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Military accident
Cousins killed in single-vehicle road crash
Driver sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, where he died on Tuesday afternoon

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Unpublished planning report 'an open sore of corruption and failed oversight'
Unpublished planning report 'an open sore of corruption and failed oversight'
The Mulcahy Report was completed in June 2017 but has not been published, despite changes of minister and government

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Prisoner XL
Eight years for man who raped woman as she slept next to her newborn baby and boyfriend
The judge said the probation report said Shaun O'Donnell claimed to have no memory of his offending, but asserted that it was 'not in his nature' to commit any such offence

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Summer rain. Raindrops. Bad weather. Depression.
Early Bank Holiday washout with status orange and yellow weather warnings in place
A status orange rain warning for Donegal, Mayo, and Galway, has been in place since midnight

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Mum reveals how she had to take house off market over concrete blocks scandal
Mum reveals how she had to take house off market over concrete blocks scandal
Woman says the Government scheme to help the thousands of property owners affected is an ongoing nightmare. Mick Clifford reports

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Wind farms generated 34% of Ireland's total electricity demand in the first half of the year
Wind farms generated 34% of Ireland's total electricity demand in the first half of the year
Wind Energy Ireland report says Kerry regained its top spot as the country’s top source of wind energy after it was dethroned by Cork in May

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

22kg slab of ancient 'bog butter' discovered on Donegal farm
22kg slab of ancient 'bog butter' discovered on Donegal farm
Mr Boyle told how there was “one little piece of wood” at the bottom end of this butter, suggesting it was originally in a box which has since decomposed

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Investigation after man found dead in cell of Donegal Garda station 
Investigation after man found dead in cell of Donegal Garda station 
Man aged in his 30s had been arrested earlier in the day and taken to Buncrana Garda Station

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Family of donkeys outdoors in spring. Couple of donkeys on the meadow
Man threatens donkey sanctuary owner as he tries to steal collection boxes 
Would-be thief turned on woman and told her he would assault her and that he would also smash up her phone

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Man, 40s, dead and another hospitalised after Donegal diving tragedy
Man, 40s, dead and another hospitalised after Donegal diving tragedy
The incident happened around 12.40pm this afternoon in the Teelin Bay area

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Mica homeowners
Homeowners with defective blocks to be given access to grants to improve energy rating of homes
It comes after the 100% Redress Party, set up to campaign for greater supports for those impacted by mica, took four seats in the local elections in County Donegal

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Al fresco: The 15 best places for outdoor dining in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and more
Al fresco: The 15 best places for outdoor dining in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and more
Look forward to a table with a view and great food at these al fresco favourites, writes Georgina Campbell

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Gardaí complete probe into death of Private Sean Rooney
Gardaí complete probe into death of Private Sean Rooney
The Garda file has been submitted to the Dublin City Coroner

Mon, 27 May, 2024

File Photo Dragon Peter Casey may enter the race for Aras an Uachtarain. End.
Peter Casey to run as independent candidate in upcoming European elections
Mr Casey said that he is 'very concerned about the total open border policy of our government and indeed the opposition, Sinn Féin'

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Prisoner XL
Fisherman gets prison sentence for violent assault on 'Good Samaritan' in Cork
Bobby Ivers was also convicted for assaulting the publican of Twomey’s Bar in Castletownbere

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Man accused of stealing almost €2k in cash from cathedral during funeral
Man accused of stealing almost €2k in cash from cathedral during funeral
It is alleged a large sum of cash was stolen from the sacristy of the church

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
'That bullet came within inches. I could actually hear the bullet going by my ear'
Sergeant Eamonn Griffin recounts a 'tense' wait for the armed support unit while a drink- and drug-fuelled deer hunter rampaged through town

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

FILE PHOTO A memorial service will take place this Saturday for the one year anniversary of the explosion in Creeslough, which t
Two men arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion released without charge
Four men, three women and three young people, ranging in age from five to 59, died in the blast

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Dunmore incident
Pedestrian, 30s, dies after being hit by truck
The man's death brings to 43 the number of people killed on Irish roads so far this year

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Man burned sister's house down after she refused to sell her body for sex to buy him drugs
Man burned sister's house down after she refused to sell her body for sex to buy him drugs
When arrested, Glen Friel made certain admissions and said he wanted to start the fire to bring him "joy and revenge".

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

BELGUIM-EEC
Irish Examiner view: Fishing industry faces a perfect storm
Immediate and imaginative support is needed to rescue Ireland's fishing industry from an existential threat

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Cannabis worth €631k seized at grow house in industrial premises in Donegal
Cannabis worth €631k seized at grow house in industrial premises in Donegal
No arrests have been made at this time, and gardaí say investigations are ongoing

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Litany of arson attacks linked to asylum stretches back to 2018
Litany of arson attacks linked to asylum stretches back to 2018
In the last six years, dozens of buildings earmarked to accommodate asylum seekers — or incorrectly reputed to be put to that use — have been torched

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Teenager with Down syndrome to follow dream of having career at sea
Teenager with Down syndrome to follow dream of having career at sea
Transition year student Séan Boyle successfully passed his three-day Bord Iascaigh Mhara basic safety training course

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Teacher jailed for indecently assaulting pupil, 13, in 1985
Teacher jailed for indecently assaulting pupil, 13, in 1985
The court heard the abuse occurred while Jacintha McSherry O'Connor worked as a student teacher at a Dublin secondary school in 1985

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

People treated for possible smoke inhalation following Donegal fire 
People treated for possible smoke inhalation following Donegal fire 
Gardaí said: 'Preliminary indications are that the fire started and was confined within one room within the building'

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Here are the first babies born in Ireland in 2024
Here are the first babies born in Ireland in 2024
Arlo Robert Emmett was delivered just four minutes into 2024

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Thousands without power across the country as Storm Gerrit makes landfall
Thousands without power across the country as Storm Gerrit makes landfall
In Wexford, almost 1,500 people have been affected following intense lightning activity along the south eastern coast

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker jets into Dublin for Christmas in Ireland
Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker jets into Dublin for Christmas in Ireland
The Hollywood star is en-route to Donegal with her husband and their three children for their Christmas holidays

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Sliabh Liag murder case involves more than 200 witnesses, court told
Sliabh Liag murder case involves more than 200 witnesses, court told
The case is expected to last four weeks.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

High angle view of businessman counting money
70% of Ireland's top earners are men, CSO reveals
The median annual salary for men in Ireland currently sits at €45,537 compared to €37,782 for women

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Investigation into fatal Lebanon attack on Irish soldiers 'still underway' despite suspect's release on bail, UN mission told
Investigation into fatal Lebanon attack on Irish soldiers 'still underway' despite suspect's release on bail, UN mission told
One of the main suspects, Mohammad Ayad, was released on bail earlier this month, on medical grounds

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Families united in grief as crash victim friends buried 
Families united in grief as crash victim friends buried 
Many mourners made the 18km journey from one church to another to bid a final farewell to Alana Harkin and Thomas Gallagher

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station
Hospital reviewing patients' care following departure of second consultant
The locum consultant urologist was placed on leave in September after concerns came to light and is now no longer working at the hospital

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Donegal schools pay tribute to crash victims ahead of funeral masses
Donegal schools pay tribute to crash victims ahead of funeral masses
The 18-year-olds died following a single vehicle accident in Gleneely on the Inishowen Peninsula in the early hours of Monday morning last.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Road safety
Motorcyclist, 40s, becomes fifth person to die on Irish roads in three days
The crash occurred on the R262 near Glenties shortly before 4pm on Sunday afternoon

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Creeslough: 'It never came into my head she'd be caught up in it' sister of blast victim recalls
Creeslough: 'It never came into my head she'd be caught up in it' sister of blast victim recalls
Even when Lisa Gallagher received a phone call about the blast last October 7 she had no inkling her own sister would be among the victims

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station
Memorial service to mark first anniversary of Creeslough disaster
The first anniversary of the will be marked by a memorial service and commemoration followed by private Mass in the Donegal village. The Mass will be held at St Michael’s Church, where so many of the victims’ funerals were held.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Solicitor urges State to speed up case against man charged with 'cliffs' murder
Solicitor urges State to speed up case against man charged with 'cliffs' murder
The cases against Alan Vial and Nikita Burns were adjourned until October 2

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Woman, 21, charged with murder of man found in water near Slieve League
Woman, 21, charged with murder of man found in water near Slieve League
When charged, accused replied: 'I didn't do it', court heard

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Packages of suspected cocaine recovered
Residents of coastal areas asked to be 'eyes and ears' of gardaí in spotting drug smugglers
Garda appeals to people to report unusual activities in their area

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Drawer of wooden commode full of paper documents
Paul Hosford: Why has the State been sitting on the Mulcahy Report for six years?
The report into planning corruption allegations — which themselves date back to 2010 — is still under lock and key. It's a fine example of the sclerosis that holds up reform in Ireland

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

Fiancée pens tribute to Pte Seán Rooney on what would have been their wedding day
Fiancée pens tribute to Pte Seán Rooney on what would have been their wedding day
Tuesday, August 8, would have been Pte Seán Rooney and Hollaí Nic Conaill Óig's wedding day

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Man charged with 'cliffs' murder remanded in custody for book of evidence
Man charged with 'cliffs' murder remanded in custody for book of evidence
A full post-mortem examination has been carried out on Mr Wilkin's remains but Gardaí have not released the results for operational reasons

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

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