77 more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland


  SEVENTY-seven more people who were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland have died bringing the total dearth toll to 687. Four of the deaths were in the North West, 67 deaths located in the east, 4 in the west and 2 in the south of the country. Advertisement 77 is the highest […]

TD’s warning over “unlimited” telephone call bundles


Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has warned people to be wary of so-called “unlimited” telephone call bundles offered by Eir, and other service providers, which he says will charge customers extortionate rates once the usage cap in the terms and conditions has been exceeded. The Donegal TD has called on Eir and other […]

The restaurant owner feeding our frontline staff


WHILE the front doors of his restaurant may be closed local chef Martin Anderson is still busy rustling up meals for hospital staff and other frontline workers. What started out as a warm-hearted gesture by the Sonder Restaurant owner to provide for the older population has turned into a daily source of support for all […]

Latest: 610 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland


  Cases by county Carlow 71 0.5% Cavan 386 2.6% Clare 153 1% Cork 1028 7% Donegal 376 2.6% Dublin 7379 50.5% Galway 283 1.9% Kerry 262 1.8% Kildare 763 5.2% Kilkenny 197 1.3% Laois 168 1.2% Leitrim 47 0.3% Limerick 384 2.6% Longford 88 0.6% Louth 405 2.8% Mayo 312 2.1% Meath 500 3.4% […]

The late Rosemary Patterson remembered


“Not too many of the football team were available for selection during her funeral on Easter Saturday as we all adhered to the lockdown regulalations”