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Pregnant teachers are raising concerns about having to go back into the classroom with unvaccinated students. The Association of Secondary Teachers is calling on the Education Minister to examine the issue. Teachers who were pregnant before the Summer holidays were allowed to work remotely, but are now they are being asked to go back to

Demand for Covid vaccines for 12-15 year olds is high in the North West. Dedicated stand alone clinics are being held in Donegal this weekend for the age cohort. 12-15 year olds can also receive a jab at a participating pharmacy in the county. A total of 80,000 vaccines have been administered at LYIT’s vaccination

A former Fine Gael Councillor doesn’t believe now is the time for a general election. Earlier this week, Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn expressed the view that an election needs to be called as quickly as possible in light of what he says is the people’s loss of confidence in the current Government following Leo Varadkar’s

A vaccination clinic is to be established in West Donegal. The HSE has agreed to open a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in St Columba’s Community Centre, Burtonport. Work is currently underway to fit out the building and it’s hoped vaccinations will commence within the next 2-3 weeks. Councillor Noreen McGarvey says it will be a huge

Demand is expected to be strong today for vaccines at pharmacies for 12 to 15 year-olds. The portal opened for that age group on Wednesday evening. The Irish Pharmacy Union says there was a lot of interest yesterday from parents in booking their children in to get the jab. Secretary General, Darragh O’Loughlin says most

Despite slight decreases in the rate of Covid-19 in Donegal, the county continues to have some of the highest infection rates in Ireland. The North Inishowen area has retained the highest 14-day incidence rate in the country, at 1,880 cases per 100,000 people, that’s down slightly from last week with 319 cases confirmed in the

The HSE are urging people to continue to avail of the walk-in Covid-19 testing centre in Buncrana, after it recorded a 30% positivity rate last week. The HSE say the centre has been successful in detecting and containing cases of the virus, but they are still urging people to continue to avail of the service.

80 percent of Ireland’s adult population will be fully vaccinated by the weekend. While 90 percent will have received at least one dose. HSE CEO Paul Reid says the rollout is now in its “final leg”, and says the vaccines are proven to offer strong protection from Covid:

A group representing home care services in Ireland says that the Government needs to do more, to allow them to care adequately for more patients, especially in rural areas where home carers may be needed more due to geographical and transport limitations. The HCCI say that unlike other areas of the health service, home care

A rural grotto in the Muckish area that was vandalised last week, has now been fully repaired by members of the local community. Charlie Montgomery from Falcarragh was credited with re-painting the grotto, to restore it to its former glory following the vandalism incident last week. Local Cllr Michael McClafferty told Highland Radio News that

A Bundoran businessman is calling for more signage warning of deer in the area to be erected. Diarmuid Doherty who is also a former member of Bundoran Town Council fears unless action is taken serious injury will be caused. Areas close to the busy Bundoran to Kinlough road and Bundoran bypass have become populated with

Another 100% mica redress demonstration has been planned, this time for Lifford. Affected families demanding a fairer redress scheme are set to gather at 2pm on September 11th outside the County House in The Diamond, Lifford. The demonstration has been organised by the 100% Redress No Less!! group and campaigner, Paddy Diver has been listed

Ireland is facing more droughts, more rain and more coastal flooding in the years to come. “The Status of Ireland’s Climate”, published by the EPA, Met Eireann and the Marine Institute, shows climate change in Ireland is in line with the rest of the world. This Irish report comes just days after a similar dire

Eight counties will be under status yellow wind warnings this morning. The alert is now in place for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. The same warning will begin at 8 o’clock in Kerry and an hour later in Cork. They’ll all be lifted by this afternoon – but Cathal Nolan, from Ireland’s Weather

The Covid-19 vaccine portal is now open for 12 to 15 year olds. Parents can register their child for a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine – online or by phone. A parent or guardian’s consent will be needed, and an adult must accompany the child to the appointment. The rollout is beginning this weekend – and

The five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases has increased by 37% in the past week. It now stands at 1,702 – compared to 1,241 a week ago. 1,819 new cases were reported yesterday. 199 Covid patients are in public hospitals, with the highest in Sligo University Hospital, at 21. There are 7 infectious cases at

A number of experts have claimed it makes sense to mix Covid-19 vaccines as it would offer enhanced protection against the virus. The Department of Health is seeking legal clarity on whether people could be given jabs from different manufacturers ahead of the booster shot rollout. The Irish Times says the Department has requested the

Trade unions say there is no justification to pay someone less if they are working remotely. Google is trialling such a system in the US, where staff working from home in low cost areas get paid less than those in more expensive ones. The trial is leading to suggestions this could be replicated in Ireland,

Staff shortages are having a significant impact at Letterkenny University Hospital. It comes as health services in Donegal urge people to keep their guard up in the fight against Covid-19 as hospital attendances remain at a record high. There are currently approximately 55 nursing vacancies at the hospital according to the INMO. Latest trolley watch

A full analysis and review of Irish Water’s North Inishowen supply is essential. That’s according to Councillor Albert Doherty after it emerged the utility was unaware of supply issues in the Mindoran area on Monday despite local residents experiencing supply interruptions. Yesterday, also saw properties in the North Inishowen area without water following a burst

Ógra Fianna Fail have called on Leo Varadkar to resign. The youth wing of the party believe it is time for the Tanaiste to go. In a statement, they say they are deeply concerned by the recent conduct of the Fine Gael leader in relation to his attendance at an event in the Merrion Hotel

A West Donegal Councillor is urging people to take responsibility for their rubbish. In recent times, rubbish has been found dumped in many areas including bottle bank sites in Falcarragh and Killahoey Beach, Dunfanaghy. Councillor Micheal McClafferty says there is an onus on householders and landlords to provide adequate facilities for people staying in their