Castlefin Celtic will be in action against Limerick side Ballynanty Rovers in the last 32 of the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday. Ballynanty have reached the final of this competition on three occasions. Speaking to Chris Ashmore, Castlefin manager Raymond Foy (pictured) knows it will be a stern test, but his side has been in …
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The HSE has been meeting with elected representatives and members of the Regional Health Forum in light of concerns about the out of hours GP service in Donegal and Leitrim. At present, it’s operated by NoWDOC, but Carlow based company ‘Caredoc’ is in discussions with the HSE with a view towards taking the service over. …
HSE briefs Oireachtas members and Regional Health Forum on NoWDOC talks Read More »
A man has sustained head injuries in an assault in Derry. Police are investigating the incident which is reported to have taken place in the Brickfield Court area of the city at around 11pm on Tuesday last. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 101.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the leader of Britain’s Labour Party Keir Starmer have expressed hope that progress can be made on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told Mr Starmer the Irish economy is still benefiting from growth – but inflation is impacting people and business. Kier Starmer was also briefed about a new …
Taoiseach and Labour leader hope progress on protocol can be made Read More »
It’s claimed houses in West Donegal are now suffering water interruptions on a daily basis due to issues at various water plants in the area. A months long boil water notice was imposed on the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant last year while there’s reports of ongoing problems at Ardsbeg Treatment Plant after it was hit …
Water issues in West Donegal must be addressed – Gallagher Read More »
A burst water main is affecting parts of Letterkenny. Supply disruptions are being experienced in Lower Main Street and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works which are due to be completed by 3:30pm.
A local Councillor believes the reintroduction of flights to Glasgow or Edinburgh from Donegal Airport is vital for the county’s tourism. Sinn Féin Councillor John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh says the reintroduction of flights from Donegal Airport would be extremely beneficial to the county’s tourism and economy while it would also benefit local students travelling to …
Call for introduction of flights to Scotland or Edinburgh from Donegal Airport Read More »
Derry City and Strabane District Council has started a data collection exercise to quantify the number of residents in the Council area whose properties have MICA. Elected Members at the Full Council meeting recently voted in favour of a Notice of Motion calling on Council to examine the potentials problems associated with defective blocks in …
Data to be collected on mica homes in Derry and Strabane Read More »
The HSE is reporting a drop in the numbers of people presenting with respiratory infections. Nationally, there were 1,836 new confirmed COVID19 cases reported during week two of 2023. This is a decrease of 47.2% compared to 3,474 confirmed COVID-19 cases notified last week. 105 cases of Covid-19 were reported in Donegal last week.
The organisers of a national Day of Action against hospital overcrowding are urging people to turn out for a demonstration outside Letterkenny University Hospital tomorrow. The event at 1 o’clock is one of over 20 simultaneous protests taking place outside acute hospitals. Local Organiser Mary T Sweeney says one of the key issues being highlighted …
Day of Action tomorrow outside Letterkenny University Hospital Read More »
For the second day in a row, there has been a big decrease in the number of people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. There are currently 20 people on trolleys, eight in the emergency department and 12 on wards elsewhere. Yesterday there was 35 people awaiting trolleys at LUH, a drop of 15 today. …
Drop in patients on trolleys at LUH for second day in a row Read More »
Questions have been asked about the possibility of an early general election, but the Leader of the Seanad, Fianna Fail Senator Lisa Chambers this morning poured cold water on that suggestion. Speaking on this morning’s Nine til Noon Show, Senator Chambers said there is a widespread feeling that autumn next year is the most likely …
There’s calls for an urgent plan to be put in place for the erection of modular homes in Donegal. Minister Catherine Martin previously suggested that up to 7000 modular homes are to be built in the country. Cllr Albert Doherty however, says there appears to be no evidence of such. He says what this means …
Call for an urgent plan for the erection of modular homes in Donegal Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has called on the Coillte to halt the sale of thousands of hectares of private land in rural communities. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty voiced his opposition to a proposed afforestation agreement between Coillte and the UK-based private investment fund Gresham House. The proposed agreement would see Coillte manage up to 12,000ha …
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Yet another deadline for the restoration of power-sharing in the north passed at midnight last night without a deal. Technically that should trigger fresh elections, however Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton Harris has said he won’t set a date just yet. Efforts are continuing between EU, Irish and UK officials over the Brexit protocol, which …
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A Status Yellow ice warning for the whole country is in place until midday. Met Éireann is warning of hazardous travelling conditions with icy stretches on roads and footpaths. It says there may also be freezing fog in places. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says rain is possible in the southwest:
Donegal County Council is to review its capacity to grit roads in the vicinity of schools which are not on the roads included in the council’s gritting plan. The issue was raised by Cllr Michael McBride, who pointed out that one school had lost six days before before Christmas cause the roads leading to it …
DCC to review gritting programme in respect of schools Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to apply for additional Severe Weather Funding in the wake of this week’s cold snap. Cllr Michael Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says there is already visible damage on the Back of Errigal Road and other routes in Donegal, and with a thaw expected to kick in at the weekend, more …
More severe weather funding needed for Donegal’s roads – MacGiolla Easbuig Read More »
The Spencer Road in Derry has reopened following an earlier collision. A vehicle struck the front of a building in the collision, and police say the area has now been secured. They’re thanking motorists for their patience while that work was carried out.
There’s an epidemic of small offences being overlooked. That’s according to Inishowen Councillor Nicholas Crossan who says people using a mobile phone while driving, misusing fog lights and pedestrians not wearing high visibility clothing while small are becoming more prevalent. He says those out on the roads have a responsibility:
There is huge hurt in Donegal. That’s the view of Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn who’s been responding to the announcement of a multi billion euro 100% redress scheme for defective apartment owners. Deputy MacLochlainn has repeated calls for defective block homeowners in Donegal to be afforded fairness. He’s urging the government to amend the defective …
Dail told of ‘huge hurt’ in Donegal over defective apartments redress Read More »
Another status yellow weather warning for ice will be in place this evening until tomorrow. Met Eireann’s warning of freezing fog in places with icy stretches causing hazardous driving conditions. The warning begins at 4pm today and runs until midday tomorrow.
The Public Expenditure Minister has once again been accused of avoiding answers over his 2016 election expenses. Minister Paschal Donohoe addressed the Dáil last night, claiming he was unaware postering staff were being paid by Mr. Michael Stone. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn last night labelled Minister Donohoe’s response to fellow Deputies an ’embarrassment to democracy’. …
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A man has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a van in Castlefin yesterday. Gardaí were called to the scene of the crash at around 3pm. The man was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to his injuries. Gardai say enquiries are ongoing.
Argos is to close all of its Irish outlets. Some stores will shut in March following the end of their leases, with the majority, including Letterkenny, operating until June. The Mandate Trade Union says it will work with the company to get the best deal for staff. John Carty is the North and West Divisional …
Letterkenny Argos store to close as company pulls out of Ireland Read More »
A Donegal TD has accused the government of failing to take on board a measure which could help alleviate the overcrowding crisis in Irish hospitals. Speaking during a debate on the crisis in the health service, Deputy Thomas Pringle said he’s written to Minister Stephen Donnelly on a number of occasions suggesting that the government …
Government should use Cuban doctors as part of solution to health crisis – Pringle Read More »
The HSE is advising people to top up their immunity ahead of the Kraken variant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain of the virus in the country. Kraken, a more transmissible derivative of the omicron strain, has taken hold in the United States and is expected to become the dominant variant in Ireland in the …
HSE urge people to get booster vaccine as concerns rise over Kraken variant Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to erect better signage advising HGVs and large vehicles not to drive down the Market Square in Letterkenny. Officials say there are two signs in place, but Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh says there is a need for earlier signage. He outlined a recent case where a lorry driver from Northern …
Better HGV signage needed at Letterkenny’s Market Square – Kavanagh Read More »
Spencer Road in Derry is currently closed due to a road traffic collision. The closure is in place from Victoria Road at the bridge to the traffic lights at Simpson’s Brae. Motorists are advised to take another route for their journey.
There are currently 35 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, a drop of 14 compared to yesterday. The hospital is the fourth most overcrowded hospital in the country today, with 12 people on trolleys in the emergency department and 23 in wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 527 admitted patients are waiting for beds …
Barring a political mishap, the next General Election will be in the autumn of next year. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has indicated to his Fine Gael colleagues he wouldn’t like to see a winter election. Instead, it looks as though people could be going to the polls in autumn of 2024. According to the Irish Independent, …
The Garda Commissioner has confirmed that Gardaí are continuing to liaise with the coroner in a bid to reach a conclusion in the investigation into the Creeslough tragedy. 10 people died following the explosion at a shop in October last. In the aftermath, the scene remained closed for a number of weeks as Gardaí and …
Gardaí liaising with Coroner to reach conclusion in Creeslough tragedy Read More »
It is hoped that Donegal will benefit from the new ‘Home of Derry Girls’ exhibition in the Tower Museum and Derry Girls trail taking in key filming locations. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Business and Culture Committee approved the plans as funding of £80,000 had been secured for the project. The exhibition, …
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There’s been a 50 per cent increase in the number of people killed on Irish roads so far this year. Figures obtained by the Irish Independent show nine people lost their lives in the first three weeks of January. Four were pedestrians, three were drivers and two were passengers. The Road Safety authority told the …
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The Housing Minister has been pressed once again to provide support to defective block homeowners who are under pressure to keep up with mortgage payments. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has told the Dail that homeowners are under severe pressure from banks in relation to worthless homes that they have mortgages out against. Minister Darragh O’Brien …
A number of schools and services have announced that they will remain closed today. Schools: Sessiaghoneill NS Ballybofey will remain closed tomorrow Thursday 19th January 2023. Dromore National School Killygordon Dooish NS is closed today Crana College Scoil Mhuire Scoil Íosagain, St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana St. Orans NS in Cockhill, Buncranna Carndonagh community school is …
The lack of Garda resources in Donegal has been thrown into the spotlight once again. It has been highlighted on many occasions how some Garda stations, particularly in the South of the county are left without access to a squad car. This has led to much concern over how Gardai are equipped to respond to …
Lack of Garda resources in Donegal raised with Garda Commissioner Read More »
Letterkenny Milford Mayor Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly there’s an onus on Irish Water to meet with members in the council chamber and discuss the real concerns they have, including the cost of new connections, the number of leaks and outages in places like Rossbracken, and the future of Group Water Schemes. Earlier, outgoing councillor Ian …
Irish Water must meet with councillors to discuss issues – Mayor Read More »
There was much ruckus in the Dail this evening following a statement from Minister Paschal Donohoe in relation to the incorrect filing of election expenses. The Public Expenditure Minister says he didn’t know campaigners were paid for working for him during the 2016 election. As Minister Donohoe attempted to respond to questions raised by Deputies, …
Donegal Deputies hit back at Minister Donohoe as he makes Dail statement Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday January 18th:
A Derry man has been jailed for the indecent assault of a male, sexual activity with a child and sexual assault. 63 year old John Gerard Roddy was sentenced to six years in custody and three years on license at Antrim Crown Court. He will also be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and …
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Sinn Féin says the credibility of Minister Paschal Donohoe lies in tatters over his failure to declare election expenses. The Public Expenditure Minister will make a statement to the Dáil this evening about his declarations to the Standards in Public Office Commission. He failed to declare payments made to campaign staff by a businessman …
Doherty quizzes Taoiseach on prospect of Donohoe taking Dail questions on SIPO Read More »
The Garda Representative Association says the recruitment process for the force needs to be improved, and there should be no lowering of standards. Fianna Fail TD Jim O’Callaghan says the fitness test should be made easier after new figures show one in six recent candidates failed the fitness and physical competency tests to enter the …
GRA President says Templemore fitness tests shouldn’t be made easier Read More »
A man has died in a house fire in Omagh. Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire in the Edinburgh Park shortly before 6am this morning. The man was rescued from the house but died at the scene. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze.
In a joint statement this afternoon, homeowner representatives in Donegal, Mayo, Clare and Limerick say they met with Department of Housing officials in November the 22nd, following which they expected a number of updates in early December. That included a timeline for the roll out of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block scheme. However, they say …
Defective Block campaigners in four counties seek updates from government Read More »
HIQA has published reports on six inspections carried out at designated centres for people with disabilities in Donegal. In total, the centres catered for 17 residences at the time of the inspections in August, September and October of last year. The six inspections in the county were part of a review of all such centres …
HIQA carries out inspections at six centres for people with disabilities in Donegal Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in the country today. According to figures from the INMO, Letterkenny University Hospital saw a slight increase in the number of people on trolleys compared to yesterday. Today, there are 49 people on trolleys in the hospital, 21 of them in the emergency department while yesterday …
The Health Minister says it’s likely that we are past the worst of the winter flu season. Stephen Donnelly says early indications show cases of RSV and Covid-19 are also starting to decline steadily. There were 17 patients with Covid 19 being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital last night. That compares to 28 on Tuesday …
Donnelly believes worst of the flu season is over as Covid and RSV numbers also fall Read More »
The Garda Commissioner is urging people who may be the subject of intimidation for so called drug debts in Donegal to contact Gardaí. Speaking during a visit to the county on Monday, Drew Harris says he is concerned over the number of incidents of intimidation of people and their families. Donegal’s Chief Superintendent, Aidan Glackin …
People subject to drug related intimidation urged to contact Gardaí Read More »
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