AWARD-WINNING STUDENT TURNED TO DRUG DEALING TO PAY OFF UNIVERSITY FEES
AN AWARD-winning music student turned to selling drugs to pay off his student loans, a court has heard. Kevin Monaghan, who is 24, appeared before Letterkenny District Court today. Garda Inspector...
View ArticleLEADING CHARITIES SET TO BENEFIT FROM UNIQUE FUNDRAISER AT JACKSONS
Jacksons Hotel is pleased to announce a speculator charity event in association with the 2013 International Mary of Dungloe festival. The purpose of the event is to raise vital funds for two admirable...
View ArticleTHE ANIMALS AND THE CHILDREN SET TO PERFORM AT THE BALOR ARTS CENTRE
A very exciting theatre production that has won awards all over the world and has been a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe for the past two years is coming to this year’s 25th Earagail Arts Festival in...
View ArticleMAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF ST.EUNAN’S COLLEGE GETS GREEN LIGHT
A major refurbishment project is to go ahead at St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny. Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh has confirmed that the Government has given approval for a very substantial refurbishment...
View ArticleLETTERKENNY ROUTE WILL BE WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY BY 2013
Bus Eireann has confirmed that the bus route between Letterkenny and Dublin will be fully wheelchair accessible by the end of 2013. The news has been welcomed by Letterkenny Town councillor Jimmy...
View ArticleMCGUINNESS WARY OF MONAGHAN HUNGER
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has revealed he is wary of the hunger and motivation Monaghan will have on Sunday and said there is striking similarities between Monaghan and the Donegal class of 2011....
View ArticleDONEGAL CHIROPRACTOR TO BE SENTENCED FOR ATTACK ON EX-GIRLFRIEND
A Donegal chiropractor climbed through the window of his ex-girlfriend’s home, dragged her up the stairs and then assaulted her. Kevin Ginty, 46, from Letterkenny, is to be sentenced for the assault...
View ArticleGRAVEYARD GHOULS STRIKE AGAIN AS CARS ROBBED
GRAVEYARD ghouls who target people’s cars whilst they visit the graves of loved ones have struck again. Sinn Fein’s Letterkenny councillor Gerry McMonagle says thieves struck at both Leck Graveyard and...
View ArticleDEMAND FOR MORE GARDAI AFTER DESPICABLE ATTACK ON ELDERLY COUPLE
PAT The Cope Gallagher has demanded more resources for Gardai after a raid on the home of an elderly couple. “I condemn outright the dastardly attack on James and Elsie Wilkie, Kilross. I have known...
View ArticleDONEGAL DRINK-DRIVER JAILED AFTER DANGEROUS 18KM CHASE
Gallagher leaving court after getting bail for an appeal against his prison sentence A CONVICTED drink driver has been jailed for six months after dangerous driving and refusing to provide a specimen....
View ArticleGAA NEWS: RED HUGHS’ MINORS HAVE GOOD WIN OVER GLENFIN
Red Hughs Notes 14/07/2013 Lotto & 100+ Club There was no jackpot winning sequence in this weeks Lotto draw but Luke Kelly, Edenoughill won €30 in Lucky Dip. Numbers drawn were 4,3,5,2,1,8,6,7....
View ArticleGOLF NEWS – OTWAY ENJOYING AMAZING PLAYING DAYS
The sun keeps shining on the wee links of Otway, and members and visitors have enjoyed the first few days of open week in glorious summer weather. The week continues on Thursday with a 3 ball scramble,...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: GREER WINS AGAIN IN DUNFANAGHY
With weather more like the tropics than Dunfanaghy everyone is enjoying the great spell with some brilliant golf thrown in. Wednesday saw Shane Greer come to the fore again with a superb score of 41...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: LETTERKENNY LADIES WELCOME NINE NEW MEMBERS
Beginners and senior ladies at beginners first night on the course. The weather last week was glorious and sometimes nearly too hot for golf but as it probably won’t last, we won’t complain! Magees...
View ArticleSAILING: RATHMULLAN SEASON UP AND RUNNING IN BLISTERING SUNSHINE
The sailing season is well underway at the Rathmullan Sailing and Watersports Club as members established and new try out our ever expanding range of boats. Sunday morning open sails are particularly...
View ArticleHARPS GET HOME DRAW WITH COBH IN FAI CUP
Finn Harps have been given a welcome home draw against fellow First Division outfit Cobh Ramblers in the FAI Cup. The third round draw was made last night (Mon) and features a number of mouth-watering...
View ArticleGAA NEWS: GLENSWILLY STILL TOP DESPITE DEFEAT TO BUNDORAN
There is no doubting what all the talk is this week, but in case anyone needs reminding, it is all roads leading to Clones on Sunday for the meeting of Donegal v Monaghan in the Ulster Final. Donegal...
View ArticleGAA NEWS: NAOMH CONAILL U-14S CELEBRATE
Congratulations to our U14 team and their management who were crowned U14 County champions last Wednesday after they defeated St Eunans in the final. Naomh Conaill 5-08 2-13 St Eunans. This was the...
View ArticleTEARFUL HUSBAND OF MISSING LISA IN PLEA TO PEOPLE OF DONEGAL TO HELP FIND HER
Missing: Lisa – Can You Help? THE husband of a missing Co Tyrone woman has made a heartfelt plea to the people of Donegal: “Please help me find her.” Lisa McGowan, who is 44, was last seen at her home...
View ArticleDONEGAL MAN WHO SET UP DIY CANNABIS FACTORY GETS SUSPENDED JAIL SENTENCE
A DISABLED man who developed a DIY cannabis factory at his home in Bundoran using tools he bought at a garden centre has been given suspended prison sentences. Kevin Granaghan, who is 55, appeared at...
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