Parks, beaches and other swimming spots are likely to be busy this weekend – with temperatures set to reach 21 degrees. There will be some heavy downpours in places this afternoon and evening. However the sun will return tomorrow, over most of the country. Cathal Nolan, from Ireland’s Weather Channel, says Monday will be the […]
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A woman missing from Dublin who was known to frequent Donegal has been found. Gardai say she has been located safe and well.
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The HSE has committed to deliver a new community hospital in Lifford. The future of Lifford Hospital for many a year has been in jeopardy but following a meeting yesterday, it’s been confirmed that a new facility will be built on a greenfield site. The Chair of the Friends of Lifford Hospital, John Quinn says
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Over 64,000 ambulances spent over an hour at a hospital last year, before offloading a patient and getting back on the road. It’s nearly one in every four ambulances that arrived at hospitals. According to freedom of information figures, the ‘turn-around time’ was over five hours in 165 cases. David Hall, the chief executive of
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Dublin Airport has closed its departure drop-off road at Terminal One to install coverings for passengers who may have to queue outside. Drop offs will now be directed to the Atrium Road near the bus drop zones. The DAA says the change will remain for the coming weeks, and covered queuing outside will be facilitated
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The Irish Hospital Consultants Association says around a third of posts at Letterkenny University Hospital remain unfilled, and that’s an issue that must be addressed. The hospitals in Letterkenny and Sligo have over 45,000 people on waiting lists for assessment or treatment by a Hospital Consultant, that’s up 37% since 2015, while the numbers awaiting
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A new support service to assist people dealing with harmful gambling is now available at Finn Valley Family Resource Centre, and The Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo. The National Problem Gambling Support Service was officially launched in Donegal this week by Gambling Awareness Trust, and will provide professional and confidential counselling services to those experiencing
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Donegal County Council says additional staff have been approved by government to assist with the delivery of housing, both in terms of construction and acquisition. All targets are subject to the Council undertaking due diligence on concrete blocks, including professional testing and geologist reports on blocks utilised on each construction and turnkey scheme. Officials were
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374 drivers have been detected breaking the speed limit so far on National Slow Down Day. 78,911 cars have been checked during the first nine hours of the operation. A car was detected travelling at 85km/h in a 50km/h Zone on the R265 Porthall Ballindrait Road, while another was caught doing 101km/h in a 80km/h
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The PSNI say Toni Ann Shea, who had been missing from Derry has been located. Gardai and Police are continuing to appeal for information on two other missing people. The PSNI are liaising with Gardai in a bid to locate a woman missing from Derry, while Gardai say they are very concerned for missing woman
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The jury at the inquest into the deaths of four Irish coast guard crew on Rescue 116 has returned verdicts of accidental deaths. The aircraft crashed in very poor visibility off county Mayo on March 14th, 2017 during a search and rescue mission. Captain Dara Fitzpatrick was pulled from the sea hours after the crash,
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Calling all thrill-seekers to take part in the ISPCC Unique Ascent Challenge on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. It includes three exciting activities; abseiling, rock-climbing and a sea Tyrolean traverse on the beautiful Donegal coastline. This adrenaline-induced challenge is the ultimate corporate day out, or challenge to complete with your friends. The funds raised by taking
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As the June bank holiday approaches, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal. Many people are expected to take advantage of the break and visit the coast and inland waters. The organisations are asking people to check that they have the correct equipment they need to enjoy
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Past and present “ChangeMakers” are encouraged to come together at an Grianan Hotel in Burt next Thursday as the popular Donegal community action group are celebrating their 10th Anniversary. ChangeMakers, an initiative led by Inishowen Developmemt Partnership but partnered with Self Help Africa and Donegal ETB, was established to raise awareness of global issues, such
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People waiting the longest for hospital appointments will be prioritised, according to the Health Minister. It comes as new figures show around 87 thousand people over the age of 75 are on waiting lists around the country. Nearly 26 thousand have been waiting over a year for inpatient or outpatient appointments – just under 18
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Donegal TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has given the news that angiography services will continue at Letterkenny University Hospital a guarded welcome as he believes the overall cardiac services at the hospital are still under threat. Deputy MacLochlainn says the decision to reinstate the angiography services is only a temporary decision and stated that this is
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46 groups in Donegal are to share €22,650 in funding from Age & Opportunity. The grants are being allocated to groups to promote physical activity in older people. The grants scheme, a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland, will distribute €514,120 to 995 groups nationwide. The successful Donegal groups are: Ardara Care
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A public consultation has been launched for the Rathmullan Heritage Led Regeneration Project. A public information event is being held today from 3pm to 8pm at the St. Vincent de Paul Centre, Rathmullan and the consultation will run until Thursday 16th June 2022.. The project aims to restore the town’s heritage, town centre renewal and rural
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National Slow Down Day is in effect until 7am tomorrow as Gardai call on drivers to reduce their speed for the weekend. New research from the Road Safety Authority has found three quarters of drivers speed on roads with posted limits of 50 kilometres. The Junior Minister for Transport has called the study ‘concerning’ as
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The PSNI and Gardaí are in communication about missing person Georgina Hamilton. Georgina has been missing from the Lisnagelvin area in the Waterside since Tuesday last, May 31 2022. If you have seen or have any information about Georgina, please call 101 and quote reference number 1029 of 01/06/22.
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Two COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics will be held in Buncrana this weekend. The clinics will be held in Buncrana at the Exchange Inishowen, Castle Avenue, Buncrana on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June from 11am to 5.45pm for those aged 12 years and over for Dose 1, Dose 2 and booster vaccines. Those 65 years and over
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The angiogram service is to be retained at Letterkenny University Hospital. Concern has been growing over the past number of weeks as the service was to be withdrawn at the end of this month. A meeting between the Saolta Health Care Group and members of the Regional Health Forum and Oireachtas members was told that
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A 20 year old man has been charged with attempted murder in Derry. It follows a stabbing in the Drumard Park area of the city on Tuesday. The man is to appear at a special sitting at Dungannon Magistrates this morning. As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.
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Nearly 44,000 fewer women were screened for breast cancer last year than in 2019. Just over 127,000 were screened by BreastCheck in 2021 – compared to nearly 171,000 two years earlier. Almost 23,500 women were screened this January and February – about 5,000 below the two-month average in 2019. Chair of Donegal Action for Cancer
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The Housing Minister has failed to agree to pre-legislative scrutiny of the Defective Concrete Blocks Bill. When asked in the Dail by Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty if there would be pre-legislative scrutiny, Minister Darragh O’Brien didn’t offer a direct answer but instead said they are proceeding with the scheme in consultation with homeowners. The Mica
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Police are warning of the circulation of counterfeit notes. A number of fake £20 notes were used in Derry City Centre in recent days. Police are urging people to take care whilst handling cash. They are advising that counterfeit notes have the same serial number, are thicker or heavier than normal and do not have
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A special meeting to discuss the future of the angiogram service at Letterkenny University Hospital is taking place today. It was previously confirmed that the weekly angiogram service will no longer be provided at the hospital as of the end of this month. The Saolta Health Care Group agreed to meet members of the Regional
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Nearly 18,000 people over the age of 75 have been on a hospital waiting list for at least 18 months. In total, almost 87,000 people in this age-group are waiting for an inpatient or outpatient appointment, throughout the country. Sinn Féin’s health spokesman, David Cullinane, says it’s a scandal:
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Sinn Féin has trebled its support among farmers since 2016, but farmer support for the party still lags well behind its overall support levels. Recent opinion polls have Sinn Féin at around 35%, twice the level of their support among farmers, according to an Irish Farmers Journal survey. Fine Gael is currently at its lowest
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A Donegal County Councillor is calling for Ukrainian nationals to be entitled to qualify for the TÚS scheme. The Tús initiative is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. Speaking at a recent Donegal County Council meeting, Cllr Barry Sweeny put forward a motion asking for Ukrainian Nationals to be
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The Dail has been told the Housing Adaptation Scheme for disabled persons needs to be overhauled in such a way that it meets the needs of people today. Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail he’s been speaking to a person who received approval for a €30,000 grant, but the estimated cost of the work
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Donegal County Council is hoping for progress on the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway after submitting the draft Strategic Assessment Report to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. In a briefing to councillors in the Glenties and Letterkenny – Milford Municipal Districts, the council says the draft Strategic Assessment Report was submitted to TII for review and approval on
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The Western Development Commission has launched a new interactive map for social enterprises operating in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway and Clare. To date, the commission’s team has identified and mapped 288 social enterprises within the region, but believes there are more which they haven’t yet identified. They’re urging any social enterprises not included
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Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. He was award $15 million in total while Heard was awarded $2 million in her countersuit. The jury of seven people found in Johnny’s favour in all three counts brought forward by his team, while Heard was found in favour in one of
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An inquest into the deaths of four Coast Guard aircrew off the west coast has heard how the visibility in the moments before the crash was “very poor and dense”. The inquest, in Belmullet, heard how visibility dropped fast in the area moments before the crew were due to land at Blacksod to refuel. Rescue
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Donegal post offices are set to benefit from a €30 million government plan aimed at keeping Post Offices open and government services accessible in local communities. The measure announced today will support the nationwide post office network of approximately 900 post offices over the next three years. In particular, the aim is to safeguard the
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Donegal ETB has appointed Mr Ciaran O Brien as its new Director of Further Education and Training (FET), replacing Ms Cróna Gallagher who retired at the end of May. Donegal ETB is the largest education and training provider in the county with almost 18,000 students and 1,400 staff across the county and its islands, along
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As the June bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments as we need to protect our EDs for those patients who need urgent and emergency care. This year, hospitals have reported record numbers of patients presenting at Emergency Departments for care and treatment, including
Monday past seen the collapse of online retailer Missguided. This collapse seen the eighty-seven members of staff made redundant. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has entered a £20 million pound deal to rescue the firm and in doing so has saved 147 jobs. The former Newcastle United owner’s group includes brands such as House of Fraser,
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Donegal’s premier summer event Earagail Arts Festival is making a welcome return to its full programme of events along the Wild Atlantic Way from 9th to 24th July. With a family-orientated programme from the Gaeltacht islands off the West Donegal coast to Ireland’s most northern village Malin, Earagail Arts Festival has something for all ages.
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As filming kicks off in Ardara for upcoming movie ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ the town diamond has been transformed. Despite the wet weather, locals did not let it dampen the excitement of seeing their home town on the big screen. Images: Ardara.ie on Facebook
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A special Recognition Event was held on Wednesday May 25th to pay tribute to and mark the contribution of the Defence Force members whose assignment to the Letterkenny COVID-19 Vaccination Centre has ended. The Defence Forces from the 28 Infantry Battalion based at Finner Camp, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal have supported the vaccination programme throughout key
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‘Please be careful, Liam xx’ the sentiment signed on Debbie Harkins motorbike by renowned Liam Neeson. After a charity event attended by both Neeson and Hinds in Killybegs in aid of Ukrainian refugees in the area, the actors had spent time talking to locals. After signing the motorbike, Liam urged Debbie to be careful while
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Swing by the Lake of Shadows, Buncrana on Saturday 4th from 10am until 4pm. A coffee morning & draw will be taking place in memory of Stephen (Stevie) Doherty. All proceeds will be used to buy equipment for the Renal Unit Letterkenny Hospital. Prizes to be announced.
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The Colmcille 1500 celebrations are drawing to a close in Donegal and Derry. A series of events is taking place across the North West on tomorrow week, June 9th, the Saint’s feast day. The events are being organised in joint partnership with Donegal and Derry City and Strabane District Council as part of the final
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The Health Minister says he hopes a group of children with Cystic Fibrosis, at least one of whom is from Donegal, will shortly have access to a potentially life-changing drug. Five year old Tristan Friel’s parents say they were initially told he would be allowed access to the drug Kaftrio, but a few weeks ago
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While there has been a decline in new car registrations nationally, Donegal has recorded an increase. According to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, there was 1,519 new car registrations in the county this year to date, up 2.7% compared to the same period last year. There was a 10% decline new
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Ireland is significantly off course for reaching its emission reduction targets. A new EPA report shows that even if Ireland were to stick with every planned climate policy, the state would only cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2030. This would meet an EU target but falls significantly short of the 51%
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Update – The Caw Roundabout is now clear. Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision at the Caw Roundabout, Derry. Motorists are advised of severe traffic disruption in the vicinity of the Foyle Bridge and the Limavady Road. Please avoid the area if you can, and seek
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Police have arrested a 20-year-old man following a stabbing in the Drumard Park area of Derry last night. It was reported shortly after 9.35pm that two males were fighting in the street. A man, aged 47, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which includes stab wounds. One man, aged 20, was arrested
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