Creeslough man John Downey has been refused bail in the High Court in Belfast. The 67-year-old is charged murdering two…
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John Downey has been remanded in custody charged with the murders of two UDR soldiers, after being extradited from the…
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Breaking: John Downey extradited to UK after handing himself over to Gardai
by Staff Writer 6 years agoCreeslough man John Downey has been extradited to the UK after handing himself over to Gardai. Downey, whose trial for the…
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Faecal parasite detected in three drinking water supplies in Donegal
by Staff Writer 6 years agoThe number of Cryptosporidium detections has doubled in Irish drinking water supplies in the past two years, posing a risk to…
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A ‘Pat’ on the back for Creeslough woman after raising €2,300 for Alzheimers Society
by Staff Writer 6 years agoCreeslough woman Patricia (Pat) McCarry has said a big thank you to everyone who helped or donated in any way…
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WHEN THE call came towards the end of 2018, Evelyn McGinley was undecided. Evelyn McGinley glad she answered Donegal’s call…
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GAASport Lead
How Ryan Bradley was spellbound and changed by McGuinness prophecy
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoAT FIRST, Ryan Bradley didn’t know what to think. How Ryan Bradley was spellbound and changed by McGuinness prophecy was…
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CourtsLead StoriesNews
Judgement reserved in case of John Downey over soldiers’ murders
by Staff Writer 6 years agoJudgement has been reserved in the case of Donegal man John Downey who is wanted in Northern Ireland on suspicion…
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News
Warning issued after dry weather sparks gorse fire near Creeslough
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoA gorse fire has broken out on the outskirts of Creeslough. Members of the fire service are at the scene…
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Creeslough man John Downey has been granted leave to appeal the decision to extradite him to Northern Ireland. Downey, 67,…
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All-Ireland winner Martin McElhinney pulls out of Donegal panel
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoMartin McElhinney has withdrawn from the Donegal senior football panel. All-Ireland winner Martin McElhinney pulls out of Donegal panel was…
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Breaking: Judge orders extradition of John Downey over double murder charges
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoThe High Court in Dublin has ruled that Creeslough man John Downey can be extradited to Northern Ireland to face…
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A man in Co Donegal has died following an accident during a tree-cutting exercise. It is the second such death…
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CourtsLead Stories
Sore loser who punched opponent after darts match to pay victim €3,000
by Staff Writer 6 years agoA sore loser who punched his opponent in the face when he lost a darts match in a pub has…
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A landmark night as Martin McElhinney reaches 100 Donegal appearances
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoMartin McElhinney will become the latest Donegal player to reach 100 appearances tomorrow night. A landmark night as Martin McElhinney…
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John Downey faces extradition hearing today over 1972 murders
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoCreeslough man John Downey today faces an extradition hearing in Dublin over the August 1972 murder of two soldiers. Downey…
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CourtsLead Stories
John Downey granted bail pending extradition appearance
by Staff Writer 7 years agoCreeslough man John Downey has been granted bail pending an extradition appearance. Mr Downey is facing charges in relation to…
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FootballSport
Pic Special – Harps take trophies on tour to Donegal schools
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoFollowing on from their magnificent double season, sealed with a 3-0 win over Shamrock Rovers at Maginn Park, Finn Harps…
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BoxingLead Stories
Brendan Ward: The Creeslough man with a lasting boxing – and life – legacy in Philly
by Chris McNulty 7 years agoWhen Brendan Ward went on a trip to New York to a family wedding he never attended in 1982, his…
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Picture special: Brendan Ward honoured at appreciation night in Dunfanaghy
by Chris McNulty 7 years agoFormer boxer Brendan Ward was honoured yesterday evening at a function in the Ozanam Centre, Dunfanaghy for his services to…