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19 motorists arrested for driving under the influence in Donegal over festive period

19 motorists have been arrested in Donegal for driving under the influence over the Christmas and New Year period. 12 drivers were arrested for drink driving and 7 for drug driving over the past two weeks. Six of the arrests occurred between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. A number of other road traffic

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Police reissue appeal over Donegal woman’s murder in Scotland

Detectives investigating the murder of a Donegal woman in Scotland have reissued an appeal for information. 61 year old Ann Coll who was originally from the Gweedore area was found dead on December 22nd. Detectives from the Major Investigation Team are continuing to appeal for information over a week on from the murder Ann Coll

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Number waiting on beds at LUH in 2023 down 22%

122,879 people were without hospital beds in 2023, according to new figures from Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation. The figures also reveal that 3,494 children were admitted to hospital during last year without a bed. Letterkenny University Hospital saw the number of people waiting on a bed there drop 22% last year. 5,448 admitted patients

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Free contraception scheme expands to include women aged 31

The Minister for Health has today announced the expansion of the free contraception scheme to include women aged 31, as previously announced in Budget 2024. The free contraception scheme is open to women, girls and other people identifying as transgender or non-binary, who are ordinarily resident in Ireland and for whom prescription contraception is deemed

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New Year’s Day Swim in Rathmullan to take place tomorrow at noon

The traditional New Year’s Day Swim will take place along the country’s coastlines tomorrow. Participants will gather at iconic locations such as, the Forty Foot in Dublin’s Sandycove, Rathmullan Beach in Donegal and beaches all around the country. The event, symbolises the start of new beginnings, among those who brave the cold to welcome the

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Calls for Government to introduce neutering programme for pets in the New Year

  An Irish animal rescue charity is calling on the Government to introduce a huge ‘neutering’ programme in the New Year. ‘My Lovely Horse Rescue’ says they’ve never seen such a year for animal cruelty with the number of abandoned old dogs and puppies reaching new records. The charity’s co-founder, Martina Kenny, says the cost-of-living-crisis

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Health experts remind public to beware of danger when handling fireworks

Anyone heading out tonight is being reminded of the dangers of fireworks. Health experts are warning people can lose fingers and limbs when handling dangerous fireworks and bangers. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management is reminding all homeowners to make sure they’ve a working smoke alarm. Mark Doyle from Dublin Fire Brigade says

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Hopes for position of Taoiseach to be rotated again – Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar says he would like to see the position of Taoiseach rotated again after the next General Election. Three years ago, when the current Government was elected, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was first elected Taoiseach. While the current Taoiseach Leo Varadkar took the reins halfway through the coalition’s current term.

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Increase in people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments

The HSE says it’s seeing an increase in people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments. It’s urging the public to attend the ED only for major health emergencies, and to use all other options in non-emergency situations. Cases of flu and RSV are up, while there are 347 people in hospital with Covid-19 today, 14

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Clean Coasts group urges homeowners to ‘Think Before You Pour’

Clean Coasts is urging all homeowners to ‘Think Before You Pour’ as it aims to deter people from dumping fats, oils, and greases into the sink. They can cause blockages in wastewater pipes, overflows from sewers into homes and businesses, and can also cause environmental impacts and public health hazards. Mariana Colman from Clean Coasts

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Calls for council to take action against falling trees at Glen Road in Annagry

A road in Annagry has reopened following its closure this morning due to an incident where a driver was almost hit by a fallen tree. The Glen Road in Annagry (Anagaire) has been the location of a number of incidents where trees have fallen onto the main road. Sharkey Waste and a number of locals

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HSE warns of increase in flu and Covid-19 in coming weeks

The HSE is warning that an increase in flu and Covid-19 is expected in the coming weeks. Increasing rates of the viruses have been recorded in Donegal with Letterkenny University Hospital dealing with 9 outbreaks of respiratory illnesses. The number of people attending Emergency Departments with flu and Covid within the Saolta Hospital Group jumped

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Cllr Noreen McGarvey to be laid to rest on Monday

Donegal County Councillor Noreen McGarvey will be laid to rest on Monday. She passed away yesterday at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny. Councillor McGarvey is survived by her daughter Amy, parents Susie and Seamus, brother Declan and sisters Debbie and Colette. Her remains will repose at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe tomorrow, Saturday December 30th

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Tanaiste expresses condolences on passing of Councillor Noreen McGarvey

The Tanaiste has expressed his condolences following the death of Donegal County Councillor Noreen McGarvey. The Fianna Fail Councillor passed away yesterday. Party leader, Micheal Martin says Councillor McGarvey was passionate about helping to improve people’s lives in south Donegal and latterly in the Glenties Local Electoral Area, caring deeply about people. He described her

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Taoiseach insists Dublin is safe compared to other European cities

The Taoiseach is insisting that Dublin is safe when compared to many other European cities. The capital has been the subject of many disturbing headlines in 2023 with the Parnell Square stabbing, the subsequent rioting and attacks on a number of tourists. However Leo Vardakar says most people have positive experiences in Dublin:

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LUH dealing with multiple outbreaks of respiratory illnesses

Letterkenny University Hospital is currently dealing with nine outbreaks of respiratory illnesses. As a result of rising rates of respiratory illness, namely RSV, COVID-19 and flu in the community members of the public are asked not to visit patients at the hospital if they are feeling unwell. Letterkenny University Hospital Manager, Sean Murphy is urging

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Barnardo’s appeals for unwanted Christmas gifts

A children’s charity is making an appeal for unwanted Christmas gifts. Barnardo’s is calling on the public to donate any excess toys, clothes, shoes and books to its shops across the country. All money generated will go towards the charity’s work supporting children and families in 2024. Bernadette Harrington, who is retail manager at Barnardo’s,

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Donegal County Councillor Noreen McGarvey passes away

Donegal County Councillor Noreen McGarvey has sadly passed away. The Fianna Fail Councillor died yesterday in the Donegal Hospice. She was the Leas Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District having been first elected in 2019. Councillor Michael McClafferty, Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says the constituents of West Donegal were always at the fore

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