Nearly 18,000 people over the age of 75 have been on a hospital waiting list for at least 18 months. In total, almost 87,000 people in this age-group are waiting for an inpatient or outpatient appointment, throughout the country. Sinn Féin’s health spokesman, David Cullinane, says it’s a scandal:
Sinn Féin has trebled its support among farmers since 2016, but farmer support for the party still lags well behind its overall support levels. Recent opinion polls have Sinn Féin at around 35%, twice the level of their support among farmers, according to an Irish Farmers Journal survey. Fine Gael is currently at its lowest …
A Donegal County Councillor is calling for Ukrainian nationals to be entitled to qualify for the TÚS scheme. The Tús initiative is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. Speaking at a recent Donegal County Council meeting, Cllr Barry Sweeny put forward a motion asking for Ukrainian Nationals to be …
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The Dail has been told the Housing Adaptation Scheme for disabled persons needs to be overhauled in such a way that it meets the needs of people today. Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail he’s been speaking to a person who received approval for a €30,000 grant, but the estimated cost of the work …
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Donegal County Council is hoping for progress on the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway after submitting the draft Strategic Assessment Report to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. In a briefing to councillors in the Glenties and Letterkenny – Milford Municipal Districts, the council says the draft Strategic Assessment Report was submitted to TII for review and approval on …
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The Western Development Commission has launched a new interactive map for social enterprises operating in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway and Clare. To date, the commission’s team has identified and mapped 288 social enterprises within the region, but believes there are more which they haven’t yet identified. They’re urging any social enterprises not included …
Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. He was award $15 million in total while Heard was awarded $2 million in her countersuit. The jury of seven people found in Johnny’s favour in all three counts brought forward by his team, while Heard was found in favour in one of …
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An inquest into the deaths of four Coast Guard aircrew off the west coast has heard how the visibility in the moments before the crash was “very poor and dense”. The inquest, in Belmullet, heard how visibility dropped fast in the area moments before the crew were due to land at Blacksod to refuel. Rescue …
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Donegal post offices are set to benefit from a €30 million government plan aimed at keeping Post Offices open and government services accessible in local communities. The measure announced today will support the nationwide post office network of approximately 900 post offices over the next three years. In particular, the aim is to safeguard the …
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Donegal ETB has appointed Mr Ciaran O Brien as its new Director of Further Education and Training (FET), replacing Ms Cróna Gallagher who retired at the end of May. Donegal ETB is the largest education and training provider in the county with almost 18,000 students and 1,400 staff across the county and its islands, along …
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As the June bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments as we need to protect our EDs for those patients who need urgent and emergency care. This year, hospitals have reported record numbers of patients presenting at Emergency Departments for care and treatment, including …
Monday past seen the collapse of online retailer Missguided. This collapse seen the eighty-seven members of staff made redundant. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has entered a £20 million pound deal to rescue the firm and in doing so has saved 147 jobs. The former Newcastle United owner’s group includes brands such as House of Fraser, …
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Donegal’s premier summer event Earagail Arts Festival is making a welcome return to its full programme of events along the Wild Atlantic Way from 9th to 24th July. With a family-orientated programme from the Gaeltacht islands off the West Donegal coast to Ireland’s most northern village Malin, Earagail Arts Festival has something for all ages. …
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As filming kicks off in Ardara for upcoming movie ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ the town diamond has been transformed. Despite the wet weather, locals did not let it dampen the excitement of seeing their home town on the big screen. Images: Ardara.ie on Facebook
A special Recognition Event was held on Wednesday May 25th to pay tribute to and mark the contribution of the Defence Force members whose assignment to the Letterkenny COVID-19 Vaccination Centre has ended. The Defence Forces from the 28 Infantry Battalion based at Finner Camp, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal have supported the vaccination programme throughout key …
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‘Please be careful, Liam xx’ the sentiment signed on Debbie Harkins motorbike by renowned Liam Neeson. After a charity event attended by both Neeson and Hinds in Killybegs in aid of Ukrainian refugees in the area, the actors had spent time talking to locals. After signing the motorbike, Liam urged Debbie to be careful while …
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Swing by the Lake of Shadows, Buncrana on Saturday 4th from 10am until 4pm. A coffee morning & draw will be taking place in memory of Stephen (Stevie) Doherty. All proceeds will be used to buy equipment for the Renal Unit Letterkenny Hospital. Prizes to be announced.
The Colmcille 1500 celebrations are drawing to a close in Donegal and Derry. A series of events is taking place across the North West on tomorrow week, June 9th, the Saint’s feast day. The events are being organised in joint partnership with Donegal and Derry City and Strabane District Council as part of the final …
The Health Minister says he hopes a group of children with Cystic Fibrosis, at least one of whom is from Donegal, will shortly have access to a potentially life-changing drug. Five year old Tristan Friel’s parents say they were initially told he would be allowed access to the drug Kaftrio, but a few weeks ago …
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While there has been a decline in new car registrations nationally, Donegal has recorded an increase. According to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, there was 1,519 new car registrations in the county this year to date, up 2.7% compared to the same period last year. There was a 10% decline new …
Ireland is significantly off course for reaching its emission reduction targets. A new EPA report shows that even if Ireland were to stick with every planned climate policy, the state would only cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2030. This would meet an EU target but falls significantly short of the 51% …
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Update – The Caw Roundabout is now clear. Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision at the Caw Roundabout, Derry. Motorists are advised of severe traffic disruption in the vicinity of the Foyle Bridge and the Limavady Road. Please avoid the area if you can, and seek …
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man following a stabbing in the Drumard Park area of Derry last night. It was reported shortly after 9.35pm that two males were fighting in the street. A man, aged 47, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which includes stab wounds. One man, aged 20, was arrested …
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has told the Taoiseach in the Dail to sit down as he is embarrassing himself. Deputy Doherty lobbied Micheal Martin during what has become a weekly feature in Dail proceedings to introduce further measures to tackle the rising cost of living. To which the Taoiseach says would not be done for …
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Improvements to oversights at Ard Griene Court in Stranorlar have been made according to a number of reports published by HIQA today. High levels of non-compliance were previously identified at the centre which is subject to the Brandon report. The follow-up inspections however found that further improvements were still required to ensure governance arrangements were …
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The Ramelton Road at the ATU will be blocked for a period of time tonight, Wednesday June 1st to facilitate emergency works. Works will be carried out between 7pm-10pm. Diversions are in place at Ashlawn and Gortlee Road.
The unemployment rate fell slightly in May. It stood at 4.7 per cent, down from 4.8 per cent in April. In May last year the figure stood at 6.9 per cent.
Thousands of Blues Rock music fans are set to descend on Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal this week, for what will be one of the biggest International music Festivals in Ireland this Bank Holiday weekend. After the Covid break, the South Donegal Town will welcome visitors from all over the world, all to celebrate one genius musician, …
Parents of children with disabilities attending Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana are said to be left in limbo over where their children will be housed in the future. It was previously believed that pupils, who are currently based at the Lakehouse campus would be returned to the main Convent campus, to an ASD classroom. However, parents …
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Culture night could be set to extend to Culture weekend. The seventeenth edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday September 23rd but the Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh believes the popular event should be expanded to a weekend. He recently asked Donegal County Council to ask the department …
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Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked yesterday evening to assist the removal of a casualty at Ludden Beach. Just before 5:50pm the rescue service was contacted by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist the Ambulance Service. The casualty was removed to an ambulance and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
Work is ongoing in Lifford to repair a burst water main. Irish Water says repairs may cause supply disruptions to Tieveboy, Lifford and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until midday.
Just a day after the Taoiseach warned of of further fuel price hikes, petrol has gone above the €2 a litre mark. It follows the decision by EU leaders to cut the amount of Russian oil coming into the bloc by 90%. Forecourts across the country are now charging up to €2 and 8 cent …
The Letterkenny Busking Festival will return to Letterkenny’s Main Street on 30th July. Each year the annual competition see’s all types of performers, battling it out to win the amazing cash prizes up for grabs. Performers and groups of all ages, sizes and talents are welcome to take part. The Letterkenny Busking Festival has been an …
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Postmasters are set to received 30 million euro in funding to help save them from closure. The plan, which will be officially announced later, will see independent post offices receive roughly 12,000 euro per year. Some 875 of the country’s 900 post offices are operated by independent postmasters. The Minister responsible for Postal Matters, Hildegarde …
Ferry services are resuming today in Inishowen. The Lough Foyle ferry service linking Greencastle and Magilligan and the Swilly ferry service connecting Buncrana and Rathmullan are fully operational as of today. Both services will operate 7 days a week, offering a number of crossings each day. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Councillor Nicholas Crossan …
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There’s been a year on year decrease in the number of people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. Figures published by the INMO show a 41% drop in the figure compared to May 2021. That compares to a national increase of 123% Over the course of May, 74 people were recorded awaiting beds at Letterkenny …
The Sinn Fein leadership are in Brussels today for talks with the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol. Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill will meet with European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic and other senior officials. The DUP’s refusing to enter power-sharing in north until changes are made to the post-Brexit trade agreement, something …
The operator of Dublin Airport is to publish its plan to tackle long delays for passengers today. The DAA will appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee, and outline how queues, similar to last weekend, will be avoided. More than 1,400 people missed flights after staffing issues at security resulted in long lines forming outside terminals. …
A Donegal TD has claimed that the HSE has not only failed vulnerable people and their families in Donegal, it has also failed frontline staff and left them abandoned. Deputy Thomas Pringle was questioning Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath in the Dail after further concerns were raised at the weekend that more allegations of sexual …
The government is being asked to ensure that Clones doesn’t lose the Ulster Final when the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has been completed. It’s been suggested that the Belfast venue may become the new home of the Ulster Final when it opens, but Cavan Monaghan TD Niamh Smyth is suggesting that the model …
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is asking for peoples’ opinions on its draft Performance Improvement Plan for 2022/23. The first draft is currently available online. The draft plan sets out a number of objectives, geared towards supporting increased employment opportunities and economic growth. This will be done by encouraging new business start-ups, supporting existing …
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A Donegal councillor says there has been no commitment yet that the Garda Dog Unit will be deployed to Donegal over rally weekend, but he has been assured there will be extra garda manpower in the county. It has also been confirmed that the air support unit will be based in Letterkenny over the weekend. …
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Detectives from Strand Road in Derry are investigating a serious incident in the city last night during which a shot was fired and significant damage was caused to a property. The incident at a flat in High Park occurred at around 10.30pm. Entry into the block of flats was forced, with damage caused to the …
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A Zero Waste Hub has been launched at 84 Spencer Road, Derry. To launch the facility a series of daily sustainably lead events are taking place up until world environment day which is June 5th. For more information visit www.zerowastenw.org
Croke Park, Dublin 27 th May 2022- Last Friday, Plan International Ireland had their annual Croke Park abseil campaign. Plan International Ireland ambassador and Donegal GAA legend Brendan Deveney was joined by Chupi, staff from Salesforce, The Beacon Hospital and DCU, as well as over 60 brave fundraisers who abseiled the 150ft down Croke …
Get your dancing shoes on, it’s time to Jive for June! Join David James Monday to Friday during the Jive Time show for the 4 o’clock jive. Simply video your performance and send it to thedonegalhospice@gmail.com or WhatsApp Highland Radio on 086 60 25000 and it will be shared across both social media channels. Get …
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Tobacco Free Ireland is encouraging people to give up smoking as part of World No Tobacco Day. Public health experts say smokers will feel immediate health benefits from giving up the habit. Smoking causes 4,500 thousand deaths here each year, with the latest figures showing 18 percent of the population are smokers. The number of …
Daniel O’Donnell made an appearance on yesterday’s Ireland AM. As did Majella, much to her own surprise! Presenters Muireann O’Connell and Tommy Bowe apologised to Majella for waking her up, while enjoying the comedic moment when Daniel panned around to show Majella who was still in bed. Viewers joined in saying the way that Daniel …
Gardai are appealing for information after a man travelling on a scrambler smashed all the windows on a car and smashed a headlight in Manorcunningham. On Sunday last, Gardaí received a call to Abbey Park in Manorcunningham where it was reported that a criminal damage incident had occurred shortly after 1.10pm. A man who was …
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