Around 30 Mica homeowners and protesters met the Taoiseach and other Fianna Fail personnel as they arrived in Cavan earlier today for the annual Fianna Fail Think-In. They’re calling on Michael Martin and others to speak to them about the issue. There won’t be a leadership challenge, but when questioned, the Taoiseach said parliamentary party […]
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Covid-19 vaccines are available for women at any stage of pregnancy from today. It follows advice from NIAC for an mRNA jab to be given at any time during the nine months. The HSE in the North West is recommending all women take up the offer, and talk to their GP, obstetrician or midwife if
Women at all stages of pregnancy urged to get Covid vaccine Read More »
125km is to be added to Donegal County Council’s gritting route this year. The Winter gritting programme is being extended due to the addition of 4 new salters and the redesigning of the overall layout of the routes. Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says while the additional routes are to be welcomed it needs to
Gritting route changes welcome, but more needed – Mac Giolla Easbuig Read More »
The Labour leader says his party fully supports 100% redress for Mica affected homeowners. Alan Kelly is in Donegal today to meet with homeowners affected by the defective block issue and has also met with the PRO of the Mica Action Group and the Chair of Donegal County Council’s Mica Redress Committee. He told today’s
Labour party fully supports 100% Mica Redress scheme Read More »
The 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in Donegal is the second highest in the country at 1,021 cases per 100,000 people. The rate of infection in Co Monaghan is the highest and nearly three times the national average, standing at 1,289 compared to a national rate of 458. 332 Covid patients are in hospital today,
Rate of Covid-19 in Donegal second highest in Ireland Read More »
A man has been arrested in Derry today as part of a search and arrest operation conducted by the police’s Terrorism Investigation Unit as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. The 49 year old was arrested under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite
Man arrested in Derry as part of ongoing investigation into New IRA Read More »
Finn Harp have never beaten their rivals Derry City on three occasions in the one season but that could change on Friday night in the latest edition of the North West derby. Oisin Kelly has been looking ahead to the battle at the Brandywell with former Harps Captain and Highland’s Match Analyst Declan Boyle…
Watch: Derry v Harps Derby Preview with Declan Boyle Read More »
The DUP leader says Stormont won’t survive if issues with the Northern Ireland protocol aren’t resolved. The North remains in the European Union single market for goods and continues to apply EU customs rules. Jeffrey Donaldson has also confirmed that DUP Ministers will immediately withdrawn from North-South structures. EU Commission vice-President is visiting Northern Ireland
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in the country today along with University Hospital Galway as 39 people wait on a bed. 10 people are waiting on a bed in the hospital’s Emergency Department and a further 29 on wards elsewhere. Also in the North West, 29 people are awaiting a bed
LUH third most overcrowded hospital in country Read More »
The founder and Chief Executive of E&I Engineering says the acquiring of the company by Vertiv will lead to continued investment and job creation. The Inishowen based company has confirmed that all current roles will be safeguarded as part of the almost €2 billion deal along with 100 new jobs to be created in the
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Concerns have been raised over the delivery of a new health centre for Dunfanaghy. In 2018, a contract for the €2.5 million project was signed by the HSE. The centre was expected to open in 2020 however, to date, the sod has yet to be turned on the site. Councillor Michael McClafferty is calling on
Calls for urgency on delivery of health centre for Dunfanaghy Read More »
The Open Championship is returning to Royal Portrush in 2025. The Dunluce Links hosted the tournament when Shane Lowry lifted the Claret Jug in 2019. Speaking ahead of the BMW Championship at Wentworth, the Offaly golfer can’t wait to go back…
Lowry excited to be heading back to Royal Portrush Read More »
A major search operation took place last evening following the discovery of a kayak on Lough Swilly. Lough Swilly RNLI’s Lifeboats and the Rescue 118 helicopter were deployed just before 6:50pm by Malin Head Coast Guard. The search operation was later stood down after a member of the public contacted Lough Swilly RNLI to claim
Discovery of kayak on Lough Swilly sparks major search operaiton Read More »
A status yellow rain and thunderstorm warning is in effect until midday. The alert for the entire country has been in place since yesterday morning with heavy downpours expected. Met Eireann is warning of localised flooding particularly where rainfall is heaviest.
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Disability day services are set to go back to 100% capacity nationwide next month. Minister for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte has announced that from October 22nd, all disability day service providers are being asked to provide 100% capacity care, up from 60% currently. There have been a number of issues relating to disability day care services
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The INTO is calling for the government to set up a public awareness campaign to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in schools. The HSE’s testing and tracing system is under pressure after 28 thousand children presented for PCR tests in the past seven days. Many pupils have been told to stay at home, after
INTO calls for campaign to stop spread of Covid-19 in schools Read More »
Two new Sinn Fein MLAs have been selected to represent the constituency of Foyle. Pádraig Delargy and Ciara Ferguson have been confirmed to take over the roles from Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty speaking after the party’s selection convention last night said that Pádraig and Ciara will play a huge role
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A Fianna Fail backbencher believes the party has confidence in the Foreign Affairs Minister. The party is due to meet for its annual think-in in Cavan today and tomorrow, before the return of the Dail next week. The failed appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN role in New York has dominated headlines for the
Fianna Fail backbencher says party has confidence in Minister Coveney Read More »
Police in Derry are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Emmett Dillon. The 33 year old is said to have last been in contact with his family on Friday last. He was last seen wearing all black clothing and had a backpack. Anyone with any information that might assist police is being asked to
33 year old missing from Derry Read More »
38 locations across the country will get permanent weather-resistant facilities, including two in Donegal, to allow for a longer outdoor dining season. Donegal County Council will receive over €260,000 in Fáilte Ireland funding to provide for these permanent outdoor dining facilities – just over €126,000 will be dedicated to the Bundoran Oceanside, and €137,000 will
Donegal County Council to receive €260,000 to provide outdoor dining facilities Read More »
Papers presented to today’s Education Committee at Stormont have reported that plans for a new Irish medium school in Strabane are on time and on budget. Procurement is due to take place before the end of the year, with construction set to start by June next year, and the school set to open in autumn
McCrossan welcomes progression on Strabane Irish language school Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday September 8th…
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday September 8th Read More »
1,545 new cases of Covid-19 have been announced in the Republic of Ireland this evening. 335 people are now in hospital with the virus, with 56 of those in ICUs. NPHET also has announced a further 43 new deaths from the virus reported within the last week – an average of just over 6 per
1,545 new cases of Covid-19 in ROI, 1,210 in North Read More »
Funding totalling €4.2 million has been allocated to the Connacht Ulster Alliance consortium, in order to facilitate upgrades to a number of ITs, including LYIT, as they work towards achieving Technological University status. The Connacht Ulster Alliance consortium consists of LYIT, as well as Sligo IT and Galway-Mayo IT, and they will share the newly-announced
LYIT to share €4.2 million in technological university upgrade funding Read More »
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Jack Murray has welcomed the news that Burnfoot based firm E&I Engineering is being sold in a deal worth up to €1.7 billion. E&I, which makes electrical switchgear and power distribution systems, is being bought by American-based company Vertiv Holdings. E&I say that all current roles will be protected, and
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The Open Championship is returning to the island of Ireland in 2025. Royal Portrush has been announced as the tournament host for the third time. In 2019, Offaly’s Shane Lowry won the Claret Jug at the County Antrim course by six shots. Almost 238,000 spectators attended the Open that year, a record for the event
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The Burnfoot based firm E&I Engineering is being sold in a deal worth up to €1.7 billion. The BBC is reporting that E&I, which makes electrical switchgear and power distribution systems, is being bought by Ohio-based Vertiv Holdings. The company, which also has a facility at Campsie in Derry, was founded by Philip O’Doherty.
E&I Engineering sold to US firm Read More »
Former Mayo midfielder Seamie O’Shea says he’s impressed with his old teammates run to the All-Ireland Final. James Horan’s side have beaten Galway and Dublin in their last two games and face Tyrone in the decider on this Saturday O’Shea, who is an AIB GAA Ambassador for the final, outlines what has pleased him about
O’Shea tipping Mayo win with big performance from the Connacht Champions Read More »
Tyrone’s All-Ireland Final defeat to Dublin in 2018 will serve as a benefit to the players involved in this year’s decider against Mayo, that’s according to former Tyrone player Colm Cavanagh. The Ulster Champions face the Connacht holders on Saturday as the county seeks a first All-Ireland since 2008. AIB GAA Ambassador Cavanagh played when
Colm Cavanagh expecting an open All Ireland Final Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Letterkenny businessman and former Letterkenny Chamber President, Gary Cooney. Gary opened Gary’s Pet World on Letterkenny’s Pearse Road in 1993. He has since set up Cooney’s Home Interiors, Cooney’s Home & Garden, Petworld.ie and MotoWorld. Listen back here:
Business Matters Ep 58 – Gary Cooney Read More »
A rain and thunderstorm warning has been issued for the entire country for the next 24 hours. The status yellow alert is in place until midday tomorrow. Met Eireann says scattered heavy downpours and thunderstorms can be expected. There’s also a risk of localised flooding where the rain is heaviest.
Rain and thunderstorm warning in place for 24 hours Read More »
Clar funding totalling €100,000 is to be shared by two projects in Donegal. A sensory space and outdoor barbeque area is to be developed within the Bruckless Community Park, while a public allotments and a community garden are to be developed at Ray Community Centre. Each received €50,000. The funding has been welcomed by Minister
Clar funding confirmed for Bruckless and Ray Read More »
Donegal Jockey Dylan Brown McMonagle continued with his build up to this weeks Champions Weekend with a victory on Tuesday evening at Galway. The apprentice championship leader won on 10/3 favourite Celestial Horizon for trainer Joseph O’Brien. That’s 44 wins this year for Dylan and he is back in action this evening at Cork with
Galway win for Browne McMonagle Read More »
Letterkenny’s Port Road is to close for major resurfacing works over the next two to three nights. The road will close to the public between Station Roundabout and Polestar Roundabout tonight and tomorrow, with a provision to extend the closure into Friday night. Depending on progress on Wednesday and Thursday, Donegal County Council say the
Port Road closing overnight for resurfacing works Read More »
Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy hopes their battling draw against Serbia on Tuesday evening quietens some of their critics. A late own goal secured a 1-all draw for Stephen Kenny’s side in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin. With their manager under pressure after recent results, Duffy says the players are all committed to
Shane Duffy – We’ll stick together and keep fighting Read More »
Brian Dooher has three All Ireland senior winners medals as a Tyrone player and now the Clann na nGael man is on the verge of winning his first as a manager alongside Fergal Logan. On route to this Saturday’s decider against Mayo, they won tight encounters against Donegal, Monaghan and Kerry but the Tyrone management
Room for improvement – Tyrone boss Brian Dooher Read More »
The Registrar of Letterkenny Institute of Technology says there are vacancies on almost half the courses on offer at the facility, and they will be offered at 12 noon today for people who wish to make new applications Billy Bennett says in terms of the offers made in the CAO’s first round yesterday, the numbers
LYIT set to release ‘available places’ on 22 courses Read More »
Ireland can expect the decline in daily covid-19 cases numbers to continue, according to an immunovirologist. It comes as the Donegal’s five-day moving average of new cases fell below 100 this week to 98 as of midnight on Monday. On Friday last, it was 110. Professor of Immunovirology at UCC, Liam Fanning says increased vaccine
Donegal’s 5 Day Covid Average falls below 100 Read More »
Former DUP leader and First Minister Arlene Foster is to leave the Assembly by the end of this month. In a statement last night, she indicated the process to select her successor in the Fermanagh South Tyrone constituency has already begun. It’s expected that Deborah Erskine, a Fermanagh and Omagh District councillor and former DUP
Foster to leave Assembly by the end of September Read More »
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says overcrowding in hospitals cannot be tolerated. It comes as yesterday saw the worst levels of overcrowding since the beginning of the pandemic, with 395 patients waiting on beds in hospitals across the country. There were 27 people awaiting beds in Letterkenny and 29 in Sligo. INMO General Secretary
INMO concerned at hospital overcrowding levels Read More »
The HSE has suspended walk-in Covid-19 testing at all centres across the country. The health service says the decision has been taken to “reduce queues” after demand increased by 35 percent in the past 48 hours. It says its online self-referrals system remains open, and is encouraging people to book through the portal at www.hse.ie
Walk-in Covid 19 testing suspended nationwide Read More »
The Irish Defence Forces are facing a mass exodus of serving members, as well as an increase in the number of recruits leaving during the training process. 338 members of the Defence Forces have left in the first seven months of this year alone, along with 86 recruits. Shortages were highlighted recently when soldiers from
PDFORRA concerned at numbers leaving Defence Forces Read More »
There was double joy for the Donegal teams at the recent All Ireland Pool Finals in Kerry. For the first time ever, Donegal were the outright men’s winners. Having come through a tight group and a semi final against Antrim they beat the high fancied favourites Cavan 14 -6 in the final to be crowned
All Ireland success for Donegal Pool teams Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday September 7th…
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday September 7th Read More »
1,470 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported this evening in the Republic of Ireland. The five-day average of cases here has fallen to 1,382 – which 16 per cent less than a week ago. Counties Monaghan, Donegal, Cavan and Leitrim have the highest 14-day incidence rates in the country currently. 367 Covid patients
1,470 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in ROI Read More »
The number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the Republic of Ireland is now just over 140,000, as the rate of the payment is set to be cut from today onwards. In County Donegal, 4,102 people are now receiving the PUP payment, down 2.7% on the previous week’s figures. The top two rates
Number in Donegal receiving PUP falls as payment rates cut from today Read More »
27 patients are awaiting a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital today, as the lastest INMO trolley watch figures show LUH is now the fifth-most overcrowded hospital in the Republic today. 21 patients are waiting for a bed on wards in LUH, the highest figure in the country, and unchanged from yesterday’s figure. Meanwhile 6 patients
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The Government expects to submit its strategic plan for CAP on time by January 1st. Political agreement at EU level was reached in June on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. The new deal aims to support the transition towards more sustainable agriculture, while there will also be support for young farmers and smaller
CAP consultation underway as McConalogue meets with EU Agri ministers today Read More »
1,748 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have also been another seven additional Covid-related deaths reported by the North’s Department of Health today. There are now 461 patients being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 45 in ICU. These figures come as
Just over 55,000 students have received their CAO round 1 offers this afternoon, as points requirements across the country have risen again. At LYIT, while many course options stayed similar to 2020, such as Law and Computer Science – increases were seen in the high-demand area of nursing. For Level 8 General Nursing, the points
55,000 students receive CAO offers, LYIT course points for 2021 revealed Read More »
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