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Donegal man was selling cocaine to pay off €10,000 drug debt

A district court judge said she was prepared to look favourably on the case of a man charged with sale and supply of cocaine. But Judge Sandra Murphy said she would not finalise the case until the defendant had finished paying off a significant drug ...

26 Apr 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Man used his brother’s name and signature on statement made in garda station

A 27-year-old man falsely used his brother’s name while making a statement to gardaí, and then forged his brother’s signature on the statement. Anthony Ferguson of 10 Carraig Craobh, Letterkenny was before Donegal District Court on Monday. He ...

28 Feb 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Beautiful and heartwarming tributes paid to retiring court caretaker Peter Kane

The high regard for caretaker at Donegal Courthouse Peter Kane was evident in the praise and thanks that were expressed on his retirement. Judge Sandra Murphy said the way Mr Kane kept the building was a credit to him. But it was for the ...

06 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Crime & Court

Man’s backfiring ‘show’ in Letterkenny backfires

A young man has been fined €200 after putting on an illegal car show for 'dunken onlookers' in Letterkenny. Jordan Smith appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with driving his vehicle without due consideration for others. The ...

11 Jul 2023 at 12:33

Donegal Live

Man appeals community service sentence for possessing cannabis and cocaine

An appeal has been lodged against the sentencing of a 31-year-old man to 100 hours of community service for possession of cannabis and cocaine. The appeal was lodged on behalf of the defendant by solicitor Rory O’Brien at Wednesday’s ...

01 Mar 2023 at 18:33

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Man facing charges of bringing cattle to Kildare without proper tests carried out

A man has been brought before Donegal District Court on 135 charges relating to the movement of cattle across the border and to Co Kildare. Stephen Douglas Rowe of 3 Tawnawanny Road, Leggs, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh was before ...

25 Apr 2023 at 10:33

Crime & Court

Man facing 135 charges relating to movement of cattle across the border

A man has been brought before Donegal District Court on 135 charges relating to the movement of cattle across the border. Stephen Douglas Rowe of 3 Tawnawanny Road, Leggs, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh was before Donegal District ...

24 Apr 2023 at 17:33

Obituaries

Huge sadness in Donegal Town at death of much-loved Peter Kane

There is much sadness in the wider Donegal Town area at news of the death of one of the community’s best-known and highly regarded citizens, Peter Kane. Mr Kane, of Drumlonagher, Donegal Town died peacefully in Donegal ...

01 Nov 2022 at 14:33

Crime & Court

Crashed BMW onto footpath while driving under the influence of drugs

A man who crashed a BMW onto a footpath while driving under the influence of drugs has failed to attend court and was convicted in his absence. The defendant, 26-year-old Diego Gjowacki of 34 Marian Villas, Donegal ...

25 Sept 2023 at 18:33

Local News

Garda Charlie Gallagher remembered in court for "gentle, brotherly approach"

The late Garda Charlie Gallagher was remembered by court personnel as a fair and helpful garda whose gentle approach often prevented people getting into trouble. Solicitor James Canny led the tributes on behalf of ...

25 Jul 2022 at 14:33

Crime & Court

Killybegs fisherman sent forward for trial on 20 alleged breaches of legislation

A man has been sent forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court for 20 alleged breaches of fishing legislation. Michael Munnelly of Riverdale Heights, Killybegs appeared before Donegal District Court on Monday, ...

24 Sept 2025 at 08:33

Crime & Court

‘Out of character’ assault on Donegal bus driver had serious consequences

A district court judge has called for a probation report to be carried out in order to get to the bottom of why a young man with an unblemished character punched a bus driver. The victim who was the driver of ...

28 Apr 2025 at 18:33

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