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 […]
Weather: Dry with sunny spells
This morning isolated patches of mist and fog will clear to leave a mainly dry day with some good, bright or sunny spells gradually developing. There is a chance of drizzle in coastal parts during the morning. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with some clear spells at […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, October 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny – Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island Advertisement – Robert (Bertie) Love, Donegal Town – Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon – Noreen Boner, Keadue – Maeve Lydon, Donegal and Dublin Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Joe Mc Groarty, 3 Croagh Patrick Avenue, Letterkenny. Mr Mc […]
Council planning more oak trees plus a feast of colour
By Chris Ashmore WHILE the future of a 90-year-old oak tree along the route of a new “active travel” cycling and pedestrian route being developed in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny remains uncertain, the new project is set to bring plenty of colour and new vegetation to the area. Under the plans for the new […]
Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly calls for ASD Parking bays in Donegal
THERE is a growing call for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) parking bays to be introduced across Donegal, with families and advocacy groups pushing for greater accessibility. Currently, ASD parking permits do not allow families with children who have Autism or additional needs to use designated disabled parking bays. In response, Donegal County Council has agreed […]