Actor McSorley appears in court again after Newtowncunningham incident
Donegal-based actor Gerard McSorley has appeared in court again charged with threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour in Newtowncunningham. The 69-year-old, who played Fr Todd Unctious in the...
View ArticleFormer Donegal harbour master loses appeal over dismissal
A former Donegal harbour master has lost an appeal over his dismissal 10 years ago following an investigation which found he had private marine service business interests which were in conflict with...
View ArticleWoman stole €760K and blew it on high-end fashion
A 47-year-old woman who stole €760,000 from her employer has pleaded guilty to 20 sample counts of theft at Donegal Circuit Court. Tara Sweeney, with an address at the Glebe in Donegal Town, spent most...
View ArticleBallyshannon man charged in connection with drugs seizure in Co Louth
A Donegal man and two Polish men have appeared in court in Drogheda charged with drugs offences. They are charged with being in possession of cocaine and cannabis herb for sale or supply. The three...
View ArticleHigh Court rules John Downey was responsible for IRA bombing
The High Court in London has ruled that Donegal man John Downey was responsible for the 1982 Hyde Park bombing which killed four British soldiers. Downey (67), who has an address in Creeslough, was...
View ArticleMan handed over to Donegal Gardai to face child sex charges
A man wanted in connection with child sexual offences in Inishowen was handed over to Gardaí at the border last Thursday after losing his battle against a European Arrest Warrant. The man, who cannot...
View ArticleActor McSorley fails to appear in court as he is ill in hospital
Fr Ted star Gerard McSorley has failed to appear in court after it was revealed that he is ill in hospital. The well-known actor was due to appear at Letterkenny District Court today (Thurs) to face...
View ArticleSupreme Court dismisses appeal by Donegal developer over €9.2 judgement
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a Co Donegal property developer over a €9.2 million judgment granted against him arising from guarantees over unpaid loans to his building company. The...
View ArticleQuantity surveyor downed five drinks before Garda chase and crash
A quantity surveyor who downed five drinks before fleeing from Gardai, going the wrong way around a roundabout before crashing into a car with five young women in it has escaped going to jail. James...
View ArticleHospital apologises after failures left baby with cerebral palsy
The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has apologised after failings during the birth of a baby boy caused life-changing trauma. An interim settlement of €2.5million was approved today...
View ArticleJohn Downey to be released on bail
Donegal man John Downey, who stands accused of the murder of two UDR soldiers, has been granted bail today in the Belfast High Court. Downey, 67, with an address in Creeslough, was granted bail on...
View ArticleMan charged with dangerous driving causing death appears in court
A man accused of dangerous driving causing the death of another man at Bridgend almost two years ago has been sent forward for trial in Letterkenny. Daniel McCafferty, 34, who has an address in Derry,...
View ArticleMan to spend Christmas in jail days after being given chance by Judge
A man who had been told by a Judge he could spend his first Christmas with his family for fifteen years is now to spend it behind bars. Stephen Darby was given his festive wish earlier this month when...
View ArticleStudent who sexually assaulted sleeping woman ordered to pay her €1,000
A college student who sexually assaulted his on/off girlfriend while she slept has been ordered to pay the young woman €1,000 in compensation. The young man, who cannot be named by order of Judge Paul...
View ArticleTwo men to appear in court after vicious attack on Donegal referee
A father and son charged with attacking a Donegal referee are to face trial in February. Sean Dinnegan Snr, aged 49 and his son Dean, aged 21, are accused of attacking Daniel Sweeney from Dungloe in...
View ArticleMan stole doctor’s pad and forged prescription for tablets
A man went to see a doctor and stole a prescription pad before forging a prescription for dozens of tablets. Stephen Stokes appeared before Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal charged with theft...
View ArticleNew mother stole €190 of baby milk and chicken out of necessity, court told
A new mum who stole more than €190 worth of baby milk and a chicken has appeared in court. Maria Rostas appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with three counts of shoplifting. Ms Rostas, aged...
View ArticleMother grabbed school principal by throat in row over daughter
A woman who grabbed a school principal by the throat after being called to collect her daughter has appeared in court charged with assault. Melissa Byrne called to Errigal College in Letterkenny on...
View ArticleCollege student with gambling habit snatched pensioner’s handbag
A computer science student who developed a gambling habit has appeared in court after snatching a handbag from a 72-year-old pensioner. Louis Ogbomo appeared at Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal...
View ArticleMan given bail following series of offences in West Donegal
A man has appeared in court charged with a series of offences in West Donegal on Sunday last. Derek Mulligan appeared at today’s sitting of Buncrana District Court after being remanded under medical...
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