THERE’S a definite hippy vibe about Kinnegar beach these days thanks to a vintage Volkswagen camper van which has been converted into a coffee cart which also sells t-shirts and tote bags. Loser is a clothing label and coffee van founded by friends Aille McSherry and Ciara Finnegan. “The overall idea of the brand is […]
Full capacity protocol implemented at LUH
THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy this week with high numbers of people attending. There is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital and we regret that patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in the hospital. The full […]
Pop up Covid test centre opens in Buncrana this morning
THE HSE will be operating a free “Pop up, walk-in/no appointment necessary” COVID-19 test centre located at Nailors Row Car Park behind Cockhill Health Centre in Buncrana on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The pop up test centre will operate behind Cockhill Health Centre from 11am to 7pm and caters to all ages (under 16s accompanied). The HSE […]
‘We were grounded but it’s time to fly again’
A DONEGAL aerial dancer has been flying high since coming through the London School of Contemporary Dance. Chantal McCormick, from Ballybofey, is the founder of Fidget Feet, an aerial circus performance company. For the past decade, Chantal and her team have been coming to Donegal each summer with their Irish Aerial Dance Festival. From Today, […]
First confirmed Delta cases reported in Donegal
DONEGAL has been warned to brace itself for a new surge in Covid-19 infections as the first cases of the Delta variant have been reported in the county. The 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population of the disease edged past the 250 mark in Donegal at the weekend (254.4) while a further 63 new cases […]
Donegal first for rubbish bag headache
A DONEGAL businessman has introduced a new pay-as-go household waste disposal service as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal dumping. The portable pay-to-use waste compactor for household waste and recycling opened earlier this week at the Texaco Service Station in Ardara. “Having a facility like this means that there’s one less excuse for people […]
Former ‘Mary’ hits the sweet spot
A former Mary from Dungloe is working as a senior business executive at one of the world’s largest snack companies. Dr Jolene McGroarty (40), from Station Road, Falcarragh, works at the headquarters of Mondelez International in Zurich. As part of a large international corporation has meant she gets to work with some of the world’s […]
Local pharmacies to begin vaccinating young people
From Monday, 5 July, people aged 18 – 34 can choose to get vaccinated with the single-shot Janssen from their local pharmacy. To date 60,000 doses have been allocated to approx. 700 pharmacies, of which 7,000 doses have been used for people aged 50 or over so far. A further 70,000 doses are available to […]
Carrigart Parish Priest celebrates special day
FR Charlie Byrne, PP Carrigart, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood last weekend. A native of Kilcar, Fr Byrne was ordained in St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, by the late Bishop Anthony McFeely on June 28, 1981. On Sunday Fr Charlie celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart. […]
Visiting restrictions in place at nursing homes
VISITING at a number of care homes in Donegal will be restricted over the coming days, the HSE has said. The HSE Public health department have decided that the restrictions will apply to some community nursing units in the North East and Inishowen areas of Donegal. It includes those with high rates of Covid-19 infection and […]