Investigations are underway in Derry into an unnotified parade which was held in the Galliagh area yesterday. Police say the parade was not connected to the Bloody Sunday commemorations that took place across the city yesterday. They say investigations are continuing to establish if any offences occurred and to identify those involved.
Police in Strabane have launched an investigation into a weekend assault in the town. The incident is believed to have happened at around 12:30am yesterday morning in the Railway Street area. Police are appealing to anyone who may have any information to come forward.
A new “once in a generation” scheme offering undocumented migrants here the change to regularise their status opens today. Thousands of people could benefit, with successful applicants able to get access to the labour market and a path to citizenship. The scheme is open for migrants and applications will be accepted for six months until …
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A Donegal Councillor has raised issues with Donegal County Council’s planning process, after long-awaited funding for a bridge in Bunbeg was granted last week. Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that while it’s great news that €130,000 has been granted for the works – he has questioned why so much money is required for the …
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Roughly 44,000 people won’t be able to travel overseas from next week under new EU travel rules which are set to take effect from the 1st of Feburary. Anyone who has not received a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine will see their EU covid cert for travel expire after 9 months. The Sunday Times …
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The Taoiseach says there should be no amnesties for killings that took place during the Troubles. Speaking at a memorial event to mark the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Micheal Martin said the law must apply equally to everyone. Today marks 50 years since 14 peaceful protesters were killed by British soldiers in Derry in 1972, …
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The British Foreign Secretary’s refused to rule out triggering Article 16 if there’s no progress on Brexit talks with the EU. Liz Truss says there’s a “deal to be done” on rules governing trade in Northern Ireland, and hopes there’ll be “significant progress” in negotiations regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol by the end of next …
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A moment’s silence has been held today in Derry, as part of a ceremony remembering the victims of Bloody Sunday on its 50th anniversary. British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in city, killing 14 unarmed protesters. The victims’ names were read out as part of the memorial service, which also saw the …
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for County Donegal, as well as counties Derry, Antrim and Down. Winds of 50 to 65 kp/h are expected, with gusts of up to 100 km/h. The warning comes into effect from 2pm this Sunday evening, and will last until 3am on Monday morning.
Sinn Fein’s Justice spokesperson says that Bloody Sunday was “one of the most seismic events in world history”. Those comments come as events to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday are taking place in Derry across this weekend, to commemorate the 13 people that were shot dead by British soldiers at a civil rights …
Events to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday are taking place in Derry this weekend. The former leader of Britain’s Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, will give a lecture there today – and Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend an event tomorrow morning. It’s to commemorate 13 people being shot dead by British soldiers at …
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A vaccines expert believes the country’s ‘in a very good place’ regarding Covid-19. UCC Professor Liam Fanning is hopeful the numbers will decrease even further in March by the time we get to St. Patrick’s Day. Yesterday 9,591 new Covid cases were recorded, as the number of people in intensive care has dropped to 69 …
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A special mass in honour of those killed and injured on Bloody Sunday has been told that the truth is vitally important, and much suffering could have been averted had the truth been told at the time. Speaking at the mass in St Mary’s Church, Catholic Bishop Donal McKeown welcomed Church of Ireland Bishop Andrew …
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The CEO of the Western Development Commission says the region from Donegal to Galway is showing positive signs of growth for 2022. The commission’s Policy Analysis team has released the a report which says estimates of more sustainable public finances, strong economic growth and declines in unemployment offer clear signs of encouragement. The report, which …
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The Donegal Centre for Independent Living has launched a strategic plan for the next three years. The launch event was told the centre remains focused on supporting and empowering people with disabilities in Donegal to actively participate as equal citizens in society. Among the priorities in the plan are an extension to the existing building, …
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9,591 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening. 5,109 are PCR-confirmed cases, and 4,482 people registered a positive antigen test yesterday. 707 people are in hospital with the virus – the lowest since New Year’s Day. 69 are in intensive care – the lowest since last October. Most recent figures for Letterkenny University …
News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht on Friday January 28th……..
Visiting by appointment has been re-introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital and patients may have one visit per day lasting up to 30 minutes. Family members/visitors are asked to contact the ward or unit before 3pm on the day, with appointments being staggered across all ward areas at 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm. Visitors will be asked …
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The Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta today approved a total budget of €6.125m to fund the implementation of the organisation’s Community Development, Language and Cultural Tourism Programme for 2022. The figure is up €1m on last year. Donegal is edpected to benefit substantially from the allocation, which includes administration grants for community development organisations and …
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A status yellow wind warning has been issued for County Donegal overnight. It will run from 3am tomorrow morning for six hours until 9am. Met Eireann is predicting gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour, and say they could he higher in coastal areas, or on higher ground. Similar warnings have also been issued …
Applications are being invited for the Donegal Culture & Creativity Grants Scheme 2022. The scheme promotes collaboration and fosters creativity as envisaged in the Creative Ireland programme. The Scheme is offering 20 grants of €2,000 each to projects that encourage cooperation and collaboration between communities and heritage specialists, artists, culture professionals and/or creative industries …
Motorists are being warned of record fuel prices at the pumps due to the Russian-Ukraine border crisis. Crude oil has risen above 90 dollars a barrel for the first time in eight years. Some petrol stations have added two cent on to the price of petrol and diesel overnight, meaning motorists could be paying around …
Tory has been equipped with a new emergency vehicle. The nursing service on the island has been given the 4×4 Issuzu Yukon from Mental Health Services for routine and emergency calls on the island. Tory Island, which is roughly 12km off the North West coast of Donegal, is one of the remotest places that …
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There were 46 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Seven people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 39 were waiting on wards. It’s the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. Nationally, there were 440 admitted patients waiting for beds …
It’s been claimed that families in Donegal are finding it incredibly difficult to get an appointment with CAMHS. Local Businessman Leonard Watson who has a child with complex needs has been sharing his personal experience with the service on today’s Nine Til Noon Show. It’s understood that it took CAMHS seven months to contact …
Some patients have been waiting over four years for a hospital procedure, according to a leading HSE official. The target is for outpatient lists be down to 18 months by December – and a year for inpatient procedures. Just under 700,000 people are waiting for one of these consultations at the moment. Tony Canavan, …
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SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has condemned a threat against Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin after she and her staff were forced to leave her office after reports of a bomb. The security alert on Spencer Road ended last night after officers attended and nothing untoward was found. Police have advised anyone who sees anything suspicious …
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Solicitor Éiteáin Cunningham has been appointed as the new district judge for Letterkenny. The Letterkenny woman was appointed to the role by President Michael D Higgins this week. Ms. Cunningham takes over from outgoing Judge Raymond Finnegan in District 1. Originally from the Glebe, Ms Cunningham was educated at Loreto Convent in Letterkenny and is …
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There’s calls for the HSE to prioritise the restoration of Day services at Carndonagh Community Hospital. The service was withdrawn almost two years ago and it was confirmed in November last year that the HSE property management team were tasked with finding a suitable alternative facility in Carndonagh. Councillor Albert Doherty, who is a member …
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Culdaff businessman Johnny McGuinness has been officially selected by Fine Gael to serve on Donegal County Council in the North Inishowen area. He is set to replace his late father Bernard who sadly passed away last August at the age of 77. Johnny McGuinness had been widely tipped to fill the vacancy with Fine …
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A 50th anniversary Mass in memory of the victims of Bloody Sunday is taking place in Derry this evening. 13 people died after British soldiers opened fire at a civil rights march in the city on January 30th, 1972. No one’s ever been convicted – and the British government wants to ban any further …
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The Ombudsman for Children’s Office says the school closures during lockdowns impacted children’s rights. Children with mental health difficulties, homeless children, children in Direct Provision, children with disabilities and Traveller and Roma children were most affected. Its new report shows school closures had a mainly negative effect on a child’s right to education in …
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The number of Covid patients in public hospitals has fallen to the lowest level this year. The figure dropped to 678 last night – over a fifth less than a week ago. It exceeded 1,000 at the peak of the Omicron wave earlier this month. Dr Denis McCauley, from the Irish Medical Organisation, says …
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Detectives from Legacy Investigation Branch, investigating the murder of Constable Stephen Montgomery in Sion Mills in January 1989, are appealing for information on the anniversary of his murder. Constable Montgomery was killed when a drogue bomb was thrown at his patrol vehicle. A colleague was seriously injured and a third officer escaped serious injury. Meanwhile, …
The Dail has been told that work is underway in over 5,980 premises in Donegal under the National Broadband Plan. The figure was provided by Minister Ossian Smyth, in response to Deputy Marian Harkin. During a sometimes heated debate, Deputy Harkin said the most recent figures she has seen show that it will be 2026 …
A threat against a Foyle MLA has been condemned. This afternoon, Sinead McLaughlin MLA and her staff were evacuated from their office after being informed by police of reports that a bomb was left at the premises. Searches of the building are continuing. Ms McLaughlin says while it’s deeply unpleasant to be subjected to such …
9,938 new cases of Covid19 have been confirmed. The HSE has been notified of 5,265 PCR-confirmed cases, while 4,673 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 708 COVID-19 patients are in hospital, down 31 from 739 yesterday. 71 are in ICU, a decrease of 3.
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices Thursday January 27th:
Talks between representatives from the Irish Fishing Industry and the Russian Ambassador have been described as “extremely positive”. The two sides met this morning so that fishermen could raise their concerns over the impact Russian Navy drills may have on their sector, when they get underway next week. A “buffer zone” is being considered, so …
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Buncrana Roads Policing Unit arrested two drivers yesterday on suspicion of drug driving. Both drivers failed the oral fluid preliminary drug test, testing positive for cannabis. Gardai say that initially, one of the drivers had been stopped as they had not been wearing their seatbelt and it then transpired that they may not have been …
A burst water main is causing supply disruptions in Letterkenny today. Irish Water says repair works are underway in the Rann Mor Walk area. Supply is set to be restored by 3pm this afternoon.
A former Principal of the Loreto Convent in Letterkenny has died. Sister Canice was 92 when she sadly passed away yesterday. Originally from Kilkenny, Sister Canice spent 26 years in Letterkenny and has been described as a very forward thinking woman who wanted the best for all her students. In more recent years, Sister Canice …
It’s anticipated that the return of jobseekers payments to post offices will ensure the viability of many rural facilities in Donegal. The changes will initially apply to all new jobseeker applicants, before being extended to other jobseekers over the coming months. When public health restrictions were introduced in 2020, people in receipt of social …
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A Community Worker in Buncrana says a survey carried among ethnic minorities last year shows the need for more communication and understanding. Ruth Garvey-Williams is a volunteer with the Exchange Community Centre, and was involved in the survey which spoke to over 100 people from different ethnic backgrounds who have moved to Buncrana within the …
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There were 57 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO – a rise of three on yesterdays figure of 54. 17 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 40 were waiting on wards. It is once again the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland …
The government needs to do more to ensure the country’s child mental health services are fully staffed and resourced. That’s according to Mental Health Reform, which says a report detailing serious clinical oversight in south Kerry raises concerns about other CAHMS services. The review found 227 children were exposed to risky treatment, and 46 …
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A Bill to make stalking a standalone criminal offence will move one step closer to becoming law today. The Fianna Fáil proposal will move to Committee stage later, before going through the Dáil, and may be enacted within weeks. A person convicted of stalking could face a maximum prison sentence of 10 years. Senator Lisa …
The government’s being warned against any plan to reduce the national herd, ahead of a meeting of farmers in Dublin later. Climate’s set to dominate discussions at the Irish Farmers Association’s AGM, which will be attended by the Taoiseach and Agriculture Minister. The farming sector has a target of reducing emissions by between 22 …
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Donegal County Council is to examine whether regeneration funding could be secured for Moville and Greencastle. The issue was raised at a recent Municipal District meeting by Cllr Martin Farren, who says the success of other towns in Inishowen and further afield can be repeated. He says while they are separate towns in their own …
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The Taoiseach says Government will work to ensure the Mica Redress Scheme is operational as quickly and as effectively as possible. It’s emerged in recent weeks that despite being unveiled to much fan fare, affected homeowners won’t be able to access the scheme for many months yet. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn told the Dail …
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