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  A special fund of £50,000 are now open in Derry and Strabane to assist with the delivery of support and bolster vital community services in the local response to Coronavirus. The grants will be administered by the Community Foundation’s Acorn Fund who are currently delivering the Northern Ireland wide grant scheme for COVID19 response. […]

  Police in Strabane have moved to reassure the public that they have put measures in place to enable them to continue to keep people safe. They understand that this is a concerning time for many and are also urging neighbours to keep an eye on the elderly and vulnerable in their communities. In a

  The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal has risen again to 77. It’s an increase of nine on yesterdays figure of 68. Meanwhile, the National Public Health Emergency Team met today to continue its review of Ireland’s response and preparedness to COVID-19. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said;

  Twelve more people have died in Northern Ireland from Covid-19. It’s the biggest daily increase since the virus outbreak began with the death toll in the north now at 48. The Norths Public Health Agency has also confirmed an additional 130 confirmed cases today. There are now 904 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Northern

  There are concerns that some of the Personal Protective Equipment being distributed to healthcare workers is not up to standard. Consignments have been arriving here from China. At first there were concerns about the shortage of PPE equipment including masks, gowns, and goggles. Now concerns are being raised about the type of equipment available

    It’s been confirmed that 130 people are currently waiting to be tested for Covid-19 in Donegal Up to 60 individuals are due to be tested at the centre in O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon; most of them are healthcare workers. According to the latest data, there are currently 68 confirmed cases of

The live viewing of daily Mass from St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny has an average television audience of 34,600. The Bishop of Raphoe says; “The daily broadcast by RTÉ is facilitating a spiritual communion of worshippers who, while not physically present within the church, are digitally united in faith.” Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe,

  Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Strabane yesterday have arrested a 16-year-old male on suspicion of attempted robbery. He remains in custody this morning. Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident which occurred shortly before 2pm yesterday. It was reported that two males, both described as being aged

  Former Derry Mayor, MP and MLA Elisha McCallion has been elected to the Seanad. The Sinn Féin representative was up for election to the Industrial & Commercial panel. Ms. McCallion had topped the poll on the first count of the election to the panel yesterday morning but had to wait until the early hours

  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