Garda Checkpoints Are In Place Across Donegal As The County-Wide Lockdown Comes Into Effect

Donegal is now under Level-3 coronavirus restrictions as of midnight last night

It has the highest rate of Covid-19 in the country - and people are being urged not to leave their county for the next 3 weeks.

The tighter measures mean indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is banned and there are stricter limits for gatherings.

In a video on Twitter, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has warned more counties could be moved to Level 3: