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The number of Covid-19 tests requested by GPs is growing at a rate of nearly 20 per cent. The Irish College of GPs says the recent spike in cases leads to the possibility of another lockdown. There were 34 cases of the virus reported yesterday – the highest since June 13th. Donegal had two new

There’s further pressure on Donegal County Council to come up with the funding to carry out works on disabled parking spots in Letterkenny. A recent survey conducted in the town noted that disabled parking bays were deemed largely compliant and fully functional and that the proposed works identified are only for the enhancement of the

The future of the arts in the North West is the focus of a series of Zoom discussions being held under the auspices of the Earagail Arts Festival. Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council have teamed up to present the North West Culture Exchange. Donal Kavanagh has more:

The rise in Covid 19 cases continues with a further three deaths and 34 new confirmed cases. There has now been a total of 1,752 Covid related deaths, and 25,730 confirmed cases in the Republic. Two new cases have been confirmed in Donegal, the county’s total is now 471. North of the border, there have

There will be “excess and avoidable” cancer deaths in Ireland, unless there is immediate action on screening services, according to the Irish Cancer Society. It says hundreds of early detections have been missed because of COVID-19. Director of Advocacy at the Irish Cancer Society Rachel Morrogh says the resumption of screening is needed quickly…………..

  The current plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions in August could be reversed if cases continue to rise. That’s according to the head of the National Public Health Emergency Team’s Modelling Advisory Group. It follows a warning the country’s now in a ‘precarious position’ with the virus after a rise in new infections. Professor Philip

  It’s been claimed that Donegal County Council’s grass maintenance service in Letterkenny is currently not cutting it. It’s thought that the grass is not being harvested the way it used to be with residents in the town raising concern that it’s gathering in the driveways and doorways and leaving some routes dangerous for pedestrians.

  Kerry has seen a huge jump in interest for a staycation this year. That’s followed by Sligo, Galway, Clare and Donegal according to a survey by myhome.ie Searches for Irish holiday homes are up 112 per cent this year. Angela Keegan from myhome.ie outlines where people want to go:

  The Education minister has shown utter disrespect for Leaving Cert students according to the Labour party. It was revealed last night that Calculated Grades would not be available until September 7th, three weeks later than normal. Labour’s Education Spokesperson is criticising Norma Foley for announcing the news through a press release, despite being asked

    The National Public Health Emergency Team’s warning Ireland is in a ‘precarious position’ in relation to Covid-19. 21 further cases of the virus have been confirmed, bringing the total to 25,698, while the death toll now stands at 1,749, after another death was recorded. One extra case has been confirmed in Donegal with

  More traffic calming measures are being sought for what’s been described as a ‘race track’ in the heart of Letterkenny. The Circular Road is a densely populated area of the town with residents said to be unable to emerge onto the main road from nearby estates due to the high speed some motorists are

  Small business have suffered losses of up to 154,000 euro since the Covid-19 pandemic began. A survey by SME Recovery Ireland also found 8 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses have permanently closed. 84 per cent have availed of the government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme to pay their staff. John Moran, from SME Recovery

A Donegal Councillor says a Gaeltacht Civil Rights movement may be established to ensure that people in those communities are treated with respect and given their rights. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig was speaking after receiving the answers to Dail questions about the promised new ferry service to Tory Island. He says it’s clear

Donegal company Gartan Technologies is increasing its workforce in response to a growing demand for its products and services because of Covid-19. The company, which employs 24 people, specialises in rostering, payroll and competency management software for the Emergency Services, with clients in Ireland, Australia, and the UK. CEO Malachi Eastwood says they have been

There is one new Covid-19 death in the Republic and 21 new cases. The death toll now stands at 1,749, with a total of 25,698 cases confirmed nationally. One new case has been confirmed in Donegal, bringing the total in the county to 469. Nationally, the reproductive number of the virus now stands at between

  The Finance Minister has said everyone on the wage subsidy scheme will need to pay the income tax they owe. It was after a suggestion from Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty that the amount anyone would have to pay the state would be capped. The Revenue Commissioners have yet to announce when they will seek

  Charlie McConalogue has admitted that he was disappointed over not being appointed Minister for Agriculture yesterday. The Donegal Deputy and former FF spokesperson for Agriculture was one of the leading favourites to replace controversial TD Barry Cowen in the job but the Taoiseach appointed Dara Calleary instead. The Junior Minister described it as a

The Donegal spokesperson for the Vintners Federation of Ireland says Covid-19 will be with us for years to come and it’s time to get on with it. It’ll now be August 10th before all pubs can open again after health officials voiced concern at a rise in the reproductive rate. Alice Lynch of Maggies Tavern

  The daughter of a missing woman says they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Ann O’Donoghue has been missing from the Annagry area since Tuesday. The 68 year old is described as being 5ft 2ins with blonde shoulder length hair and of slim build. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to

  The cost of providing third level education will increase in the short term as a result of COVID-19 the Higher Education Minister has warned. However students are being assured fees will not increase over the next number of years. A plan outlining how colleges and universities can reopen in September will be published this

    The Transport Minister is set to be invited to Letterkenny to witness what’s been described as the urgent need for investment in the local roads network. There are on-going calls for a number of outer relief routes around the town with the need of a long awaited Bonagee Link road said to be

  Publicans are describing the delay in reopening pubs as a ‘hammer blow’. Those that aren’t serving food must now stay shut until August 10th, after government’s decision to delay phase four due to an increase in the reproductive rate of Covid-19. The Vintners Federation of Ireland’s calling for grants of up to 50,000 euro

  Letterkenny is said to be ‘suffering’ in the absence of a Town Council. Town Councils right across the country were abolished back in 2014 however it’s thought that this has since created a major disconnect between the local authority and the residents in larger urban areas. Donegal County Council agreed to write to the

The HSE’s Crisis Management Team in the North West has issued a stark message to people in the region as the easing of Covid 19 restrictions continues – “Complacency Costs Lives”. The team is made up of HSE officials and representatives from health services and hospitals in Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo and Leitrim. Publicd Health