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Donegal man caught drink driving after crashing car

A south west Donegal man has been put off the road after being caught drunk driving. Alan Vial appeared at Letterkenny District Court on Thursday. Vial pleaded guilty to charges of drink driving and driving without insurance. The 38-year-old, with ...

02 Nov 2023 at 17:52

Donegallive

Letterkenny cocaine dealer pleads guilty

A man has pleaded guilty to the possession of cocaine in Letterkenny with intent to sell or supply. Amin Rhamahi was formally arraigned when he appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The 47-year-old is in custody at Castlerea prison and was ...

15 May 2023 at 07:49

National News

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to learn fate over suspended prison sentence in New Year

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes will have to wait until the New Year to see if he faces jail. The five-time All Star Limerick hurler was before Limerick Criminal Circuit Court this Monday to learn if a suspended prison sentence would be ...

09 Dec 2024 at 15:39

Fillet steaks, prosciutto and other fancy food bought with public money for prison catering

Donegal Life

Prosciutto, fillet steak and other fancy food bought with public money for prison catering

A prison Governor is investigating how fillet steaks, rib roasts, boneless leg of lamb, prosciutto and expensive chocolate were purchased with taxpayer's money for Irish Prisons. The process began after the Comptroller and Auditor ...

04 Oct 2020 at 17:00

National News

Prison officers face 'serious misconduct' charge as Irish Prison Service confirms boozy escort investigation

The Irish Prison Service insists that it sets 'high standards' as it begins an investigation of potentially serious misconduct by prison officers based in Portlaoise who could face dismissal having consumed alcohol while ...

27 Sept 2021 at 12:28

National News

Prisoners have high uptake of Covid-19 vaccines

Nearly nine in ten prisoners in the country's jails have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, latest figures have revealed. Some 89% of the current 3,830 inmates in 12 prisons in the state have been inoculated for ...

08 Nov 2021 at 16:59

Same grub for Irish soldiers and prisoners under multi-million euro contracts

Business

Same grub for Irish soldiers and prisoners and officers in Portlaoise under multi-million euro contracts

Food companies have been put on notice that the Irish Prison Service and the Defence Forces could be included in big joint food supply tenders. Office of Government Procurement issued prior information notices ...

13 May 2021 at 16:15

National News

National: Irish prisons implement daily cell searches after Gardaí catch drone delivering heroin

Irish prisons are implementing major security changes after a drone bound for a west Dublin prison was found to be carrying heroin. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has re-affirmed its commitment to investing ...

24 Feb 2024 at 14:57

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Man who broke window told 'all bets are off' if he reoffends

A man who broke a window at the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny has been told that ‘all bets are off’ if he comes to the attention of Gardaí between now and July. Joseph Colhoun (39) appeared at ...

28 Jan 2022 at 19:13

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland catfish abuser who drove girl, 12, to suicide to be sentenced today

An online predator from Northern Ireland who drove one of his catfish victims in the US to take her own life is set to be sentenced. Alexander McCartney, 26, has admitted 185 charges involving 70 ...

25 Oct 2024 at 09:27

National News

Northern Irish police assist Garda investigation after car rams into prison van

Police in Northern Ireland are aiding a Garda investigation into the ramming of a prison van in Co Monaghan. Gardai said at around 6.45pm yesterday (Wednesday June 15) a gold-coloured BMW X5 was ...

16 Jun 2022 at 18:00

National News

Dublin man helping former prisoners start again with a clean slate

A Dublin man who spent most of his adult life in and out of jail is now helping former prisoners start again with a clean slate. Paul Donoghue, a social enterprise manager and founder of New ...

05 Sept 2024 at 11:42

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