DONEGAL student Daria Kolomiychuk was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €24,000 at a ceremony in the Trinity Business School in Dublin at the weekend. The award was presented by founding patrons of the Naughton Foundation, Dr. Martin Naughton, and his wife Carmel, who were joined by An Taoiseach Mr Simon Harris to present winning […]
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 […]
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 […]