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14-day Covid-19 incidence rate above national average in all Donegal LEAs

The rate of Covid-19 in all Local Electoral Areas in Donegal is now above the national average. The 14 day incidence rate has decreased in the Milford Local Electoral area but has risen in all other areas of the county. North Inishowen continues to have the highest rate of infection in Ireland, at over five […]

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Second doses of Covid vaccines available at LYIT walk-in clinic this weekend

Walk-in vaccination clinics will be held in Letterkenny this weekend. Anyone over the age of 16 can receive a first or second dose at the vaccination clinic at Letterkenny Institute of Technology this weekend. Anyone over the age of 16 can receive the first dose of a vaccine at the walk-in vaccination centre at Letterkenny

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People in Donegal are being urged to ‘Think Before You Flush’

The equivalent of 7 double decker buses of foul material is removed from the Letterkenny wastewater treatment plant each year. Irish Water and Clean Coasts are urging people in Donegal to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’. A recent survey revealed that almost a million adults in Ireland regularly flush wet wipes and other sanitary

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Bishop McGuckian: We have responsibility to “our brothers and sisters” in Afghanistan crisis

Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has called for further humanitarian supports to be put in place to aid those affected by the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. Bishop McGuckian also serves as Chair of the Council for Justice and Peace of the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, and he says that we in the west have a

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NI hospitality restrictions should match Republic – Donegal hotelier

A Donegal hotelier says Northern Ireland’s Covid restrictions should change to match the Republic’s. Several rules for hospitality, such as the need to present a vaccine passport and closing times, are less restrictive in the North. But there are concerns about the rising number of Covid cases in Northern Ireland. Paul Diver is chair of

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76 patients awaiting beds at North-West hospitals today, 45 in LUH

According to the latest INMO trolley watch figures, 76 patients are currently awaiting beds across the North-West today. 45 patients are waiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital – that’s a rise of 14 compared to yesterday. 24 patients are now awaiting a bed in the Emergency Department of the hospital – that is up a

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Concerns raised after claims Garda cars used in place of ambulances

Concerns are being raised, after a number claims that patients have been transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital in Garda cars, because there was no ambulance in Donegal, or in any of the surrounding counties available to transport patients. Speaking with Donal Kavanagh on today’s Nine til Noon Show, local Cllr Michael McClafferty detailed one such

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Men to appear at Derry Court today over Buncrana Road incident

Five males, arrested by police following an incident in the Buncrana Road area of Derry on Tuesday afternoon have been charged to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today. A sixth, 28 year old man, is currently being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the incident. The youngest male aged 14 has been charged with

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Higher expectations of house price rises in Ulster, border regions vs rest of ROI: Report

70 percent of Irish consumers expect house prices to rise by at least 4 per cent per year over the next three years. That’s according to a new survey by KBC Bank Ireland which found higher expectations of property price rises were slightly more evident in Ulster, Connacht and the Border region. Meanwhile, consumers in

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Funeral of woman who passed away in Barnesmore accident taking place today

The funeral of a woman who tragically lost her life in an accident on the Barnesmore Gap road last Friday is taking place today. Amanda Kinsella, who was originally from Carlow, but visiting Donegal on holiday, fell from a moving bus and was then struck by an oncoming car. She later passed away as a

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Roadmap to ending Covid restrictions to be discussed at cabinet today

A roadmap to end Covid-19 restrictions will be discussed this afternoon when senior ministers and health officials meet. It’s the first covid sub-committee meeting in weeks, and will form the basis of a plan set to be announced later this month. It comes amid a warning from the Chief Medical Officer of a continued rise

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Public consultation on Ballyshannon regeneration plan extended

The consultation period for the Ballyshannon Regeneration Project has been extended to the start of next month. Local residents young and old are being encouraged to engage with the project and leave their feedback on future plans that have been drawn up for Ballyshannon. Local Cllr and Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Municipal District, Barry Sweeny,

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Rural students in Dublin could pay €14,000 a year due to rising cost of living

  High rents and student fees are being blamed for a steep rise in the cost of going to college. It’s estimated students living away from home in Dublin could have to fork out nearly 14 thousand euro over the next year. That’s up from around 12 thousand in the 2019-2020 academic year. The estimate

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Cork TD proposes any North-West Technological University be named after John Hume

A Cork North Central TD has called for the establishment of a cross-border technological University in the North-West region. Cork Deputy Colm Burke says that such a university would symbolise the importance of North-South co-operation, and said that it could be a gateway for students from both North and South to experience different regions within

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Business Matters Ep 57 – Martin O’Reilly, Steven O’Reilly & Larissa Feeney

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Martin and Steven O’Reilly from Ballybofey who have both taken time out from their teaching careers to focus full time on their business, O’Reilly Sports, which they set up three years ago. Ciaran also talks to Larissa Feeney, founder of the award-winning company, Accountant Online.ie, who

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Donegal Intercultural Platform fears of catastrophe in Afghanistan

The Donegal Intercultural Platform has expressed fears of a catastrophe in Afghanistan. The group says it is deeply concerned by the recent developments in the country following the takeover by the Taliban and particularly in relation to the impacts on women and girls. In a statement they say those living in Donegal fear for the

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National Gum Litter Taskforce Campaign launched in Donegal

The National Gum Litter Taskforce Campaign for Donegal has been officially launched. The initiative aims to develop and implement awareness to reduce gum litter in a sustainable way. Since the beginning of the campaign in 2007, the proportion of gum as litter has decreased by a significant 64%. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Jack

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Funding announce for fisheries conservation in Donegal

Almost €17,000 in funding has been dedicated to fisheries conservation in Donegal by Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Government. The Rosses Anglers Association has received the funding in order to aid river habitat enhancement measures in the Dungloe catchment area, which are aiming to help salmon spawning and nursery in the area The funding is

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Pressure continues to mount at Letterkenny University Hospital

Staff and resources at Letterkenny University Hospital are once again under significant pressure. The Saolta Hospital Group says the Emergency Department at the hospital is dealing with record levels of people attending. A Saolta statement yesterday evening says that recent pressure on staff and resources at Letterkenny University Hospital is continuing. They claim that there

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Calls for Ireland to accommodate more Afghan refugees

The government’s being urged to accommodate seven times as many Afghan refugees as it has agreed so far. The Taliban yesterday tried to assure citizens their human rights would be protected, but thousands are fleeing the country after their takeover. Ireland has committed to taking at least 150 people from Afghanistan, and they’re due to

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Cannabis jellies particularly dangerous substances – Dr McCauley

The Irish Medical Organisation is warning parents about the dangers of their children eating cannabis jellies. Temple Street Hospital in Dublin says the problem has worsened this year – describing it as a ‘new phenomenon’. Six children under 10 have been hospitalised in the past six months, after eating large amounts of the jellies. Some

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