Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Rena Donaghey has strongly welcomed the new jobs stimulus package announced by Government yesterday and particularly welcomes the focus on supports for small and medium sized enterprises. The July Jobs Stimulus Plan is aimed at boosting economic recovery and jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic and includes over €4 billion of […]
New site sought for test centre in Letterkenny
For the past seven days ending on Sunday last, July 19th, 219 tests were carried out at O’Donnell Park.
Appointment of consultants on flood relief schemes
Donegal County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, have appointed RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd to undertake the engineering and environmental consultancy services for four flood relief schemes in Burnfoot, Castlefinn, Na Dúnaibh and Glenties. A fifth town, An Cheathrú Chaol (Kerrykeel), will also benefit from a flood relief scheme which will […]
Nine people with Covid-19 have died, 7 new cases
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 9 people with Covid-19 have died. There has now been a total of 1,763 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 22nd July, the HPSC has been notified of 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 25,826 confirmed cases […]
Hospitality sector looks to innovation and technology
While there remains major challenges ahead, Donegal’s hospitality sector is adapting and pivoting with the help of technology and innovation.
Former Fianna Fáil stalwart quits ‘with a heavy heart’
A RETIRED Judge has resigned from Fianna Fáil amid claims that the party has lost its republicanism and forgotten its social democratic working class roots. In a statement issued to local media this week, Sean M MacBride LLM., retired Judge of the District Court, confirmed the news. “On Wednesday 15th July 2020 with a heavy […]
Revealing the true extent of Donegal’s homelessness
THE NORTH West Simon Community has written to every councillor and TD in Donegal raising serious concerns about their future if funding lost as a result of the pandemic is not matched. Speaking to the Donegal News, General Manager of North West Simon Community, Noel Daly said they are down €140,000 from the start of […]
One person with Covid-19 has died, 17 new cases
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that one person with Covid-19 has died. There has now been a total of 1,754 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Tuesday 21st July, the HPSC has been notified of 17 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,819 confirmed cases […]
Business community urged to apply for ‘Restart Grant’
LOCAL businesses are being urged to apply for a ‘Restart Grant’ from Donegal County Council. Encouraging people to get their applications in, Caothaoirleach Rena Donaghy said, “To date 1,600 businesses have applied for the business Restart Grant in Donegal and over €3.4m has already been paid out by the Council with remaining applications currently being […]
Thirty six confirmed cases of Covid-19
There have been no deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) today. There has been a total of 1,753 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Monday 20th July, the HPSC has been notified of 36 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,802 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in […]