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DD Motoring: Mini Memories
Here’s this week’s motoring column by Brian McDaid. I’m embarrassed to say that for a moment I couldn’t find the grave of a friend over Christmas. There were a few in the graveyard that day but only...
View ArticleExtra Bank Holiday on the cards for 2021
The government is set to consider designating a new Bank Holiday in the New Year. The extra holiday is being discussed as a way to support the tourism and hospitality industry and to recognise the huge...
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Donegal-Belfast man releases captivating memoir
A Belfast-born and Donegal based writer has released an intriguing collection of short stories based on his life during the Troubles. Sean Stewart, who is now retired in Donegal, put pen to paper to...
View ArticlePrivate Covid-19 test centre opens in Letterkenny
Sponsored Post A private Covid-19 testing company has opened a new facility in Letterkenny this week. The drive-through testing centre, launched by MedChecks.ie, has opened at the Station House car...
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Ruby reflects on ‘strange times’ on 105th birthday
One of Donegal’s oldest residents is celebrating a much quieter birthday today as she turns 105 during the country’s third lockdown. Popular Castlefinn native Ruby Druce was born on New Year’s Eve...
View ArticleGarda checkpoints return to local areas under Level Five
Gardaí are resuming Covid-19 checkpoints and patrols from today as Ireland re-enters a full Level Five lockdown. As of midnight, people are being told to stay at home except for essential journeys or...
View ArticleNorthern Ireland records almost 2,000 more Covid-19 infections
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland reports another sharp rise in Covid-19 cases. In the past 24 hours there have been 1,929 new cases of the virus detected. Nine more people with Covid-19...
View ArticleGritters dispatched ahead of freezing New Year’s Eve
Featured image: Snow on the outskirts of Glenveagh National Park, 30th December 2020 This New Years’ Eve is set to be below freezing for some parts of the county as temperatures plummet to lows of -2C....
View ArticleCoronavirus: Fifty-one more cases in Donegal
Another 51 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Donegal this New Year’s Eve. NPHET has this evening reported 12 more deaths and 1,620 new cases nationwide. There have been 847 new cases of the...
View ArticleLevel Five may not be enough, warns CMO
Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer has warned that the new Level 5 measures “may not be sufficient” to bring COVID-19 under control. Dr Tony Holohan told Health Minister Stephen Donnelly this week that...
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Swan lives to see 2021 thanks to fast-acting father and son
A swan was saved from certain death this evening thanks to the actions of a family of animal lovers. The Byrne family, of Byrne’s Mobile Zoo in Kilmacrennan, were called to the aid of a swan which was...
View ArticleClose contacts no longer being tested during Covid surge
Close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases will no longer be send for a Covid-19 test due to pressures on the service. Anyone who is notified that they are a close contact will be asked to restrict...
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From New Zealand… to a new life in lockdown
A family who swapped life in New Zealand for Donegal have discovered what’s most important during a time of upheaval – family. David and Catherine Hamilton have seen it all in 2020 – from the short...
View ArticleHSE says Covid is ‘rampant’ in communities across Ireland
The HSE has warned that Covid-19 is now “rampant” across communities in Ireland. And they have warned that we could soon see the scenario where we are reporting on up to 3,000 cases of the virus each...
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2020 – A year in Donegal pictures!
Most of us would like to forget 2020 for obvious reasons. But it will also be remembered as a year of happiness and joy for others. Here are a few pictures which appeared in Donegal Daily which recall...
View ArticleGardai arrest suspected drink-driver after overnight crash
Gardai in Letterkenny have arrested a suspected drink-driver after a crash on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The crash happened on the Dry Arch Roundabout in the early hours of the morning. The driver...
View ArticleDoctor behind private Covid test-centre “alarmed” at positive cases
A doctor who set up a private Covid-19 testing centre in Co Donegal has expressed surprise at the level of demand for the service. Dr John Doherty of Medchecks.ie set up the drive-through testing...
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New documentary to shed further light on Martin McGuinness
Martin McGuinness was a man that divided opinion. He also brought people together through his negotiating skills. He was a fighter and a leader, a father and a grandfather, a son and a husband. He was...
View ArticleHarps’ loss as Raffaele Cretaro retires from football
Raffaele Cretaro has announced his retirement quashing rumours that he was set to play on for Finn Harps. The Sligo native, 39, had spoken to Ollie Horgan at the end of last season about staying on....
View ArticleGritters sent out as temperatures to plunge across Donegal tonight
All primary routes across Donegal are to be gritted this afternoon as temperatures plunge once more. Donegal County Council sent out its team of gritters to cover the county at 3pm today. The Donegal...
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