Face coverings advised, but not a legal requirement – Taoiseach
The public is being advised to use face coverings as part of Phase 1 of the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced today. Face coverings will be an additional...
View ArticleWatch: Hedgehog gets into a prickly situation with gardaí!
Two sharp Detectives came to the rescue of a little hedgehog who found itself in a prickly situation this morning. Detective Sergeant Galvin and Detective Garda Mc Gonigle were conducting an early...
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Donegal owner of famous New York restaurant passes from Covid
A Donegal woman who owned a famous Irish restaurant in New York City has passed away after contracting Covid-19. Kathleen McNulty founded the Irish Cottage Restaurant with her late husband almost 60...
View ArticleCoronavirus: A further 16 deaths confirmed
Sixteen more people have sadly died as a result of Covid-19, it has been announced. There have now been a total of 1,518 Covid-19 related deaths in the Republic. 129 new cases have also been confirmed...
View ArticleScammer dumpers blamed for fly-tipping in forestry
A Letterkenny person who fell victim to a dumping scam has issued a warning after their waste was left in a forest. A large ‘Sammy Skip Bag’ packed with rubbish was found in the Corravaddy Forestry on...
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€3,000 raised to give frontline hero a home makeover
One lucky frontline worker in Donegal will be winning a two-room home makeover this Saturday thanks to a unique local fundraiser. Over €3,000 has been raised to fund a mini home transformation as part...
View ArticleNo rise in Covid cases in Donegal
There has been no rise in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal in the latest Department of Health update. The daily update reports that 473 cases of the virus have been diagnosed in the...
View ArticleWatch: Donegal school staff sends heartwarming video for pupils
STAFF at a Donegal primary school have sent a heartwarming message to their pupils: “Stay safe until we return to where we belong.” Staff from St Mary’s in Stranorlar put together a wonderful video,...
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‘A smile instead of a handshake’– DMG Motors set for reopening
FOLLOWING the temporary closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent government regulations, DMG Motors will resume sales and service operations on Monday, May 18th. Strict hygiene...
View ArticleFAI unveils latest plans for return of soccer Leagues at all levels
THE FAI has confirmed its intention to hold a four-team tournament in the summer for the four SSE Airtricity League clubs who have qualified for Europe. The four clubs – Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry...
View ArticleFinn Valley’s Gallen makes West Alabama ‘Team of the Decade’
FINN Valley AC middle-distance athlete Oisin Gallen has been selected on the University of West Alabama’s men’s track and field Team of the Decade, 2010-2019. Gallen is one of six athletes selected on...
View ArticleWatch: Cute Letterkenny girl’s ‘Temptation Challenge’ fail goes viral
TWO-year-old Mila Doherty took on The Temptation Challenge – but the chocolate buttons proved just too tempting! The Temptation Challenge has been one of the internet’s takeovers during the Covid-19...
View ArticleFour Donegal Gardaí to be remembered at commemoration ceremony
FOUR Donegal Gardaí killed in the line of duty will be among those remembered at a special ceremony in Dublin today. A commemoration ceremony for the 88 members of An Garda Síochána killed in the line...
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Daniel treats elderly fans with community hospital visit and garden ‘concert’
DANIEL O’Donnell gave some of his elderly fans a real treat with an impromptu ‘concert’ in the garden of a community hospital. The Donegal singing star visited Falcarragh Community Hospital on Friday...
View ArticleWatch: Deele College celebrate their Class of 2020 in special video
THIS would be the time of the year when Deele College would hold its annual Journey Through Deele College at Your Ecumenical Service. Due to the current Covid-19 lockdown and the ongoing closure of...
View Article‘Last Saturday’ event in Raphoe off as Royal Black Preceptory cancels 2020...
THE Royal Black Preceptory has cancelled all of its planned events in 2020, including its ‘Last Saturday’ demonstration in Raphoe. The demonstration was due to be hosted by the Raphoe Royal Black...
View ArticleGovernment forms new ‘Return to Sport Expert Group’
A ‘Return to Sport Expert Group’ has been established by the government to provide guidance to Ireland’s sporting bodies to prepare for the phased return to sporting activity in line with the...
View ArticleCovid-19: Four more deaths, 40 new cases in Northern Ireland
THERE have been another four Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland. Today’s announcement from the Department of Health brings to 473 the death toll in the region. Three of the deaths reported...
View ArticleCovid-19: 15 more deaths, but lowest number of new cases in two months
THERE have been 15 more deaths from Covid-19 conveyed to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). The 15 additional deaths bring Ireland’s death toll to 1,533. Health officials have been...
View ArticleOne new case of Covid-19 confirmed in Donegal
THERE has been one further case of Covid-19 confirmed in Donegal. Figures revealed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) today show that there have now been 474 positive cases of...
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