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 […]


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 […]