THE Donegal Local Enterprise Office is urging eligible businesses throughout the county to take advantage of the recently expanded Energy Efficiency Grant, aimed at helping local enterprises reduce their energy consumption and lower operating costs. This grant, with funding of up to €10,000, provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to enhance their energy efficiency, contributing […]
Funeral details announced for Kyle McDermott
The funeral details of Kyle McDermott have been announced. Mr McDermott (24), originally from Burt, died following an altercation on the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry, near Strabane, at 11.30pm last Sunday. He will be laid to rest on Sunday in Burt cemetery following funeral mass in St Aengus’ Church, Burt at 2pm. Meanwhile, 24-year-old […]
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 […]
Sadness as Marina Porter departs after 9 years as Donegal Rape Crisis Centre manager
By Louise Doyle THE manager of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre has announced she is leaving her role after nine years. Marina Porter revealed she was resigning as manager of the local service on Friday in an online post, in which she also paid tribute to her courageous clients. Advertisement Ms Porter said it was her “absolute privilege […]
Temporary road closures and diversions to facilitate Donegal Harvest Rally
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 […]