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HIQA indentifies need for improvements at two nursing homes in Donegal

HIQA has identified a number of areas which require improvement at two nursing homes in Donegal. Unannounced inspections were carried out at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannon and St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar. While significant fire safety works had been carried out at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, a number of high

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1 in 5 people believed women make up or exaggerate sexual assault claims

One in five Irish people believe women make up or exaggerate sexual assault claims. Findings by Eurobarometer also reveal 13% of people believe a woman who is assaulted or raped while affected by alcohol or drugs is partially to blame. Dr Marie Hainsworth, Manager of Donegal Domestic Violence Services isn’t surprised by the findings. She

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Business owners warned to be on alert as counterfeit notes remain in circulation

Business owners are being warned that fake £50 notes remain in circulation in Donegal. Gardai were first alerted to an incident involving counterfeit Bank of Scotland £50 notes in Buncrana on November 16th. Since then, there have been a number of similar incidents. Garda Grainne Doherty is urging businesses, particularly takeaways to be on alert:

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Pedestrian hospitalised after being struck by car in Buncrana

A pedestrian was hospitalised after being struck by a car in Buncrana last week. The crash occurred in the Dr Denis McLaughlin Road area on Tuesday evening last at around 5:20pm. Gardai have described the pedestrian’s injuries as non-life threatening. They’re appealing to witnesses to contact them at Buncrana Garda Station.

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Gardai renew appeal for information on Inishowen crashes

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information on a fatal crash in Ballinlough. 18 year old, Tiernan Kelly Doherty from Carndonagh was fatally injured following the single-vehicle at 5am on Sunday morning. Garda Grainne Doherty is urging anyone with information to come forward:   Meanwhile, investigations are continuing into another crash in Inishowen a matter

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Derry candlelight vigil being held in memory of women who lost lives to violence

A candlelight vigil is being held in Derry next week in memory of women who lost their lives to violence. The event organised by Foyle Women’s Aid will hear from the families of 21 year old Katie Simpson from Co Armagh who died six days after being hospitalised with serious injuries following an incident at

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HSE to consider expansion of Ballymacool Respite House, Letterkenny

The HSE has confirmed it will give consideration to a proposal to expand Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny. Councillor Gerry McMonagle proposed extending the facility in light of the serious need for additional respite beds in Donegal. Ballymacool Respite House and Seaview House in Mountcharles are the only two centres providing respite care in the

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Public consultation to get under for Public Realm Improvement plan for Strabane

The people of Strabane are being urged to have their say on the Public Realm Improvement plans for the town. A public consultation is taking place on Thursday, in Strabane Library from 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm. It is an opportunity for the community to come and view the proposals under the scheme and to

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Woman hospitalised following another serious crash on Donegal roads

It has emerged that a woman in her 40s remains in a serious condition following another road traffic collision in Donegal. Emergency services tended the scene of the single-car crash last night in Culkeeny, Glengad. The woman was the driver and sole occupant of the car and is in Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of

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Funeral details announced for Tiernan Doherty following weekend collision

The funeral of the 18-year-old who lost his life in a collision in the early hours of yesterday morning has been confirmed. Tiernan Doherty will be laid to rest on Thursday following his funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh. Tributes have flooded social media, including from his football club, Carndonagh FC, who say

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Three held NW garda station over nationwide burglary probe

Three men have been arrested as part of an operation targeting an organised crime group suspected of carrying out burglaries at homes and businesses nationwide. Gardaí conducted a search operation in Dublin and Kildare last Friday – during which they seized a “substantial” amount of suspected stolen property and four vehicles, including a high performance

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FF pledge to move forward with renewed vigour in Donegal

Donegal is one of the constituencies in which the party has gained, with Pat The Cope Gallagher retaking the seat that he lost in 2020. Since then, he’s been working in his Dungloe office to help people, with dozens approaching asked for help every week. He believes that was central to his success…………… Outgoing Minister Charlie

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‘Bittersweet tinge to my victory with the loss of Thomas Pringle’s seat’ – Ward

As the dust settles on Election 2024, new and returning TDs are preparing for the next Dail term, while others are contemplating their futures. When the count concluded last night, the five TDs confirmed for the Donegal constituency were Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn of Sinn Fein, Pat The Cope Gallagher and Charlie McConalogue of

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Harkin survives early scare to retain seat in Sligo Leitrim South Donegal

The counting of votes finished in the Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal constituency in the early hours of this morning, with four TDs elected. Outgoing Fine Gael Deputy Frank Feighan topped the poll, followed by Sinn Fein’s Martin Kenny and Fianna Fail’s Eamonn Scanlon, who is returning to Dail Eireann after losing his seat in

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Essential water works to cause disruptions to An Dúnaibh and an tSalach today

Valve installation works may cause supply disruptions to Na Dúnaibh and surrounding areas. They are scheduled to take place from 10am until 1pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, essential maintenance works may cause supply disruptions to Cluain tSalach, Na Dúnaibh and surrounding areas. And these are scheduled to take place from 2pm until 5pm this evening. It

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Uisce Eireann criticised over lengthy response times to queries from local Councillors

Uisce Eireann have been criticised over the length of time it has taken for them to respond to queries. Glenties councillor Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says he has submitted questions that have taken Uisce Eireann sometimes over six months to reply to. Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig says it is unacceptable for local communities directly

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CARE Virtual Ward Donegal awarded HSE Excellence Award in Improving Patient Experience

CARE Virtual Ward Donegal has won a HSE Excellence Award in the Improving Patient Experience category. The ward opened in November 2023 for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Donegal to offer an alternative care pathway. The aim is to give patients who are experiencing an exacerbation of their COPD the choice to receive

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Pringle loses seat as Ward and McConalogue elected without reaching the quota

  The make up of Donegal’s representation in the next Dail is now complete. On the 16th count, the distribution of Pat the Cope Gallagher’s surplus, Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue received  664 votes, leaving him with 11,683, Independent Thomas Pringle received 140, leaving him with 10,395, and 100% Redress’s Charles Ward received 85, leaving him

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Results of 14th count – Nikki Bradley, FG eliminated

Distribution of Noel Jordan’s 5,513 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +559 = 12,310 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +946 = 10,855 Thomas Pringle, Independent +2,146 = 9,513 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +143 = 9,172 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +175 =

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Noel Jordan remains confident SF can secure three seats in next General Election

Sinn Féin’s Noel Jordan remains confident his party can secure three seats in Donegal. His party has received 48% of the vote in the county. Councillor Jordan has been eliminated on 13th count and his 5,513 votes are now being distributed. He says the support for Sinn Féin in Donegal is strong:

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Results of 13th count – Noel Jordan, SF eliminated

Distribution of John McNulty’s 3,434 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +457 = 11,751 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +125 = 9,909 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +258 = 9,029 Thomas Pringle, Independent +571 = 7,366 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +1,721 =

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Results of 12th count – John McNulty, FG eliminated

Distribution of Mary T Sweeney’s 3,376 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +372 = 11,294 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +1,318 = 9,784 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +240 = 8,771 Thomas Pringle, Independent +338 = 6,795 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +184

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If Charles Ward is elected it will be an ‘evolution’ – MAG Chair

100% Redress Party candidate Charles Ward getting elected to the Dail would be an ‘evolution’. That’s the view of the Chair of the Mica Action Group. After the 11th count, it looks like the 100% Redress Party candidate could secure one of the three remaining seats in Donegal, possibly at the expense of sitting TD

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Results of 11th count – Mary T Sweeney, Aontú eliminated

Distribution of Niall McConnell’s 2,185 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +124 = 10,922 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +61 = 8,531 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +598 = 8,466 Thomas Pringle, Independent +278 = 6,457 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +142 =

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Results of 10th count – Niall McConnell, Independent eliminated

Distribution of Nuala Carr and Carol Gallagher’s 1,638 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +250 = 4,080 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party – ELIMINATED Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit  – ELIMINATED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +118 = 10,798 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +280 =

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Results of ninth count – Carol Gallagher, PBP & Nuala Carr Green Party eliminated

Distribution of Kim McMenamin’s 621 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +7 = 3,830 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +1 = 931 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +8 = 707 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +5 = 10,680 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +24 = 4,733

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