Donegal County Council has written to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to seek a special allocation for Emergency Housing provision, particularly in rural areas of the county. The issue was raised at a meeting by Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh, but subsequent council meetings were cancelled, and the issue hasn’t been discussed again by members. Cllr O’Fearraigh […]
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A Donegal wedding band is looking forward to taking to the stage again following yesterday’s announcement that live music can return at weddings. Weddings are still only allowed a maximum of 100 guests, but dancing is no longer banned. Colm Cavanagh of The Cavanagh Bros Band says it’s been a long 18 months. But he
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A major power outage is affecting Letterkenny this morning. Over 1,500 properties were without power in the Ballyraine area due to a fault. Power has been restored to some but over 600 customers are still experiencing outages. ESB estimate that power will be restored by lunchtime today.
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Enquiries are ongoing into a fire at a house in Ramelton yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. No one was present at the premises at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported. Gardai say the scene is currently preserved for a technical examination.
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Clubs around the north west will be boosted by the news that sport stadiums can return to 50% capacity from 6 September onwards. It’s part of the government’s plans to lift Covid-19 restrictions over the coming two months. All restrictions for both indoor and outdoor sports events are to be lifted on the 22nd October.
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Seamus Coleman knows that Cristiano Ronaldo will be a hard man to stop tonight. The Republic of Ireland face Portugal in a World Cup qualifier in Faro. It’s a 7.45 kick off, as Stephen Kenny’s men bid for their first points of the campaign. If Ronaldo finds the net, he will break the all time
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Loganair has confirmed that it is suspending services from Donegal Airport. The airline which operates flights from Donegal to Glasgow will cease services from the end of the current summer season which ends of October 29th. Loganair says the decision has been taken to support the industry’s recovery from the pandemic and as a result
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The HSE’s expected to meet with patient advocates today to finalise new guidelines on access for partners to maternity units. Many have been unable to attend scans, labour and childbirth during the pandemic, despite facilities being urged to allow visits. Last night, the Taoiseach said the new guidelines on maternity access will be published in
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The funeral takes place this morning in Bocan, Culdaff of Cllr Bernard McGuinness, the sitting Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District who passed away in Galway at the weekend. He was 77. Cllr McGuinness was the longest serving member of the council, having been elected in 1979 and returned in every subsequent election. He had
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Scoil Mhuire, Creeslough has been given the green light to proceed to tender stage on their extension project. The approved works under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, include the establishment of two mainstream Classrooms, one WC for assisted users and one SET room. Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh in welcoming the development says; ‘It has always
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Waterford and Carlow have the highest vaccine uptake, while Monaghan and Donegal have the lowest. The Irish Independent has obtained figures on the county-by-county roll-out. The paper breaks down the vaccination roll-out per county along with the latest incidence of Covid-19. It shows, despite having the highest levels of spread of the virus Monaghan and
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The number on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment decreased by 6,000 in the past week. Almost one third of the people who came off the payment and returned to work last week are involved in the hospitality sector. There are currently just over 143,000 people in receipt of the payment, a 70% decrease on the peak
3% less people in Donegal receiving PUP this week Read More »
A pension scheme for people injured during the Troubles opened yesterday in the North, with one MLA describing it as a welcome but long overdue development. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says this scheme should have opened years ago, but political infighting and a refusal to take responsibility has seen it beset by delays. Now,
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Finn Harps have been drawn with the holders Dundalk in the FAI Cup quarter finals. Ollie Horgan’s side dumped Derry City out in the previous round at Finn Park and will be back at the Ballybofey venue for the last eight encounter. In the other games, non league Maynooth University Town travel to Dalymount Park
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Taoiseach Michael Martin has confirmed a phased easing of restrictions from next week, saying we are entering into a new era, characterised by an emphasis on personal behaviour, judgement and responsibility. From this day week, 6th September, larger crowds can gather for religious ceremonies, with churches and places of worship at 50% capacity Communions and
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1,382 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening in the Republic. The number of Covid patients in hospital has dropped to 355 – down 47 from yesterday. 54 are in intensive care – down seven on 24 hours ago. The border regions of Monaghan, Donegal and Cavan have the highest 14-day incidence rates
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday August 31st…..
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday August 31st Read More »
The North’s Deputy First Minister has tested positive for Covid-19. Michelle O’Neill has contracted the virus despite having had two doses of a vaccine. She says she’s self-isolating and will return to her public duties next week.
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The HSE is urging people who wish to take Covid 19 tests in the North West to book in advance where possible. Head of Service Dermot Monaghan says while walk in services are available, booking online will make the system more efficient……….. Release in full – HSE encourage people to use the On-line Self Referral portal
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Declan Bonner has been handed a fresh two-year term as Donegal senior football manager. He’s been at the helm for the last four years, but the county executive had welcomed other applicants for the role. None of the club’s provided an alternative candidate which paved the way for Bonner to continue. Donegal GAA Chairman Mick
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The total number of patients waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital during the month of August was 474. According to the INMO, that figure is a staggering increase from the same period last year when 98 people awaited a bed at the hospital. Meanwhile, as of this morning, 18 people were waiting on
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A number of people in Burnfoot whose homes were damaged by flooding in 2017 have been served notice to remove all personal items from the properties at a given date and time. Eight houses in the Park An Grainan estate have been laying vacant for over four years now. In a letter, Donegal County Council
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A meeting organised by the 100% Redress No Less campaign group is taking place tomorrow evening. The meeting is being held in a bid to highlight further issues with the current Mica redress scheme before the Defective Blocks Working Group’s talks conclude next month. One of the issues up for discussion is delays in payments
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There has been a noticeable increase in drink driving in Donegal according to Gardai, particularly in the Letterkenny district. Over the past two weeks there has been a rise in the number of drink driving detections in the county. Garda Sergeant Paul Wallace is reminding people to never drive under the influence:
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Parents are being urged to be aware of the location of children and young people. It comes as Gardai aim to crackdown on the ongoing issue of trespassing in vacant buildings in the Bunbeg and Derrybeg areas by young people. Garda Sergeant Paul Wallace says such incidents put unnecessary pressure on the force’s resources:
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Gardai have launched an investigation after two vehicles were found burnt out in Bundoran in the early hours of yesterday morning. At around 4:50am in the River Walk Estate, a blue Mercedes van with a partial registration of 152 DL and a Peugeot 206 car were destroyed in the blaze. The van contained a large
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Community and voluntary groups throughout Donegal are being invited to take part in an audit of community groups. This audit is being conducted by the Community Development Section, Donegal County Council, to ascertain the needs and aspirations of groups in the County. Those interested are asked to complete a short online questionnaire by Friday September
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Three men have been arrested in Strabane after a house was broken into and a man assaulted with bats. At around 3:20pm yesterday afternoon a group of men entered a house in the Lisnafin Park area of the town, a male occupant of the property was subsequently assaulted with bats. The windows of the house
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Lagan Harps clinched the Donegal U-19s/Senior Women’s league title on Monday night. They beat Drumbar 4-0 with Orlaith Connolly scoring a hat-trick. Bonagee United needed to win their final game against Raphoe Town to win the league but on a night of drama, they drew 4-4 having fought back from 4-1 down against Raphoe. However,
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A proper Mica redress scheme needs to be put in place before the Budget in October, according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. In correspondence received by Deputy Pringle, Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien says engagement with the Defective Blocks Working Group is ongoing with the deadline for the submission of a report by the working group
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Donegal is celebrating gold medal success at the Paralympics following another superb display from Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal in Tokyo this morning. The pair added to their silver medal earlier in the games with victory in the Women’s B Time Trial. As it stands, Team Ireland is coming home with three gold medals and
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A satellite Covid-19 vaccination centre is to open in Burtonport next week. Vaccines will be administered at the clinic in St Columba’s Community Centre from next Tuesday. The centre is expected to operate 1-2 days per week.
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Donegal’s Road Safety Officer is reminding motorists to be more mindful on the roads, as most children return to school this week. Brian O’Donnell says motorists will need to adjust to the return of schools, and the extra traffic delays and road safety concerns that brings with it – including driving more carefully around busy
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has welcomed the announcement that a new Garda Insurance Fraud Coordination Office is to be set up. The intent of the office is to allow members of the public to directly report what they believe to be a fraudulent insurance claim made against them to Gardaí – instead of having to
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The majority of Covid-19 restrictions will end on October 22nd according to plans before Cabinet this afternoon. Cabinet will meet this lunchtime to sign-off on the roadmap, which’s due to kick-in from September 6th. From that date, larger crowds will be allowed at events such as concerts and outdoor sports matches, while communions and confirmations
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Finn Harps will be hoping for home advantage again when the quarter final draw of the FAI Cup takes place this evening. Joining Harps in the hat are fellow Premier Division sides Bohemians, Dundalk, St Pats and Waterford along with First Division clubs UCD and Wexford and non-league Maynooth University Town. Harps reached the last
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The CCC have set the date for the second 2020 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure County Final between Kilcar and Naomh Conaill as Wednesday September 8th. It will begin at at 7.45 pm in Páirc Sheáin Mhic Cumhaill to facilitate TG4. A doubt still looms over the game as Naomh Conaill have the right to
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Declan Bonner has been reappointed Donegal senior team manager. He was approved for another two year term at Monday’s virtial County Committee Meeting. Bonner’s previous four year stint came to end when Donegal made their exit at the semi final stage of Ulster losing to Tyrone. The position was open for nominations but no club
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On this week’s DL Debate, Championship winning player and manager Brendan Kilcoyne discusses the 2020 County Final saga as the CCC order a replay while Brendan Crossan of the Irish News gives his view on Tyrone’s fantastic win in the All Ireland semi final over Kerry. Listen to the DL Debate presented by Brendan Devenney
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Politicians north and south of the Irish border have met the families of the Troubles victims to support their opposition to introduce an “amnesty” for legacy killings. Last month, the UK government announced plans to end all prosecutions in Northern Ireland for incidents up to April 1998. But local politicians and family members say it’ll
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday, August 30th…
News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday August 30th Read More »
1,293 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported this evening in the Republic of Ireland. 382 people are in hospital with the virus, up 35 on yesterday’s number, with 61 in intensive care treatment for Covid-19. Meanwhile, another six Covid patients have died in Northern Ireland today. 1,259 new cases have also been confirmed in
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Ramelton’s Ronan Boyce has been rewarded for his fine performances this season for Derry City with a call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad. The 20 year old will link up with Jim Crawford’s team for the two away fixtures with the Bosnia on Friday in Zenica and Luxembourg next Tuesday. Derry City
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The FAI has confirmed that the senior women’s and men’s international sides are to be paid equally. Captains Katie McCabe and Seamus Coleman were involved in brokering the deal which sees the men take a pay-cut. The FAI will make up the shortfall to bring parity to how the men’s and women’s teams are compensated.
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Letterkenny and the surrounding areas is facing a shortage of student accomodation, according to the LYIT Students’ Union. They claim that a notable number of students have contacted their offices in recent weeks seeking a place to stay in the town before the upcoming academic year – but with all available options already booked up.
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The Tanaiste has been paying tribute today to Cllr Bernard McGuinness, the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, who died at the weekend at the age of 77. On today’s Nine Til Noon Show, Leo Varadkar said Bernard McGuinness had a perspective on politics that only comes from experience, and was of immense help to
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The Donegal CCC have set the date and time for the second 2020 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure County Final between Kilcar and Naomh Conaill. Following Sunday’s decision taken by the CCC that the game should be replayed, the match has been scheduled for Wednesday 8th September at 8pm at MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey. The CCC
County Final Replay fixed for 8th September Read More »
Six projects in Donegal are to share €285,000 in CLÁR funding for schools, following confirmation of the latest tranche of funding by Minister heather Humphries. Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding will be a tremendous benefit to these vital community projects, and will help support employment, community development and volunteerism.
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The National Screening Service is urging women who receive BreastCheck appointments to carefully check which centre they are being called to. Since last week, a number of women have been arriving at the wrong centre. Since last week, BreastCheck been screening in two locations in the county – Letterkenny and Donegal Town. However, they say
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The PSNI are seeking help in finding a missing young woman in Derry. Aimee-Jane Kee (Harper) was last seen in the area of the Guildhall in the city at around ten to eight on Saturday evening. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black faux leather dress, fish net tights and black boots. If
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