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, […]


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 […]


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 […]


Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 11


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  – Kyle McDermott, Burt and Tyrone – Thomas McCready, Dunkineely and St John’s Point Advertisement – Maeve Lydon, Donegal and Dublin – John Farren, Carndonagh – Michael Doherty, Buncrana – Brian Diver, Gleneely – Cití Uí Ghairbheith, Gweedore – Cóilín Ó Corrbuí, Galway, Ardara and Limerick – Briget McGinley, Burtonport […]


‘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 […]


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, […]


Weather: Sunny with scattered showers 


Today will be sunny with scattered showers. Temperatures will be on the cool side of normal for October with highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in light to moderate north to northwest winds. This evening, showers will become isolated. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry, clear and cold. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 […]