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The Taoiseach said he’s deeply concerned about large number Covid-19 cases reported yesterday. 200 infections were recorded yesterday, the highest in one day since the beginning of May. On his Twitter account Micheal Martin said the figures were “deeply concerning” adding that he had discussed the evolving situation with the Tánaiste, Green Party Leader, Health

Another 27 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the North today. There have been no new deaths. The total number of positive cases in Northern Ireland is 6,391.

Its believed a missing Glasgow man may have travelled to Donegal. Police in Scotland are appealing for information after Michael Paul Ridge who has connections in Creeslough, was last seen attending an appointment in Rutherglen on Monday August 10th. He is described as 5ft 10in in height, of a stocky build and clean shaven. The

Access to Rossnowlagh beach will be partially closed for the next two weeks to facilitate road upgrade works. The access road to the beach below the Smugglers will be closed from tomorrow. Donegal County Council is advising that the beach access roads at The Surf Club/Sandhouse and at the Northern end of the beach will

Eight people have been rescued after their boat suffered mechanical failure off Inishowen last night. Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked to the scene by the Irish Coast Guard shortly before 8:30pm after the small cruiser got into difficulty. The boat was towed to Buncrana pier with all onboard safely returned to land. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1517381651803728&id=252395128302393  

There were 200 more cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the Republic today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began to 27,191. At least one of the new cases is in Donegal. As of Midnight on Thursday, the confirmed figure for the county is 501. No new deaths have been reported, with

Irish Water and Donegal County Council are urging people in Donegal to conserve water. In a statement, they say the warm weather and an increase in the number of visitors is resulting in an increased demand on the public water network. Irish Water Operations Lead for Donegal, Kevin Love said: “With the recent warm weather

The Chairman of Fáilte Ireland has stepped down after it emerged he travelled to Italy on holiday. The Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht Catherine Martin has accepted Michael Cawley’s resignation. It’s after the Irish Independent reported that he was on holiday in Italy. In a statement this afternoon, the Minister

There are reports that part of Clonmany has been without water for 12 hours. Irish Water has confirmed that a treatment plant issue is causing supply disruptions in the vicinity of Gordfad, Urras, Clonmany, and surrounding areas. Crews are working to restore supply as soon as possible.

A man has been hospitalised following what police are describing as a serious assault in Derry. Detectives at Strand Road say the incident happened in an alleyway in the Stoneburn Place area of the city in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 2.40am police received a report that a man had been attacked

Plans have been submitted to Donegal County Council for a new distillery at Cummirk, Cloghan. The plans include the construction of a distillery complex building to accommodate an ancillary office/ reception and toilet area, a storage area, bottling line, plant room, milling mash tun, fermentation, pallet and still areas as well as external silos and

A prominent businessman and GAA supporter has died in a crash in County Derry. Hugh McWilliams of H&A Mechanical Services in Derry, was driving a car which went off the road at Five Mile Straight in Draperstown at around lunchtime yesterday. The PSNI says it was the only vehicle involved. Derry GAA says the community

A 34 year old man has been arrested after €27,000 worth of drugs and over €15,000 in cash was seized from a property in Donegal. A search was carried out on Wednesday at a property in Brinalack by members from Milford and Bunbeg Garda stations. Suspected Cannabis and Cocaine with a combined value of €27,000

67 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the Republic of Ireland today. 18 are in Dublin, 17 in Kildare, 9 in Clare, 5 in Limerick, and the rest of the 18 cases are in Carlow, Cork, Donegal, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Tipperary, Wexford, Wicklow. Health officials say there are no further deaths related to the

People in Donegal are being asked to re-double their efforts in the fight against Covid-19. In a joint statement released by Donegal County Council, the HSE and Gardai, they say while we have come a long way, the need now shifts to avoid any sense of complacency or irresponsibility with the potential of a second

Detectives in Derry are investigating what they believe to be a sectarian attack on a man in the Tullyally Road area of the city on Sunday last. Its reported that sometime between midnight and 1am, a man in his 30s was walking on the Ardmore Road area when he was assaulted by a group of