A man who led Garda on a car chase during which he reached speeds of 150kph was later found with…
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Man helped down from pub roof by Gardai after failed break-in
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA would-be burglar had to be helped down from the roof of a pub after he got stuck. Kevin Doherty…
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Man filmed himself beating up ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend on stag party
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA lifeguard filmed himself beating up his former girlfriend’s new boyfriend after the pair went on a stag party together.…
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‘Sheep stealer’ is worst a farmer can be called in Donegal – solicitor
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA solicitor has told a court that to be called a “sheep stealer” is the worse thing a farmer can…
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Man scaled apartment block and pulled out window after row with girlfriend
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA man scaled up an apartment block and then smashed a window to get into his apartment after a row…
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Man threatened to send sexually explicit pictures of partner to neighbours
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA man threatened to send sexually explicit pictures of his partner to all her neighbours during a bitter row. Anthony…
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Men sentenced for attacks on Convoy Presbyterian community
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA man who downed 15 drinks and then set fire to an Orange Hall causing almost €360,000 of damage has…
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Man attacked boy, 14, as he waited for lift from mum after disco
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA man viciously attacked a 14-year-old boy and asked him if he wanted to die as he waited to be…
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Bus licenses granted after Judge accuses Garda Chief of “discourtesy”
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA case against three drivers applying for bus licenses has been withdrawn by Donegal’s leading Garda, Chief Superintendent Terri McGinn.…
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Flaming hell – fireman hit on head by falling helmet has case dismissed
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA fireman tried to sue Donegal County Council after his helmet fell out of his locker and hit him on…
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Letterkenny businessman ordered to pay €15,800 in fees to legal firm
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA Donegal businessman has been ordered to pay €15,800 to a local solicitor for unpaid legal fees. Gus O’Driscoll, of…
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Window cleaner awarded €10k after crash with vintage tractor
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA part-time window cleaner has been awarded €10,000 after he was struck by a vintage tractor being driven by an…
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A young Drumkeen man who abused Gardai and asked them to arrest him has been fined after appearing at Letterkenny…
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A man who became involved in a “staring match” in a bar was later viciously beaten outside the premises. John…
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Six men found in bar having pints for breakfast at 10am
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA bar-owner whose staff served six pints to men with their breakfast has been fined €750. Martin Coyle, licensee of…
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Man denies rape and assault charges at Letterkenny court appearance
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA man has appeared in court charged with rape, attempted rape and assault. The man appeared at Letterkenny District Court…
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A judge has told a Buncrana man he was ‘extremely fortunate’ not to be going to jail. Ricky Fagan (25)…
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A Buncrana-based man has been charged with possession of cannabis for purpose of selling and the cultivation of cannabis plants.…
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Neighbours who illegally tapped electricity avoid conviction
by Staff Writer 7 years agoTwo Inishowen neighbours who allowed their homes’ electricity to be illegally tapped into the Electricity Supply Board’s grid have avoided…
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Man who used girlfriend as ‘honeytrap’ to mug boy, 15, escapes jail
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA Judge has slammed a man who used his girlfriend as part of a ‘honeytrap’ to lure and mug a…