The Government has officially unveiled its Housing For All plan, which promises to deliver 300 thousand homes by 2030. 20 billion euro will be spent implementing the first 5 years of the plan. It will see the introduction of the shared equity scheme and will eliminate penalties associated with the fair deal scheme. But, it […]
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Another 12 Covid-19 related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland over the past 24 hours. 793 new cases have also been confirmed North of the border today. 417 Covid patients are now in hospitals in the North, with 46 of those in intensive care. That compares to the most recent figures in the Republic
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The Central Statistics office is reporting today that the Irish economy grew by 6.3 per cent in the second quarter of this year. The CSO also says the easing of Covid restrictions led to increased activity in many sectors. Personal spending on goods and services rose by 12.6 per cent. The construction sector grew by
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A Derry City and Strabane District Councillor is calling on a crackdown on the illegal sale of fireworks, following a number of incidents in Creggan as well as other parts of Derry City. Sinn Féin’s Emma McGinley says that in one particular recent incident, a firework was thrown into a shop which subsequently then hit
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The HSE has announced that the walk-in Covid-19 test centre in Buncrana will continue to operate until Sunday September 12th. The centre at Nailors Row Car Park behind Cockhill Health Centre will continue to operate between 11am and 7pm daily. The centre was established in the first week of July due to concerns over an
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The Government remains under pressure over the Katherine Zappone controversy. The issue is back in the spotlight after the Foreign Affairs Minister said he deleted his text messages about the defunct UN appointment as he’s been hacked before. While the Tanaiste has published his text exchanges and apologised for not doing it sooner after journalists
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Donegal Manager Declan Bonner has indicated he will not be making sweeping changes to the Donegal set up as he starts a new two year term. The Na Rossa man was re-appointed at the County Committee Meeting last Monday and said in his weekly column in the Donegal News “There will be some changes but
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An Afghan man living in Derry fears his sister has been abducted from Kabul. Muhammad Kharotai moved to the city in 2011 – after his father was murdered by the Taliban. He says police told him about his sister yesterday. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood is appealing for those in power to help:
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Serious concerns have been raised over the future of the ambulance base in Lifford. The ambulance base has been temporarily relocated to Stranorlar to facilitate ongoing works at Lifford Hospital. However, the fear is that the National Ambulance Service will make the move permanent. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District and member of the
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Gardai believe a fire at a house in Ramelton earlier this week was started maliciously. The property at Drumherrive was extensively damaged by the blaze which is believed to have been started shortly after 10 o’clock on Tuesday night. Investigations are ongoing. Detective Inspector Pat O’Donnell is continuing to appeal to anyone with information to
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The number of people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital has increased to 26 this morning. The figure is up on 10 from yesterday with 10 people waiting on a bed in the hospital’s Emergency Department and 16 waiting on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 318 admitted patients are waiting for beds
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The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has warned that hospital waiting lists in the North West and West are some of the worst in the country. Over 127,700 people are on outpatient waiting list at hospitals across the Saolta Hospital Group, an increase of 72% since 2015. The number of people waiting for inpatient/day case care
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There is an air of excitement and expectation around Letterkenny Rugby Club ahead of the season start this weekend. Letterkenny begin their Ulster Championship 3 campaign on the road at Newry on Saturday as they look to battle at the top end of the section this season. There has been alot of changes in the
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The Director of Public Health in the North West says anti-vaccine campaigns may be responsible for a low covid vaccine uptake in Donegal. The Irish Independent yesterday revealed that Donegal has the second lowest vaccine uptake in the country at 83%, almost 10% below the national average. Dr Anthony Breslin told today’s Nine til Noon
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Naomh Conaill have lodged an appeal with Ulster over the decision to replay the county final. Last Sunday, the Donegal CCC ordered the 2020 decider which was won by the Glenties side, to be replayed on Wednesday 8th September because they found the winners used four substitutes during extra time, one more than the allowed
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is embarking on a recruitment drive for a number of professional positions to assist in the delivery of the £250m City Deal. The council says a number of significant regeneration projects are planned, along with considerable innovation and investment, and they need the right team of people to guide
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The Tanaiste will meet with the leader of the DUP later to discuss north south relations and the Brexit protocol. Leo Varadkar will be in Newry for a cross border business event, and is expected to meet with Jeffrey Donaldson on its fringes. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Mr Donaldson says it’ll be meaningless unless
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The Cross Border Workers’ Coalition says if the government is committed to the “blended working” model proposed by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, then the double taxation faced by workers living in the Republic but working in the North must be addressed. They say the government is actively encouraging a mix of office and home working, but
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Ireland’s cricketers will look to continue with their fine form at Bready later on Thursday afternoon. They take a 2-1 lead in their 5 match T20 series with Zimbabwe. Paul Stirling scored an unbeaten 115 yesterday as the hosts completed a 40 run victory at the County Tyrone venue. Bready is hosting the closing three
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The Health Minister has announced people with weakened immune systems will be offered an additional dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee says people with compromised immune systems should get an additional dose of an mRNA jab, regardless of what vaccine they originally received. The third dose will be offered to qualifying
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The Government is due to announce a new multi-billion euro housing plan later today. The ‘Housing for All’ programme will replace ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ which was launched back in 2016. It’s reported the new strategy will see local authorities given greater ability to purchase land for social and affordable housing. Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in
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157 people were hospitalised after being stabbed with a knife last year. According to freedom of information figures, that includes 136 males and 21 females. Nearly 500 people needed hospital care as a result of knife-assaults between 2018 and 2020. Sinn Féin’s justice spokesperson and South Donegal Deputy, Martin Kenny, says stabbings are a huge
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Donegal County Council has published a map detailing the diversions that will be put in place next week when the Port Road is closed for major roadworks. The road will be close to the public between the Station Roundabout and Polestar Roundabout over three nights from Wednesday the 8th of September to Friday the 10th
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Finn Park was rocking for the recent wins over 2nd placed St Patrick’s Athletic in the league and 4th placed Derry City in the cup and now the greatest challenge of all awaits on Friday night as the champions Shqmrick Rovers come to town. The good news is that the club have been informed that
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1,789 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening. The border regions of Monaghan, Donegal and Cavan have the highest 14-day incidence rates in the country. In the two weeks to midnight on Monday, Donegal had 1,853 cases, a 14 day incidence rate of 1,164 per 100,000 people. That compares to
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday September 1st……..
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Cavan’s Joe McQuillan will referee the All-Ireland football final between Mayo and Tyrone. It will be his fourth showpiece to be in charge of. He was the man in the middle in 2011, 2013 and 2017 – all of which Dublin were victorious in.
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The PSNI have confirmed they have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of a man in his eighties in Dromore, County Tyrone. The elderly man died at an address on Blackwater Road on June 30th. Police have confirmed today a 54-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning. An 85-year-old woman has also been arrested
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The GAA has confirmed the All-Ireland Football Final will go ahead with 50 per cent capacity at Croke Park. 41,150 fans will be able to attend the match between Tyrone and Mayo on September 11th. The easing of restrictions means around 60 thousand people could have been allowed in with proof of vaccination. However, the
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The number of cars imported from abroad decreased by 36 per cent last month, compared to August 2020. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry says it’s partly down to Brexit. The number of new cars bought in Ireland between January and August this year rose by just over 22%. In Donegal, the increase was
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Gardai have renewed their appeal for information about a fire at a house in the Ramelton area last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the fire at Drumherrive, Ramelton shortly after 10 o’clock lat night. There was no-one in the building at the time, and no injuries have been reported. The scene was preserved
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The funeral mass of Cllr Bernard McGuinness has heard that the most important things to him were family of friends. The congregation was told of how he found peace and comfort in the garden. Representatives of Donegal County Council and fellow Councillors were in attendance along with Captain Myles Gallagher representing the Tanaiste. Cllr McGuinness,
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A total of 500,000 vaccines have to date, been administered in vaccination centres in the North West and West. Paul Hooton, Saolta Executive Lead for the rollout of the vaccination programme in the West and North West has praised the efforts staff of the vaccination centres in the region to reach the milestone. He has
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A Strabane EuroMillions winner has been recognised for her contribution to the fight against Covid-19. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke made a special presentation to Frances Connolly at the Guildhall in Derry last evening during a Civic Reception in recognition of her generous contribution to causes in the Strabane
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There’s been a slight decrease in the number of patients waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. 16 people are awaiting a bed at the hospital, 4 people in the Emergency Department and a further 12 on wards elsewhere in the hospital. At Sligo University Hospital, 19 people are waiting on a
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Works are being carried out today at an accident black spot in West Donegal. Minor surface dressing works to improve skid resistance are being undertaken following a review of the Back of Errigal Road. Donegal County Council has confirmed that advance warning signage and renewed chevrons are due to be erected to advise approaching motorists
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A Strabane Councillor has condemned the actions of those responsible for setting a car on fire in the town last night. The car was parked adjacent to the Asda roundabout in the town and is believed to have been set on fire shortly after 10:30pm last night. This is the second such incident in the
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Tyrone are ten days out from the All Ireland Final against Mayo as the Red Hand county look to lift the Sam Maguire for the fourth time in the county’s history. After a stunning victory over Kerry, Tyrone have the chance for glory once again and Dromore’s Niall Sludden knows it’s very much a 50/50
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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 »
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