Extra caution urged as strong winds hit Donegal
The public is being advised to take extra care today due to unseasonably strong stormy winds. The worst of the gusts will impact coastal and hilly areas, while people are being warned to take caution...
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Coronavirus Latest: 12 confirmed and 18 suspected cases at LUH
Twelve patients with Covid-19 are being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital, according to the latest HSE report. There are a further 18 people with suspected cases of Covid-19 awaiting test...
View Article‘Window of opportunity’ for Donegal Gaeltacht to attract visitors this summer
Údarás na Gaeltachta has launched a plan for tourism businesses to target the domestic staycation market in summer 2020. Tourism trends are changing due to social distancing, and visitor experience in...
View ArticleDonegal motorist caught at 85km in 50km Zone on National Slow Down Day
A Donegal motorist was among the first speeding detections noted by Gardaí this morning on National Slow Down Day. National Slow Down Day takes place today from 7am and will continue until 7am on...
View ArticleUrgent appeals from fishing communities must be answered – Mac Lochlainn TD
Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has again called on the Minister for the Marine, Michael Creed to work with his government colleagues to deliver the financial supports needed to bail out...
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Letterkenny Gardaí seize car that had just been sold
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny seized a car that had just been sold. The owner of the car had traveled over 25km to collect the car and was on the return journey when stopped by Gardaí. The driver of the...
View ArticleLeaving Cert indemnity issue ‘can and must be resolved’– ASTI
THE Association for Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) says that issues regarding indemnity for the Leaving Certificate grading process ‘can and must be resolved’. The ASTI has advised its members not...
View ArticleWatch: Ireland’s finest send virtual wishes to Gairmscoil Chú Uladh class of...
A host of Ireland’s finest have joined the staff of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh to send a special video message to the class of 2020, as part of the school’s virtual graduation evening. Watch the video on...
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Echoes of League of Ireland days as Coleman returns to Everton training
A RETURN to training with Everton this week reminded Seamus Coleman of his time in the League of Ireland. Everton’s players trained in groups of four, as per the UK’s Covid-19 guidelines, from...
View ArticleAmber Barrett ready for the green light as Women’s Bundesliga set to return
AMBER Barrett is gearing up for a resumption of games in the Women’s Bundesliga next weekend. The German FA has confirmed that games will be played from May 29 after a two-month shutdown due to...
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Archaeologists dig for remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell in Spain
An archaeological dig has begun in the Spanish city of Valladolid to find the remains of Irish Chieftain Red Hugh O’ Donnell, who ruled over Tyrconnell in the 17th Century. The Donegal-born Lord who...
View ArticleCovid-19: Three more deaths, 23 new cases in Northern Ireland
ANOTHER three people in Northern Ireland have died from Covid-19. The Department of Health’s latest figures show that one person died from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours with a further two...
View ArticleWatch: Shay Given on Derby’s hopes, Rooney’s influence and Stephen Kenny’s...
SHAY Given believes Derby County can work their way into the promotion positions and expects games to resume in the Sky Bet Championship. Given is the goalkeeping coach at Derby, who are five points...
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Over 1,600 participate in Restorative Practices Project
Donegal ETB’s Peace IV funded Restorative Practices (RP) project has recently concluded after involving over 1,600 young people and adults across the county in developing skills to support them in...
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Fallen tree damages parked car as strong winds lash Donegal
THERE are reports of fallen trees in some areas of Donegal as strong winds take hold. A tree has fallen on the Greencaste Road outside Moville, near the Garda Station. The tree caused damage to a...
View ArticleEleven more Covid-19 deaths, 115 new cases
THE National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has reported that another 11 patients have died from Covid-19. Ireland’s death toll has risen to 1,592. There have been an additional 115 new positive...
View ArticlePower outages leave almost 700 homes in the dark
ALMOST 700 homes in Donegal are without electricity this evening. ESB repair crews are working to fix the outages in the Letterkenny and Fanad areas. There are 617 customers affected by a power outage...
View ArticleAnother drug-driver arrested by Gardaí in Donegal
GARDAÍ apprehended another drug-driver in Donegal yesterday. Gardaí were alerted to a driver who was said to be driving dangerously. The driver was stopped by Gardaí and tested positive for the...
View ArticleLow support for SMEs risking tens of thousands of jobs – Doherty TD
Pearse Doherty has warned that permanent loss of jobs could be in store if more direct financial support is not provided to small businesses. Deputy Doherty today repeated his call for a more ambitious...
View ArticleFall in total number of positive Covid-19 cases in Donegal
THE total number of positive Covid-19 cases in Donegal since the outbreak has fallen by one. Figures released by the the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show that there have been 478 cases in...
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