Calls for public inquiry on 30th anniversary of Arlene Arkinson’s disappearance
On the 30th anniversary of her disappearance, the family of murdered schoolgirl Arlene Arkinson for a public inquiry into the handling of the case. The 15-year-old went missing after a disco in Bundoran in 1994. Her body has never been found. A native of Castlederg, Arlene was last seen in…
Deadline for Fine Gael election nominations closes today
Nikki Bradley has been confirmed as the sole female Fine Gael candidate to contest the next General Election in the Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal constituencies. The deadline for nominations is 5pm this evening with a number of candidates putting their names forward. Ms Bradley was recently appointed to the Seanad by…
Investigations continuing into attempted theft in Bundoran
Investigations are continuing into an attempted theft from a business premises in Bundoran. It’s understood two men gained entry to the premises on Atlantic Way at around 10.25pm on Sunday, August 11th. It’s believed that one of the men attempted to force open a cash box, which left it damaged.…
Billy bullish as he plans protest on The Diamond
Well-known cancer services fundraiser, Billy Bustard, was given an 80 euro parking fine on The Diamond in Donegal Town. He says he should be entitled continue to park there, despite the recent pedestrianisation of the area, and has organised a protest on the matter for this Saturday
Only captains to speak to referees under Sligo-Leitrim trial
Ahead of the new Sligo-Leitrim District soccer League season, clubs, referees, match officials and league officials have agreed on a trial period, to allow only the team captain to speak to the match officials. The move follows an initiative by European football’s governing body UEFA to try to stop…
Appeal made for witnesses after graffiti appears on Council offices
There’s been widespread condemnation of the scrawling of ‘House the Irish’ graffiti on the wall of the offices of Sligo County Council – meanwhile, local Sinn Fein councillor has called for information to be forwarded to Gardai after suspicious activity at the Garavogue River beside the offices
Gardaí appealing for information following a spate of Donegal burglaries
Gardaí are investigating a number of burglaries that took place in Mountcharles this week. A large quantity of tools and machinery were taken in each incident. In a social media post earlier this week, Jordan Motorworx in Drumconnor, Mountcharles alleged that a large amount of tools, car diagnostic equipment, batteries…