Dentist dons protective wear in bid to remain open


A Letterkenny dentist is continuing to accept emergency clients from behind personal protective equipment and mask. Dr Damian Flanagan of 03 Dental said he wanted to remain open as long as possible in the interest of his patients. But the practice will be adhering to strict guidelines including physical distancing and the wearing of heavy […]


St Eunan’s GAA club to be used as Covid-19 test centre


ST Eunan’s GAA club in Letterkenny is to become a Covid-19 testing centre in the next few days, the club’s chairman has announced. The centre will operate for 12 hours per day as a drive-through centre for those referred for testing by their GP. Club chairman John Haran said the HSE responded very quickly when […]


Council hints at rates break for struggling businesses


BUSINESSES impacted by the coronavirus could have their rates deferred until the end of May, Donegal County Council has indicated. In a statement released in the last hour the local authority says each ratepayer will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. But businesses worst affected by the Covid-19 outbreak will be considered for a […]


Man due in court over Newtowncunningham drugs bust


A man is due in court today following the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Newtowncunningham. Gardai seized €15,000  drugs following a large scale operation on Monday. A man in his 30s is due before Letterkenny District Court today where he will be formally charged in relation to the find.


Man killed following two vehicle crash at Ballyshannon


A 28-year-old man has died following a two car crash close to Ballyshannon. The fatal collision occurred at Laheen at approximately 11.30pm last night. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver of the other car, aged 60, was taken to Sligo General Hospital with serious injuries. Three other passengers were also […]


Man charged over gorse fire that caused €300k damage


A pensioner has appeared at Dungloe District Court in connection with one of two gorse fires that raged through parts of the north west of Donegal at Easter last year. Anthony O’Donnell (71) of Glen Lodge, Drumnacart Mountain, Burtonport, is charged with causing over €300,000 in damage. He is accused of arson damaging by fire […]