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People in Donegal urged to avail of HSE’s winter vaccination programme

People in Donegal are urged to avail of the HSE’s winter vaccination programme. The free flu vaccine is available to recommended groups, while those aged 60 and over and children 6 months and older with a weak immune system are invited for their next COVID-19 vaccine. Both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines are available from […]

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Cross-party Dail motion calls for Israel not to target global aid flotilla

A cross-party Dail motion has called on Israel not to target the global aid flotilla. The flotilla is nearing Gaza with a number of Irish citizens on board, including Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews and Independent TD Barry Heneghan. The human rights activists are attempting to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza to deliver food and

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Multi-agency operation combating environmental and wildlife crime conducted in Donegal

A multi-agency operation to combat environmental and wildlife crime was recently conducted in Donegal. Inland Fisheries Ireland carried out inspections of refrigerated and other vehicles at a checkpoint in a bid to detect any illegal nets or fish possessed in breach of fisheries regulations or by-laws. Other agencies involved were An Garda Síochána, Donegal County

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Almost 23,000 people in Donegal eligible for Public Services Companion Pass

Almost 23,000 people in Donegal are eligible for a free Public Services Companion Pass. As of this week, those over 70 years of age can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on all public and certain private transport services operated under the Free Travel Scheme. Minister of State, Charlie

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Row breaks out between Deputy Doherty and Taoiseach over plans for new bike shed at NMH

A row has broken out in the Dail between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and the Taoiseach over plans for a new bike shed at the National Maternity Hospital. Sinn Féin is calling for the plans to be scrapped. A tender has quoted a price of €100,000 for the project. It comes a year after revelations

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Future of Donegal Town Courthouse raised in Seanad

The Seanad has been told that the courthouse in Donegal Town will close temporarily from tomorrow, with court sitting initially being transferred to Ballyshannon, while a temporary base is sought within Donegal Town itself. The issue was raised by Cllr Manus Boyle, who stressed the importance of keeping court sittings in the town. Responding on

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Woman sentenced for fraud against Limavady medical practice

A 27-year-old woman has been sentenced today for fraud against a medical practice in Limavady. Seainin Cutter from the Greysteel area, who pleaded guilty earlier in the case, was today handed a 20-month custodial sentence, suspended for three years, for 13 counts of fraud by abuse of position, making articles for use in fraud, fraud

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Donegal Women’s Centre provides record level of support in 2024

The Donegal Women’s Centre provided a record level of support to women in the county last year. According to the organisation’s Annual Report, 344 women attended counselling and physiotherapy sessions during 2024, equating to over 3,400 hours of one-to-one counselling. In addition, the Centre’s Women’s Health & Family Planning Clinics recorded significant engagement with 1,374

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Uisce Eireann warns of possible supply disruptions in Churchill and Burnfoot

Uisce Eireann says a reservoir interruption at Churchhill may cause supply disruptions to the area until 9pm tonight. Meanwhile, repair works in Burnfoot may cause supply disruptions to Monreagh Park and surrounding areas until 4:15 this afternoon on 30 September. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply

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Housing Minister urged to provide defective block homeowners with money to afford upfront costs

The Housing Minister is being urged to provide defective block homeowners with money to allow them to meet upfront costs. Moving the motion, Cllr Martin Mc Dermott said he believes there are people not engaging with the scheme because of potential cash flow problems. Cllr McDermott, whose own home is currently being rebuilt, says a

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Social housing developments approved for Letterkenny and Killybegs

Donegal County Council has approved Part 8 planning for significant social housing developments in Letterkenny and Killybegs. Approval was also given for a new footpath adjacent to the existing R245 between Mulroy Woods Hotel and the LIDL retail park. Members approved the carrying out of works in relation to the construction of 172 social housing

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IFI investigating ‘devastating’ fish kill in South Donegal river – AUDIO UPDATE

Inland Fisheries Ireland is investigating a “devastating” fish kill that has left 22 juvenile salmon and trout dead in the Owenwee River in South Donegal. The discovery was confirmed to the Sliabh Liag Angling Association, who described the incident as devastating. IFI staff found the dead fish during a survey last Tuesday, spanning a one-kilometre

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DCC says turnaround times for DCB scheme payments are improving

Donegal County Council says it has made significant progress in assessing and processing payment claims received under the Defective Concrete Block Scheme in recent weeks. With almost 600 homes currently undergoing remedial works, officials say the number of Payment Claims submitted has significantly increased since June, and that has led to longer turnaround time for

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Man detained in the North West following the death of three people in Louth

Three people have died following a serious incident in County Louth this morning. Gardaí responded to the serious incident at a home in Tallanstown this morning, where three people, two men and one woman, were found dead at the scene. A man aged in his 30s has been arrested and is being detained at a

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HSE seeking five new respite beds for Donegal children with special needs

The HSE has confirmed that it is seeking five new respite beds in Donegal for children with special needs. However, at the September meeting of the Regional Health Forum, Cllr Gerry McMonagle told officials that needs to doubled to ten at the very least. He also repeated his call for booklets to be produced clearly

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Water mains repair works to cause supply disruptions in Letterkenny today

As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions Ard O’Donnell and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until midday. Meanwhile, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Glenoughty Close and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 2pm until 4pm this

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Investigation launched following the discovery of two bodies in Dublin

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of two bodies in Finglas in Dublin. Emergency services were called to a house in Heathfield Terrace near Cappagh Hospital, shortly before 8 o’clock last night. Inside, they found the bodies of an adult male and a female child. The scene has been sealed off, with the

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Donegal fisherman recovered off north west coast named locally as Kevin McCloskey

Tributes are being paid to the fisherman, whose body has been recovered off the north-west coast. He’s been named as Kevin McCloskey from Killybegs. The crew of a local fishing boat found his body off Teelin on the Donegal coast shortly before 6 p.m. yesterday evening. A multi-agency search operation was launched on Thursday evening,

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Burst water mains causing supply disruptions in North Donegal

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Cranford, Drim, An Charraig, Asland, Islandray, Kinnalargy, Iomlach, Carragard and Umlagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

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Investigation launched following fire at disused caravan site in St. Johnston

An investigation has been launched following a fire at a disused caravan site in St. Johnston yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire at approximately 8:30pm outside Altaskin. Fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. No injuries were reported at the time. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing,

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Specific targets needed in upcoming Budget to tackle homelessness – Depaul

Specific targets to tackle homelessness need to be included in the upcoming Budget. That’s according to Depaul, which is calling for at least a thousand children to be removed from homelessness by next summer. Another record high of 16 thousand 353 people in emergency accommodation was recorded in August – with an increase of 131

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Government accused of letting energy companies rip people off

The Government has been accused of letting energy companies rip people off. In recent days, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Government is making things worse by allowing energy companies continue to hike prices. Energy price increases announced by Bord Gáis Energy, SSE Airtricity and Energia are set to come into effect next month. The

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The Social, Gaoth Dobhair awarded €12,000 to showcase emerging musical talent

The Social, Gaoth Dobhair, has been awarded €12,000 in funding to showcase emerging musical talent. The Grassroots Music Venues Support Scheme supports the work of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce. Announcing the funding, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, says venues such as The Social play a vital role in nurturing emerging musicians and

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Jim Lynch Community Building officially opens

The Jim Lynch Community Building in Letterkenny has been officially opened. Minister Dara Calleary officiated the opening last evening. €300,000 in funding was provided under the Community Centre Investment Fund to Letterkenny Community Centre to fund the extension. Community Centre Manager, Liam O’Donnell, says it is fitting that the new building has been named in

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ATU receives global recognition for marine pollution research

The Atlantic Technological University has received global recognition for marine pollution research. According to the latest rankings by ScholarGPS, ATU has been ranked 1st in Ireland and 3rd in the world. This now places the technological university among the world’s leading universities that are addressing the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. ATU researchers are tackling

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HSE hopes to meet OPD waiting list targets in Letterkenny by the end of the year

The HSE’s Regional Health Forum has been told that outpatient attendances at Letterkenny University Hospital increased by 5% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. However, the forum was told despite the increase in throughput, waiting lists continue to increase. In response to a question from Cllr

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