TWO sisters who met in July for the first time in over two and half years because of the Covid-19 pandemic are to celebrate a joint birthday party surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Mary McDonnell, from Carrigart and Brigid Braid, Downings, will celebrate their 92nd and 90th birthday, respectively, in a special party and […]
Easing of lockdown restrictions agreed
THE Government has agreed to ease lockdown restrictions from May 10. On May 10, hairdressers will reopen, along with libraries, museums and galleries, and team sports training will also resume. Intercounty travel can also resume from May 10. Advertisement Up to 50 people will be allowed to attend religious services including weddings, funerals and masses […]
Donegal facing possible full lockdown before Christmas
DONEGAL could be put into another full lockdown before Christmas if new coronavirus restrictions are not followed, a leading doctor has warned. Stranorlar GP Dr Denis McCauley said Donegal could get through winter without a return to a Level 5 lockdown if “everyone plays by the rules”, but suggested tougher measures could soon be implemented […]
Melbourne lockdown ‘short term pain for long term gain’
MELBOURNE has been home to Donegal couple John Cunningham and Aoife Dalton for much of the past decade. John is Head of Creative Urban Places at the City of Melbourne. The Ardara man is responsible for the strategic development and management for the safe delivery of a programme of innovative and engaging temporary and permanent […]
An abandoned pier that once was vital for Letterkenny
Really, all that remains are the memories of all those who worked at the pier or witnessed the boats slowly making their way to the Thorn.
‘It’s difficult to be away from family at this time’
“There is a total lockdown here. Very little is open. We have not moved the car in more than four weeks”
Letterkenny woman hit by Italian lockdown
Photographer has lost all her destination weddings and shoots in Rome for the entire month of March after everyone in Italy was placed under lockdown.