Tag: Donegal


  • West Donegal Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive

    West Donegal Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive

    Breaking news: Man found unresponsive in West Donegal dies A man in his 50s was found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, in the early hours of Monday. Emergency services were alerted to the scene and the man was transported to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical treatment. Despite the efforts of staff, he subsequently…

  • Judge warns no-show former GAA referee witness that jails are already ‘stuffed to the brim’

    Judge warns no-show former GAA referee witness that jails are already ‘stuffed to the brim’

    Background to the case A civil case in Letterkenny Circuit Civil Court, Co Donegal, hinged on the testimony of a former GAA match referee. The dispute arose after a player sustained a facial injury that resulted in the loss of teeth following a game. The case, which had been due to proceed, was delayed when…

  • Judge Warns No-Show Former GAA Referee as Witness Delays Court Case

    Judge Warns No-Show Former GAA Referee as Witness Delays Court Case

    Key witness absence halts Letterkenny civil case A former GAA referee who failed to appear in court as a crucial witness prompted a stern warning from Judge Simon McAleese in Letterkenny Circuit Civil Court, Co Donegal. The case concerns an incident on a GAA field in which a player sustained significant facial injuries after a…

  • Rare Ocean Sunfish Washed Up Off Donegal Coast: What It Means for Irish Waters

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Washed Up Off Donegal Coast: What It Means for Irish Waters

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Found on the West Donegal Coast A rare ocean sunfish was discovered washed up on the Back Strand in Falcarragh, on the west coast of Donegal, Ireland. The large, disc-shaped fish was found by two friends out walking on a Saturday morning. Mary Doherty and Adele Paton reported the sighting after coming…

  • Huge ocean sunfish washed ashore off the Donegal coast

    Huge ocean sunfish washed ashore off the Donegal coast

    Rare visitor on the Donegal coast A rare ocean sunfish was found washed up on the Back Strand in Falcarragh, West Donegal, by two walkers early yesterday morning. The discovery adds to ongoing discussions about how warming ocean temperatures are drawing unusual marine life closer to Irish shores. What we know about the specimen Only…

  • Judge Warns ‘No-Show’ GAA Referee Witness as Court Braces for Next Steps

    Judge Warns ‘No-Show’ GAA Referee Witness as Court Braces for Next Steps

    Key Witness Failure to Appear Delays a GAA Case in Letterkenny A former GAA referee faced a stern warning from a judge after he failed to appear as a crucial witness in a civil case heard at Letterkenny Circuit Civil Court in County Donegal. The absence prompted Judge Simon McAleese to emphasize that avoiding accountability…

  • Rare Ocean Sunfish Washed Up Off Donegal Coast: A Quiet Wonder from Irish Waters

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Washed Up Off Donegal Coast: A Quiet Wonder from Irish Waters

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Found on Donegal Shore Sparks Interest A remarkable discovery has drawn attention to Ireland’s changing marine life. A rare ocean sunfish was found washed up on the Back Strand in Falcarragh, a small coastal town in west Donegal. The massive creature was spotted by two friends taking a morning walk on Saturday,…

  • Rare Ocean Sunfish Washes Up on Donegal Coast: What We Know

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Washes Up on Donegal Coast: What We Know

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Discovered on the Donegal Coast A rare ocean sunfish has been found washed up on the West Donegal coast, drawing attention from locals and marine enthusiasts alike. The creature, known for its distinctive disc-shaped body, was discovered by walkers at the Back Strand in Falcarragh yesterday morning. The sunfish was deceased when…

  • Rare Ocean Sunfish Found Washed Up Off Donegal Coast

    Rare Ocean Sunfish Found Washed Up Off Donegal Coast

    Rare ocean sunfish washes ashore in west Donegal A rare ocean sunfish has been found washed up along the west Donegal coast, discovered by two friends during a morning walk. The giant, disc-shaped creature was located at the Back Strand in Falcarragh on Saturday morning and, according to reports, was dead when found. The two…

  • Gardaí Make Sixth Arrest in Creeslough Explosion Investigation

    Gardaí Make Sixth Arrest in Creeslough Explosion Investigation

    Introduction In a significant development in the ongoing Garda investigation into the tragic Creeslough explosion, authorities have confirmed the sixth arrest connected to the case. This incident, which took place in October 2022, claimed the lives of ten individuals at a service station in the picturesque village of Creeslough, County Donegal. Background of the Explosion…