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Focus on positives of vaccine programme not the edge cases – Dr Denis McCauley

A Donegal GP says that, while some people who are vaccinated have caught and been hospitalised with Covid-19 – the vast majority of those who have recently caught the virus or been hospitalised for it are still unvaccinated. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Dr Denis McCauley, the Chairman of the GP Committee of […]

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Gardaí are investigating after 75 bales were set alight in Glenvar

Milford Gardaí are investigating after a stack of 75 bales in total were set alight at Bunnaton, Glenvar. The criminal damage incident that occurred on Tuesday the 20th of July approximately between 10.45pm and 11.40pm. Gardai are appealing to anybody who may have any information in relation to this incident to contact Gardaí in Milford

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Gardaí investigating three criminal damage incidents in Newtoncunningham

Gardaí are investigating three criminal damage incidents that occurred at the same location in Newton Cunningham. The incidents happened in a carpark at an area known as ‘The backshore’ at Drumboy, Newtown Cunningham. All three incidents involved cars having their windows smashed although nothing was stolen. On Thursday last between 4.30pm and 5.30pm, a man

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Gardaí seeking information on a number of vehicle-related incidents

Donegal Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents over the last week involving both a theft from a vehicle in Letterkenny, and a dangerous driving incident in the Creeslough area. Gardaí in Letterkenny are seeking information relating to a theft from a car in the Beechwood Park area of Letterkenny that occured last week. The

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Fanad Lighthouse being adopted as the theme for The Donegal Half Marathon

The Donegal Half Marathon and Fáilte Ireland have teamed up to promote the Wild Atlantic Way this year, with Fanad Lighthouse the iconic location being adopted as the theme of this month’s event. The hundreds of participants taking part in the 2021 Donegal Half Marathon, which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 29th, will

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McConalogue defends climate viability of new food strategy plan

The Agriculture Minister is insisting the Government’s new food strategy plan is environmentally friendly. The ten year strategy aims to see Ireland become a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems. Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says it will reduce the amount of chemical fertilizers used in soil and reduce our carbon footprint. He’s rejecting claims some

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Over 30,000 people receive vaccine at walk in centres over the weekend

Over 30,000 people received a Covid 19 vaccine at walk in centres over the weekend. It was predominantly younger people who received the jab, although an 83 year turned up at a centre in Sligo. The CEO of the HSE says the walk in centres outstripped their expectations and says it shows young people showed

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Tokyo Olympics: Harrington assured of bronze after Quarter-Final win

Kellie Harrington is assured of at least a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The Dublin boxer and number one seed is into the semi-finals in the women’s lightweight decision. Harrington, the 2018 world champion, got the nod from all the judges in her quarter-final bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif. It’s Ireland fourth medal of

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100 pound high-street vouchers will support NI economy – O’Neill

Applications for a 100 pound voucher for everyone over the age of 18 in Northern Ireland will open next month. The initiative is intended to help local shops and businesses recover following the pandemic. The High Street Voucher will be a pre-paid card available to everyone over 18 in the North. Deputy First Minister Michelle

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Unprecedented housing crisis posed by Mica – Cllr Crawford

  The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District says that an “unprecedented” response is required both from Donegal County Council and the Government, in order to respond to the mica crisis. Cllr Gerry Crawford was speaking after a special meeting of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Council was held last week, in order to discuss the

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Four Donegal schools selected for rural schooling research project

Four Donegal schools have been selected as part of a new Government research project that will trial a number of practices that could shape the way that rural schooling operates in future. Dunfanaghy NS, Gartan NS, Ballymore NS and Creeslough NS have been selected to form one of six school clusters across the country that

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Watch: Maxi Curran’s reaction after Dublin Defeat

Dublin are through to the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi-finals. The holders edged out Donegal by 2-12 to 2-7 at Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in their quarter-final. Carla Rowe scored both goals for the winners while Geraldine McLaughlin scored 1-7 of Donegal’s total. Katy Herron scored Donegal’s other goal. Oisin Kelly spoke with Donegal Manager

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Suspected drug driver detected speeding at 138 km/h by Buncrana Gardai

Gardaí in Buncrana arrested a man in the early hours of yesterday morning on suspicion of speeding, as well as on suspicion of drug driving. The Buncrana Roads Policing Unit say that they detected the motorist speeding at 138 km/h in the early hours of Sunday morning. The driver then subsequently failed a roadside oral

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MacLochlainn calls for 100 percent mica redress re-assurances

The Mica Working Group is in trouble, according to a Donegal TD. It was set up to review the defective block compensation scheme and suggest changes. Campaigners want a 100 percent redress scheme for affected homeowners, as was given previously to those affected by pyrite in Dublin and North Leinster. However since the group was

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An exciting weekend of records and top class performances in athletics

  Eilish Flanagan’s performance in the Steeplechase event on Sunday morning at the Tokyo Olympics was the highlight of what was another busy Bank Holiday weekend in athletics. Away from Tokyo, there was action in France, and in Belfast where there were two Donegal records set in the javelin. Highland’s athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle spoke

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Sacraments set to resume this month in Raphoe diocese

The Bishop of Raphoe is recommending that parishes begin to prepare for First Communion and Confirmation ceremonies from mid-August onward. However, in a letter to the priests of the diocese, Bishop Alan McGuckian says that given the high rates of Covid infection in Donegal, it’s essential the highest standards of sanitisation and social distancing are

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Mica campaigners taking their case to Europe

Mica redress campaigners have taken their concerns about sub-standard construction products to the European Commission. Campaigners say the Irish Government has failed to ensure the safety of construction products sold and used in Ireland, under the EU’s Construction Products Regulation. In June, thousands of homeowners affected by defective mica blocks, marched in Dublin calling on

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Donegal competitors impress at Ulster Track and Field Championships

Several Donegal athletes were among the medal winners – including high jumper Sommer Lecky – at the Ulster Senior Track and Field Championships held at the Mary Peters Track in Belfast on Saturday. A number of new Donegal and club records were achieved. On Saturday Sport, Patsy McGonagle, athletics correspondent, outlined some of the highlights

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North West Cricket Union issues statement after umpires with draw services

The North West Cricket Union has noted today’s decision from its Umpire’s Association to withdraw their services from this weekend’s fixtures in both League and Cup. The Union has been liaising with the Umpire’s Association since Friday morning in a bid to avoid the situation and said it will continue to work with various parties

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Patsy McGonagle gives his reaction to Mark English’s run at the Olympics

Former Irish athletics team manager Patsy McGonagle says it was disappointing that Mark English was unable to qualify from his heat in the men’s 800 metres at the Tokyo Olympics, English finished in fourth place in heat 5, in 1:46.75, but this was not good enough to get him through as one of the fastest

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Online Digital Covid Certificate portal opened after helpline issues

An online portal has been launched to help people manage their Digital Covid Certificate. The online service was set up to support the Covid Certificate helpline, which has been overwhelmed with thousands of calls a day since it opened at the start of last week. People can visit covidcertificateportal.gov.ie to check the status of their

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Gardaí conducting high-visibility patrols & checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend

Gardaí in Donegal say they will be maintaining a high-profile presence on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend, as they encourage motorists to drive safely. They wish to remind motorists to drive safely this weekend, and to follow the basics – to never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, to avoid speeding and

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Mass vaccination centres in North not administering first dose after today

Mass Covid-19 vaccination centres in Northern Ireland are closing for first doses later today. It’s the last day to get a first jab in seven regional centres. The programme is winding down with nearly 2.3 million vaccines administered in the North so far. Belfast GP Alan Stout is from the British Medical Organisation – he

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