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 […]


COVID-19 Test Centre opens in Letterkenny


A DRIVE-through test centre for coronavirus is now operating in the grounds of St Conal’s hospital in Letterkenny. The HSE has ramped up its testing efforts across the country with confirmation that there are up to five cases of the virus in Donegal. The HSE would not confirm the locations of the test centres yesterday […]


Delight as cat is rescued after four days


AFTER four days up a tree in Letterkenny a cat has been safely returned to its owners following a rescue mission this morning. Following an appeal from Animals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary Gortlee Tool Hire provided a cherry picker free of charge while Mario from MP Tree Surgeon also came to the rescue. After trying […]


Rescue mission underway to help Letterkenny cat


HUGE efforts are being made to rescue a cat that has been stuck up a tree in Letterkenny for the last four days. A rescue mission is taking place on New Line Road to try and get the frightened feline to safety. Tara Lafferty from Animals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary has put out a call […]


Mass at St Eunan’s Cathedral to be aired daily on RTE


MASS will be aired on RTÉ every weekday from St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny in response to the Covid-19-related restrictions on public gatherings. Technical difficulties this morning meant the daily broadcast came from St Peter and Paul’s Church in Clonmel however Fr Michael Toomey said they hoped to be back in Letterkenny tomorrow. The daily […]


Council implement protocols at offices


DONEGAL County Council has implemented a range of protocols to protect its staff and members of the public at its offices that remain open. In their latest statement the Local Authority said they are strongly encouraging customers to contact them by phone, email, website or by other virtual means. Customers will be asked when they […]