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MAN ADMITS ROBBING ‘HAPPY DAYS’ SHOP
A man has admitted robbing a Happy Days shop in Letterkenny. Chad Mitchell of 43 Windmill View in Letterkenny was arraigned on two charges of robbery. The first related to the theft of €300 in cash at...
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CONVOY MAN ADMITS ASSAULT CAUSING HARM
A Convoy man has pleaded guilty plea to a Section 3 assault causing harm charge. Mark Laverty, 23, of Greenfield, Convoy was charged with assaulting Matthew Carlin, of Crossroads, Killygordon, at Lower...
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MAN WITH 165 PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS ‘GIVEN A CHANCE’ OVER €3,500 HOUSE DAMAGE
Boyle chucked a fire grate through the window of the house A MAN with 165 previous convictions who caused €3,500 to a house has been given another chance by a judge. Brendan Boyle, who is 50, is...
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WOMAN WHO KILLED BOY, 13, SAYS SHE WILL THINK OF HIM EVERYDAY AS JUDGE...
The late Callum Dale. A young woman who knocked down a child after he suffered an angry episode due to his Asperger’s Syndrome has told his family she will think about them everyday of her life....
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RISING RUGBY STAR QUITS GAME AFTER STONE ATTACK BLINDS HIM IN EYE
A rising young rugby star has been forced to quit the sport after being blinded in the eye with a stone in a late night attack. Mel Harkin, 20, was a keen sportsman and played for City of Derry Rugby...
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER CANNABIS GROWHOUSE FOUND IN INISHOWEN
A man has been remanded on bail after the discovery of a cannabis grow-house in Inishowen. More than €70,000 of cannabis was found at Ballygorman, Malin Head on July 4th but details of the find have...
View ArticleTHUG BEATS PENSIONER, 83, DURING ROBBERY BUT ESCAPES WITH SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A MAN with a string of previous convictions, has been given a six month suspended sentence for assaulting an 83-year-old Fahan man. Alan Thompson, 30, of 533 Curragh, Killygordon, appeared before...
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MAN WIELDED HATCHET AND TOLD WIFE HE’D BURN HER OUT OF IT – GIVEN SUSPENDED...
COURTS: A man who threatened to burn his wife out of it and wielded a hatchet at her – has been given a suspended sentence. Michael Connors, 43, with an address at 3 Canal Road, Letterkenny appeared...
View ArticleMan caught driving while disqualified sentenced to four months in prison
COURTS: A man disqualified from driving for TEN years, has been sentenced to four months in prison after being caught yet again behind the wheel while still disqualified. Stephen Orr, 36, from St...
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Teen avoids jail after high-speed chase with Gardaí in car worth €150
COURTS: An 18-year-old who purchased a car for just €150, and then proceeded to drive recklessly at high speeds almost hitting two pedestrians – has avoided a custodial sentence. Gavin Arbuckle, 18,...
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Schoolgirl gets €17,500 for crash on way to new school
A Donegal schoolgirl has been awarded €17,500 in damages after being the passenger in a car which was involved in a crash. The girl, who was 12 at the time of the crash, was traveling to visit a...
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Talented soccer star (14) offered €31,500 after fall at school
COURTS: A talented soccer player has been offered €31,500 in compensation, for injuries he sustained at an accident in primary school in 2010. The incident occurred at St Mary’s National School,...
View ArticleFamous actor brought to Carndonagh Court on Bench Warrant
A famous Irish actor appeared before Carndonagh District Court yesterday on foot of a bench warrant. Gerard McSorly was due before Dungloe District Court last Tuesday charged with criminal damage,...
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Boy (6) and Girl (10) awarded €25,000 following car crash
COURTS: Two young Donegal siblings have been awarded €25,000 in compensation after they were involved in a hit and run collision in 2011. On July 24th, 2011, the car a Donegal family were travelling in...
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Man (22) jailed for serious assault which destroyed victim’s life
COURTS: A 22 year-old man has been jailed for one year for a serious assault which completely turned the life of his victim upside down. Sean Sylvia, 22, was jailed for two years, but had the final...
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Man who stole cider, wine and nappies jailed for two months
COURTS: A man who is currently serving a term at Castlerea Prison – has been jailed for an additional two months for stealing wine, cider and nappies from a local convenience store. Frank McDonagh,...
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Man threatened to throw Gardaí off bridge
COURTS: A man threatened to throw Gardaí off a bridge and caused damage to a Donegal bar during a drunken rage. Paul Martin, 28, with an address at 72 Forge Avenue, Ballintra appeared at Letterkenny...
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Driver who almost rear ended Garda car banned for two years
COURTS: A man who was intoxicated while he drove a vehicle which almost rear ended a Garda Patrol car has been disqualified from driving for two years. Jason Friel, 19, with an address at Barrack,...
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Businessman forged bank manager’s signature to steal €24,000 of cigarettes
COURTS: A businessman forged the signature of a bank manager on bank guarantees to keep two cigarette companies supplying his shop with their products. Wade McGinley, 46, of 1 Tiramacool, Buncrana...
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Man who couldn’t remember how accident happened is banned
COURTS: A man who can’t recall how he was involved in an accident, and who admitted to have been drink driving has been disqualified from driving. Micheal Daly, 22, with an address at Main Street,...
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