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Varadkar should apologise to live events sector for attending festival – Pearse Doherty

An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has once again come under intense criticism from opposition, after he was spotted attending a festival in London at the weekend – after reportedly telling representatives from the live events sector days earlier that the UK’s re-opening plan was “definitely” not the one to follow. His attendance at the Mighty Hoopla […]

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Issue of illegal slurry dumping raised after incident in Inishowen over weekend

The issue of illegal slurry dumping has been raised, following an incident in Inishowen at the weekend. Local Cllr Terry Crossan says that a constituent contacted him after he noticed that there was what appeared to be slurry dumped into Inch Lake at Farland Bank. Cllr Crossan has posted the videos he received to social

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Chair of Friends of Lifford Hospital “not surprised” by damning HIQA report

The Chair of the Friends of Lifford Hospital has said that the findings of a recent damning HIQA report regarding Lifford Community Hospital did not surprise him. Lifford Hospital was found to be in a state of disrepair in the HIQA report, with a number of areas found to be non-compliant with HIQA standards. Mould

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Large gatherings, live music and all religious services return from today

Organised indoor gatherings can resume with 60 per cent capacity today – and the cap on outdoor events rises to 75 per cent. All adults must be fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid, to reach those attendances. Many other restrictions also ease today, with live music allowed indoors at weddings and in bars. Government

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LYIT to receive over €1.3m in funding as students return to campus

The Letterkenny Institute of Technology is to receive just over €1.3 million in funding from the Government, in order to carry out a number of capital works as third-level institutions begin to return to full in-person classes. The funding comes as part of €38 million in funding that has been allocated nationally to third-level institutions

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Cllr McGarvey calls on Bus Eireann to provide more non-online contact options

  A local councillor has called on Bus Eireann to make their services more friendly to those who have limited internet access, or are not technically literate. Letterkenny Cllr Ian McGarvey is the oldest elected politician on the island of Ireland, and he is calling on the bus company to provide alternative ways of contacting

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All plastic waste can now be placed in household recycling bins

All plastic packaging waste, including soft plastics, can now be placed in household recycling bins. From this week, all waste collector companies must take and sort soft packaging, such as crisp bags, sweet wrappers and bread wrappers, provided they are “clean, dry and loose”. The move is expected to reduce the need for large volumes

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Dylan Browne McMonagle looking ahead to Irish Champions Weekend

Dylan Browne McMonagle has already ridden more winners this season than last and he is looking forward to some plum rides at the Longines Irish Champions Weekend that takes place at Leopardstown and the Curragh next weekend, the 11th and 12th of September. The Letterkenny born jockey told Dave Keena he is delighted with the way things

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Donegal MEAI representative calls for clarity on live events reopening

The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland are calling on government to clarify regulations around indoor hospitality ahead of the return of live events tomorrow. Under relaxed rules, live music and drama can return, while larger crowds can attend the likes of concerts and sporting events. The new measures limit indoor capacity at 60 percent

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Bundoran RNLI assist with medical evacuation at Tullan Strand

The Bundoran RNLI were called to assist with a medical evacuation from Tullan Strand in Bundoran yesterday morning. A crew of Bundoran RNLI volunteers were called to assist the national ambulance service, after a casualty had fallen and received injuries in the early hours of yesterday morning. The crew members assisted with the transfer of

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Portsalon Golf Club win Donegal Under-18 Youth Golf Matchplay Championship

In an exciting finish to the Donegal Under-18 Youth Golf Matchplay Championship Portsalon Golf Club narrowly defeated Dunfanaghy Golf Club 2 – 1. Played in glorious conditions on the Tom Old Morris course in Rosapenna, which hosted the event after the successful European Legends. Dunfanaghy Golf Club were going for their 7th title and fielding

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Gardaí investigating after discovery of body in Letterkenny

Gardaí are currently carrying out investigations after the body of a man in his sixties was discovered in Letterkenny this morning. Shortly after 2 o’clock this morning, Gardaí attended a house at Sylvan Park in Letterkenny after the ambulance service reported that they had discovered the body of a man in his sixties. The scene

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“Brilliant Result” – Karl O’Sullivan on Harps win over Shamrock Rovers

Finn Harps earned their sixth win in as many games on Friday night after they beat champions Shamrock Rovers 2-1 at Finn Park. Jordan Mustoe opened the scoring for the hosts on 55 minutes after a well worked team goal. An Adam Foley own goal pulled Rovers level on 70 minutes before Tunde Owolabi headed

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Government should invest through Council, not private firms – Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig

A Donegal Councillor says the experience with Housing Association apartments in Dungloe has cemented his belief that Donegal County Council should be taking the lead in building social housing. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says the Cluid and Respond Housing Associations have developed apartments in Dungloe, but in both cases, there are apartments which

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Crawford to raise questions about Lifford Hospital repair delay

The latest round of HIQA reports includes two inspections into Donegal care facilities, at Lifford Community Hospital and Buncrana Community Hospital. While Buncrana Community Hospital was found to be compliant or substantially compliant in all areas of inspection, a series of non-compliances were reported at Lifford Community Hospital, including the failure not to carry out

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Mu variant identified in Ireland as 1,414 new Covid cases are confirmed

Four cases of the new Covid-19 variant ‘Mu’ have been identified in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says the cases were recorded before the end of last month. The World Health Organisation has identified the Mu strain as a variant of interest – but not a variant of concern. It has been found in

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Visiting restrictions to be eased in Inishowen care homes

Restricted visiting in Residential Long Term Care facilities in Inishowen is being eased on a phased basis. Restrictions had been implemented due to the ongoing high levels of COVID-19 in the peninsula, and the potential high risk to residents, service users and staff. The HSE says decisions regarding visiting levels in facilities will continue to

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HIQA report finds 7 non-compliances at Lifford Community Hospital

The latest round of HIQA reports includes two inspections into Donegal care facilities, at Lifford Community Hospital and Buncrana Community Hospital. While Buncrana Community Hospital was found to be compliant or substantially compliant in all areas of inspection, a series of non-compliances were reported at Lifford Community Hospital – non-compliances that have now led to

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McConalogue defends new “Housing For All” plan

Minister Charlie McConalogue has defended the Government’s new “Housing For All” policy, that was launched yesterday. The programme promises that 330,000 homes will be built between now and 2030 – but has received widespread criticism from opposition parties who claim that the commitment to only allocate around a third of the houses built to social

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Rural public transport needed to aid road safety, not youth driving bans – Green Party rep

The Green Party’s Donegal representative has criticised a recent proposal from former Minister for Transport Shane Ross, that suggested that those under 30 should be banned from driving at night, in order to combat the number of fatalities on the country’s roads. Michael White says that the only good thing about Ross’s proposal, is that

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29 people waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning

The number of people awaiting a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital has risen slightly again, according to the latest INMO trolley watch figures. There are now 29 people waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, up 3 on yesterday’s number. There are 10 people waiting on a bed in the Emergency Department, the

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