DONEGAL has been warned to brace itself for a new surge in Covid-19 infections as the first cases of the Delta variant have been reported in the county. The 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population of the disease edged past the 250 mark in Donegal at the weekend (254.4) while a further 63 new cases […]
Major blaze grips Strabane
MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid the Lifford Road into Strabane as firefighters tackle a major blaze. Flames can be seen at the rear of Doherty’s Coffin Makers on the town’s Railway Road while it is understood adjoining businesses are also impacted. Early indications suggest the fire may have been started by a lightning strike. […]
Donegal first for rubbish bag headache
A DONEGAL businessman has introduced a new pay-as-go household waste disposal service as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal dumping. The portable pay-to-use waste compactor for household waste and recycling opened earlier this week at the Texaco Service Station in Ardara. “Having a facility like this means that there’s one less excuse for people […]
Letterkenny teacher pens book series during lockdown
A LETTERKENNY teacher used spare time during lockdown to pen a new fantasy book series for children after being encouraged by her daughter to get them published. It was the first time Louise Flanagan put pen to paper but after her daughter Lucy was so impressed with the books she asked her for more copies […]
Former ‘Mary’ hits the sweet spot
A former Mary from Dungloe is working as a senior business executive at one of the world’s largest snack companies. Dr Jolene McGroarty (40), from Station Road, Falcarragh, works at the headquarters of Mondelez International in Zurich. As part of a large international corporation has meant she gets to work with some of the world’s […]
High hopes cure for ‘Donegal Amy’ is in reach
TWO people from Donegal suffering from amyloidosis were among the first in the world to receive a groundbreaking gene editing drug that has the potential to offer a cure for the horrific disease. James Green, Burt and Patrick Doherty, Gaoth Dobhair took part in the first phase of a clinical trial led by the UCL […]
Local pharmacies to begin vaccinating young people
From Monday, 5 July, people aged 18 – 34 can choose to get vaccinated with the single-shot Janssen from their local pharmacy. To date 60,000 doses have been allocated to approx. 700 pharmacies, of which 7,000 doses have been used for people aged 50 or over so far. A further 70,000 doses are available to […]
Carrigart Parish Priest celebrates special day
FR Charlie Byrne, PP Carrigart, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood last weekend. A native of Kilcar, Fr Byrne was ordained in St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, by the late Bishop Anthony McFeely on June 28, 1981. On Sunday Fr Charlie celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart. […]
Fisheries Ireland issues pink salmon alert for Donegal
DONEGAL’S angling community is being asked to report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon. The call comes after the highest numbers of the invasive species were recorded in the Drowes fishery between 2017 and 2019. Also known as ‘humpback’ salmon, pink salmon were very rare in Irish waters until 2017 and are believed to have […]
Visiting restrictions in place at nursing homes
VISITING at a number of care homes in Donegal will be restricted over the coming days, the HSE has said. The HSE Public health department have decided that the restrictions will apply to some community nursing units in the North East and Inishowen areas of Donegal. It includes those with high rates of Covid-19 infection and […]