Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday March 22nd
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday March 22nd:
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iMotors Donegal winners of SEAI Electric Vehicle Dealership awards
iMotors Letterkenny and Malin are the Donegal winners of the inaugural SEAI Electric Vehicle Dealership awards. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) EV Dealership awards recognise and reward excellence in the promotion and sales of electric vehicles in Ireland. iMotors are now on the shortlist for the national award which will be announced at …
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Dail hears 77 year old waited 9 hours in ambulance at LUH
It’s emerged that a 77 year old man who was taken in a serious condition to Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday waited in an ambulance for over 9 hours. The issue was raised in the Dail this afternoon by Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn. It comes following a number of incidents in recent weeks where ambulances …
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23,702 cases of Covid-19 confirmed today
23,702 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed today. There are 7,729 PCR-confirmed cases, while 15,973 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 1,338 COVID-19 patients are in hospital, up 30 on yesterday. 61 are in ICU, which is up by 12.
Regina Doherty apologises to Pearse Doherty over tweet
The former Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty has apologised for a tweet she published concerning Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty. The Fine Gael Senator issued an apology today in which she says she retracts the tweet unreservedly and the allegation she made about the Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson. In her tweet today, Senator Regina Doherty …
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Stolen lorry recovered in Donegal – investigations continuing
Police in Strabane are investigating the theft of a lorry containing machinery which was later found in Donegal. A blue DAF lorry, containing a JCB telehandler, a JCB Micro digger and a JCB Micro dumper, was reported stolen from a premises on Dock Street on 18th March, however, it’s believed the theft occurred at around …
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Gardai investigating break ins in Dungloe and Bundoran
Gardai are appealing for information relating to two burglaries in Donegal last week. A vacant building in Tubberkeen, Dungloe was entered between 9pm on Thursday March 17th and 6am the following morning. Damage was caused to light switches, furniture and a window smashed however, nothing is believed to have been stolen from the property. In …
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Homeowners urged to be on their guard following oil theft in Sion
Police are urging homeowners to be on their guard following a report of an oil theft from a property in Sion Mills. The discovery at a house in The Hawthorns area of the village was made yesterday evening but it’s believed the theft occurred sometime between 16th and 21st March. Inspector Ken McDermott says is …
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Letterkenny woman disqualified from keeping animals for 5 years
A Letterkenny woman has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years. At Letterkenny District Court yesterday, defence solicitor for Ms Chrissie McGinley of Glenwood Park, Letterkenny entered a guilty plea on her behalf to an offence under section 12(1)(a) of the Animal Health and Welfare Act (AHWA) 2013. It’s after a male Siberian Husky …
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Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visiting Tyrone today
Prince Charles and his wife are visiting Co. Tyrone today. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, have been greeted by hundreds in Cookstown town centre. Charles and Camilla were welcomed by crowds of school children – and also visited Superstars Cafe which is run by people with special needs.
Gardai seek to trace driver of white BMW
Gardai are trying to trace the driver of a white BMW car that was seen driving dangerously on the night of March 7th last. The car was observed in a number of areas between Letterkenny and Lifford, and Sgt Eunan Walshe says they’re trying to piece together a more comprehensive picture of the vehicles movements……… …
Council asked to designate Twin Towns for pilot dereliction project
Donegal County Council is being asked to designate Ballybofey and Stranorlar for a pilot project on dealing with derelict projects. A new government scheme has been announced, with Cllr McGowan saying he believes the council should apply, particularly as Geodirectory has identified the area as having the highest level of dereliction in the country. Cllr …
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61 awaiting beds at LUH, the highest figure to be recorded
There were 61 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 25 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s the highest figure recorded since the INMO’s Trolley Watch survey began. The previous record was 56, set in February 2018. Nationally, 660 patients are being treated on trolleys across the country, which is the highest …
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Calls for more protection for emergency services personnel
There are calls for more protection for emergency services personnel after a paramedic was assaulted in Letterkenny yesterday morning. Gardaí attended the scene of the assault on Kinnear Lane at approximately 9am. One paramedic was treated in hospital after the incident, but has since been discharged. The man aged in his 20s was arrested, and …
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Garda appeal for information on assaults in Raphoe and Letterkenny
Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating two assaults, one on a woman in the Beechwood area of the town in the early hours of St Patrick’s morning, the other on a man in Raphoe on St Patrick’s night. On the Community Garda Slot on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Sgt Eunan Walshe issued this appeal for …
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Buncrana gardai investigating traffic collision
Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating a collision between a car and a pedestrian at Pairc Mor, Buncrana on Wednesday evening last at approximately 8pm. The pedestrian suffered injuries, none of which are believed to be life threatening. The car, a white Kia, was travelling from the direction of the Causeway road towards Ferris lane at …
Many symptomatic people not testing for Covid – GP
A growing reluctance to test for Covid-19 is contributing to rising infection rates, according to a rural GP. Dr. Illona Duffy says 60 percent of patients at her clinic say they’ve had Covid in the past few weeks. However official daily figures have remained stagnant over the period at between 12 and 14 thousand, suggesting …
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Corncrake conservation project to be launched in Donegal
A conservation project to save Corncrakes in Ireland is to be officially launched in Donegal today. The project is about working with communities, landowners and farmers to save the iconic corncrake from disappearing. The Corncrake LIFE project will hold its official project launch at the Óstán Loch Altan, Gortahork this Friday morning. The project is …
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Postmaster considering industrial action in row over extra work
Postmasters have called an emergency meeting to discuss whether to take industrial action. It’s due to changes An Post plans to make to postal order and foreign exchange services. The Irish Postmasters Union says this would involve extra work for their members – for no extra pay. Ahead of next Monday’s meeting about industrial action, …
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McConalogue to present emergency tillage scheme to cabinet
A 12 million euro scheme to encourage tillage farmers to grow more crops will go before cabinet today. It’s due to the war in Ukraine, which has had an impact on agriculture and supply chains. Farmers will get 400 euro for each additional hectare of grain grown this year. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the …
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Council issues warning to dog owners as lambing season starts
Donegal County Council has issued a warning to dog owners to keep them under control during lambing season. Much concern has been raised in recent weeks particularly in West Donegal over dogs straying into fields and causing distress to sheep with farmers threatening to take matters into their own hands. The local authority is asking …
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Man arrested after paramedic assaulted in Letterkenny
A man has been arrested after a paramedic was assaulted in Letterkenny this morning. Gardaí attended the scene of the assault on Kinnear Lane at approximately 9am. One man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries sustained during the incident. The man aged in his 20s, who was arrested has …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday March 21st
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday March 21st:
Police issue specific appeal on Buncrana Rd incident
Detectives in Derry investigating an incident on Buncrana Road in the city a couple of weeks ago have issued a specific witness appeal. The incident, involving a man and a woman, occurred during the early hours of Saturday, 12 March just before 1:50am. Detectives are appealing specifically to the driver of a silver-coloured vehicle and …
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McElhinneys pays tribute to Down Syndrome community
McElhinneys has unveiled their new shop window display to mark World Down Syndrome Day today. The department store in Ballybofey has paid a touching tribute to the local Down syndrome community by shining a light on children with Down syndrome from Donegal and the surrounding areas with a collection of portrait imagery. As part of …
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Almost 64,000 Covid cases confirmed over past 5 days
Almost 64,000 cases of Covid19 have been confirmed over the past five days. Figures have been released from last Thursday until today, showing a total of 63,954 cases of Covid19 registered through PCR tests and the antigen portal on the HSE website. 1,308 people are in hospital, with 49 of those in ICU.
‘Incredibly dangerous’ overcrowding at LUH – INMO
There are calls for immediate attention and Government intervention to address what the INMO says is ‘incredibly dangerous’ overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital. The union says overcrowding is having a very serious impact on staff wellbeing as well as on the quality of care they can provide. INMO Industrial Relations Officer for Letterkenny, Neal Donohue …
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Government announces new system to allow offshore wind projects go-ahead
The Government has announced a new system to allow offshore wind projects to get the go-ahead. It comes as there are increasing concerns about the country’s fossil fuel dependence in light of upcoming carbon emission targets, and the war in Ukraine. Developers will be able to get a special Maritime Area Consent from the Environment …
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2,007 cases of Covid-19 in North
2,007 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There has been one additional covid related death. 484 patients are being treated for the disease in hospital in Northern Ireland , with five in ICU.
Government won’t be able to fully protect against cost of living – Finance Minister
The Finance Minister says the government won’t be able to fully protect people from the rising cost of living. The ESRI is now expecting prices to increase by up to 7 per cent this year – and another 5% next year. It says the government may have to do more to insulate households from the …
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Strike action impacting Council services in Derry and Strabane
Strike action by Derry City and Strabane District Council workers is having a significant impact on services throughout the district. From today until Sunday March 27th, members of UNITE Union are striking following an official ballot for fair pay and conditions. The Council says they are experiencing considerable disruption to a number of services such …
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Police concerned for welfare of 18 year old missing from Derry
Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare and safety of a teenager missing from Derry. 18 year old Philip Donaghy was last seen on Thursday last at around 4pm in the city. Anyone who believes they may have seen Philip or who has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact …
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125 Ukranian refugees settling into Bundoran as more arrive in Letterkenny
Ukranian refugees have begun arriving in Donegal, with several expected in Letterkenny in the coming days where they will be based in McGettigans Hotel. Over 100 have already arrived in Bundoran, where they are settling in. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, local Cllr Michael McMahon said a lot of work has gone in to …
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Amnesty International warns the ‘last Troubles trial’ may be starting
Amnesty International has warned that the trial due to start next week of a soldier for a Troubles-related death could be the “last Troubles trial”, if plans for a de facto amnesty are enshrined in law. 51 year old former Grenadier Guardsman, David Jonathan Holden will appear at Laganside Courthouse in Belfast next week …
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1,308 Covid patients in hospital nationally, 83 in LUH
The number of Covid patients in hospitals has increased by 25 percent in the past week. There’s 1,308 people with the virus today – the highest in more than 13 months. Latest figures for Letterkenny University Hospital show 83 infected patients, one of them in intensive care. Nationally, latest figures show 49 people in ICUs. …
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Strabane PSNI trying to track down driver after cross border incident
Police in Strabane are trying to track down a driver who was involved in a cross border incident in the early hours of yesterday morning. Shortly after 1 o’clock yesterday morning, police were mounting a vehicle checkpoint on the Lifford Road in Strabane when the driver of a grey-coloured Seat Leon failed to stop, and …
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Senator says Derry-Belfast-Dublin rail service should be explored
A Dublin based senator says it’s time to start a conversation about a Derry-Dublin rail route. Senator Marie Sherlock, a frequent visitor to Donegal, says while she supports long term plans for the expansion of the A5 and also supports the idea of a rail link from Letterkenny to Dublin, she believes with express trains …
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Down Syndrome services must improve – DSI
Almost half of children with Down Syndrome have had no vital early intervention services in the past year, according to a new report. Down Syndrome Ireland also says 40 per cent had no communication from the HSE in the last 12 months. Almost one third of survey respondents received zero speech and language therapy sessions, …
National Tree Week events taking place in Donegal
The Tree Council of Ireland is emphasizing the importance of trees in Ireland’s sustainable future. National Tree Week takes place this week, with a number of events taking place around Donegal. This year’s theme is ‘More Forests for a Greener Future’, which aims to raise awareness of the many benefits of forests and the important …
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Mica to be discussed at international webinar
Mica homeowners will be represented at a European Parliament webinar on defective blocks tomorrow, with representatives from Donegal and Mayo presenting their knowledge and approach to an international audience. The webinar, hosted by the Left group in the European Parliament, will also feature speakers from the USA and Canada, where defective block issues have also …
Donegal can be a business bridge between EU and UK
40 business leaders attended a Donegal Business Breakfast in the London Borough of Islington at the weekend as part of a series of Irish Community events organised by the area’s Donegal born Mayor Troy Gallagher. The business event was coordinated by Donegal County Council’s head of Economic Development Ann Marie Conlon, who says it was …
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Pandemic response investigation won’t be a witch hunt – Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has said he doesn’t see Dr Tony Holohan or Paul Reid sitting in a witness chair to explain the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Micheál Martin says there will be an investigation into the response of Government and civil servants, with details due to be announced in the coming weeks. Taoiseach Micheál Martin …
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Group of missing kayakers rescued by Coast Guard, Gardaí in Donegal
Members of the Coast Guard as well as local Gardaí assisted in rescuing a group of kayakers in Mulroy Bay yesterday afternoon. It’s understood a group of kayakers were reported missing from Mulroy Bay at approximately 1pm on Saturday. Gardaí say that the Coast Guard carried out a search and rescue operation, with local Gardaí …
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Police investigating Derry break-ins
The PSNI say they’re investigating several reports of attempted break-ins and attempted burglaries in the Eglinton area of Derry city that occurred on Saturday. Police say there was an attempted break-in at a home in the Alandale Park area at approximately 5:30pm yesterday, where the resident of the home was awoken by a man standing …
Expert thinks masks should still be worn on public transport
A public health expert thinks masks should still be worn on public transport, to slow the rise in Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations. Covid-19 case numbers are climbing in hospitals, with 1,175 people with the virus in hospitals today – that’s the second day in a row the highest number of hospitalisations in over 12 months …
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Mica crisis is “absolutely scandalous” – Jeremy Corbyn
A former leader of the British Labour Party has described the Mica crisis as “absolutely scandalous”. Jeremy Corbyn was speaking to Greg Hughes at Highland Radio’s broadcast from Islington in London yesterday, celebrating links between Donegal and London. The former Labour leader says that the Mica scandal is wholly the responsibility of the Irish Government …
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Charity climb taking place at Mount Errigal today
A charity climb is taking place at Mount Errigal today, in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, as well as for repairs to Halla Mor in Dungloe. The event, called Packie’s Climb in Memory of Maura, is taking place this afternoon – and has already raised more than its €5,000 initial goal. You can …
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Highest number of Covid patients in hospital in over 12 months today
The number of people with Covid-19 being treated in Irish hospitals has increased again, to the highest level in over a year. The Department of Health has confirmed 1,127 cases in the hospital system today, the highest level since February last year. 52 patients are being treated in intensive care for the disease – an …
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Pringle criticises Government for inaction on energy costs
A Donegal Deputy has criticised the government for missing opportunities to manage rising energy costs. In a statement, Independent TD Thomas Pringle said that failure to intervene in time has now left people struggling financially. He has also criticised Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan for not stepping in early enough to stop electricity and …
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Further calls for enquiry into nursing home deaths
The Taoiseach is coming under pressure to support a public inquiry into nursing home deaths during the pandemic. Many families who lost loved ones in nursing homes say they are still looking for answers, almost two years on from the first wave of Covid-19 here. The calls from the campaign group Care Champions, come ahead …
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