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 […]

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 […]

Process ‘too slow’ for DCB affected council tenants – Devine


by Chris Ashmore THE whole process for assisting council tenants who are affected by defective concrete blocks is “too slow” and the situation needs to be treated as an emergency, a local councillor stated this week. Cllr Tómas Seán Devine has called on Donegal County Council to “act faster” and to get a remediation programme up and […]

‘Raised tables’ could be introduced to help slow traffic in Churchill


SPEED reduction measures using ‘raised tables’ could soon be a feature around many towns and villages in Donegal. Cllr. Michael McBride has this week called for the installation of three ‘raised tables’ through the village of Churchill to slow traffic, similar to those in Newtowncunningham which have proven to be very successful. In response to […]

Fears for cancer flight patients 


by Louise Doyle A CHARITY providing subsidised flights for more than 400 Donegal cancer patients to Dublin for treatment has voiced fears after the Aviation Authority confirmed plans to limit seat capacity at the capital’s airport. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services offers reduced price flights for those travelling for treatment and works in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society, […]