A Ballybofey haulage company has had its licence revoked after serious concerns for road safety were raised. Walter Reilly & Sons Limited had its international road haulage operator licence withdrawn by the Minister for Transport earlier this year. The company, at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court this week, appealed that decision, but the … Read more
Gardai nabbed a drug-driver after smelling cannabis through the vent of their vehicle while another car was driving in the opposite direction. The accused, Sarah Louise Gallagher, appeared at Letterkenny District Court where she was charged with drug driving at Railway Road, Buncrana on December 26th, 2022. The court heard how just after 4pm, Ms … Read more
A much-loved Polish grandfather had been visiting family in Buncrana last year when he tragically fell down the stairs and died, an inquest has heard. Franciszek Szulik died of a “non-survivable brain injury” at Letterkenny Hospital on May 11, 2024, the day after the awful accident at his daughter’s home at Marian Park, Buncrana. The … Read more
Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Charles Dooher’s Inspiring Recovery: A Community United Against Violence the resilience of the human spirit shines brightly in the story of Charles Dooher, a young man from Lifford whose life was violently disrupted. After a brutal attack, his remarkable recovery has become a beacon … Read more
A former Donegal school teacher has pleaded guilty to 131 historic child sex abuse charges. The man, who is in his 80s, appeared at Letterkenny District Court. He is charged with offences that include sexual assault and indecent assault in the 1970s and 1980s. A publication order, meaning that the accused man cannot be named … Read more
The Conwal Singers Summer Concert will take place on Sunday 25th May in Rockhill House, Letterkenny. Conducted by Karen Patton, the singers will perform works from Tallis, Elder, Whitacre and others. Special guests include the spoken word from Poet Denise Blake and the Donagh Choir from Carndonagh. Tickets can be purchased online from Eventbrite.ie, using … Read more
Residents of an Inishowen estate fear someone will be seriously injured or killed following the latest incident there. In the early hours of yesterday morning, a car crashed into the wall that separates Grianan Park from the main Buncrana road causing it to partially collapse (main pic). One resident, who did wish to be named, … Read more
A Donegal artist is using Michael Murphy’s dressing room celebration after last weekend’s Ulster Final win to raise money towards Donegal Cancer Flights and its services. Kincasslagh artist Michelle Doherty was so taken by the Donegal star’s relaxed pose that she decided to paint a portrait of it. The big Glenswilly man is perfectly captured … Read more
One of Donegal’s most iconic seaside restaurants is to close. After 36 years in business, Kealy’s Seafood Bar in Greencastle have announced it will not open for the 2025 season. Located in the bustling Inishowen harbour, the restaurant was opened in 1989 by James and Tricia Kealy after it had originally been a pub owned … Read more
A special climb up Errigal has been arranged for next month – and it’s all in aid of the North West Special Olympics Club. The climb takes place at 10am on June 7. Participants are asked to meet at 9.40am at the Errigal car park. Donations will be taken on the day and all proceeds … Read more