The public is being urged to be vigilant in the wake of rising Covid-19 infections and a new variant.
Letterkenny candidate jailed over refusing to pay Covid fine has been released
A LETTERKENNY candidate jailed for non payment of a Covid fine has been released. Anne McCloskey (67), of Chapel Road, was remanded in custody on Wednesday last over the non-payment of the fine imposed in 2022 for breaching Covid-19 regulations. A gathering in support of Dr McCloskey outside Hydebank prison had been planned for Saturday, […]
Downings traditional musician takes on her first solo vocal
by Louise Doyle A DOWNINGS based traditional Irish musician, who leant her voice to a campaign on the impact the Covid-19 lockdown had on musicians in Donegal, has returned to the scene with a new offering. Caoimhe Ní Mhaoileoin has teamed up with fellow Donegal musicians Declan PandemicMcClafferty and Martin Crossin to create their own version […]
Respiratory illness surge in Donegal
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL residents are being urged to get a flu vaccine and Covid booster jab amid a spike in respiratory illnesses, a problem that is forecast to intensify throughout January. 29 patients were unable to obtain a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday morning, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). […]
Pringle asks what Government will do to support youth services in Donegal
The Government has been questioned on what it will do to support youth services in Donegal, following difficulties since Covid. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle raised the issue in Dáil after he spoke to youth club leaders who explained the ongoing difficulties they are facing. Two of the main issues are ensuring the sufficient number of […]
Donegal has lowest rates of children vaccinated against Covid
DONEGAL continues to have the lowest rates of children vaccinated against Covid-19 in the country. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that the Primary Course Completion rate in 5 to 11-year-olds is just four per cent in Buncrana– the lowest rate in the country. The second lowest uptake in the country […]
HSE announces further schedule of Covid clinics
THE HSE is continuing to vaccinate people in Donegal against Covid with a number of clinics taking place this week. Letterkenny vaccination centre, IDA Business Park, Ballyraine, Letterkenny will be open on Wednesday from 10.45am to 1.30pm for children aged six months to four years. From 2pm to 6.45pm vaccinations will be available to the 12 + years age […]
Almost 200 patients attend LUH’s emergency department
The hospital is also treating 10 patients with Covid-19 and four patients with Influenza A.
COVID pop-up vaccination clinics to be held in Dungloe
Two COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics will be held in Dungloe on Friday July 15 and Saturday July 16. The clinics will be held in Dungloe Community Hospital, Co. Donegal, F94Y326 from 11am to 5.45pm on both days for those aged 12 years and over for Dose 1, Dose 2 and booster vaccines. Those 65 years and over, who are […]
Hospital under extreme pressure as Covid numbers rise
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is again under extreme pressure as the number of patients being treated with Covid-19 has risen by more than forty per cent in the last week. Saolta confirmed there are eight areas of the hospital impacted by outbreaks with 57 patients with the virus being treated on Saturday. This is having an impact […]