“Our best estimate of the R-number currently stands at 1.4 but it could be as high as 1.8.”
Two deaths and 14 new Covid-19 cases
“We are at a sensitive stage in the pandemic – this requires caution and collective effort to hold firm and keep the virus suppresed in the community
Garda appeal for information on missing Annagry woman
GARDAI are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Ann O’Donoghue (68) who has been missing from Annagry since yesterday. Ms O’Donoghue is described as being 5’2″, with blonde shoulder length hair and of slim build. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Gardai in Milford on 074 915 3060 […]
Council publishes roadmap for reopening of its offices
DONEGAL County Council has announced the reopening of its offices but says customers are encouraged to continue using phone or online methods of contact. Public offices will reopen on an incremental and managed basis from tomorrow (Thursday) but there will be a number of protocols in operation for staff and customers 1 Where business is […]
Big jump in reported cases of Covid-19
“Symptoms associated with Covid-19 can be similar to other common ailments,” Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer.
Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely to stand down
DONEGAL County Council’s most senior official is to step down. Chief Executive Seamus Neely will leave his post within the local authority at the end of the month. County councillors were informed of the move by email yesterday evening. Seamus Neely was appointed Donegal County Manager in 2010 and subsequently extended his contract with the […]
Donegal GAA to host charity cycle this Sunday
The Donegal GAA team and management will host a charity cycle this Sunday, 19th July to raise funds for ten-month old baby Olivia ‘Livie’ Mulhern. Livie was recently diagnosed with a rare and serious genetic neuromuscular condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and needs urgent surgery in the US, costing over $2,100,000. Eoghan Bán Gallagher […]
Teen airlifted to Belfast following overnight crash
A teenager is in a serious condition following an overnight crash in west Donegal. The single vehicle collision happened at around 12.30am this morning at Magheragallon in Derrybeg. The driver, a man in his late teens, received serious injuries when the car he was driving left the road and collided with a barrier. Advertisement He […]
165 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland in two weeks
“Our research shows that 38 per cent of the population now believe the worst part of the pandemic is ahead of us,” Dr Ronan Glynn, CMO.