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Defendant wanted to give back stolen phone but another person threw it into river, court told

A man who admitted stealing a mobile phone in a take away said it was a ‘moment of madness’ fuelled by alcohol. The defendant further claimed that he couldn’t give the phone back because another man had thrown it into a river. Sean Rooney, 44, of ...

22 Nov 2021 at 17:54

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 court ...

11 Jul 2023 at 12:11

Crime & Court

Explainer: High Court ruling that affects majority of district court cases

A High Court ruling has led to the majority of cases in district courts in Donegal being adjourned over the last two weeks. This has been reflected nationwide, sparking fears of a major backlog in the district court system. In a case ...

09 Jun 2022 at 18:32

Local News

Woman jailed under Covid rules for travelling the country for her "special" line of work

A woman arrested for breaching Covid-19 travel restrictions told the court that she had no address and she travelled the country for “special work.” After hearing from the defendant, Judge Kevin Kilrane said he could not release her....

03 Feb 2021 at 19:51

Crime & Court

No conviction for bar manager charged with breach of Covid regulations

A man who was managing a bar owned by his father has escaped conviction for having customers on the premises during Covid-19 restrictions. Damien McIntyre, 48, of Main Street, Dunkineely was ordered to make a €500 charitable ...

01 Jun 2022 at 15:29

Crime & Court

Man fined €400 in Donegal court for holding a mobile phone while driving

A defendant who claimed his solicitor had not come to court was ordered to ring them and tell them the case was going ahead. Stephen Ryan, 55, of 119 Creggan Road, Derry admitted holding a mobile phone while driving. The ...

25 Jan 2023 at 14:56

Local News

Woman fined for breaching Covid regulations and being drunk in Donegal

A woman who was a passenger in a vehicle which rammed a garda car on a number of occasions has been convicted of breaching Covid regulations. Jordyn Deery, 20, of 38 Drumbeg, Enniskillen, was also convicted of being ...

25 Jan 2022 at 18:04

Crime & Court

Almost €1 million owed to the state in unpaid district court fines in Donegal

An MEP has described the extraordinary amount of unpaid district court fines in Ireland as a slap in the face to the victims of their crimes. Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, a former barrister, obtained the ...

05 Mar 2025 at 07:48

Crime & Court

Donegal court hears man facing criminal damage charge has left the country

A bench warrant has been issued in respect of a foreign national believed to have permanently left the country. Laszlo Danyi, 32, with an address listed at Oak Meadows, Donegal Town, was due before Donegal ...

04 Mar 2025 at 20:14

Local News

Green light for major change of use at Scotsman’s Bar in Donegal Town

Plans for a major transformation of the Scotsman’s Bar in Donegal Town have been given the green light, subject to nine conditions. Donegal County Council has granted the application made by Michael John ...

26 Feb 2025 at 13:13

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Judge suggests regular cannabis user could move to the Netherlands if he wishes to continue the habit

A district court judge suggested that if a habitual cannabis user wanted to avail of the illegal drug, he could move to the Netherlands. Nicholas Browne, 57, of 1 Tir Chonaill Street, Donegal Town was ...

08 Oct 2020 at 13:01

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Tour guide pleads guilty for driving passengers without appropriate licence

A tour guide was fined at Donegal District Court after being convicted of using a car for reward, without holding a licence to drive a small public service vehicle at Killybegs Harbour. Finn ...

25 Nov 2025 at 17:30

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