The quality of drinking water in private supplies is not as good as it should be, with E. coli found in 1 in 20 private water supplies. No supplies in Donegal were affected. Meanwhile Trihalomethane failures were identified in 22 supplies, one of them, Townawilly, in Donegal. The report also shows that over one quarter …
THM failure in one Donegal private water supply, no E.coli found Read More »
The North West and West has been hit by the strongest rent inflation in 15 years. Average rents in the region increased by almost 20% year on year. Donegal experienced one of the highest increases, with average rents jumping by an unprecedented 24.3%. In early December, Daft.ie listed just 63 homes to rent in Donegal, …
The government will face fresh calls to scrap its planned carbon tax hikes in the Dail later. The cost of home heating fuels is set to rise from May, while transport fuels will go up in price from October. The government says the increases are needed to deal with climate change, and there are no …
The ESB us seeking to restore power to several hundred homes and businesses in all parts of Donegal, with 19 outages still to be tackled. In some instances, they say it could be tomorrow night before power is restored. It follows strong winds from Storm Franklin on Sunday night, just days after Storms Dudley and …
A decision on the Letterkenny Development Plan has been deferred until the March meeting. During what was a lengthy debate, members of the Letterkenny MD claimed officials had not been listening to their priorities. At one point, Cllr Patrick McGowan suggested other areas are suffering because planners are focussed on Letterkenny. Cllr John O’Donnell says …
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Donegal County Council hopes to put proposed Variations to the County Development Plan in respect of a Wind Energy Policy Framework out to public consultation by May. The council had already proposed that turbines not be allowed in areas visible from Glenveagh National Park, and this week, Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher proposed a number other. …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday February 21st:
Northern Ireland is rolling out fourth doses of Covid-19 vaccines to those aged over 75, as well as the immuno-compromised. It follows recommendations by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation in the UK. In a statement the North’s Department of Health said most people in this cohort had received a third dose in September …
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The chair of Donegal County Council’s Mica Redress Committee says the weekend’s storms in Donegal are a stark reminder of the perilous conditions in which some people are living. Cllr Martin McDermott says some people in North Inishowen stayed up all night, and in some cases, houses affected by Mica were damaged. Calling for the …
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6,338 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this afternoon. 3,473 are PCR-confirmed cases while 2,865 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal yesterday. Case numbers for the weekend have also been released this afternoon, which stand at 7,923 for Saturday and 5,925 for Sunday. As of 8am this morning, 634 Covid patients …
Booster vaccines have been approved for children aged between 12 and 15. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has accepted a recommendation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. This age-group will be offered a Covid booster six months after their second jab. The same gap will apply between a Covid infection and a third dose.
A Mica homeowner has described the last few days as an absolute nightmare. Three storms inside a week is said to have left Sharon and her family frightened to live in their Mica affected home. The family is still unsure as to how and if the recent weather events have damaged their house further. …
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Thousands of homes and businesses are still without power in Donegal this afternoon, as ESB crews continue to tackle the large number of faults due to Storm Franklin. There were roughly four thousand customers without power south of the county while around five thousand homes and businesses are still without power in north Donegal. …
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The Director of Emergency Services at Donegal County Council says that Storm Franklin has had a huge impact on Donegal. It’s the third storm to hit the country inside a week. The Council is continuing a clean-up operation right across the county this morning following a substantial amount of fallen trees and debris. Garry …
Donegal County Council has been told that investigations are ongoing into claims of corruption made by two councillors in November. The issue was raised at the reconvened January meeting, which is underway at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Cllr Frank McBrearty, whose interventions caused earlier meetings to be abandoned, is not present at …
Johnny McGuinness has been formally co-opted onto Donegal County Council. The co-option was proposed by Martin Harley, seconded by Jimmy Kavanagh. Newly elected Cllr McGuinness told the council he is honoured and humbled to replace his late father Bernard. He also praised the council for its support after Bernard’s death:
The Health Watchdog has published inspection reports on five facilities in Donegal. A number of non-compliances have been identified in some of the centres. At the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit, there were non-compliances recorded in the areas of registration, governance and management, premises and fire precautions. At Donegal Community Hospital, non-compliances were identified in …
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ESB crews are continuing to carry out repair works as a significant number of Donegal homes and businesses remain without power due to Storm Franklin. Milford, Rossgeir and Convoy are among the worst affected areas. Brian Tapely is from the ESB:
The Minister for the OPW has agreed to meet with Donegal County Councillors to discuss a number of planned flood relief projects for Donegal. It’s after the OPW was heavily criticised in recent weeks by a number of Councillors over refusing to attend meetings. Local representatives had been concerned that important projects are effectively …
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The Government’s announcing a number of new initiatives to support remote working. The Government’s already re-purposed buildings like old train stations and cinemas into remote working hubs. A new mobile app is being launched today to allow people to book work spaces in their local hubs, while a new 5 million euro fund will …
Vast power outages across Donegal has resulted in a number of closures this morning: Trentagh National School is closed today due to power outage. Woodlands National School in Letterkenny is closed today due to power outage Craoibhin in Termon is closed this morning due to power outage.
Motorists are being advised to watch out for fallen trees and debris on the roads in the aftermath of Storm Franklin. It comes as a status yellow wind warning is in place for the whole country this morning until 9am. An orange wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo came to an end at …
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says he is confident that today’s delayed meeting of the council will go ahead as planned at the third attempt. The meeting was originally scheduled for the 31st of January – but numerous disruptions paused both meetings, meaning that none of the planned business could be discussed. Cllr …
Thousands of homes and businesses in Donegal are currently without power this morning. Worst affected areas include Milford, Carndonagh, Rossgeir, Dungloe and Convoy. Outages are also reported in Moville, Ballyraine Letterkenny, Stranorlar, Glenties and Kilcar. Crews are currently carrying out repair works with power expected to be restored to most areas later this morning. …
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It’s going to cost 56% more to release clamps from illegally parked vehicles. The Department of Transport has confirmed that release fees for cars clamped on public roads are to rise from 80 to 125 euro from March 1st. According to the Irish Independent, the price rise is the first in 24 years. It …
A local Councillor says that the issue of a floating water pipe leading to Gola Island is “ridiculous”, after a boat struck the pipe over the weekend. It’s believed a ferry struck the exposed water pipe on Saturday, which stretches for several hundred metres on the surface of the water. No injuries or substantial …
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A novice motorist has been caught speeding in icy conditions in south Inishowen. The driver was clocked traveling at 101KPH in a 60KPH speed zone in the Fahan area yesterday evening. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 101KPH in a 60KPH speed zone this evening in the Fahan area. The novice …
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Gardaí say they attended the scene of a multiple vehicle crash in Lifford today. Local reports indicate that at least three vehicles were involved in the collision, with emergency services attending the scene and the road being closed for a matter of time. Gardaí say no one was seriously injured in the collision, and that …
Donegal County Council say a road in the Convoy area is currently closed due to flooding. The Ally Tinneys Road L2284-4 is currently closed due to flooding damage – as Storm Franklin continues to cause havoc across the North West today.
As Storm Franklin approaches this evening, the Clady Bridge is currently impassable due to flooding. Flooding from the River Finn means the entrance to Clady from the N15 Lifford to Castlefinn road is currently closed. Motorists are also advised to take caution as a number of routes have faced flooding issues today. Police advice caution …
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The Lough Swilly RNLI are urging swimmers to be cautious, after two people got into difficulty at Ludden Beach in Buncrana yesterday. It’s believed that the swimmers were rescued by an onlooker after a life ring was thrown into the water. No injuries were reported, but the RNLI have warned of the dangers of swimming …
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The DUP’s South Belfast representative Christopher Stalford has died at the age of 39. He is survived by his wife Laura and their four young children. DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson has paid tribute to his party colleague, saying he was passionate about Northern Ireland and its citizens. Sinn Fein Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill and SDLP …
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Parents can book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment for 5 to 11 year olds online from today. The HSE has given the option to book appointments for vaccine clinics on the web – with mid term coming for many schools next week. There are separate vaccine clinics for 5 to 11 year-olds compared to those aged …
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Donegal County Council has announced that due to the gale force winds expected today as a result of Storm Franklin, that the Harry Blaney Bridge is to be closed temporarily. Donegal County Council say the bridge over the Mulroy Bay will be closed until further notice.
Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind warning for County Donegal tonight, as Storm Franklin passes over Ireland. The orange warning for County Donegal comes into effect at 7pm this evening, Sunday – and is currently set to last until 7am tomorrow morning, Monday. Met Eireann has warned that Storm Franklin will bring gale …
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A Professor of Immunology says the success of Ireland’s vaccination campaign is to thank for ending the need for mask wearing. Taoiseach Micheal Martin accepted NPHET’s advice that masks will no longer be needed in shops, public transport and schools from February 28th. It’s also recommended not to PCR test healthy people under the age …
Success of vaccine programme to thank for end to mask wearing – O’Neill Read More »
Global Oil and natural gas prices are the main drivers of inflation which currently is at 5 percent for January according to a leading economist. The slow down in worldwide production of natural resources is leading to a strain on demand which in turn is driving up prices. Housing, water, electricity and gas made up …
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Met Eireann has issued two status yellow weather warnings for County Donegal this weekend. A status yellow rain warning comes into effect from 6 o’clock this evening, Saturday, and will stay in place until 6 o’clock tomorrow evening, Sunday. A yellow wind warning has also been issued for Donegal – it begins at 5am on …
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Works are being carried out to repair a burst water main in Donegal Town this afternoon. According to Irish Water the burst main is causing disruptions to the water supply in Donegal Town and the surrounding areas. Currently it’s estimated that the repairs will be complete by 7 o’clock this evening, Saturday. Irish Water are …
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The Foreign Affairs Minister says world leaders will spend this weekend attempting to de-escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Simon Coveney is at the Munich Security Conference where he’s due to meet the Ukrainian Foreign Minister this evening. NATO’s General Secretary says it is not too late for Russia to ‘step back from the brink.’ …
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There’s ‘huge scope’ for Ireland to ramp up development of offshore wind energy. That’s the view of Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe who says ocean energy will be a significant part of Ireland’s renewable energy mix in the future. The European Parliament this week voted for a report that calls for a faster deployment of …
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A Donegal GP says it would be ‘inappropriate’ for people to go into a doctor surgery without a mask. That follows the news that masks will no longer be made mandatory in shops, on public transport and in schools from February 28th. They will only still be recommended in medical settings. It’s also been recommended …
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A Donegal school has become the first Irish language school in Ireland to participate in the World of Work programme. Second year Business Studies students from the Donegal ETB Gairmscoil Chú Uladh school based in Ballinamore have been partnered with Optum Ireland in Letterkenny for this six-week programme run by Business in the Community Ireland. …
Donegal school first to take part in Irish language World of Work programme Read More »
The Social Protection Minister says she doesn’t anticipate any Leader Companies getting into financial difficulties if key negotiations on Ireland’s CAP programme are not concluded this year. While the current Leader programme is set to run until 2027, funding for next year will not be released until the EU accepts the CAP plan submitted by …
Another major power outage is affecting Donegal this evening. Over 3,000 properties in Milford are without power. ESB crews are continuing to work to repair the fault with power expected to be restored by 9:45pm.
The delivery of an extension for Glenmaquin National School in Letterkenny has moved a step closer. Under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, the green light has been given to proceed to tender stage. The works will include one new classroom. In welcoming the confirmation, Minister Charlie McConalogue says the progress is good news for the …
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday February 18th:
Donegal County Council’s Director of Emergency Services is urging people to continue to exercise extreme caution and has warned that we are not out of the woods yet. Parts of the county have been severely impacted with snow from Storm Eunice while other areas have experienced minor falls. More adverse weather is expected, with status …
Donegal County Council continuing to monitor the weather as more storms are forecast Read More »
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal on Sunday. Very strong westerly winds are expected on Sunday and into Monday morning with coastal flooding possible in places. The warning comes into effect on Sunday morning at 9am and will remain in place until 9am Monday morning. Meanwhile, due to potential flooding on …
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8,593 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed this afternoon, 4,821 through PCR tests and 3,772 through positive antigen tests recorded yesterday on the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 591 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 57 are in ICU. Latest figures for Letterkenny University Hospital show 22 infected patients, one of them …
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