“Dad continued to take a close interest in politics and we had more than one discussion about the most recent general election,”
Council announce closure of popular beach
DONEGAL County Council has warned that physical distance protocols must be followed at beaches, parks and walking trails otherwise they will have to close. The issue of large crowds congregating in public places was well documented over the weekend and in their latest Covid-19 statement the local authority said the voluntary compliance of the general […]
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 […]
Temporary closure of Sliabh Liag visitor facilities
Last weekend the area experienced a huge influx of visitors and this has given rise to genuine fears for residents who live in the immediate vicinity
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 […]
Telling US travellers about Ireland’s best kept secret
Donegal woman busy promoting Irish holidays in her adopted United States. Adventure tours are in big demand and Donegal has some great opportunities
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 […]