1757 stories · 25 communities · latest 28 Jul 2026 · archive since 08 Nov 2013 · 677 court cases
(File Picture: Kielan Mooney. Photo: Collins) The Court of Appeal has upheld a former Defence Force member’s conviction for the repeated rape of a fellow soldier, rejecting his...
Lawyers for a man accused of the murder of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson have expressed concern' that more than 20 years after the fatal shooting, the Director of...
Two former lovers who beat another man to death before throwing his body over the highest cliffs in Ireland at Sliabh Liag in Donegal have argued that their murder convictions...
(Pictured: Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. Photo: Collins) by Paul Neilan A retired Irish-speaking garda sergeant from Donegal has been given permission by the High Court to...
An Algerian national who choked and sexually assaulted a young woman down a dark alleyway in a "violent, predatory" attack has been jailed for six years. Mohamed Hallam, who has...
A violent offender who provided the getaway cars used by an international drug smuggling gang in the attempted murder of Dublin criminal Gary Carey has withdrawn an appeal...
(File Picture: Kielan Mooney. Photo: Collins) The Court of Appeal has upheld a former Defence Force member’s conviction for the repeated rape of a fellow soldier, rejecting his argument that the jury...
Summary on localnews.ie27 JulLawyers for a man accused of the murder of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson have expressed concern' that more than 20 years after the fatal shooting, the Director of Public Prosecutions is not in a...
Summary on localnews.ie23 JulTwo former lovers who beat another man to death before throwing his body over the highest cliffs in Ireland at Sliabh Liag in Donegal have argued that their murder convictions should be overturned. Alan Vial...
Summary on localnews.ie23 Jul(Pictured: Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. Photo: Collins) by Paul Neilan A retired Irish-speaking garda sergeant from Donegal has been given permission by the High Court to challenge the Garda...
Summary on localnews.ie20 JulAn Algerian national who choked and sexually assaulted a young woman down a dark alleyway in a "violent, predatory" attack has been jailed for six years. Mohamed Hallam, who has been living in Donegal since...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
Tommy Doherty Hannah Doherty — Moness, Speenogue, Burt, Co.Donegal. applying to Donegal Co.Council for Retention of existing dwelling with planning permission for the c...
Derek Mc Elhinney — Raymoghy Manorcunningham Co.Donegal. applying to Donegal Co.Council for planning permission for change of use of part of shop known loc...
Daryl & Noelle Orr — Kilcreen, Ramelton, County Donegal.. for permission to erect a dwelling house with sewage treatment system, domestic garage, temporary pl...
TARA & CHRISTOPHER VECELLIO — CRUIT LOWER KINCASSLAGH LETTERKENNY PO CO. DONEGAL. 1) REFURBISHMENT AND RETHATCHING OF THE THATCHED COTTAGE, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY KI...
JIMMY MOONEY — KILNOXTER, UMGALL MALIN HEAD LIFFORD CO. DONEGAL. (1) RETENTION OF TWO STOREY FRONT PROJECTION, CHANGE FROM WINDOW TO PATIO DOOR AT NORTHERN GABLE, (2...
OISIN GALLAGHER — LISTANNAGH RAPHOE LIFFORD PO CO. DONEGAL. CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS WITH CONNECTION TO SEPTIC TANK & PERC...
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the statement on “Fiscal Implications of a United Ireland: Statements”.
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding the application for funding under the summer works scheme in respect of a science laboratory project at...
Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Charlie McConalogue TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the motion on “Protecting the Copyright of Irish Artists in the era of Artificial Intelligence: Motion [Private...
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will work with the representatives of inshore fishermen to introduce an inshore fisheries stabilisation and climate...
Charles Ward TD (100% RDR, Donegal) contributed to the question on “Defective Building Materials”.
Garda appeals, incidents and crime news.
By Fiona Ferguson A predator who refuses to accept his convictions for the rape and indecent assault of a child turned to his victim in court today and told her, shame on you,'...
Lawyers for a man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead 20 years ago after he was exposed as an MI5 informant, have told...
A High Court judge has ordered that a man who raped one sister and abused another in the 1970s cannot be identified, despite the wishes of his victims to waive their anonymity,...
(Pictured: Paul Murphy (L) and Jason Bonney (R) prior to their convictions for acting as getaway drivers following fatal gun attack Pic: Collins) By Fiona Magennis Two getaway...
The ousted former CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland faced disciplinary action after an internal probe found he gave "inappropriate assistance" to a staff member applying for a...
The former CEO of a State agency has told a tribunal he contemplated suicide after his bosses allegedly pressured him to quit following what he says were “damaging” media leaks...
Fixtures, results and club news.
The Donegal Women's Gaelic Football team is set to face Mayo in a decisive Group 3 match of the TG Cahir All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The game, taking place at...
Local radio previews the Donegal International Rally, highlighting logistical details for attendees. A caller questions why Donegal did not collect derelict sites levies since...
A student from St. Joseph's Patrician College in Galway has been shortlisted for the FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year award, becoming the first Galway player to...
Turman secured a 2-12 to 12-point victory over Neve Connell at Davyburn Memorial Park in the Men's Senior Football League. The result sees defending league champions Turman...
Dunnegal faces a tough path in the All-Ireland championship after recent home losses, while other teams like Monaghan, Kerry, and Derry secured key victories. The upcoming...
Parish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
A seven-year review of family resettlement in Kilti shows successful integration with children attending college and comprehensive schools, but parents report challenges...
Deputy Martin Kenny has urged the government to extend fuel support for the transport sector amid rising costs, while a mother from County Donegal continues to seek a public...
A group of women in Bundoran collected donations for North West Hospice on Friday, with local radio presenter Marian expressing gratitude for their efforts. The collection was...
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Planning application received: 1) REFURBISHMENT AND RETHATCHING OF THE THATCHED COTTAGE, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGL
Planning application received: (1) RETENTION OF TWO STOREY FRONT PROJECTION, CHANGE FROM WINDOW TO PATIO DOOR AT NORTHER
'Far from peripheral' - Regency getaway drivers fail to have sentences reduced
Planning application received: (1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DETACHED STORAGE/AGRICULTURAL SHED AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF 14
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLINGHOUSE, NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE & PROPRIETARY TREATMENT PLANT INC
Planning application received: 1) CONVERSION OF DOMESTIC GARAGE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REF.NO. 2151579 FOR US
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF DOMESTIC GARAGE/STORAGE SHED AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
Planning application received: PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE AND DOMESTIC SHED, TOGET
Sliabh Liag murderers appeal convictions
Lawyers 'concerned' over wait for evidence 20 years on from Denis Donaldson murder
Planning application received: The Development Consists of Planning Permission for the following development of Modular
Planning conditional: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING MICA DAMAGED DETACHED DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT DWELLING AND
Planning conditional: (1) CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF EXISTING BUILDING TO PROVIDE 2 NO. 1 BEDROOM APARTMEN
Planning application received: (1) RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING HOUSE, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF EXISTING
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A TOTAL OF 34 NO. DWELLING UNITS COMPRISING 1 NO. TWO STOREY SHELTERED HO
Planning application received: for permission to erect a dwelling house with sewage treatment system, domestic garage, t
James Nominated for FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year
Native Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH
Planning application received: THE AS CONSTRUCTED DETACHED SINGLE-STOREY HOUSE NO. 12 BEING USED AS A HOLIDAY COTTAGE IN
ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH
Planning conditional: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING WITH AN ON-SITE EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT, DOMESTIC GARAGE AND ALL ASSOC
10 years for "extreme" sexual abuse of cousin
Planning application received: RENEWAL AND UPGRADE OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM SERVING EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE
Planning unconditional: (1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH
Planning application 2660393