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McConalogue considering what extra supports are needed for fishery sector

Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue has told the Dail he is considering what measures may be necessary to support the fishing sector in the face of rising fuel costs. A number of TDs, including Donegal Deputy and Sinn Fein Fisheries Spokesperson Padraig MacLochlainn, have been stressing the need for a financial package to help

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Letterkenny Rotary Club’s Annual School Bikes Africa Appeal

Strong bikes wanted! Donegal County Council is once again delighted to support and promote the Letterkenny Rotary Club’s annual School Bikes Africa Appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The annual appeal is being promoted this October to coincide with National Reuse month. However, the good news is that this appeal will

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Donegal Sports Partnership invites applications for ‘Return to Sport’ Funding

Donegal Sports Partnership through their Return to Sport – Club Development Fund 2022 is encouraging sports clubs across Co Donegal to apply for small grants to support the ongoing development of sport post the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding is being allocated through two funding streams including club development initiatives and coaching and volunteer capacity building.

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Refugees won’t be turned away despite accommodation concerns – Varadkar

The Tánaiste has accused Russia of weaponising refugees. Leo Varadkar warned Ukrainians considering fleeing to Ireland they can’t be guaranteed accommodation here – but claimed Ireland also won’t be turning away any new arrivals at the same time. He said the Government doesn’t know how many new accommodation places it may be able to secure

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New HSE guidelines to treat obesity as “chronic illness”

A group representing people who live with obesity, hope “shame and blame” around the disease will soon be gone. It follows the publication of new clinical guidelines by the HSE, that moves away from the idea it’s a ‘lifestyle illness’. Under the guidelines, obesity is considered a chronic disease that should be treated medically, and

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LUH under pressure as it deals with high numbers of patients and Covid outbreaks

Elective procedures have been cancelled at Letterkenny University Hospital as it faces significant pressure. 145 people attended the hospital’s ED yesterday. Three wards have been impacted by Covid outbreaks. The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. Yesterday 145 people attended the ED. In

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10 schools in Donegal to be included in 2023 Young Scientist Exhibition

550 eligible projects from second level schools across Ireland have been selected for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition from January 11th -14th next year. 24% of the projects look at health, 20% concentrate on the environment, while new technologies and sports are also prominent. 10 schools in Donegal will have student projects at

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Gardai appeal for information on traffic incidents in Letterkenny and Inishowen

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an incident on High Road at lunchtime yesterday, in which a woman was knocked down by a vehicle. The incident, which happened at 1.25, saw the woman brought to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for non life threatening injuries. Any witnesses, or anyone who has dash cam or other

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Mica redress scheme at a ‘log jam’ – Cllr McMonagle

A Donegal County Councillor says in terms of the Mica redress scheme, the county is at a ‘log jam’. Councillor Gerry McMonagle believes much more needs to be done overall to tackle defective blocks in Donegal. Councillor McMonagle says there is a clear breakdown in communication between the Housing Department, Donegal County Council and homeowners:

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Medications in North could run out ‘within weeks’ – Warning

The Community Pharmacy NI is warning that prescription medications could run out ‘within weeks’. The organisation has issued the stark warning due to shortages and skyrocketing prices. If left to deteriorate without Department of Health intervention, community pharmacists in the North have said they will not be able to afford to pay for commonly prescribed

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Government to step up plans to house more Ukrainian refugees

The Government is to step up its plans to house more refugees from Ukraine. A meeting of the Government sub-committee addressing the issue has drawn up a programme of initiatives to tackle the problem. There are currently 58,000 refugees in the Country compared to 7,250 this time last year. The scenes of Ukrainian refugees sleeping

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Four Lanes project could be €3.5 million over budget

Donegal County Council has confirmed that the cost of the Four Lane project in Letterkenny is expected to increase. The original cost of the project was €6.56m however, it has been alleged that it could now be approximately €10m. The local authority has confirmed work on the inbound carriageway is nearing completion while substantial completion

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Concern raised over Donegal County Council’s 2023 budget

The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District says solutions must be found to ease the pressure on Donegal County Council’s budgets. Patrick McGowan was speaking after the Development Fund Initiative budgets were set for the Lifford-Stranorlar and Letterkenny-Milford MDs yesterday. He says that the Council is unable to collect any more than it currently can

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Blaney calls for suspension of refugees coming to County Donegal

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has called for the introduction of refugees into the county to be suspended. Cllr Liam Blaney has proposed the local authority write to Minister Roderic O’Gorman to take the action until a full inspection of refugee accommodation takes place in Donegal. Cllr Blaney says the county has become ‘saturated’

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Donegal Captain Niamh Mclaughlin Nominated for Player of the Year

  Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin has been nominated for TG4 Players’ Player of the year. Joining her on the shortlist are this year’s championship top-scorer Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh of Kerry, and Meath’s Emma Duggan. Laois Dominate the Intermediate Player of the Year nominations, with Aisling Donoher, Erone Fitzpatrick and Mo Nerney all shortlisted. Fermanagh pair

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Abortion services to be provided in Northern Ireland by UK Govt

The UK government has confirmed it’s going to provide abortion services in Northern Ireland. Terminations have been legal in the North since 2019, but Stormont has not yet established the service, and some women and girls have had to travel to other parts of the UK to get an abortion. Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris

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Boil notice lifted on Lettermacaward water supply after works completed

The boil notice that has been in place for several months for homes on the Lettermacaward public water supply has now been lifted after repairs to the system were completed. In a statement, Irish Water say that water supply is now back to normal for residents in Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties

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Minute’s silence held at MD meeting for former Councillor Jim Lynch

A minute’s silence has been held at today’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District in memory of the late Councillor Jim Lynch. He passed away at the end of last month. Jim Lynch served as a Councillor for 29 years, holding the role of Chair of Letterkenny Town Council during his tenure. Tributes were

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New Co-Working hub opens at DCEF’s Letterkenny centre

The Donegal County Enterprise Fund’s new Co-Working Hub has officially opened in Letterkenny, offering access to desks on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. The new hub is based at DCEF’s Ballyraine premises, with training rooms also available. Michael Tunney is a member of the Enterprise Fund’s board – He says this is a very

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Junior NI Minister urges DUP to allow a new executive be formed

The British Minister of State for Northern Ireland Minister is urging the DUP to allow the Stormont Executive to be formed this week. Politicians from across the UK and Ireland are meeting at the British Irish Assembly which is underway in Cavan. It’s likely fresh elections in Northern Ireland will be called by the end

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Road closure and car parking details confirmed for Derry’s Halloween events

Derry’s City Centre will be buzzing next week as the portal to the other world is thrown open, and ghosts and ghouls of all shapes and sizes take to the streets for Europe’s biggest Halloween Festival.   With over 100,000 people expected to attend the four-day extravaganza, which runs from Friday October 28th to Monday October

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A Service Of Remembrance and Support for families who have lost children, Sunday the 24th October

A Service Of Remembrance and Support for parents and families who have lost children, due to stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal death and children who were older took place yesterday, Sunday the 23rd of October 2022. Taking part in the Service were the Chaplins and Staff of Letterkenny University Hospital with Soloist Andrea Long.  Listen back to

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Old Courthouse could be a focus for tourism in Letterkenny and Donegal – Brogan

The Old Courthouse in Letterkenny has the potential to be a major focus for tourism in Donegal according to a local councillor. At present the Failte Ireland office in the town is just off the Polestar Roundabout, and is closed to the public for much of the time. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says the council should

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“UK needs political stability, and Sunak is best placed to provide it” – Bruton

Rishi Sunak is expected to be confirmed as the new UK Prime Minister later today. Boris Johnson withdrew from the Tory leadership race last night – leaving only Sunak and Penny Mordaunt in the race. Sunak will be confirmed as leader if he’s the only candidate with 100 Tory supporters by this afternoon’s deadline. It’s

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HSA stats show 38 workplace deaths in Ireland last year

38 people lost their lives due to work-related incidents last year, compared to 54 in 2020. Of last year’s deaths, the largest number, 11, were in agriculture, forestery and fisheries, That’s according to the Health and Safety Authority’s annual workplace review. Assistant Chief Executive with the HSA, Dr Kevin DeBarra, says these deaths are avoidable……..

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