39 additional cases of Covid-19 reported in North West
The Department of Health has confirmed that there were 381 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. There were no additional deaths. No new cases were found in Sligo or Leitrim, however 39 new cases were confirmed in Donegal. When it comes to…
New test centre opening in Carndonagh this morning
A new Covid-19 walk-in test centre is opening in Donegal this morning. The centre, located at the Carndonagh GAA club house, will operate from 11am to 7pm until Thursday. Donegal has the highest incidence of the virus in the country. However, yesterday the Chief Medical Officer, Dr…
420,000 euro of CEP funding announced for North West
The Government have announced a national fund of €4.5 million to improve community facilities. The allocation will be used to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 and will be distributed under the 2021 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide small grants designed to assist in the re-opening of facilities…
Investigations underway following the discovery of sheep carcases in Termon River
Investigations are taking place in Donegal and neighbouring couties today following the discovery of the carcases of 19 dead sheep by anglers in the Termon River. It’s understood the remains of the sheep was lowered into the river from nearby bridges at Letterran Chapel. The dead animals were…
New Covid walk-in test centre opens in Convoy
A new Covid-19 walk-in test centre is opening in Co Donegal today. The centre – located in the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy – will operate until Monday from 11am to 7pm. A second walk in centre will open at the Carndonagh GAA club house on…
CMO says it’s stime to start planning for the summer
The Chief Medical Officer says it’s time for people to be hopeful and to start planning for the summer. Dr Tony Holohan says he wants next week to be a ‘significant turning point’ in the pandemic, as restrictions ease. 26 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Donegal…
Country remains on track for easing of restrictions
The Taoiseach insists the country remains ‘on track’ for the widespread easing of restrictions in the coming weeks. Nationwide travel will be allowed from next Monday, while all retail outlets can fully reopen seven days later. Micheál Martin also told his parliamentary party last night he wants to…