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Road Safety Working Group calls for conversation and vigilance as school year begins

As the new school year begins, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is emphasising the importance of vigilance for drivers, and encouraging proactive discussions between parents, guardians children, and teachers. They say the first week of school is always a very busy time, with some children attending school for the first time and others getting […]

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Update – Road reopens between Letterkenny and O’Donnell Park following crash

* Road has reopened.   The R250 between Kernans Spar at Lower Main Street and O’ Donnell Park in Letterkenny is closed as a result of a road traffic collision. Gardai are asking motorists to please use an alternative route. No further details are available about the circumstances of the collision, or the nature of

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Elective procedures postponed as LUH emergency department under pressure

Saolta says the emergency department in Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy and some elective procedures are being postponed as a result. Those who present themselves may be privy to long wait times. Over the past week, 1015 people have passed through the ED. In addition to this, they say, the hospital is dealing with

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Gardaí renew appeal for serious weekend collisions in Donegal

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a crash which claimed the life of a 16 year old boy. Kian Dawson died on Saturday night in Quigley’s Point in a single vehicle collision. The driver, a man in his 20’s was seriously injured. Gráinne Doherty made this appeal for information on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon

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Calls for governmental guidance for children and social media

A leading child psychologist believes we need governmental guidance when it comes to children and social media. Catherine Hallissey was reacting to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly’s call for a ban on social media for those under the age of 16. The minister compared the damage of some websites to being like that of smoking. While

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ED avoidance Programme could be rolled out at LUH after successful Galway pilot

An Emergency Department avoidance programme, which has the potential to significantly reduce ED attendances and save hospital bed days could be rolled out at Letterkenny University Hospital. Under the programme, GPs refer patients to a virtual navigational hub which in turn streams them to the most appropriate care pathways. Following what’s been described as a

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Overnight road works to take place between Letterkenny and Illistrin

Overnight road works will take place on the N56 tonight between Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan, with traffic management in place and delays possible as a result. The works will be take place between the George Boal Roundabout at the Mountain Top in Letterkenny Roundabout and Illistrin from 7pm tonight and 7am tomorrow morning.      

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Two Donegal candidates chosen by Fine Gael to contest the next general election

Senator Nikki Bradley and John McNulty have been chosen by Fine Gael to contest the next general election in Donegal Their selection was ratified without a vote in Letterkenny’s Radisson Hotel tonight after the third nominated candidate Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh confirmed last week he was withdrawing his name. The convention was chaired by Minister Heather

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Derry Update – Police investigating Harvey St murder have made an arrest

Detectives investigating the murder of 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell Elias in the Harvey Street area of Derry in the early hours of Saturday morning have made an arrest. A 28-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murder and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning, where he remains in custody this evening.

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Students say state must do more to provide accommodation

The Government is being called on to take responsibility for providing student accommodation. With the new college term just weeks away, there are only 151 houses to rent in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford combined. Rents have risen by over 10 per cent in those cities year on year. University of Galway Students Union President

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Parents urged to be cautious when sharing back to school photos online

Gardaí are urging parents to be mindful when posting back to school pictures of their children on social media. The National Cyber Crime Bureau are advising parents to blur their school logo on their uniform, as well as any other identifiable information such as names written on belongings. Door numbers should also be removed and

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Derry teenager remembered as ‘the most genuine, well mannered and unassuming young lad’

Tributes have been flooding social media, remembering 16 year old Kian Dawson who lost his life in a car crash in Quigley’s Point over the weekend. The Don Bosco Football Club called the teenager ‘the most genuine, well mannered and unassuming young lad’. The one car collision happened at around 11:45pm. The driver, a man

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1 in four people in Donegal didn’t use all of their annual leave last year

One in four people in Donegal didn’t use all of their annual leave last year, 22% cannot carry those days over. FRS Recruitment has released research showing that nationally almost four in 10 people didn’t take all of holidays they were entitled to. A quarter of workers say the longest break they took from work

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Moville national school to appoint contractor for extension

Scoil Eoghain in Moville is set get an extension which will include one new mainstream classroom and a special education teaching room. Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue welcomed the announcement, noting the importance it will have on the town. A letter of intent has been issued to the successful contractor to indicate they are going to

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Teens looking to quit vaping need to be supported

The Irish Heart Foundation says dedicated ‘quit vaping’ service is need to combat the growing “epidemic” among young people. It says it would save thousands of teenagers from lifelong nicotine addiction. The biggest driver of traffic to youth information website Spunout is ‘how to quit vaping?’. Chris Macey from the Irish Heart Foundation says it

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Heavy rain to hit with yellow weather warning in place for Donegal

Heavy rain is on the way. A status yellow warning for Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, Leitrim and Donegal will come into effect at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Met Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions and potential flooding until 10 ‘clock tomorrow morning. Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel says rain is forecast for the

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Emergency services thanked following evacuation of Ballybofey establishment

A number of guests were evacuated from a business premises in Ballybofey yesterday evening. A garda spokesperson says the emergency services were in attendance following the activation of a fire alarm, however there was no evidence of a blaze at the scene. The establishment thanked Gardaí and fire personnel for their assistance, and are thankful

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Donegal roads see one life lost following two serious weekend collisions

It’s been another bad weekend on the roads, following two serious crashes locally. A teenage boy was killed at Quigley’s Point, while three people were injured in a separate incident. The two-car collision happened at Inver shortly before 9 o’clock yesterday morning. A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s are being

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Public encouraged to dispose of household hazardous waste at free event

The Regional Waste Planning Office and Donegal County Council have teamed up to host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Letterkenny. A recent survey found that over 50% of people in Ireland are concerned about handling such materials. This Saturday, Donegal County Council’s Letterkenny Recycling Centre in Carnamuggagh, will be open from 8:30

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100% Redress Party announces meetings to establish Local Cumainn

Two information evenings have been announced by the 100% Redress Party, in an effort to establish local cumainn. These events will provide an opportunity for supporters and interested people to learn more about the Party’s mission, goals and how those attending can contribute to its growth at grassroots level. The party has principally been advocating

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6 in 10 adults believe living standards will not meet needs after retirement

Six in ten adults feel uncertain that living standards after retirement will meet their needs, due to Ireland’s “ticking pensions time bomb”, according to a survey. Currently, a third of Irish workers do not have pension cover outside the state pension. Ailish McGlew – Head of Communications at later life lender Spry Finance who conducted

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4 in 5 parents feel ‘overwhelmed’ ahead of new school year

Irish parents are facing a big increase in stress as their kids get ready to return to school. New research from HelloFresh found 4 in 5 feel ‘overwhelmed’ and 20 percent feels it increases their ‘mental load’. Parents’ podcast guru, Sinead O’Moore from ‘StretchMarks’ says getting the kids involved can help.

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Minister Stephen Donnelly calls for social media ban for under 16s

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly wants to ban social media for all under 16s. In an interview, he has compared the damage caused by social media companies to that of smoking. It comes as Education Minister Norma Foley is to introduce a ban on phones in secondary schools. Tech and Business journalist with The

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Irish Defence Forces shelter in Lebanon overnight following Hezbollah and Israel air-strikes

The Tánaiste says Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are safe. Micheál Martin says he’s been fully briefed, after an exchange of air-strikes between Hezbollah and Israel last night. He says Irish Defence Forces’ personnel sheltered in bunkers overnight and ‘all are accounted for’. UNIFIL says it’s continuing to monitor the situation closely.

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