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HIQA find issues at two nursing homes in Donegal

HIQA has today published the results of unannounced inspections at two nursing homes in Donegal, Larissa Lodge in Letterkenny and St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar. The inspectors found non-compliances in 11 areas at Larissa Lodge, and five at St Joseph’s. In both instances, management have outlined what measures are being taken to address the

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Letterkenny Milford MD mayor hopeful new one way system will be effective

The Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District says he hopes a new one way system around four schools and St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny will be effective. A number of people have raised concerns about the works, which has seen the road narrowed considerably in favour of larger footpaths in a loop up Convent Road

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Work starts on new Milltown Footbridge in Crossroads, Killygordon

Work has begun this week on the construction of a new footbridge in Crossroads, Killygordon. The Milltown Footbridge serves a cross border road which includes the local Red Hughs GAA club, Monellan woods walks and Gleneely National School, and is being built with funds raised by local community organisations, in cooperation with Donegal County Council.

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Targeted measures needed to combat cost of living crisis -Deputy MacLochlainn

A Donegal Deputy says the government needs to put targeted measures in place to help people who are struggling to pay their bills cope with the cost of living crisis. Yesterday, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says next month’s budget will see people “keep more of the money they earn” thanks to new personal taxation measures. A

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No end date for boil water notice on Lettermacaward water supply

Irish Water is unable to determine how long the Boil Water Notice will remain in place on the Lettermacaward Water Supply. The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties

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Ruaille Buaille 17ú Lúnasa 2022 Cormac, Clíona & Rhíana Mc Colgan/Pádraig MacCongáil ó Líonra LC/Síle Ní Fhearraigh Turas na dTithe Oidhreachta

Ruaille Buaille le Colm Ferriter Oíche Chéadaoin 7.00-8.00in 17úLúnasa Ceol le Cormac, Clíona & Rhíana Mc Colgan/Pádraig MacCongáil ó Líonra Leitir Ceanainn & Síle Ní Fhearraigh le Turas na dTithe Oidhreachta

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Britain’s Foreign Secretary will press ahead with controversial protocol bill

Britain’s Foreign Secretary insists she will press ahead with the controversial protocol bill. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are in Northern Ireland, on the latest round of hustings for leadership of the Conservative Party. Ms Truss had this to say when asked if she was still talking to the EU in relation to the Protocol:

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Call for honest conversation over housing crisis in Donegal

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says there needs to be an honest conversation about the capacity of areas to support refugees, versus the local housing need in the area. Cllr Liam Blaney says the people of Donegal are welcoming and supportive, and that will not change. However, he said there needs to be consideration

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Items seized by police investigating reports of shots fired in Derry

Detectives investigating a report of shots being fired in the vicinity of Meenan Square in the Bogside earlier this week conducted a search in the area this morning, Wednesday, 17th August. Shortly before 11.20pm on Monday night, 15th August, police received a report of shots being fired in the area where the bonfire was. Chief

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Police investigating a sexual assault on teenage girl in Derry make specific witness appeal

Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Derry have made a specific witness appeal. The assault is reported to have occurred in the Lisfannon Park area of the city at around 11.50pm on 15th August. Detective Inspector Harrison from Public Protection Branch said: “We’re keen to speak with three men who stopped

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Rathmullan gearing up for on Saturday’s Inch Mile Wim Challenge

Over 100 swimmers are set to take part in the Inch Mile Swim Challenge at Rathmullan on Saturday. And while entries are closed for the main event, there is still a limited number of places available in the Kinnegar 500-metre swim aimed primarily at those who are relatively new to open-water swimming. Saturday’s swimming spectacle

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Second booster vaccines being offered to over 60s in Donegal Town and Letterkenny

Two pop up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are taking place in Donegal Town this week, with second booster vaccines being people aged 60 and over. The clinics are being held in Donegal Primary Care Centre, Donegal Town on Friday and Saturday, and are by appointment only. People are asked to register at hse.ie Meanwhile,the Letterkenny COVID-19

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Begley says A5 death highlights need for upgrade to progress

West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley says the death of a lorry driver in his 20s on the A5 yesterday highlights the need for the long awaited upgrade project to proceed without delay. A public enquiry will reconvene in the autumn, with hopes that the improvement works can begin next year. Órfhlaith Begley says there’s still a

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Visitors to Marble Hill asked to be considerate when parking

Concerns have been raised about parking at Marble Hill Beach during the recent good weather. The area has recently been upgraded with parking improved however large crowds flocked to the beach last week and created traffic chaos. Cllr Michael McClafferty says the situation was so bad at Marble Hill beach that both sides of the

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Frustration over lack of progress at dangerous Kilmacrennan junction

A Donegal councillor has been left frustrated over the lack of progress made in installing safety measures at a dangerous junction in Kilmacrennan. Cllr John O’Donnell has called for pedestrian safety measures at the four way junction in the village after a number of accidents in the area, including one where a woman was hit

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Public Consultation on new Creative Ireland Culture andCreativity Strategy for Donegal

A Public Consultation has been launched on the new Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy for Donegal. Donegal County Council is undertaking a review of its County Donegal Culture & Creativity Strategy 2018-2022 with a view to developing a new strategy for the years 2023 – 2027. The Creative Ireland Programme is a five year

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Eight people arrested and drugs seized in major garda operation

Gardaí conducted a number of searches in the Letterkenny area today, 16th August 2022 A number of residences were searched during the operation. A total of 8 persons were arrested and are currently detained at a number of Garda Stations in the region. A quantity of drugs was also seized. No further information is available

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Rose of Tralee represents strong and confident young Irish women – Donegal Rose

33 women are en route to Kerry, for the return of the Rose of Tralee. The Kerry Sports Academy is the new home of the annual festival, which will see Roses from all corners of the globe take to the stage. Donegal Rose Katie McAteer says the Festival represents strong and confident young Irish women.

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Inishowen Co-Op Shortlisted for Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Award 2022

Collaboration between business and community has always been part of life throughout Ireland and never more so than within the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. Inishowen Co-Op have recently been recognised for their great community support by being shortlisted for a Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Award 2022. Shortlisted in the “Partnership with Charity – Large

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Council CEO praises Paul McGinley for vision to make county golfing destination

The CEO of Donegal County Council has praised Paul McGinley for his vision to make the county a golfing destination. The second Irish Legends Golf Tour, presented by the McGinley Foundation gets underway today at the Rosapenna Hotel, Downings and will see thousands flock to the area. A Festival of Golf is taking place this

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Broken glass bottles and cans found strewn across Buncrana football pitch

A Buncrana football club has issued an appeal to those responsible for a recent incident of anti-social behaviour to stop immediately. On Sunday morning, ahead of an Under 11s match, coaches at Buncrana Hearts FC discovered broken glass, bottles and beer cans strewn across the bottom pitch in Castle Park. In a social media post,

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