The Taoiseach has suggested the Labour Court could get involved in the dispute causing medical scientists to strike. Up to 30,000 hospital procedures are expected to be cancelled today and tomorrow as a result of the industrial action, including several elective procedures at Letterkenny University Hospital. The scientists are demanding better pay and conditions, better …
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Letterkenny Gardaí are appealing for information after a window was smashed at St. Conal’s Hospital Day centre. The incident occurred between 4pm on Saturday May 14 and 8.30am on Monday May 16. Garda Niall Maguire appealed to anybody who may have observed any sort of suspicious activity in or around the hospital during that time …
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Calling all competitive families! Cruinniú na nÓg are delighted to once again be sending Cruinniú Activity Packs to doorsteps throughout the county. There are three different activities to choose from to get creative in your own home. Online booking for these opens on Tuesday 24th May at 9am and when they’re gone… they’re gone. …
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The public have been urged not to climb Mount Errigal over the coming days as major work is being carried out to improve access to the mountain. Work began today (Tuesday) on the ‘sustainable access and habitat restoration project’ at Errigal Mountain and the works are scheduled to continue until Saturday, May 28. The …
A total of 100 million euros in funding has been announced for the construction of two new Community Nursing Units in Donegal, as well as for improvements works to older persons services buildings in order to make them HIQA compliant. Amongst the funding, over 46 million has been allocated for the construction of a new …
Gardai are appealing for information after two front doors of a home in Downings were smashed. The criminal damage incident happened at Crocknamurleog, Downings between Friday last from 10pm and Saturday at 9.30am. No entry was gained to the house and nothing was stolen. Gardai are appealing to residents in the area to contact Milford …
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Owners and occupiers of thatched homes and businesses in Donegal are invited to apply for a repair grant scheme to assist with maintenance. Donegal County Council’s award-winning Thatch Repair Grant Scheme is now open for applications….
A 31 year old man has been arrested as part of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the 2019 death of Caoimhin Cassidy in Derry. The 31-year-old man was arrested this morning on suspicion of manslaughter, and is being questioned by detectives at Musgrave’s Serious Crime Suite. Shortly after 4am on Sunday 1st June, 2019, emergency …
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The Tanaiste believes the European Union won’t go into recession. Leo Varadkar is currently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the possibility of recession is one of the key themes. It follows fears the US could be about to slide into an economic downturn, with suggestions the EU could follow. However speaking to …
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Burst water mains are causing disruptions across Donegal this afternoon. Repair works are underway in the Greencastle, Loughanure, Killygordon and Moville areas. Irish Water expects supply to be restored to all areas by 5:30pm.
Over €136,000 has been allocated for capital works on Donegal’s islands. The funding will see improvements made to the access road to Island Roy, the helipad and slipway design for Toraigh Island, and an environmental study for Machaire Rabhartaigh pier. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue says investment in Donegal’s islands is …
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The Director of Public Health HSE North West expects Ireland will see some cases of Monkeypox due to its spread across Europe. There have been no reported cases of the disease in the country to date. However, the World Health Organisation’s revealed the number of confirmed monkeypox cases has risen to 131. Officials also say …
Gardai are appealing to mechanics who may have been asked to repair a black BMW involved in a crash in the Kilross, Convoy area on Sunday to come forward. At approximately 6.50am, a minibus was travelling from the Convoy direction towards Stranorlar when it was struck by the black BMW that had been travelling in …
Gweedore, Donegal – 24 May – Brian Kelly, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny and Tim Kelley, Threat Management Centre Lead at the TCS Letterkenny Global Delivery Centre along with 90 school students from three Irish Language speaking secondary schools from Donegal took part in the Údarás na Gaeltachta …
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A Fianna Fail Senator says the processing time for a child’s passport is too long for many families. Lisa Chambers is one of a large number of mothers around the country who have had to wait over 3 months for the vital document for their child. New figures released today show almost 200,000 people are …
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Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a fast food van in Letterkenny on last week. Between 9pm on Wednesday last and 10am on Thursday morning, damage was caused to various parts of the van parked on the Pearse Road . Entry was not gained to the van. Gardai are appealing …
Two people remain in hospital following a crash in West Donegal last week. A silver Ford Fiesta and a black VW Golf collided in the Glassagh area of Derrybeg shortly after 10pm last Tuesday. The occupants of both cars, four males and three females were taken to Letterkenny University hospital for medical assessment and treatment …
Gardai are appealing for information after a number of items were stolen from a garage in Convoy. Between 8pm on Saturday last and 8am the following morning, the lock on the roller door of a garage in the Green area was damaged and entry gained. A Draper Impact gun and a De Walt spray gun …
Three men arrested by detectives as part of their investigation into an aggravated burglary at a house in Castlederg last month have been released on bail, pending further enquiries. Detectives continue to appeal for information about the incident, which occurred on April 5th shortly after 6pm when a number of masked men armed with weapons, …
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A senior medical scientist at Letterkenny University Hospital says no medical scientist wants to be on the picket line today. Up to 30,000 hospital procedures will be cancelled due to 2,100 medical scientists striking over the next two days. They’re refusing to carry out routine lab services from 8am to 8pm today and tomorrow. Kathleen …
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A public consultation event held in Buncrana last night has been hailed a success. Hundreds of people were in attendance to view plans for a new leisure centre for the town and the major €20m ‘Repowering Buncrana’ initiative that will see the town’s shorefront developed. Plans are also in place to purchase the old Garda …
A seminar on Donegal’s Caravan, Camping and Campervan sector is taking place today. The findings and recommendations of a study into the sector in the county and how they are being implemented will be presented at the event at the Silver Tassie Hotel this morning at 11am. Donegal County Council is currently administering a grant …
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The Oireachtas housing committee will today formally call for a vacant property tax to be introduced. They’ll recommend the measure in a new report that’ll be published this afternoon. It’s aimed at bringing tens of thousands of homes back into use, to be available to rent or buy. Sinn Féin’s housing spokesman, Eoin Ó Broin, …
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A new ‘spud fund’ is being set up by government to give money to potato farmers. The Agriculture Minister’s looking for cabinet approval to give three million euro to the sector over the next two years from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve fund. Ireland used to import large amounts of the seed to grow potatoes …
Up to 30,000 hospital procedures will be cancelled due to a strike over the next two days. 2,100 medical scientists are picketing over pay and career development issues – similar to last Wednesday’s action. They’re refusing to carry out routine lab services from 8am to 8pm today and tomorrow. Letterkenny University Hospital will be affected …
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The government will only reach a quarter of its Garda recruitment targets this year, according to a body representing rank and file members. The Garda Representative Association says only 25 have begun training in Templemore this year and estimates only 200 will be through by the end of 2022. It’s warning the 800 committed to …
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An international conference discussing the impact of the rare disease amyloidosis, often referred to as “Donegal Amy”, will be taking place in Gweedore later this week. The conference, called “Emerging From The Shadows”, will host a number of international experts on the disease sharing their experiences and knowledge. ATTR Amyloidosis, known commonly as “Donegal …
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Victims and survivors groups of Troubles atrocities will be joining protests in Derry and Belfast today, over the British Government’s controversial Troubles amnesty bill. Families from the Time for Truth Campaign have organised the rallies this afternoon to coincide with the second reading in the House of Commons of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and …
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Britain’s relationship with the US could be in danger if they decide to alter the Northern Ireland protocol. A delegation of US politicians have arrived in Ireland to commence talks with the government on the issue. The Ways and Means Committee have expressed concerns over the UK’s stance on the protocol. NUIG Law Lecturer Larry …
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At 1pm on Sunday, May 22nd, the Donegal Community Forum held a ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection in the Diamond, Lifford to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ceremony was hosted by the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Jack Murray, and paid tribute to the Community and State Agencies …
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Three men from the Omagh area have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and other offences, after a car was stolen and subsequently found burnt out last month. Police say the three men, aged 28, 32 and 46 years old respectively, gained forced entry to a house in the Drumnabey Park area of Castlederg, …
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Famous chef Gino D’Acampo has been the source of an online Twitter debate over a controversial post: “To all the haters out there……yes I still kiss my principessa on the lips, get over it and get a life ….. GDx” The responses have been mixed with some raising the concern spreading infection & questioning when …
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The Oireachtas Housing Committee is to recommend a vacant property tax. A new report, due out tomorrow, will call for the measure, which would see a tax on roughly 137 thousand empty properties around the country. Earlier, the Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said he was hopeful that it can be introduced as part of Budget …
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The Taoiseach says he doesn’t believe TDs and Senators sleeping in their cars in Dublin is a widespread problem. Reports suggest a small number of public representatives are struggling to find hotel rooms in the capital, with some resorting to sleeping in their cars. The high cost of hotel rooms and the influx of Ukrainian …
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Keeping up to date with booster vaccines is key to combating the latest Covid variant, according to a leading immunologist. Two cases of the new BA.4 and BA.5 variants have been identified in Ireland this month, though there is no indication that it causes more severe infections than previous mutations. Professor of Immunology at DCU …
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Campaigner Michael Doherty has urged the government to get the final details of the Mica redress scheme right ahead of a party leaders meeting tonight. Details of the redress scheme are expected to be at heart of the discussions tonight ahead of the presentation of the full Mica bill and memo to Cabinet next Tuesday, …
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A report to be launched at the Donegal ATU’s Letterkenny Campus tomorrow finds that 58% of students and 53% of adults sometimes drink in a hazardous manner. The report, titled ‘Building a Safer Donegal’, is based on research carried out by a team from Queens in Belfast, and is being published by Alcohol Forum …
Concerning report on alcohol use to be launched at Donegal ATU Read More »
Derry City and Strabane District Council is to debate a motion calling for a dedicated Irish passport office in Northern Ireland. The motion is being moved by Cllr Emma McGinley, who says a similar motion was passed in 2018, but given the surge in demand for Irish passports in the wake of Brexit, it’s time …
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A South Inishowen councillor says there is light at the end of the tunnel for Newtowncunningham. Cllr Paul Canning says a steering group has been established by Donegal County Council following confirmation of funding earlier this year for a masterplan. Meanwhile, a Tourist Information Kiosk will be officially launched at Kernans’ later this week. Cllr …
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Donegal County Council says it is committed to thoroughly investigating all reports of illegal dumping which are received, and is urging people not to become involved in such activity. In March, Donegal County Council successfully obtained three prosecutions under the Litter Pollution Act at a sitting of Letterkenny District Court. The incidents occurred in the …
More women are being encouraged to work in the construction industry. Three out of four construction companies are expecting to increase their employment levels in the next 3 months, with a significant upsurge in demand expected in the coming months and years in Donegal because of the number of Mica affected homes in need of …
Women being urged to consider construction as demand for skilled labour grows Read More »
An influential group of US politicians including Richard Neal will visit Dublin today to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Ways and Means Committee which he chairs have concerns over the British government’s stance on the issue. They will then travel on to Belfast as part of a four day visit to the island. Mr …
A cash reward is being offered by a bus company after an alleged hit and run incident in east Donegal this Sunday morning. In a statement on social media, Kia Cabs say one of their vehicles was hit by a black BMW car. They say the alleged incident happened between 7 and 20 past 7 …
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Police in Derry are appealing for information following a report of an injured man seen walking in the Victoria Road area of Derry on Friday afternoon. They say that at approximately 4pm, a report was made by a passer-by who saw a man, with a visible head injury, walking in the area. He was described …
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Fianna Fail believes political opponents are using bot accounts to discredit members and give an impression it’s buying social media influence. Last week a post by the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on Twitter was retweeted hundreds of times by suspected Turkish bot accounts. The Sunday Times reports a further review by members of party tweets, …
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A group of ten influential US politicians has arrived in Ireland this afternoon, with the Northern Ireland Protocol set to dominate discussions. The bipartisan group, headed by congressman Richard Neal, is in Kerry today before visits to Dublin and Belfast during the week. Mr Neal is chair of the US Ways and Means Committee, which …
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Irish Water say that works are underway to repair a burst water main in the Glencolumbkille area this afternoon. They say the works have an expected completion time of 3 o’clock this afternoon. Anyone experiencing a water outage today has been told to wait 2-3 hours after the expected fix time for water supply to …
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Finn Harps have condemned the racist abuse that Ethan Boyle was subjected to at their game on Friday night. The club has issued a statement to thank Drogheda United and their supporters for reacting quickly and dealing with the person involved. The individual concerned was removed from the ground.
The World Health Organisation’s warning of a further rise in Monkeypox cases. It says 80 have now been confirmed across 11 countries, with a further 50 being investigated in Europe. The infection was first identified in monkeys and up to now had rarely spread outside Africa. Infectious diseases expert, Professor Samuel McConkey, believes it’s …
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Tens of thousands of people supporting the “An Dream Dearg” movement are expected to attend a march in Belfast today calling for the delayed Irish language act to be enacted in the North. Legislation to protect the rights of Irish speakers and make the language have equal status to English in Northern Ireland have been …
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