Letterkenny Institute of Technology has introduced a new anonymous reporting tool called ‘Speak Out’ for staff and students. This is part of a national initiative launched recently by the Higher Education Minister. The online and anonymous reporting platform allows members of LYIT’s community to report in a safe and confidential manner any incidents of bullying, …
The laws enforcing masks in shops and on public transport are due to expire at the end of the month. Minister Simon Harris says the rule is likely to be dropped if that’s what the public health advice is……. Letterkenny Hair stylist Patrick Gildea they will continue to wear face coverings in his premises after …
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An upgraded Orange Storm warning is now in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo and Roscommon bringing heavy sleet and snow leading to blizzard-like conditions in parts with treacherous driving conditions. This warning will be in place from 3 o’clock tomorrow morning to 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Donegal County Council is once again urging members …
Momentum is said to be building around the idea of establishing an Educate Together secondary school in Letterkenny. Currently, there is an Educate Together primary school in the town but it’s thought that there could be an appetite locally for pupils to have the option to progress to a similar school at second level. …
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The European Consumer Centre says some people are still awaiting refunds from certain airlines for cancelled flights almost two years after their travel plans were affected by Covid 19. The ECC says some airlines have not returned all monies owed, even though they are obliged to do so under the law. ECC Spokesperson Dr Cyril …
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Garda management should be using the Garda Reserve more, particularly at community level. That’s according to a former member of the Reserve, who spoke to Greg Hughes on the Nine til Noon Show today following calls yesterday from Cllr Albert Doherty for more gardai to address antisocial behaviour in Carndonagh. Donal, who had …
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A status red wind warning has been issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of Storm Eunice tomorrow. Met Eireann has also updated its orange alert, with 14 counties in the bottom half of the country set to be impacted. The rest of the country will come under a yellow wind, snow and rain warning
The Minister for the OPW says the Corn & Flax Mills in Newmills will not be given any significant funding unless visitor numbers increase. The OPW owned facility on the outskirts of Letterkenny is said to have huge tourism potential, with calls for it to be promoted better on a national stage. A number …
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A Donegal County Councillor is urging people to take part in a public consultation on how the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta should be selected. The public and interested organisations are being invited to share their opinions and suggestions in writing with the Department in relation to the matter between now and 25 March 2022. …
Councillor seeks return of Udaras elections as public consultation gets underway Read More »
The Parents Association at Moville Community College has expressed frustration over slow progress a long awaited extension at the school. The building, which was first promised back in 2015, will effectively be separate to the existing school but will be linked with a walkway. The main points of the build are to allow for …
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The State’s emergency weather response team’s warning of potential power cuts ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice. The storm’s expected to arrive early tomorrow morning, bringing strong winds and coastal flooding. A Status Orange Wind Warning’s will be in place in seven southern counties, while a yellow alert for wind, rain and snow will …
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The Dail will today hear calls for hospital parking to be made free for people with outpatient appointments. Aontu leader Peadar Tobin and Independent TD Cathal Berry are putting forward a bill that’s proposing three hours of free parking for every hospital visit. A government spokesperson says it has no plans to oppose the …
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The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to consider lifting the legal requirement for facemasks to be worn in certain settings. They may no longer be required in shops, on public transport or in schools. NPHET will meet later to consider ending the mask mandate which had been due to run until …
A Donegal Deputy has accused the Taoiseach of refusing to hear statements from opposition parties in the Dail. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn claims for two weeks in a row Government has refused to hear any statements requested by those in the opposition. He says this is despite Micheal Martin previously committing to two debates on …
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The Dail has been told that the transport system in Ireland is a system of inequality, and immediate action is needed to replace services and allowances which have been scaled down, or are no longer available. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking during a debate on mobility and transport supports for people with disabilities. He …
Hefty penalties could be on the way for anyone found to be interfering with defibrillators or life buoys. The Seanad will today debate the Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017, as part of its journey through the Oireachtas. It would impose a maximum five year sentence, a 50,000 euro fine or both for anyone convicted. …
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The strength of sterling and interest from Northern Ireland, could be contributing to high house prices in the border region. That’s according to the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers. It comes as CSO figures show residential property prices nationally went up by 14.4 per cent in 2021. However, homes near the border saw increases …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday February 16th:
The Department of Health has today confirmed 9,881 cases of Covid-19. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 5,268 PCR-confirmed cases while 4,613 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. There has been an additional 108 covid related deaths over the past week.
Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has told the Dail that an investigation into HSE management in the North West needs to be conducted. He pressed the Taoiseach in the Dail today to ensure san investigation would be carried out. It comes following a number of incidents in HSE managed centres for people with disabilities in Donegal …
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Letterkenny University Hospital says significant delays are being experienced by patients who are waiting to be admitted to a bed on a ward. The hospital continues to be impacted by COVID-19. As of 8pm last night there were 25 patients with COVID-19 being treated in hospital, and four wards are closed due to outbreaks. Management …
A total of €253,815.75 has been handed over eight charities following Noah’s Bed Push in August of last year. The four day event which brought a team of seven pushers from Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin to Letterkenny University Hospital Letterkenny attracted huge interest, with thousands coming on to the streets to encourage them and …
Final figure for Noah’s Bed Push is over €253,000 Read More »
The Taoiseach has been pressed to ensure an investigation into HSE management in the North West is carried out. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle called on Micheal Martin in the Dail today to investigate what he’s described as “ongoing patterns of failure” in residential centres in the region. It comes following details contained in the Brandon …
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Latest figures show people in Dublin have the highest disposable incomes in the state, while people in Donegal have the fourth lowest. Preliminary CSO statistics for 2020 show disposable income in Dublin was €27,913 compared to a national average of €23,615. The lowest regional disposable income was €18,378, recorded in the Midlands, while the Border …
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The government should be providing more cash to pig farmers in “dire” need. That’s according to a Midlands North West MEP. According to the Irish Farmers Association, other European countries have used post-pandemic funding to increase aid to their farmers. The IFA says farmers are facing “spiralling costs” which are outside their control. MEP, Chris …
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The Director of Emergency Services at Donegal County Council is urging people to be on the alert on foot of severe weather warnings issued by Met Éireann. Storm Dudley will bring long spells of rain, spot flooding and very strong winds over the next 24 hours. A Status Yellow Wind Warning is in effect …
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A number of motorists have been caught speeding on the outskirts of Letterkenny. Gardai conducted speed checks on the dual carriageway and in the Leck area yesterday and they detected a number of vehicles travelling in excess of the legal speed limit. One such vehicle on the dual carriageway – a 100 zone – was …
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Storm Dudley will bring long spells of rain, spot flooding and very strong winds over the next 24 hours. A Status Yellow Wind Warning comes into effect at midday for the entire country and is due to last until the same time tomorrow. In Donegal, however, that will upgraded to an orange warning tonight. …
Regulations mandating facemasks to be worn in shops, public transport and schools are expected to be dropped. NPHET will meet tomorrow, and is expected to replace the rules with guidance urging people to continue wearing face coverings. Stranorlar based Dr Denis McAuley chairs the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP Committee – He believes this would be …
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Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a lack of Gardai to deal with antisocial behaviour in Carndonagh. It’s understood that there were several incidents in the town over the weekend and Gardai from elsewhere had to be called in to deal with the situation. Cllr Albert Doherty says he has …
The St. Patrick’s Day parade 2022 in Donegal Town has been given the ‘green’ light. The festivities were thrown into doubt in recent weeks after a poor turnout at an initial planning meeting – just six people attended, three of which were from the same family. However there was a much bigger attendance at a …
Farmers say they’ll hold a further meeting with Dunnes Stores on food prices in the next week. The retailer’s currently considering proposals put forward yesterday by farmers, who’re concerned at rising production costs. President of the Irish Farmers Association, Tim Cullinan, believes their asks are reasonable:
A number of motorists were caught for various offences in Sion Mills yesterday. Police monitored traffic in the village following concerns expressed by the community, Police spoke to a sizeable number of drivers regarding what they have described as ‘minor motoring infractions’. However, police also detected a number of more serious offences. These included a …
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Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson is calling for an end to tax advantages gifted to investment funds. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty moved a motion on the matter in the Dail last evening with an aim of protecting renters and homebuyers. The motion also calls on the Government to bring forward measures to empower local authorities …
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A female pedestrian has died following a crash in Sligo last night. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the collision on the N15 at Moneygold Grange last night. At approximately 10:15pm Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a traffic collision on the N15 approximately 2km outside Grange on the Donegal side. …
The Sinn Fein leader has described the latest developments as it relates to HSE management in the North West as disturbing. It’s after the Health Watchdog noted “a very serious incident” regarding the online behaviour of a resident at one residential disability centre in the region which is believed to relate to a resident …
Irish Water has come under fire yet again over what’s been described as a lack of engagement with Donegal County Council. Despite numerous invitations for Irish Water to attend Council meetings, the utility rarely sends a representative to discuss the various concerns of the day. Cllr Donal Kelly says there are a number of …
A review into the future of GP services will get under way this year, according to the Health Minister. Stephen Donnelly says the government committed to it in 2019, but it was delayed due to the Covid pandemic. The Irish College of GPs is warning 2,000 doctors need to be recruited over the next …
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Laws around the use of facemasks in shops, schools and on public transport are expected to be dropped and replaced with guidance. The government’s understood to be keen for NPHET to recommend the Covid restrictions be eased. The public health officials will meet tomorrow to consider their use.
Outpatient waiting lists grew by almost 100 thousand during the pandemic, according to the head of the HSE. The Oireachtas Health Committee is due to hear from Paul Reid this morning at a meeting on the implementation of Sláintecare. The pandemic had a huge impact on waiting lists The outpatient list grew by 98 thousand, …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday February 15th:
A construction contract has been signed to upgrade the Killybegs Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water is investing €13 million in the project which will support economic, social development and tourism in the area while reducing the risk of supply interruptions and ensuring compliance with EU Drinking Water Regulations. The works being carried out by EPS …
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8,815 additional cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed today. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 4,160 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, 4,655 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 635 patients with the virus are hospitalised, of whom 63 are in ICU.
People in the North West deserve better from health services. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty who was reacting to concerns raised by HIQA over the HSE’s fitness as a registered provider of centres for people with disabilities in the region. Concern was expressed by HIQA about the HSE’s management of its services in …
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Donegal County Council is urging people to take extra care over the next few days on foot of severe weather warnings issued by Met Éireann. Storm Dudley is to hit the North West tomorrow while Storm Eunice is expected to bring further disruption on Friday. An Orange wind warning is in place for Donegal tomorrow, …
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The Taoiseach has been told that people cannot afford to wait until the Budget for additional measures to tackle the cost of living. Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused Michael Martin of showing no urgency and ‘dithering’ when it comes to addressing the issue. The party says the package announced by Government last …
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Gardaí are investigating a burglary at the Tennis Club in Letterkenny. The premises was broken into between 6pm on Sunday evening last and 10 o’clock yesterday morning. Entry was gained through a smashed window, and a small sum of cash was stolen. Gardai are urging anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity in or …
The main Letterkenny to Lifford road will be closed this evening at Mondooey Lower to facilitate the removal of a lorry. The lorry went off the road earlier today. The road will be closed from approx. 6pm to 9pm this evening at the Drumoghill to Galdonagh Junction with diversions in place via Galdonagh and Drumoghill. …
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An earlier crash on the main Letterkenny to Lifford road just outside Lifford is causing delays. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision involving a lorry that occurred at around 12:45pm. Gardai say no injuries were reported. Local diversions were in place as the incident was dealt with.
Offshore renewable energy production must be deployed more rapidly if the EU is to meet its climate neutral goals over the next thirty years. That’s a key finding of a European Parliament report which MEPs are voting on today. According to the report, the cost of developing offshore wind energy has fallen dramatically over the …
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