The body of a murdered Donegal woman to be brought home
The body of a young Donegal woman murdered in India is expected to begin its journey home soon. A 24 year old man has been charged in connection with the death of Danielle McLaughlin, who’s body was found on a beach near the tourist resort of Goa earlier this week.…
Donegal councillor says concrete-filled tyres should be used to secure life rings on beaches
A Donegal county councillor is calling for a new method be used to secure life buoy rings on beaches. Independent Niamh Kennedy is suggesting the pole holding the life buoys would be more secure if it was inserted into a concrete-filled tyre. She says it would also be easy to…
North West properties available at Allsop auction
A number of properties in the North West will be up for sale as part of the next Allsop online auction. Most of those available for purchase are retail properties in Carrick on Shannon and Ballybofey. 14 retail units and 47 apartments at the Finn Valley shopping centre site in…
Donegal TD hits out at lack of transparency in DEIS process
An Independent Donegal TD has questioned the government’s claims that the DEIS school assessment is fair and objective. Thomas Pringle hit out at the government saying the new process lacks transparency. A number of representatives from Donegal have noted recently that neighbouring schools are receiving different DEIS designations despite being…
Man charged with death of Donegal woman in India
A man’s been charged with the suspected rape and murder of a Donegal woman in India. 28 year old Danielle McLaughlin was found near a beach in Goa on Tuesday. A 24 year old local man who was seen walking with her on CCTV footage is being held. A local…
Missing Limerick teenager may be in County Donegal
Gardaí in Limerick believe a missing 17 year old missing from the city could be in County Donegal. The Gardai at Henry St are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Tara Cox who is missing from the Limerick area since the 24th February 2017. Tara, who is…
Donegal councillor calls for aid package for marinas and piers
A Donegal councillor is calling on the Department of the Marine to provide a special aid package for marinas and piers. Sinn Fein Councillor Noel Jordan called for the package at this week’s meeting of Donegal Municipal District of the county council. His calls follow a public meeting at Inver…