Donegal Sinn Féin T.D’s, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have said that the situation at Letterkenny University Hospital over the weekend, which saw patients being treated in ambulances should not have been allowed to occur. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said: “We recognise the unprecedented public health emergency that has emerged due to Covid-19 and […]
Good news promised for Donegal’s art community
EARAGAIL Arts Festival is looking forward to welcoming artists and audiences from across the globe back to Donegal throughout July. The dates of the 33rd festival have been confirmed, 4th to 25th July, as organisers continue to finalise a programme that will connect artists, audiences and the community in Donegal to the rest of the […]
Threat emerges for Donegal’s crabbing industry
THE Donegal crabbing fishing industry faces potential destruction due to new regulations from Europe which came into effect following Brexit. The warning was sounded this week after it emerged that 37 crabbing vessels around the Donegal coast can no longer land their catch at their local piers because they have British fishing licences. Some of […]
New record figures nationwide, 231 new cases in Donegal
Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 231 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. It brings the 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population over the 1,000 mark for the first time with 1,676 new cases reported in Donegal over the past fortnight. As of midnight, Tuesday 5th January, the HPSC has been notified […]
Outpatient clinics deferred as 238 new cases in Donegal
Letterkenny University Hospital is deferring all but very urgent and time critical inpatient and day surgery from today January 5th. Outpatient clinics will also be restricted however some of these will take place virtually unless it is absolutely necessary for patients to be seen. These measures are been taken to help the hospital manage the […]
Record 6,110 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported today
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6 additional deaths related to Covid-19 and 6,110 confirmed cases of the disease. There were 52 cases reported in Donegal today – making it 1,325 new cases over the past 14-days in the county. The 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population (to 03 Jan 2021) […]
Nine months later, life of opera singer still on hold
A LETTERKENNY man who is experiencing the effects of “ long Covid” says he can’t understand why people don’t wear masks. Michael McLaughlin (39) from Westhill was diagnosed with the virus in late March and spent two weeks in Letterkenny University Hospital. Nine months on, he has yet to return to work. Some days he […]
Expect ‘some turbulence’ as Brexit Day finally arrives
BUSINESSES in Donegal can expect some ‘turbulence’ as Brexit arrangements come into effect. New customs and regulatory controls apply from today. Conall Dunne, who runs his Chartered Accountancy practice in Letterkenny, has been busy helping businesses and individuals to prepare for the new procedures. Three months ago he set up a company, Easy Customs, which […]
New-look Poor Farmers auction raised over €31,000
THERE was a different look to the annual Ardara Poor Farmers Auction which took place on Tuesday night. The event, which is traditionally held in Teague’s Bar, was moved to Brockagh Mart this year with all bids coming in online. Advertisement A total of €31,220 was raised on the night with all proceeds going […]
Record number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 150 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. That’s almost double the previous biggest single day total – 85 – which was reported yesterday. There have been 828 new cases in Donegal over the past 14-days. Of the cases notified today; Advertisement 853 are men / […]