DONEGAL businessman Michael Sharma has been remembered as a “gentleman” and a “great teacher” following his death. Mr Sharma, who was Managing Director of the Castlefinn-based clothing firm Nena Models, passed away peacefully in Spain on Tuesday. He was aged 90. In its heyday Nena Models provide fashionwear to top high street brands including Dunne’s […]
LATEST: No rise in number of Covid-19 cases in Donegal
“Ultimately, we want our 6% detected rate to increase, we want to find as many people as possible with COVID-19, isolate them and contain the spread.”
LYIT rules out written exams at end of college year
STUDENTS at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) have been told they will have no written exams at the end of this college year. The move comes after the government announced an extension of the closure of schools and colleges until April 19 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure announcement means that LYIT will […]
LATEST: Eleven confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal
“As we learn more about this disease, we are prioritising who will be tested. If you are not in a priority group, you might not be tested.
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 […]
LATEST: Eight confirmed Covid-19 cases in Donegal
As numbers of Covid-19 cases in Donegal rise to 8 the most important action that can be taken against this virus is isolation and social distancising
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 […]