The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny – Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island Advertisement – Robert (Bertie) Love, Donegal Town – Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon – Noreen Boner, Keadue – Maeve Lydon, Donegal and Dublin Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Joe Mc Groarty, 3 Croagh Patrick Avenue, Letterkenny. Mr Mc […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]