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  There are now 68 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. It’s an increase of five on yesterday’s figure of 63. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 402 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, as at 1pm, Thursday 2nd April with a further 13 deaths today. There are now 3,849 confirmed

      13 more people have died from Covid19 in the Republic while a further 402 cases have been confirmed. It brings the death toll here to 98. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 3,849. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan has the latest information on the 13 people who passed away;

  Gardai in Milford are appealing for information relating to a hit and run in the Ramelton area yesterday evening. Gardai believe a charcoal coloured BMW 320, partial registration 06 DL was involved in the incident at Ballyare at around 5:45pm. Anyone with information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on 074 91 53060

  Six more people have died from coronavirus in the North. It brings the total death toll there to 36. Meanwhile, 774 people have now tested positive for covid-19, after 85 new cases were confirmed.

  Donegal now has two representatives in the Seanad following elections this week. Former Fianna Fail TD Niall Blaney was a successful candidate in the agricultural panel earlier this week while Termon Native Senator Robbie Gallagher who is based in Monaghan was returned via the Labour panel last evening. Senator Gallagher has served for the

  Over half a million people are now claiming some form of unemployment benefit amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the highest number ever recorded, surpassing levels seen at the height of the crash. The Central Statistics Office figures for March show over 182 thousand people on the Live Register, claiming the usual jobseekers’ benefit. Not

  The Tanaiste says the restrictions announced last Friday may go well beyond the initial two week period. He made the comments as he launched a new community initiative to support those who can’t leave their home. On Friday, we were asked to stay at home with few exceptions, while over 70s and vulnerable people

  Irish Water crews are carrying out repair works on a burst water main at Crislamore in Burnfoot. The water is expected to be restored to all properties at around 4.30pm this afternoon.

  Bank of Ireland has automatically increased the limit on contactless cards to 50 euro. It has also waived contactless fees during the Covid-19 crisis. Last month banks agreed to increase the limit from 30 euro.

  President Michael D Higgins will address the public on Highland Radio and all independent radio stations this afternoon. The President will give a special uplifting address at midday today in light of Ireland’s current coronavirus crisis. The address will be broadcasted simultaneously on all 34 of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland’s national, multicity, regional

Gardai in Donegal have confirmed that they have received a number of reports from concerned members of the public over some neighbours locally not adhering to the public health measures that are in place. They have re-issued an appeal to everyone to please stay at home. Gardai have received reports that there are people outside

  There’s been a significant increase in drug related offences in Donegal. According to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office for the last quarter of 2019, there has been a 111% increase in drug related offences in the county compared to the same period in 2018. While drug driving is up 81%. CSO figures

  A controversial sitting of the Dáil takes place later with the Labour Party boycotting it. The House will meet this afternoon for a three hour session to debate the coronavirus. There will be measures in place to allow social distancing – with no more than 30 per cent of TDs allowed to attend. But

  The Derry and Strabane Police and Community Safety Partnership has agreed advance funding of £16,000 to support community projects aimed at helping the most vulnerable through the Coronavirus pandemic. The PCSP funding is additional to the Resilience Support Programme agreed earlier in the week by Council, but will be allocated through the same mechanism

14 more people have died from Covid-19 in the Republic, while an extra 212 cases have been confirmed. It brings the death toll here to 85. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 3,447, 63 of them in Donegal. Earlier today, 103 new positive cases were confirmed north of the border, along with two

More than 100 people have now died from Covid 19 on the island of Ireland. It was confirmd today that two more people have died from the coronavirus in the North. It means 30 people have lost their lives in Northern Ireland due to Covid 19. 103 new positive cases were reported north of the

New funeral protocols are being introduced in the Diocese of Raphoe. Bishop Alan Mc Guickian is recommending that on the day of a funeral, the priest offers requiem mass for the deceased behind closed doors, without a congregation present. This Mass could be relayed by webcam or by Facebook to the family gathered at home.

The HSE is urging anyone who needs to register births or deaths to do so from home, as all Civil Registration offices are closed. Births and deaths can be registered online, or by post, civil marriages are not being facilitated for the duration of the Coronavirus crisis, except in very limited circumstances. The HSE is

  71 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland after another 17 deaths were confirmed tonight, three of them in the North West. 325 new cases were confirmed today, with a national total of 3,235. As of midnight on Saturday, 46 cases were confirmed in Donegal, a 24 hour increase of 10. Dept of

An investigation is continuing after a van collided with a garda car in St Johnston last evening. Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to the Silver Hyundai i-30 van with a 142 Meath registration plate, on foot of the incident which happened at 4.30pm. Gardaí say they encountered the van acting suspiciously and being

Funeral services should be limited to no more than ten people. The government wants to ensure mourners can bury their loved ones with respect, while ensuring they are protected from Covid-19. The measures apply to all deaths, not just those as a result of the coronavirus. Senior government official Elizabeth Canavan says the numbers may

The Donegal Fire Service is urging people to be aware of the risk of wildfires, and not to undertake any burning or activity that might cause uncontrolled fires to start. The service says it continues to respond to requests for assistance as normal, notwithstanding the current challenging circumstances facing the country, but wildfires severely cmpromise

It’s been confirmed that the Foyle Ferry Service will not operate over the Easter period. Donegal County Council says in light of the current restrictions in place, it has reached an agreement with the Frazer Ferries Group which operates the service. The council says the provision of the service later in the year will be