Tributes flow following death of Nena Models boss


DONEGAL businessman Michael Sharma has been remembered as a “gentleman” and a “great teacher” following his death. Mr Sharma, who was Managing Director of the Castlefinn-based clothing firm Nena Models, passed away peacefully in Spain on Tuesday. He was aged 90. In its heyday Nena Models provide fashionwear to top high street brands including Dunne’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]