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Hospital waiting lists increase as more patients go to North for treatment

Almost one in every five people are on some form of hospital waiting list. New figures show there were 907,000 people waiting for hospital treatment at the end of last month. It includes 628,000 waiting for their first outpatient appointment – an increase of almost 3,700 on the previous month. Donegal GP Ciarán Ó Fearraigh

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Donegal LEO, Enterprise Ireland and Google announce digital supports for SMEs

  The Donegal Local Enterprise Office has become involved in a national mentorship programme with Enterprise Ireland and Google, with a focus on supporting Irish businesses who want to enhance their online capabilities. The new ‘You’re the Business’ programme is intended to accelerate Irish SME growth through digitalisation in the form of free online training

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Parking and traffic restrictions in Derry for Apprentice Boys’ August Parade

The Apprentice Boys of Derry August Parade will take place in the city today, Saturday 13th August. There will be parades and events in the city centre from 9.00am. Restrictions in relation to on-street parking will be in place during parade times. There will also be a traffic management plan in place from approximately 11.45am 

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Irish Water says conservation measures are necessary for Lough Mourne supply

In order to maintain a daytime water supply, Irish Water is advising customers in Stranorlar and Ballybofey that nighttime restrictions are essential. As the dry weather continues so too does the high level of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for treating drinking water on the Lough Mourne Water Supply which supplies both towns. Working with

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Median house prices in Donegal are the second lowest in the country

House prices have increased by 123 per cent since 2013. Latest figures from the CSO show residential property prices have increased by 14 per cent in the year to June. Outside Dublin, house prices were up 16 per cent, with the border region seeing the largest increase at 20 per cent. Nationally, the median house

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Water breaks implemented for Donegal GAA games, FAI soccer matches due to heat

It’s been announced that water breaks will be in place for this weekend’s Donegal Club Championship games, as well as all FAI-sanctioned soccer matches this weekend due to the warm weather. It’s understood the Donegal CCC have decided to implement the breaks for this weekend as a temporary measure as temperatures are set to reach

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Irish Water issues boil notice in Lettermacaward and surrounding areas

A Boil Water notice has been issued to households and businesses served by the Lettermacaward Public Supply. Irish Water and Donegal County Council say they issued the notice following consultation with the HSE. The notice comes into effect immediately. They say the notice, which arises out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant,

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Chief Fire Officer says there have been some gorse fires in Donegal

People are being warned that the weather conditions are perfect for wildfires and have been asked to take appropriate steps to prevent fires from occurring. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other

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Mona McSharry advances to semi-finals of 100m Breaststroke at European Championships

Mona McSharry has qualified for this evening’s semi-finals of the 100 metre Breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships in Rome. She swam a time of 1:07.3, putting her fifth-fastest and safely into the next round of competition. The Sligo native, who swims out of the Marlins Swimming Club in Ballyshannon, will be joined in the

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Ex-Husband blasted for sharing videos of Britney Spears arguing with sons

A lawyer has defended Britney Spears after old videos were posted online which appeared to show her arguing with her children. The singer’s ex-husband Kevin Federline shared the footage and told journalists that their teenage sons have decided to no longer see their mum. Britney’s lawyer says the former back-up dancer “undermined the privacy and

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Calls for water safety training to be made compulsory in every school

There are calls for water safety training to be made compulsory in every school. Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says children need to have general knowledge of the dangers of currents and understand water terminology like undertows, high tides and rip tides. It comes as families flock to beaches, lakes, rivers and canals due to

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Abbott announces new jobs and further investment in Donegal

  Donegal Town based US medtech giant Abbott Laboratories has announced additional jobs for Donegal. Abbott will invest in new equipment for its Donegal Diabetes Care site and is to construct a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, representing a combined investment of €440 million and creating 1,000 jobs between the two sites. The new

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No workable business proposal submitted for Lifford Greyhound Stadium – GRI

Greyhound Racing Ireland has confirmed that Lifford Greyhound Stadium has not reopened due to an unworkable business proposal being put forward. It was previously expected that the stadium would reopen in March 2022. Communication was made between the Lifford Greyhound Racing Stadium Club Ltd and Greyhound Racing Ireland in June 2021. The communication surrounding the

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Doctor says fourth Covid-19 vaccine essential for protection ahead of winter

A doctor says the fourth Covid-19 vaccine is important for protection ahead of the winter season. It comes as the HSE is inviting people aged 60 years and over to make an appointment for their booster dose with appointments available from August 15th. Over the next few weeks, boosters will be offered to people aged

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Donegal Mountain Rescue urge people not to take risks during heatwave

Donegal Mountain Rescue has urged people not to take risks on hikes and climbs during the heatwave. With the heatwave expected to last until the weekend, an increase number is people are expected to take part in walks, hikes and climbs. Laura McFadden, public relations officer for Donegal Mountain Rescue says the past couple of

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National Water Forum says usage habits must change

Our water usage will need to drastically change as climate change puts more pressure on supply, according to an expert. Over 20 supplies have been impacted by shortages in counties Wexford, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Galway. 60 other supplies around the country, some of them in Donegal, are being closely monitored

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Public consultation to be launched on reduction of speed limit on four lanes road

A public consultation is being launched later this year on the reduction of the speed limit on the completed four lanes road between the Dry Arch Roundabout and Pole Star Roundabout. The speed limit is currently reduced to 50km/h due to the roadworks, and prior to the works, the speed limit was 100km/h. It is

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