Donegal residents urged to redouble efforts to halt rise in Covid numbers
Politicians, business and tourism groups have been emphasising the importance of reducing the Covid numbers in Co Donegal, after the weekend meeting between Dr Tony Holohan, Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly and Donegal politicians. The Cathaoirleach of the Council, Rena Donaghey, and Paul Diver of the Irish Hotels Federation discuss …
Cabinet to discuss minimum pricing for alcohol
The minimum unit price for alcohol products – an measure which is being spearheaded by the Minister of state of the department of health, Frank Feighan will go before cabinet today. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will seek Government approval to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol products as…
Delays expected at Holy Well following accident
Motorists traveling on the R287 are being advised to proceed with caution following an accident at the junction at Holy Well Road. Gardai are advising that Diversions are in place and that minor delays are expected. Traffic coming from Ballintogher is being diverted at Aughamore to Jinks Cross. Traffic going…
Holohan’s comments unfairly branded Donegal as ‘wildman county’ says business owner
A Donegal Town restauranteur says Tony Holohan’s comments about rising Covid numbers in the county were not helpful, and unfairly branded it as a ‘wildman’ county. Jo Daly of Quay West restaurant says the focus now has to be on getting supports in place to reduce the Covid numbers and…
Old Summerhill College fire investigation ‘remains ongoing’
Gardai say investigations are still continuing into the fire that badly damaged the old Summerhill College building in Sligo. The fire occurred on Friday evening, the 23rd April. It caused significant damage to the property, including to the roof. In response to a query from Ocean FM today, gardai say…
Councillor says south Donegal must not lose out on staycation market
A Donegal Municipal District Councillor says that consideration must be given to having different levels of Covid-19 restrictions for the County of Donegal. Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney admits that having alternative sets of restrictions for different parts of the County would be difficult to implement. However, he added that…
Gardai appeal for witnesses after petrol bombing of house in Knocknaganny Park
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after an incident on Sunday night in which a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Knockaganny Park in Sligo. Another criminal damage incident occurred at Collery Drive in Cranmore shortly afterwards, and Gardai believe the two incidents may be linked. Sergeant Angela Cummins…