1674 stories · 25 communities · latest 20 Jul 2026 · archive since 08 Nov 2013 · 673 court cases
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the getaway cars used by an international drug smuggling gang in the attempted murder of Dublin criminal Gary Carey has withdrawn an appeal...
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...
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...
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 been living in Donegal since...
Summary on localnews.ie20 JulA 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the getaway cars used by an international drug smuggling gang in the attempted murder of Dublin criminal Gary Carey has withdrawn an appeal against his seven-year sentence...
Summary on localnews.ie08 JulBy 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,' before a judge jailed him for...
Summary on localnews.ie06 JulA 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, after his lawyers argued there...
Summary on localnews.ie06 JulLawyers 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...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
KELLIEANN MCLAUGHLIN & GAVIN MCDAID — GLASALT CARNDONAGH CO. DONEGAL. PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE AND DOMESTIC SHED, TOGETHER WITH EF...
Kevin Harrold — Glenside Business Park Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey Co. Donegal. The Development Consists of Planning Permission for the following development of Modular Accommodati...
Denis Ferry — Meenlaragh Gortahork Co. Donegal. Retention planning permission for retention of existing first floor ancillary accommodation to dwell...
Darragh Canny — Moneydarragh Gleneely Co. Donegal. planning permission to construct a dwelling and domestic garage with connection to an onsite sewage ...
matthew diver — carrowblagh carndonagh co. donegal. Matthew Diver intend to apply for permission for development at this site at carrowblagh, carndonagh...
ANNE SOPHIE COLIN & SYLVAIN GRENU — MEENDERRYOWEN ANNAGRY LETTERKENNY PO CO. DONEGAL. (1) RETENTION FOR EXTENSION AT THE SIDE AND REAR OF DWELLING HOUSE AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXTEN...
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Charles Ward TD (100% RDR, Donegal) contributed to the question on “Defective Building Materials”.
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) that was sent to him by this Deputy on 2 June 2026; and...
Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Finance Bill 2026: From the Seanad”.
Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Impact of Water Quality and Pollution on Sea and Inland Fisheries: Discussion”.
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount of profits subject to non-trading corporation tax, the total corporation tax take on non-trading income each year...
Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
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.
Six years for Algerian national who carried out 'violent predatory' sex attack
Planning application received: (1) REMOVAL AND DECOMMISSIONING OF EXISTING CHEMIFLOC TANKS AND SODA ASH SILOS AND BUNDED
'Far from peripheral' - Regency getaway drivers fail to have sentences reduced
Planning application received: ERECTION OF A NEW PERMANENT DWELLING HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED GARAGE WITH EFFLUENT TREATMENT
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC GARAGE ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED
Planning conditional: (1) RETENTION OF UNDERGROUND SLATTED TANK, (2) ERECTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL SHED ABOVE SAME SLATTED
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
Planning refused: CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF EXISTING PREMISES TO PROVIDE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION CONTAINING 5 NO. BEDROOM
Fishy Fitzgerald withdraws sentence appeal after court warning
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 conditional: BITMAC/BLACK TOPPED DRIVEWAY FINISH IN LIEU OF AGGREGATE AS PER CONDITION NO. 9 OF PLANNING PERMIS
Native Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH
ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH
James Nominated for FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year
Planning conditional: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING WITH AN ON-SITE EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT, DOMESTIC GARAGE AND ALL ASSOC
Planning application received: RENEWAL AND UPGRADE OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM SERVING EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE
10 years for "extreme" sexual abuse of cousin
Planning application received: CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING HOUSE TO EIR-B&B
Planning application 2660393
Planning unconditional: (1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH