The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Susan Whoriskey, Gortahork – Michael Kelly, Westmeath and Letterkenny Advertisement – Martin Gallagher, Bundoran, Leitrim and Sligo – Alice Doogan, Kincasslagh – Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny – Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island – Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon – Maeve Lydon, Donegal and Dublin Susan Whoriskey, Gortahork The death has occurred of Susan Whoriskey […]
Charles Ward confirms general election bid for 100% Redress Party
Charles Ward is to contest the next general election for 100% Redress Party. Mr Ward, a healthcare worker from Arranmore Island now living in Drumkeen with his wife and their four children, knows first-hand the struggles facing families in Donegal. As a homeowner impacted by defective building materials, he has experienced the immense personal and […]
Celtic-inspired Anime with Letterkenny ties to premiere on Cúla4
A NEW show with strong Donegal roots is launching on Cúla4 tomorrow. Lí Ban, the first Celtic-inspired Irish language anime, will bring to life old and forgotten Celtic stories. Co-creator and director of the show, Gráinne Mc Guinness, executive producer Gavin Halpin, and Sadbh Breatnach, the voice of Lí Ban, all hail from Letterkenny. Advertisement […]
Secret Santa toy appeal for Donegal families in need
by Michael Lockhart DONEGAL Christmas Toy Appeal is looking for volunteers to be matched as a Secret Santa with a local child this Christmas. For 30 years, Lifestart Services, a non profit based in Newtowncunningham, has worked with families across Donegal delivering a wide variety of programmes to help families. Advertisement As well as family […]
Only 16 electric vehicles licensed in Donegal in September – CSO
by Michael Lockhart THERE were 458 vehicles licensed for the first time in Donegal last month, but only 16 were fully electric. That’s according to latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Advertisement Diesel vehicles are the most popular in the county, with 208 newly licensed diesel only vehicles, followed by petrol vehicles with […]
Urgent intervention needed in wake of Donegal cancer flight risk – Doherty
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL TD has called on the Tánaiste to ‘urgently intervene’ to ensure the Donegal to Dublin cancer flight is not subject to the passenger cap at the capital’s airport. On Thursday, the Donegal News revealed the fears of Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, a charity which provides subsidised flights for 430 patients […]
Donegal man living in Florida says Hurricane Milton was ‘terrifying’
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL man living in Florida said his experience with deadly Hurricane Milton was “scary”. On Thursday, Hurricane Milton spawned dozens of tornadoes in the State resulting in multiple fatalities, power loss, flooding and significant damage to homes. Advertisement Donegal man Tommy Byrne, who lives 20 minutes from Disney, moved to the area […]
Further setback in Donegal woman’s murder trial
THE mother of a Donegal woman who was raped and murdered in India more than seven years ago, has said she has “no faith” in the Indian justice system after the long-running trial of the man accused has been delayed for a further four months. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer […]
Kyle remembered as a ‘gentle soul’
by Louise Doyle THE heartbroken partner of Kyle McDermott told mourners at his Requiem Mass yesterday that his “gentle soul was too much for this world”. Chloe McGonagle bravely paid tribute to Mr McDermott, just before his funeral concluded yesterday in St Aengus’ Church in Burt, describing him as her “best friend”, and as someone […]
Speed camera disgust
A DONEGAL councillor has said that he was “pure disgusted” with a decision not to erect a static (speed) camera on the N14 road between Pluck and Drumoghill and to relocate it to the N13 between Manorcunningham and Newtowncunningham. Cllr Donal Coyle has been informed that the decision was made following an assessment process carried out through […]