Calls to have Red Hugh’s remains returned to Donegal


A descendant of Red Hugh O’Donnell, King of Tyrconnell, would like to see the former king’s remains brought back to Donegal Town and buried in the former Franciscan chapel there. Francis (Frank) Martin O’Donnell, who now lives in Vienna, represents the next-of-kin who are watching closely to see if bones found during an archaeological dig […]

Sixth successive day of no Covid-19 cases in Donegal


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 9 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,639* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 27th May the HPSC has been notified of 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 24,841 […]

Latest: 90% of confirmed Covid-19 cases have recovered


  The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 17 people with Covid-19 have died. Advertisement There have now been a total 1,631 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland*. As of midnight Tuesday 26 May the HPSC has been notified of 73 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total […]

Latest: Nine deaths, 37 confirmed cases of Covid-19


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 9 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,615 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Monday 25 May the HPSC has been notified of 37 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 24,735 […]

Latest: No new Covid-19 deaths reported in Ireland


There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland is 1,606*. As of 11am Monday 25 May the HPSC has been notified of 59 confirmed cases of Covid–19. There is now a total of 24,698 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. […]

Water upgrade works resume in Letterkenny


IRISH Water has resumed work today to upgrade and replace the drinking water mains and wastewater network in several locations in Letterkenny. The work is being carried out in partnership with Donegal County Council and the utility company said these projects will support the economic and social development of the town by improving the security […]

Retired Sgt claims Mary Lou ‘apologist for IRA actions’


RETIRED Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan has asked the leader of Sinn Féin how can she justify the actions of the IRA and commemorate them each and every year. Responding to a lengthy interview conducted with Mary Lou McDonald in the pages of yesterday’s Sunday Independent newspaper, Mr Galligan said that all he saw was an […]