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Donegal incidence rate may be due to interactions with North – Prof. Mercille

A UCD Professor says the high incidence rate in Donegal might also be due to people’s interactions with the North. Supports including walk in test centres are being looked at for the county, following the Health Minister’s meeting with the Chief Medical Officer on Saturday night. It was organised because Donegal has the highest incidence

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Yellow wildfire warning remains in place following Fintra fire

The rain we’ve had in the last week has not been enough to eliminate the risk of more serious wildfires. That’s the message from the state forestry agency Coillte — as a condition yellow warning remains in place. Yesterday a farmer’s forestry plantation was destroyed by a gorse fire in Fintra in south Donegal. It’s

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USL Secretary Niall Callaghan glad to have Monaghan United in League

During the week it was announce that Monaghan United FC had joined the Ulster Senior League for the 2021/22 season. Following positive discussions, USL representatives met with members of the Monaghan United executive committee during the week when the club’s entry was formally agreed. The League will now have six teams taking part in it

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Local TD says there was “considerable anger” in Donegal over CMO comments

A local TD says there was “considerable anger” in Donegal over comments by the Chief Medical Officer about the Covid situation there. On Friday, Dr Tony Holohan said even the “dogs in the street” could see examples of people in the county not following the rules. He was at a meeting with the Health Minister

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Killybegs Coast Guard assist fire service in tackling gorse fire

A gorse fire in south Donegal has destroyed a farmer’s forestry plantation — but it’s now thought to be under control. The State Forestry agency’s helicopter was scrambled from Waterford to aid local fire crews, and has spent the afternoon dumping seawater on the blaze. Authorities believe it was sparked by a fire set on

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Yellow wind and rain warning issued as unsettled weather expected

A status yellow wind and rain warning has been issued for 11 counties. It’ll be in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo and Wexford from 3am until 10pm tomorrow. Met Eireann says heavy rain can be expected with a chance of spot flooding – and there’ll be strong winds

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Donegal GAA Chairman appeals for refocus on public health guidelines

Donegal GAA has released an official statement asking Gaels throughout the county to adhere to all current Covid-19 restrictions. The club will lead the challenge by encouraging all its members to refocus the regulations, the awareness, and the well advertised prevention methods. Chairman of Donegal GAA says the county has continued to maintain a figure

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Focus shifts to extra supports for Donegal to reduce Covid numbers

A positive health messaging drive is to begin between community groups and local representatives in response to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Donegal. Following an urgent meeting with Donegal representatives, the Health Minister, Chief Medical Officer as well as other public representatives, focus has now shifted to extra supports for Donegal in an

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Premier Division Review & Preview: Derby day in North West as Derry host Harps

Derry City host Finn Harps on Monday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The candystripes come into the game in fine form with two wins from their last two after they came from behind to beat Bohemians 2-1 in Dublin. A Cameron McJannet double fired them to all three points. Their manager told Kevin McLaughlin

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Donegal TD calls for urgent meeting over county’s Covid situation

A Donegal TD has called for an urgent meeting with Minister Stephen Donnelly, NPHET and Donegal Oireachtas members this weekend. If follows comments from the Chief Medical Officer who warned that Covid-19 is circulating at dangerous levels in Donegal, where the 14 day incidence rate of the virus is more than double the national average.

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Leaving, Cert, Results

Leaving Cert students encouraged to confirm exam selections

Leaving Cert students are being encouraged to review and confirm their exam level selection and their choices of examinations, Accredited Grades or both for this years exams. Around 15,000 candidates have not yet confirmed their choices. The Department of Education says it is essential that all candidates confirm their choices, even if their choices haven’t

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LYIT as a technological university could be confirmed in January

What Donegal has to offer has been influential in attracting an increasing number of international students to the county. That’s according to Letterkenny Institute of Technology’s President, who was speaking during the virtual launch of the new Donegal place brand yesterday. The launch heard that the official designation of LYIT as a technological university could

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‘Donegal it’s in our DNA’ new place brand officially launched

An exciting new place brand for Donegal has been officially launched. Today’s official unveiling of the new Donegal place featured a celebration of Donegal life, success, education, culture and music. The new place brand driver ‘Ireland’s DNA’ showcases the county’s offering and facilitates its role as a key driver of regional growth in Ireland over

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