.
Donegal man remains in custody over Meath arms find
A SUSPECTED dissident Republican from Killygordon is expected to be brought under armed guard before the Central Criminal Court in the coming days.
Donegal man charged with double murder to stand trial
Julian Cuddihy (43) is charged with murdering his parents in October 2014