Sadness at death of former Donegal TD Hugh Conaghan
Former Donegal TD Hugh Conaghan has died. The former Fianna Fail stalwart was 93. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann for the Donegal constituency at the 1977 general election. He was re-elected at...
View ArticleTory Ferry services cut back over fears for community
Ferry services to Tory Island have been cut back to a minimal level as the islanders try to isolate themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic. With no doctor on the island, the potential impact of...
View ArticleRSA puts brakes on driving tests until mid-April
The Road Safety Authority has extended a suspension on driving tests due to coronavirus. Tests were cancelled on 13th March for two weeks to delay the spread of the virus. Following a review, the...
View ArticleConcern as Tubridy off air with ‘persistent cough’
RTE star Ryan Tubridy was off the airwaves today after suffering a “persistent cough”. Oliver Callan revealed he was filling in for Tubs on his RTE Radio 1 show as he gets “checked out”. Callan said...
View ArticleLocal volunteers rush to help on the COVID-19 front line
The Donegal Volunteer Centre has seen a surge in new volunteers signing up to help during the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to the rise in willing volunteers, the centre has revealed that it is...
View ArticleLYIT cancels written exams for students
Students at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) have been told they will have no written exams at the end of this college year. It comes after Government announced an extension of the...
View ArticleDriver found sleeping in car
Gardai responding to a report of drink driving discovered a Bridgend man sleeping in his car. Cahir Crossan (35) of the Gap Cafe Building, Bridgend, was before Buncrana District Court charged with...
View ArticleCovid-19: Donegal beach to close
An Inishowen beach is set to close to the public during the Covid-19 emergency. Lisfannon Beach between Buncrana and Fahan will be closed in an effort to stop social gatherings. Donegal County Council...
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‘A tremendous servant to Donegal’– Tributes paid to Hugh Conaghan
Tributes have been paid to former Donegal Fianna Fáil TD Hugh Conaghan, who passed away at the age of 93. Mr Conaghan, of Newtowncunningham, has been remembered as a proud Donegal man who worked...
View ArticleCaution urged as more walkers and cyclists take to the roads
Motorists in Donegal are being urged to slow down and be aware of other road users, especially pedestrians, runners and cyclists as more people take to the roads during the Covid-19 pandemic. The...
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Letterkenny chefs band together for community aid project
A team of Letterkenny chefs who were laid-off due to coronavirus are refusing to down tools in order to cater to the elderly and vulnerable people in the town. Six chefs have united to launch a new...
View ArticleTwo more deaths and 235 new Covid-19 cases today
A further 235 new cases of Covid 19 were announced this evening with two more deaths in the Republic of Ireland. The Department of Health confirmed that this brings to nine the number of deaths related...
View ArticleDMG Motors closes doors to public due to Covid-19
One of Donegal’s leading garages closed its doors temporarily due to the coronavirus today. As of 5pm this evening DMG Motors closed to the public.  A spokesperson said “We will be implementing the...
View ArticleCovid-19: Young people in isolation unable to escape problems – DYS
The Donegal Youth Service is entering new territory as they respond to young people’s issues during the Covid-19 crisis. The service has seen a rise in issues relating to isolation and uncertainty over...
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Anger after ‘father’ of council loses his traditional parking space
Councillors have reacted angrily after the ‘father’ of Donegal County Council, Ian McGarvey was denied his traditional parking space outside Milford Public Services Centre. The 89-year old...
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ChefAid gathers pace as Killygordon community tucks in!
The ChefAid movement is spreading, with a new organisation springing up in Killygordon this week. Following on from the huge success of the initial Donegal Town operation, ChefAid Killygordon was born...
View ArticleWarning over bogus Sky agents in Covid-19 scam
A Co Donegal pensioner has warned of a new Coronavirus scam from tricksters posing as a Sky TV agents. There has been a huge increase in the number of Sky TV customers seeking to cancel their Sports...
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See the Covid-19 brochure that will be delivered to every home
A new Covid-19 information book will be delivered to every household in the country in the coming days. The booklet was launched to provide the public with factual information about coronavirus...
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DD Motoring: Finding your own Dooley Park
Motoring Columnist Brian McDaid looks back on the days when he skipped school to go with his father Fred on his ESB truck to Sligo. This is the place, I’m sure, I thought as I turned into the housing...
View ArticleGAA orders clubs to shut facilities completely – including walking trails
GAA CLUBS have been instructed to shut their facilities completely as the battle against the Covid-19 stepped up this week. Matches and collective training was already off limits, while bars and club...
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