News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday January 14th
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday January 14th……
- Fri, 18 Oct 2024
- (+353) 07491 25000
- (+353) 086 60 25000
8pm closing time could be scrapped
The Taoiseach says the 8pm closing time for hospitality businesses could be scrapped. The curfew has been in place for weeks in an effort to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. While cases surged over Christmas, officials are hopeful the peak of the wave has now passed. Micheal Martin says the issue will be …
Pringle says latest HIQA report on Ard Greine Court raises questions
A Donegal Deputy says he has no confidence that the HSE will act on the Brandon report into sexual abuse at Ard Gréine Court, Stranorlar. It’s after a recent HIQA inspection reported stated that the inspector observed a resident engaging in inappropriate sexual behaviour, which was not responded to by agency staff supporting them. Deputy …
Pringle says latest HIQA report on Ard Greine Court raises questions Read More »
Fullerton family welcome official recognition of collusion belief
The daughter of Eddie Fullerton says for their belief that there was collusion in his murder to be officially recognised is to be welcomed. Donegal County Councillor Eddie Fullerton was shot dead at his home in Buncrana in 1991. The Police Ombudsman’s report published today revealed that Eddie Fullerton was not notified that personal information …
Fullerton family welcome official recognition of collusion belief Read More »
Vigils taking place in Donegal in memory of Ashling Murphy
A number of vigils are being held in the North West today in memory of Ashling Murphy. A vigil will take place at 4pm at the Guildhall steps in Derry, Killea Grotto and Buncrana Shore Front. There will also be a 5pm vigil in The Diamond, Ardara, and a vigil at 6pm outside County House …
Vigils taking place in Donegal in memory of Ashling Murphy Read More »
42 people on a trolley at LUH
42 people are waiting on a trolley at Letterkenny University Hospital today. According to the INMOs Trolley Watch report, it’s the joint third most overcrowded hospital in the country. 10 people are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department while a further 32 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. A total of 407 …
Wife of Gerard Casey welcomes PONI report
The wife of Gerard Casey who now lives in Donegal, says the Police Ombudsman’s report is vindication for them. Gerard Casey was murdered by the UDA/UFF on April 4th 1989 at his home in Rasharkin. Two gunmen forced open the front door of the address with a sledgehammer before shooting Mr Casey a number of …
Greenwich report highlights failings in Patrick Shanaghan death
The Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland, Mrs Marie Anderson has identified collusive behaviours in 19 murders and multiple attempted murders in the North West between 1989 and 1993. One of those is the killing of 33 year old Patrick Shanagan from Aghyaran, Co Tyrone who was shot dead while travelling to work in Castlederg in …
Greenwich report highlights failings in Patrick Shanaghan death Read More »
45 new jobs on the way for Donegal
45 new jobs are being created in Donegal by Aldi. It’s part of a nationwide recruitment drive which will see the recruitment of 600 new store staff in 2022. The roles include Store Assistants, Assistant Store Managers and Store Manager levels across the county.
Balanced discussion between men and women needed – Dr Hainsworth
Enquiries are continuing into the death of Ashling Murphy, with Gardaí shifting their attention to a bicycle believed to be linked to the incident. A man who was arrested yesterday and questioned about the fatal attack on the 23-year-old has been eliminated as a suspect. Ashling’s death has brought women’s safety to the fore again. …
Balanced discussion between men and women needed – Dr Hainsworth Read More »
56 infectious cases of Covid-19 at LUH
1,011 people in hospital are receiving treatment for Covid-19. Latest figures show a total of 92 in ICU are being treated for the virus. Letterkenny University Hospital is dealing with 56 cases of the virus, 2 in ICU.
Ulster house prices to increase 7% in 2022
Property prices are expected to increase by 5% this year. The latest review by the Society of Chartered Surveyors predicts the median price of a home here to rise by almost €14,000. A 7% increase is expected in Connacht and Ulster. President of the SCSI, TJ Cronin, says he expects a sharp increase in prices …
Long-awaited resurfacing works to be carried out in Letterkenny
The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has welcomed the news that several lanes in the Letterkenny area will be resurfaced in the coming year. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh says that the lanes have never been resurfaced, either by the old Letterkenny Town Council, or Donegal County Council – and now they are in urgent …
Long-awaited resurfacing works to be carried out in Letterkenny Read More »
New close contact and testing rules come into force
New rules around close contacts and testing come into effect today. Among the changes, people who’ve had a booster and don’t have symptoms no longer need to self-isolate. These new recommendations mean asymptomatic close contacts who’ve been boosted no longer need to stay at home, but instead are asked to take regular antigen tests and …
New close contact and testing rules come into force Read More »
Renewed calls for ‘Blueway’ to be developed in South Donegal
The Donegal Municipal District has heard renewed calls for the area of Donegal Bay, consisting of towns such as Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town and Killybegs, to be designated as a “Blueway” for tourists. Councillor Niamh Kennedy believes the facilities, resources and activities are already in place to market the Bay as a whole as a …
Renewed calls for ‘Blueway’ to be developed in South Donegal Read More »
Man arrested in Ashling Murphy murder released
A man who had been arrested by Gardai investigating the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy has been released without charge. The 23 year was killed on Wednesday afternoon while out jogging along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. In a statement issued late night Gardai confirmed that the man who’d been arrested and …
Ombudsman identifies collusive behaviour in Fullerton murder
Eddie Fullerton was not notified that personal information relating to him had been found in a loyalist intelligence ‘cache’ in Derry in November 1989, almost two years before his death. That was one of the findings of the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland who say concerns of collusive behaviours raised by the family of Eddie …
Ombudsman identifies collusive behaviour in Fullerton murder Read More »
18,904 new ROI Covid-19 cases announced
Health officials have reported an additional 18,904 confirmed cases of Covid-19 today in the Republic of Ireland. 1,011 Covid-19 patients are currently in hospitals, 92 of which are in ICUs. The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan today underlined the importance of using masks, especially medical grade or FFP2 masks, saying they can play a …
Lack of flood relief measures in Donegal Town raised once again
The issue of flooding in Donegal Town has once again been raised, after funding has still not been granted for flood relief measures along the River Eske. Councillors were told at the most recent meeting of the Donegal Municipal District that strong political intervention would be required to secure the funding for the area, which …
Lack of flood relief measures in Donegal Town raised once again Read More »
Donegal fishermen to benefit from new Brexit scheme
A new support scheme for the inshore fisheries sector has been announced, to assist inshore fishermen in adjusting to the challenges of Brexit. The scheme is set to run from March, and will be administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The scheme was announced by Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie …
Donegal fishermen to benefit from new Brexit scheme Read More »
Police continuing to investigate Sion Mills incident
Police are continuing their enquiries into an altercation that took place in the Main Street area of Sion Mills yesterday. It’s believed that the incident began in a property, and continued onto the street, with one man armed with a knife. Three men were taken to hospital with their injuries, and Police arrested two men …
Police continuing to investigate Sion Mills incident Read More »
Discussions on authorising official “Diffing” events in Letterkenny
A Letterkenny councillor says he believes agreement can be reach which will allow car enthusiasts run authorised diffing events on the outskirts of the town. The issue has been a topic of discussion for some time at the Donegal Joint Policing Committee, and now the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District is inviting organisers and residents …
Discussions on authorising official “Diffing” events in Letterkenny Read More »
Donnelly hoping antigen portal won’t be abused
The Health Minister has admitted the HSE’s portal to record positive antigen tests is open to misuse. From tomorrow, people who test positive on an antigen test will be able to upload their result to the HSE’s website. They’re then considered a confirmed case and can request a Covid recovery certificate. Minister Stephen Donnelly is …
36 people awaiting beds at LUH
There were 36 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, four of them on Emergency Department trolleys. The figures are contained in the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch report. The figure for Sligo is 29, with 11 in the ED. The combined North West total of 65 represents just over 16% of the national …
Truss and Sefcovic to meet tonight and tomorrow
The UK’s new Brexit chief will meet her EU counterpart for the first time face-to-face later. Liz Truss will host Maros Sefcovic for a dinner this evening outside London ahead of further talks over the Northern Ireland protocol tomorrow. Ms Truss has recently said she’s willing to trigger Article 16 of the protocol if the …
Over 3,000 Covid cases in NW this week – Breslin
There have been over 3,000 cases of Covid 19 in the North West this week, most of them in Donegal. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, the HSE’s North West Director of Public Health said given the difficulty in getting accurate figures at the moment, the real figure is probably higher. Dr Anthony Breslin urged …
Over 3,000 Covid cases in NW this week – Breslin Read More »
Fullerton family to receive copy of long awaited report
The family of murder Donegal Councillor Eddie Fullerton will today receive a copy of the report into 19 contentious murder investigations compiled by the Office of the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland. Eddie Fullerton’s murder at his home in Buncrana in May 1991 has been included in the ‘Operation Greenwich’ report, amid widespread claims that …
Fullerton family to receive copy of long awaited report Read More »
11,331 people receiving Enhanced Illness Benefit in Donegal
There’s been a 23% increase in the number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal, along with a sharp rise in the number of people claiming enhanced illness benefit. This week 2,381 people claimed the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the county, up from 1,936 last week. 11,331 people are in receipt of Enhanced …
11,331 people receiving Enhanced Illness Benefit in Donegal Read More »
Kelly calls for right turning lane at Corkey junction
A local Councillor has called for a right turning lane to be developed the Corkey junction, on the main Letterkenny to Lifford road. Cllr Donal “Mandy” Kelly says that he has received numerous complaints about the safety of the junction, which is located just past the Manorcunningham Roundabout. Donegal County Council officials told Letterkenny Milford …
Kelly calls for right turning lane at Corkey junction Read More »
Milford Resource Centre supports nine local initiatives
Nine community groups and causes have received donations of €500 each from the Milford District Resource Centre, funded entirely by the local community. The donations, which total €4,500, were funded by profits made via the Milford Development Fund, which comprises of money made by the Resource Centre, as well as the Rags to Riches Charity …
Milford Resource Centre supports nine local initiatives Read More »
20,909 new ROI Covid-19 cases, 83 deaths this week
There have been 20,909 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 announced in the Republic of Ireland today. As of 8am today, 1,055 patients with Covid-19 were in hospitals with the virus, 92 of which were in ICU. There were also 83 deaths from the virus in the past 7 days announced today.
News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Wednesday, January 12th
The main evening news, sport and obituary notices on Wednesday, January 12th…
2,922 new NI Covid-19 cases
2,922 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have also been two additional Covid-related deaths announced there today. 439 patients are being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 29 in ICU.
Sion Mills assault has caused “great shock” – Local Cllr
Three men were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries, after what was described as a serious assault in Sion Mills earlier today. One man aged in his thirties and another man aged in his twenties were arrested in relation to the incident, and Police say no further information is available at this …
Sion Mills assault has caused “great shock” – Local Cllr Read More »
Cabinet approves changes to self isolation rules
The Cabinet has approved changes to close contact isolation rules. The new regime will come into place from midnight tomorrow. It means close contacts who have been boosted and don’t have symptoms won’t have to restrict their movements. Under 40s won’t be sent for a PCR test if they have a positive antigen. Anyone with …
Cabinet approves changes to self isolation rules Read More »
34 patients waiting on trolleys at LUH today
There were 34 patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the INMO’s trolley watch. There were 4 patients waiting on trolleys in the hospital’s Emergency Department, a reduction of 1 on yesterday, with 30 patients waiting for a bed on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Sligo University Hospital also had 34 patients …
Donegal man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of teenage boy
A Donegal man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenage boy between 1995 and 2000. Liam Carr, a 59 year old man from Falcarragh, was found guilty of 31 different counts of sexual assault after a Central Criminal Court hearing last year. Today Carr …
Donegal man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of teenage boy Read More »
Significant progress on Burtonport improvement works
Work on a long awaited improvement project in Burtonport is set to start next week with the demolition of a number of buildings. As this progresses, members of the Glenties Municipal District were told work is ongoing to seek approval to recommence Phase 2 of the Harbour redevelopment project and the Harbour Terminal building and …
Significant progress on Burtonport improvement works Read More »
PSNI at scene of Sion Mills incident
Police are at the scene of a serious assault in the Main Street area of Sion Mills. Three men have been taken to hospital for their injuries. One man in his 30s and one man in his 20s have been arrested in relation to the incident.
Brexit exacerbating increase in price of new cars
Brexit is one of the reasons why the cost of a used car in Ireland’s 56 percent higher than it was before the pandemic. Some second-hand models are now being advertised at higher prices than the newer version. The latest DoneDeal Car Price Index says supply issues linked to Brexit are a major factor. The …
Brexit exacerbating increase in price of new cars Read More »
HIQA publishes reports on five Donegal disability centres
HIQA has published inspection reports into five designated centres for people with disabilities in Donegal. Four of the centres, Dunwiley & Cloghan ; Edencrest, Riverside & Cloghan Flat ; Railway View & Finnside ; and Dreenan are part of Ard Greine Court. Three of the five centres, all of which are part of the Ard …
HIQA publishes reports on five Donegal disability centres Read More »
Naughton welcomes changes to tenant purchase scheme
A Donegal councillor is welcoming new legislation allowing pensioners to purchase their council homes. Under present regulation pensioners are not allowed to purchase their council homes because “they are not in receipt of regular income” other than their social welfare payments. Cllr. Michael Naughton says changes in income thresholds will address this issue, and that’s …
Naughton welcomes changes to tenant purchase scheme Read More »
No ‘hybrid’ option for Leaving Cert 2022
Suggestions of a hybrid option for this year’s Leaving Cert’s being dismissed by the State Exams Commission. The Irish Times reports the option of accredited grades or a written exam isn’t being considered due to the cancellation of the Junior Cert in 2020. The information from the Junior Cert was seen as crucial in helping …
64 Covid patients at LUH
There were 64 Covid infected patients at Letterkenny University Hospital at 8 o’clock last night, down from 71 the previous evening. Nationally, the number in hospital fell just below 1,000 last night, with 997 covid infected patients being treated across the country. Of those, 92 were in intensive care across the country, three of them …
Pringle calls for urgent review of disabled drivers’ scheme
A Donegal TD has called for an urgent review into the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme, after all members on the board of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal resigned late last year. It’s understood the board members, who take decisions on applications to the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme, withdrew after a number …
Pringle calls for urgent review of disabled drivers’ scheme Read More »
Kavanagh wants better placed lifebouys on Port Bridge
The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District has called for action to be taken regarding life buoys on the Port Bridge in Letterkenny. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh says that currently, they are located in an area that is difficult to access, and that you have to climb over walls and other obstacles to reach the buoys …
Kavanagh wants better placed lifebouys on Port Bridge Read More »
Close contact rule changes top cabinet agenda
Ministers are to approve a number of changes to the Covid testing regime and rules around close contacts this morning. The Chief Medical Officer has recommended getting rid of the five day isolation period for close contacts of a confirmed case who have had a booster. People who test positive on an antigen test now …
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Tuesday, January 11th
The main evening news, sport and obituary notices on Tuesday, January 11th….
19,290 new Covid-19 cases today
The Department of Health has reported 19,290 new cases of Covid-19. As of 8 o’clock this morning 1,062 people were in hospitals with the virus, of whom 92 are being treated in ICU. Latest figures show 51.6 percent of PCR tests carried out in the past week were positive. More than 307-thousand PCR tests were …
Gardai appeal for information after window was smashed in Letterkenny
Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for information, after a window was smashed at the Market Square in the town last week. The front window of a house at Market Square was smashed between 4am and 6am last Sunday, the 9th of January. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity at …
Gardai appeal for information after window was smashed in Letterkenny Read More »
