Donegal: 565 new Covid-19 cases during last 14 days


THERE has  been 565 new Covid-19 cases reported in Donegal during the last 14 days. Figures released this evening shows the 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population in the county now stands at 354.9, second only to Cavan (385.9) with another border county Monghan (330.7) third. Of the 825 cases notified today 254 in Dublin, […]

Covid: Rise in number of patients in ICU in Letterkenny


THE number of patients being treated for Covid-19 on ventilated beds or in critical care in Letterkenny is at its highest point since April. There are four critically ill people with confirmed or suspected coronavirus this afternoon, according to latest figures contained in the ‘Covid-19 Daily Operations Update for Acute Hospitals’, which is published daily […]

€114,500 in funding for Donegal towns and villages


FOUR Donegal towns and villages are set to benefit from a further €115,500 in funding to help them adjust to Covid-19 restrictions, under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. This funding will enable Letterkenny, Downings, Ardara, and Frosses to implement measures that will encourage people into towns and villages to shop […]

Retiring consultant casts cold eye on health service


A leading hospital consultant has admitted that the failings of the Health Service left him both frustrated and depressed for much of the past decade. Mr Peter O’Rourke, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital, recently retired after an eventful twenty-three year career in Donegal. Unacceptable waiting lists and cancellations have been cited as […]

Davy is walking the walk for two great local causes


WELL known Letterkenny man Davy Cowan is walking the highways and byways of Donegal this week to raise money for the Oncology and Neo Natal wards at Letterkenny University Hospital. Davy, who recently retired from his job in Optum Ireland, had initially planned to do a sponsored walk between Galway and Letterkenny in March. Due […]

Donegal facing possible full lockdown before Christmas


DONEGAL could be put into another full lockdown before Christmas if new coronavirus restrictions are not followed, a leading doctor has warned. Stranorlar GP Dr Denis McCauley said Donegal could get through winter without a return to a Level 5 lockdown if “everyone plays by the rules”, but suggested tougher measures could soon be implemented […]

Country on verge of a mental health crisis – Dr McDaid


COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral illness, but it is not a very virulent one and we must ‘learn to live’ with this virus. That was the heartfelt message delivered this week by former Government Minister and Letterkenny GP Dr James McDaid, in a lengthy letter to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Dr McDaid said that […]

Record high daily Covid-19 numbers for Donegal


  The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 60 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal, a record daily figure for the county. It brings to 297 the number of confirmed cases in Donegal over the past seven days. Advertisement Of the 611 cases notified today; 303 are men / 305 are women […]

Thirty Covid-19 cases confirmed in Donegal nursing home


Brindley Manor Nursing Home in Convoy has 30 confirmed cases of Covid-19.   In a statement issued this morning, management confimred that the family members of residents have been contacted to inform them of the situation. “We cannot comment on the status of these cases as they are personal health related matters.” Advertisement “A Family Liaison […]