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Donegal now has the highest 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 in the country, according to figures just published by NPHET. Nationally, 591 new cases and three more deaths have been reported, giving a total of 64,046 cases and 1,933 Covid related deaths. 75 of the new cases are in Donegal, the highest number outside

Another 12 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and there are 516 new cases. Over 2,700 people were tested in the space of 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 19 per cent. Four of the deaths reported today took place some time ago. There are 409 people in hospital with Covid in

A man was arrested in Strabane yesterday as police carried out four searches in connection with ongoing investigations into violent dissident republican activities. A number of items were seized for further examination and the 24 year old was detained on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs. The man has since been released on police

  The Donegal Education and Training Board says it welcomes the use of the Gartan Estate, and has long term plans to enhance recreational amenities. It follows the lodging of a planning application last month for the erection of an access fence and gates close to the Outdoor Education Centre in the grounds. Local people

  Highland Radio continues to have the highest market share of any local radio station in the country, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Research figures which have just been released. The figures have also revealed that 90,000 people on average listen to Highland Radio every week with over 70,000 people listening daily. The

    The level of activity at agricultural marts has decreased by only 16 per cent during level 5 restrictions. They have only been allowed to operate sales online since October 20th. But the Agriculture Minister says the cattle throughput in marts came to over 36,000 head in the first five days of the new

  The Taoiseach has been branded a ‘disgrace’ by a member of his own party over his handling of the Leo Varadkar controversy. At a Fianna Fail parliamentary party meeting last night, Micheal Martin was told there’s ‘palpable anger’ among members seeing him out as the ‘chief flag flyer’ for the Tanaiste. In a scathing

Just over 50% of court fines issued in Donegal last year were not paid, according to figures released by the Courts Service. In 2019, 1,283 fines were given out by judges in district courts across the county, totalling just over €378,000. However, only 652 have been paid, leaving just over €191,000 outstanding. 157 fines were

    Derry City and Strabane Police District Commander Chief Superintendent has issued a stark message stating that the people people behind the recent security alerts in Derry are intent on targeting Police and causing harm to their communities. Enquiries into the incidents are on-going. In a statement Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones said that they

444 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported in the Republic this evening, with eight more deaths. It brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 63,483, with 1,930 Covid related deaths. 16 of the new cases were in Donegal, which now has a 14 day incidence rate of 283.8 cases

Letterkenny University Hospital is urging people not to attend the Emergency Department unless absolutely necessary. In a statement, management say the facility is extremely busy this week, with an increase in the number of patients presenting who need to be admitted for further treatment and care. They add the hospital has also seen an increase

Donegal ETB has appointed Danny McFadden as the new Principal of Errigal College in Letterkenny. Mr McFadden is a former student of the school, and returned to teach business before being appointed Deputy Principal at Deele College, Raphoe, in 2013. Mr McFadden will take up the principal’s post at the end of the year, replacing

Another ten people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and there are 679 new cases. Over 3,200 people were tested in the space of 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 21 per cent. There are 418 patients in hospital with the coronavirus, with 50 in intensive care. The Stormont executive will meet tomorrow

A 20 year old man has been arrested in Derry following a search of a property in the city earlier today. The PSNI say detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit carried out the search under the Terrorism Act, in connection with an ongoing investigation. A number of items were seized for further examination, and the

  315 people with Covid-19 are in Irish hospitals this morning – an increase on nine on yesterday morning’s total. There are 14 confirmed cases currently being treated on site at Letterkenny University Hospital, 1 in ICU. It comes as Donegal’s estimated 14-day incidence rate has fallen again to 305.9 per 100,000. Last night, the

  An additional 34,000 people have received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, with 723 new recipients in Donegal. There’s also been a rise in the number of people in the county claiming Enhanced Illness Benefit. In total, the Pandemic Unemployment Payment was issued to just under 329,991 people across the country this week, with

322 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening, with five deaths. That brings the total number of cases to 63,048, with 1.922 Covid related deaths. 15 of the new cases were reported in Donegal, which now has an incidence rate of 305.9 per 100,000 people, compared to a national rate