GARDAÍ have advised that temporary road closures will be put in place on Saturday, October 12 to facilitate the Donegal Harvest Rally. This is a national event which attracts a large number of spectators. Due to the significant amount of traffic expected in the area throughout the day, motorists are asked to slow down and […]
Weather: A cold but dry day ahead
This morning will be cold but frost and mist will clear. The rest of the day will be mainly dry with limited sunny and isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells with scattered showers near coasts. The showers will turn heavy and may merge to longer […]
Further fundraising calls as Donegal tot faces setback
By Dionne Meehan FURTHER fundraising calls have been made in support of a Donegal child’s wish to walk. TJ McDaid, from Drumkeen, who was born with severe spina bifida meningocele, has been undergoing gruelling specialist physiotherapy treatment in Budapest over the last year. Advertisement Despite making great progress, new fundraising calls were made last week […]
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 […]
Appeal following spate of car incidents in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle DASH cam footage is being sought after a car was stolen in Letterkenny and was later found in the north. A number of other vehicles were broken into at Slieve Sneacht during an early morning spate of incidents in the town on Tuesday, October 1 between midnight and 12.30am. Advertisement Two cars were […]
‘A smile that will never be seen again’: Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Kyle
by Paul McElwee A GREAT many tributes have been paid to ‘true gentleman’ Kyle McDermott, a native of Burt, following his killing at the weekend. Leading those tributes was Mr McDermott’s relative, Strabane independent councillor, Jason Barr. Advertisement “Kyle Mc Dermott, forever 24,” he stated. “A smile that will never be seen again. Kyle didn’t deserve this. Please keep […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up […]
Man (24) charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the manslaughter of Donegal man Kyle McDermott in Ballymagorry near Strabane at the weekend. Mr McDermott, originally from Burt, died following an altercation in the Victoria Road area of the village shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday. Appearing before Dungannon Magistrates Court yesterday morning (Wednesday) was Daniel Patrick Hanna, […]
Fears for cancer flight patients over plans to limit seat capacity at Dublin Airport
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, […]