New files emerge over killing of Donegal man
New files have revealed that the Royal Ulster Constabulary deliberately murdered Donegal man Michael Leonard in May 1973. The 24-year old cattle dealer was shot dead in suspicious circumstances between Belleek in Fermanagh and Pettigo in Donegal. The files reveal that the RUC told lies at the Inquest…
Donegal NCT centre has lowest pass rate nationwide
An NCT centre in Donegal has the lowest pass rate in the country. Nearly 906,000 full NCT tests had been carried out in Ireland this year, up to last Saturday. Over 54 per cent of them passed, and nearly 46 per cent failed. Centres in Dublin, Limerick…
Investigation launched into aggravated burglary in Roscommon
Gardai have confirmed an investigation has been launched into an aggravated burglary and assault in County Roscommon. It happened in the early hours of yesterday at a business which is attached to a home. This violent burglary happened at around 1 o’clock yesterday morning, near Ballintubber, County Roscommon.…
Ill fisherman rescued off Donegal coast
A fisherman has been rescued off the County Donegal coast this afternoon by Lough Swilly RNLI. The lifeboat was called out just after 1pm by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to assist the ill fisherman 20 nautical miles off Malin Head. The fisherman was successfully winched onboard Rescue Helicopter 118…
Jockey Darragh Keenan faces lengthy injury lay-off
Ballymote jockey Darragh Keenan will be out of action for several weeks after breaking his collarbone after a fall at Wolverhamption. Keenan had ridden the winner of the second race at the meeting last Friday on Ignac Lamar. However, in the penultimate race, he suffered a heavy fall aboard the…
Inclusivity for all is the message from Bishop of Elphin
There is place for everyone at the Catholic Church table, according to the Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran. Speaking at Knock Shrine yesterday, the Bishop addressed the discomfort felt within certain communities as the Church’s role with Irish society continues to develop. Last week, Bishop Doran was singled out for…
Women won’t be respected until Ireland’s obsession with sex ends it’s claimed
There’s been further listener reaction to the outcome of the consultation process across Catholic dioceses on the future of the Church. With suggestions of women priests and married priests, Dympna claims the Church has always used women to promote everything men want OceanFM Ireland · Women won't be respected…