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The Restaurants Association of Ireland will meet members of Government later over the proposal for the reopening of indoor dining. A decision from Ministers is expected tomorrow, with Monday the target for restaurants and pubs to be allowed welcome back customers indoors. It will be opened for those who’ve been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or […]

The North’s Assembly will meet today to discuss the plan from the British Government for a de-facto amnesty on crimes committed during the Troubles. More than 30 representatives have signed a petition for Stormont to be recalled from its summer recess. Though the plan had been mooted earlier this year, last week’s formal presentation to

The country’s 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 cases is now at it’s highest point since the end of February. It now stands at 231 cases per 100,000 people, while the five-day moving average of cases has increased by more than 98 percent in a week. The rate of infection in Donegal is more than double

Junior Minister Malcolm Noonan last evening visited visited Glenveagh National Park, where he launched the new Electric Shuttle Bus and introduced a new website for the six National Parks under his remit. Minister Noonan, who has been visiting national parks and wildlife reserves around the country, spent yesterday in Donegal with the launch iof the

1,071 new cases of Covid 19 were reported today. 101 patients are in hospital, with 20 of those in ICU. The Chief Medical Officer says the five-day average is 1,159 cases per day, the highest it’s been since February 2nd. Donegal still has the highest incidence rates of Covid 19. latest figures from the HPSE

Irish Water is urging people to conserve water in Donegal, warning that more night-time restrictions are a real possibility. High demand for water in Donegal is continuing to put severe pressure on water supplies as warm weather continues, visitors to towns and villages increase, COVID 19 restrictions are relaxing and the hospitality sector is beginning

Donegal County Council has adjourned its monthly meeting after a number of exchanges today. Cllr Liam Blaney sought the adjournment, saying that one councillor had made what appeared to be disparaging and possibly discriminatory comments about another. Cllr Frank McBrearty challenged him to name the person he was talking about. After a brief adjournment of

Donegal County Council is debating hat the level of Local Property Tax should be in 2022, with officials recommending that the tax remain the same as this year, effectively maintaining a 15% increase. Finance Director Richard Gibson and Chief Executive John McLaughlin both warned any reduction in the council’s income from LPT would have an

A Donegal County Councillor claims he has no confidence in the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. Councillor Liam Blaney told today’s meeting of Donegal County Council that he has no confidence in the way Councillor Jack Murray has started out in his role as Cathaoirleach. Councillor Blaney hit out at Councillor Murray following a number

Today’s sitting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 10 minutes as a mark of respect following the death of Monaghan U20 Captain, Brendan Óg Dufaigh. The 19 year old died in a car crash, a matter of hours after Captaining Monaghan in the Ulster Championship semi-final against Donegal on Friday night. The move

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Vaccinations are continuing as normal at Letterkenny Institute of Technology today following a fire at the campus on Saturday. Saolta has confirmed that the fire broke out in a separate building to the vaccination centre and has had no impact on the rollout of the vaccination programme. Vaccinations are being carried out as normal at

A teleporter driver has been issued with a Fixed Charge Penalty notice after being caught driving while holding a mobile phone. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit also cautioned the driver in relation to the poor condition of the rear tyres. Gardai are warning people to never hold or use your mobile phone while driving. They say

18 to 24 year olds can opt in for an Astrazeneca vaccine from today. The HSE will officially open its vaccine portal to this age cohort this morning. Those signing up will need their PPS number, their eircode, a mobile number and an email address. The vaccine choice is being expanded due to concerns about

Homeowners are being asked to conserve water amid a surge in demand due to the warm weather. Irish Water says it’s dealing with outages in parts of Donegal as well as in north Dublin and Kerry. The utility says high water demand in Rathmullan, Carrigart, Downings, Fanad, Clonmany, Carndonagh, Malin Town, Malin Head, Gleenely and

As the good weather continues, the Mulroy Coast Guard is reminding jet skiers of the importance of following Bylaws. The Mulroy Coast Guard says a recent spate of Jet Ski infringements into swimming areas has resulted in a greater risk to members of the public, and increased demands on Search and Rescue organisations. They are

The Department of Health has confirmed 1179 new cases of Covid-19 this evening in the Republic of Ireland. There are now 91 people being treated for the virus in hospital, an increase of 13 in the past 24 hours. The number of patients in intensive care stands at 22, unchanged on yesterday’s figure. Donegal’s 14-day

Several council house tenants in County Donegal have been told to move out in order for their homes in order for them to be tested for mica. The Sunday Independent has reported today that a number of residents in the Clos Phadraig estate in Carndonagh have received letters from Donegal County Council, asking them to

A number of Donegal motorists have been penalised by Gardaí this weekend across the county, as the busy Summer season continues. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit say that a motorist was pulled over in the early hours of Saturday morning, after being recorded speeding at 172 km/h. Gardaí then say the driver failed