Co. Donegal • 36 stories • Since 30 Jun 2016 • Latest 18 Aug 2026
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 Public Prosecutions is not in a position to hand over its book of evidence. Stephen Faulkner BL, representing Antoin Duffy (5
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the getaway cars used by an international drug smuggling gang in the attempted murder of Dublin criminal Gary Carey has withdrawn an appeal against his seven-year sentence after the Court of Appeal reminded him of the full range of its powers. In July 2025, Ms Justice
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 the Special Criminal Court that they are �disappointed� after the service of the book of evidence was further delayed. Ant
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 senior post, including by forwarding �question options� sent to the interview panel to the candidate, the WRC has heard. Lawye
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 and political “interference” in an internal investigation. “Those days were very dark, and very, very hard,” Francis O’Donn
A 49-year-old man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead at an isolated Donegal cottage 20 years ago after he was exposed as an MI5 informant, has been remanded in custody until June, when he will be served with two books of evidence. Antoin Du
A 49-year-old man has been charged at the Special Criminal Court with the murder of Denis Donaldson, a former member of the Provisional IRA and senior Sinn Fein official who was exposed as an MI5 informant months before he was shot dead in Donegal. Antoin Duffy, of Braade, Kincasslagh, Co Donegal ap
A senator "intervened" to see if a promotion for an Inland Fisheries employee who was to be a “key witness” in a garda probe into alleged fraud in the organisation could be blocked, its ousted former CEO has said. Francis O’Donnell, who was dismissed by Inland Fisheries Ireland last summer four-and-
A criminal caught in the middle of a cannabis jelly manufacturing operation has been jailed for three and a half years. Judge Elma Sheahan was told today that David Thomas' case had gone all the way to Supreme Court, after a successful application to have some charges dismissed was appealed by the S
A violent offender who provided the getaway cars used by an international drug smuggling gang in the attempted murder of Dublin criminal Gary Carey is facing over 15 years in prison after he was further jailed by a judge at the Central Criminal Court. Ms Justice Eileen Creedon today ruled that the s
A violent offender who provided the getaway cars used by an organised crime gang in the attempted murder of Dublin criminal Gary Carey went on to terrorise a family during a home invasion while out on bail, a court has heard. Lawyers for Patrick Fitzgerald (48) – who is known as ‘Mr Fishy’ – asked t
A 48-year-old man who was previously charged with attempted murder has pleaded guilty to facilitating a criminal organisation nearly four years ago. Patrick Fitzgerald, with an address at Glenties Park in Finglas, Dublin 11, was initially charged with the attempted murder of Gary Carey at Ballyfermo
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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 Public Prosecutions is not in a position to hand over its book of evidence. Stephen Faulkner BL,...
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 against his seven-year sentence after the Court of Appeal reminded him of the full range of its powers. In...
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 the Special Criminal Court that they are �disappointed� after the service of the book of evidence...
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 senior post, including by forwarding �question options� sent to the interview panel to the candidate,...
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 and political “interference” in an internal investigation. “Those days were very dark, and very, very...
A 49-year-old man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson has been remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court until June. Antoin Duffy, of Braade, Kincasslagh, County Donegal, appeared via video link and faced six charges including the...
A 49-year-old man extradited from Scotland has been charged at the Special Criminal Court with the murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Provisional IRA member and senior Sinn Féin official who was shot dead in County Donegal in 2006. Antoin Duffy, of Braade, Kincasslagh,...
A former chief executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland has told the Workplace Relations Commission that he was pressured to reinstate a suspended employee and later faced interference in a recruitment process, allegedly involving a senator. Francis O'Donnell, dismissed last...
A man arrested during a garda raid on a Dublin apartment in November 2022 has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. David Thomas, aged 42, of Glenties Drive, Finglas, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession with intent to supply...
A man from the Glenties area of Donegal has been sentenced to a total of 15.5 years in prison following his conviction at the Central Criminal Court for facilitating a gangland shooting in Dublin. Patrick Fitzgerald, aged 48, was convicted of participating in activities of a...
Patrick Fitzgerald (48), with an address in Glenties, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to facilitating a criminal organisation between November 11 and 18, 2021. The court heard that Fitzgerald, known as 'Mr Fishy', purchased and provided getaway vehicles used in an...
A 48-year-old Dublin man has pleaded guilty to facilitating a criminal organisation at the Central Criminal Court. Patrick Fitzgerald, with an address in Finglas, admitted to participating in activities intended to facilitate serious offences by a criminal group between...
Alan Vial and Nikita Burns have been found guilty of murdering 66-year-old Robert Wilkin at the Central Criminal Court. The jury returned majority verdicts of ten to two against each accused. Wilkin's body was discovered in the sea below Sliabh Liag cliffs in County Donegal on...
At the Central Criminal Court, Alan Vial and Nikita Burns have been convicted of the murder of Robert Wilkin, a 66-year-old man whose body was disposed of at Sliabh Liag in County Donegal in June 2023. Following an altercation on the Roshine Road near Killybegs, the accused...
Three men have been sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following a violent home invasion in Monkstown, Co Dublin on August 21st, 2023. Michael Royal, Thomas Dwyer and Patrick Fitzgerald pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and false imprisonment. The court heard that...
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has secured a trial date for his High Court defamation action against the BBC. Mr Adams, aged 76, alleges that the broadcaster falsely claimed he sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson in Glenties, County Donegal in 2006. The allegations...
A hearing date of April 29, 2025 has been set at the High Court for the defamation action brought by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams against the BBC. Mr Adams, aged 76, alleges that the broadcaster falsely claimed he sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson in Glenties,...
The High Court in Dublin has ruled that the BBC is entitled to discover documents former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams may hold concerning his alleged IRA membership and involvement with the organisation's Army Council. Ms Justice Emily Egan rejected Mr Adams' argument that such...
The BBC is seeking discovery of documents relating to former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams's alleged association with the IRA in defending a defamation claim brought by Mr Adams in the High Court. The BBC also seeks materials concerning Mr Adams's alleged knowledge of IRA...
The High Court has approved a settlement of €35,000 to the family of Brian McElhinney, a retired building contractor from Glenties, County Donegal, who died in December 2014 months after undergoing a medical procedure at Letterkenny University Hospital. Mr McElhinney's widow,...