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 […]
Over fifty new Covid-19 cases reported in Donegal today
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THE number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal shows no signs of slowing down just yet. Today there were 51 cases in the county, second only to Dublin (111), with 41 in Cork, 32 in Clare and the remaining 197 are located across 20 counties. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, […]
Garda reissue appeal for man missing since September
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GARDAI have issued a fresh appeal for a Donegal man missing from Falcarragh for almost two weeks. Cian Langelaan (27) has not been seen since Thursday, September 24. Appealing for help in tracing the missing Falcarragh man, a Garda spokesperson said, “Cian is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height with a […]
Calls for urgent action on cancer screenings
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THE NUMBER of people screened for cancer in Donegal is down seventy per cent compared to last year, figures from the National Screening Service have revealed. The State’s three cancer screening programmes, BreastCheck, BowelScreen and CervicalCheck had to be suspended due to Covid-19. CervicalCheck recommenced screening at the beginning of July, BowelScreen resumed in August but […]
Missing Kincasslagh man found safe and well
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A Kincasslagh man missing from his home since Saturday has been found safe and well. Gardai said earlier this week they were becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 35-year-old Patrick O’Keefe. He was last seen in his home in Kincasslagh on Saturday morning. Family members issued a number of appeals for him to make […]
Thirty-four more confirmed cases in Donegal today
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There have been 422 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Donegal for the two weeks between Sunday, September 20 to midnight Saturday, October 3 with an incidence of 265 per 100,000. Today, a further 34 cases were reported across the county. No new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. Advertisement As of midnight Sunday […]
Traffic counters reveal impact of Level 3 clampdown
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THOUSANDS fewer journeys are being made on Donegal’s roads as restrictions to curtail coronavirus have been ramped up in recent weeks. Donegal moved to Level 3 on Friday, September 25 – initially for a three-week period – with pubs, restaurants and cinemas being forced to close their doors once more. As part of the restrictions, […]
Man hospitalised after abduction
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An incident room has been set up in Letterkenny Garda Station.
Roadworks – Station Roundabout, Letterkenny
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Road resurfacing works are taking place at the Station Roundabout from 6pm to 7am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week. All approaches to the station roundabout will be closed to traffic. All approaches to the station roundabout, including Ramelton Road, Port Road and Pearse Road will be closed to Traffic from 6pm until […]
Gardai appeal for information on missing person
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GARDAI are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 35-year-old man from Kincasslagh who has been missing since Saturday morning. Patrick O’Keefe is described as being 5’ 9” in height, of broad build, with dark brown hair and a full beard. When last seen Patrick was wearing a grey jacket and brown […]