Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend


AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]


Public urged to consider all care options ahead of Rally and Sea Sessions 


There are two significant crowd events taking place in Donegal this weekend, the Donegal Rally and Sea Sessions Festival. The HSE along with An Garda Síochána and Donegal County Council have engaged with the event organisers in the months preceding the events. From a HSE perspective this is to ensure they have considered and put […]


Experience the finest Indian cuisine at Chilli Lounge


LOOKING for a tasty Indian with top class service and stylish venue? Look no further than the award winning Chilli Lounge. The family run Chilli Lounge on Main Street, Townparks, Cavan is the perfect venue for a delicious meal and relaxed dining experience. Raju and the family first opened the restaurant in 2018, and since […]


Curran preparing for serious battle as Donegal open Ulster campaign


By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL manager Maxi Curran says his players are ready for a serious battle as they begin their Ulster Senior Championship campaign on Sunday. Donegal ladies are in a three-team group along with Cavan and Division Two league winners Armagh. Advertisement Playing in a round-robin format, each team will play two matches with […]


Health Officials urge the public to consider all care options this Easter


Health Services in the North West are asking the public to be patient this Easter as they prioritise those in need of urgent and emergency care. The Easter break can be a busy time for hospitals and emergency services. This means that patients who attend EDs for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long […]


Donegal Covid-19 testing centre to close this week


THE Public Health advice for Covid-19 has been updated and from this Thursday, March 30, Covid-19 testing is no longer recommended for the vast majority of people. In line with this new advice, community testing centres across Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo and the self-referral portal for ordering PCR tests are no longer required, […]


A Land of Giants now around the Donegal middle – Gildea


By Frank Craig John Gildea is regarded as one of Donegal’s finest ever middle men. But the former Naomh Conaill fetcher says the vertical muscle currently putting itself so impressively about around the middle third for Donegal is better than it’s ever been. Advertisement Because of the way football has evolved tactically, Donegal are now […]


Morrison determined to make swift return


By Frank Craig Conor Morrison admits that 2020 was a season that he’d targeted from way out. The juggle of tying to obtain a college degree and make a dent on the Donegal senior football team had come to an end. Advertisement Rory Kavanagh, his St Eunan’s teammate, had previously told him that when the […]


‘Cavan are stirring’


Diver fires Breffni warning By Frank Craig Damien Diver has warned Donegal to take the challenge of Cavan very seriously in Sunday’s Ulster SFC final. Advertisement Declan Bonner’s men are big favourites to hold onto their provincial crown. But former Tir Chonaill star Diver believes Cavan might finally be beginning to fulfil their undoubted potential. […]