Further rise in Donegal’s Covid-19 incidence rate
DONEGAL’S 14-day Covid-19 incidence rate per 100,000 people has risen again. Nine days after being placed onto Level 3 restrictions, Donegal’s incidence rate now stands at 265.1 per 100,000 people –...
View ArticleIreland set for nationwide Level 3 move as Cabinet to reject Level 5 advice
THE Government will reject a recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to move Ireland to a nationwide status of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. The coalition party leaders...
View ArticleBreaking: 34 new Covid-19 cases in Donegal, 518 nationally
THERE have been another 34 positive cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Donegal. Nationally today, there were 518 new cases and no further deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre....
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Man charged with child porn production in Co Donegal
A man will stand trial on child pornography charges relating to alleged incidents in County Donegal. The 43-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with a number of offences. At...
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Up to 900 metres of water mains to be replaced in Lifford
Up to 900 metres of water mains are to be replaced in the Lifford area. Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is replacing the old and damaged drinking water mains in Lifford...
View ArticleBack to Eddie’s ‘pod’ for a chicken fillet roll?
Like many businesses across Donegal, Tobin’s Service Station and Deli were hit badly by the arrival of Covid. Before the virus struck, the popular Letterkenny outlet was a hive of activity for workers...
View Article‘Act now to prevent Level 4 or 5’– Taoiseach confirms nationwide Level 3 move
AN TAOISEACH, Micheál Martin, has confirmed that the entire country will be moved to Level 3 of the Covid-19 restrictions from midnight on Tuesday. In a televised address to the nation, Martin said...
View Article2,000 more people in Donegal on Covid payments in last week
THE number of people in Donegal receiving a Pandemic Unemployment Payment has jumped by just under 2,000 people in the last week. As of yesterday, October 6, there were 7,946 people in Donegal in...
View ArticleCourt appearance for Letterkenny champagne thief
A MAN who stole a bottle of champagne in a dawn burglary at a Letterkenny pub has appeared in court. Myles Connors (41) of Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, was before Letterkenny District Court charged...
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The search is on for Donegal’s next female entrepreneurs
Local Enterprise Office Donegal has launched an exciting new programme to develop female entrepreneurship in the county. AMBITION is a pre-accelerator programme run by Local Enterprise Office Donegal,...
View ArticleFive arrested in connection with Donegal abduction released
Five people arrested in County Tyrone by police investigating the abduction and assault of a man in Donegal have been released on bail. The victim, aged in his 30s, was allegedly attacked by three men...
View ArticleCarndonagh celebrates Enterprising Town awards victory
The community of Carndonagh are celebrating winning a top award in Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together Awards 2020. The Inishowen market town has scooped the title of Ireland’s ‘Most Enterprising Town’...
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How safe are your tyres? – with Ulster Tyres
This week, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is hosting a week-long programme promoting road safety across Ireland. One of the key messages is regular tyre checks. After all, it’s the only part of your...
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Donegal residents urged to STOP and check their smoke alarms
When was the last time you made sure your smoke alarm was in working order? This week is National Fire Safety Week and the focus is on fire safety in the home. We are spending more time at home as a...
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‘Breac’ to the future with idyllic Donegal retreat
With more and more city dwellers becoming disillusioned with congested city life, the Covid-19 pandemic has cast a spotlight on locations like Donegal as a meaningful alternative to the lengthy...
View ArticleBreaking: Delight as missing Kincasslagh man found safe
A Kincasslagh man who has been missing from his home since last Saturday has been found safe. Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Keefe, who is originally from Dublin, went missing from his West Donegal home on Saturday...
View ArticleInvestigation into car fire in Inishowen
Gardaí are investigating a criminal damage incident after a car was set on fire in Clonmany last weekend. Fire services were called to a car blaze at Ballymacmoriarty shortly before 10pm on Sunday 4th...
View ArticleCovid-19: Rate of new cases in Donegal rises again
The incidence rate of Covid-19 in Donegal is almost two and a half times the national average as the county figure takes another rise today. Donegal continues to have the highest 14-day incidence rate...
View ArticleGreat interest in Virtual Donegal Connect 2020
With Donegal Connect 2020 fast approaching, there has been a huge interest from virtual audiences across the globe. The event which takes place on Thursday October 8th will focus on key themes...
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Vacancy: Homeland Store, Letterkenny require sales assistant
Homeland Store in Letterkenny require a sales assistant. Reporting to the Homeland Branch Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to ensure an excellent customer...
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