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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 […]

1,818 Covid cases have been confirmed in the Republic this evening. 244 people are in hospital with the virus with 52 people in ICU. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “We are experiencing a rapid rise in the incidence of the disease across the country, with 12,348 cases reported in the

Three paddle boarders have been rescued from the water off Rathmullan. Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked just before 3:30pm this afternoon by the Irish Coast Guard after the Lifeguard on duty at Rathmullan beach became concerned for the paddle boarders’ safety. The group were taken to the safety of Rathmullan beach and the RNLI say

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

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

1,963 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the North, in the Past 24 hours. There have been nine additional covid related deaths. 379 patients are being treated for the disease in hospital in Northern Ireland, with 46 in ICU.

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

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

Noah’s Bed Push is getting underway today, as the journey from Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin to Letterkenny University Hospital begins in support of young Noah Gooch, as well as nine different charities. Noah is the son of Highland Radio presenter Lee Gooch, and has been receiving treatment for cancer at both hospitals since January

A total of 1,861 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening in the Republic of Ireland. As of the latest figures, there are currently 249 patients in hospitals with the virus, of which 54 of those are in intensive care units. Meanwhile 1,345 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in the North in the

90% of adults have now received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose. New figures from the government’s High Level Task Force on COVID19 Vaccination show 83 per cent of adults are fully vaccinated, with 6.4 million doses administered in total so far.

Over 30 people are waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. 11 people are waiting on a bed in the Emergency Department while a further 20 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Meanwhile, at Sligo University Hospital, 34 patients are awaiting a bed – 23 in the ED and 11 on

Homes and businesses in Inishowen are without water today again. Irish Water has advised that repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Megherabeg Village, Inch Island and surrounding areas. Works are expected to be complete by 4pm this afternoon.

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

A security alert in the Carnhill area of Derry has ended. Police responded to a report yesterday evening of a suspicious object found outside a business premises. Police, along with Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene and a number of houses were evacuated while the object was examined. Inspector Lavery has confirmed that the incident

Six people have been arrested following an incident in the Buncrana Road area of Derry yesterday afternoon. Police received a report at around 12:40pm of a group of men fighting in the forecourt of a filling station in the area. Upon responding, officers arrested the six people on suspicion of a number of offences. It’s

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

A West Tyrone MLA has labelled an arson attack in Omagh as “reckless”. An unoccupied house in the Meelmore Drive area was extensively damaged by the blaze which is believed to have been started at around 3:30am yesterday morning. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has condemned the attack

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

153,000 people received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week – down 3% on the previous seven days. More than €45 million was paid out by the Department of Social Protection. Donegal, Dublin and Cork had the highest number of people who closed their claims, while Longford, Leitrim and Carlow had the least. Almost half of