Failte Ireland and government officials are meeting this morning to finalise guidelines for the resumption of indoor dining. The attorney-general is also attending, and it’s expected they’ll be published later today. It comes as pubs and restaurants continue to prepare for the return of indoor service on Monday. Paul Moynihan, the president of the […]
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Dromore National School in Killygordon has been approved to proceed to tender for additional school accommodation. Welcoming the confirmation, Minister Charlie McConalogue commented said this will add to the capacity of the school. He praised staff, parents and local public representatives for the work they have done to bring the project to this point.
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Donegal’s Dale Gorman has signed for English side Yeovil Town from Glentoran on undisclosed terms, subject to international clearance. The midfielder will reunite with Darren Sarll who brought him over to England in his teens whilst at Stevenage. The 25-year-old Letterkenny man is eagerly looking forward to the season with the Vanarama National League side
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Letterkenny University Hospital has the highest number of infectious cases in the country. According to latest figures, 12 people are being treated at the hospital with 2 people in ICU. The figure is still dramatically lower than a high of 120 infectious cases at the hospital in mid January.
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The HSE says it expects Covid-19 cases to reach 2,000 a day in the next week to 10 days. 1,189 were confirmed yesterday – and Philip Nolan, from NPHET, says the current situation is ‘dangerous’ and ‘very concerning’. He says cases are growing at 6 per cent a day – and they’ll double every 12
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Work is to begin on the construction of a telecoms mast in the Ramelton area, at a site near Drummonaghan Woods. The contentious plan was approved by Donegal County Council in 2019 and ratified by An Bord Pleanala last year. Local Cllr Ian McGarvey has sought to have the permission overturned at recent council meetings,
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says he would expect Letterkenny University Hospital to benefit from a Sinn Fein policy document to address waiting lists across the country. The document proposes a fully costed €914m package, including a one-off capital investment of €568m, which Deputy Doherty says will turn the tide in favour of patients and healthcare
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The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. This week on The Score presented by Oisin Kelly, we’ll look ahead to the north west battle in the Nickey Rackard Cup as Tyrone host Donegal at the semi final stage with the respective managers Michael McShane and Mickey McCann giving their thoughts ahead of
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North Inishowen now has the highest Covid 19 incidence rate in the country at almost 2,000 cases per 100,000 people. South Inishowen is the second highest with a rate of just over 1,200. The Donegal Local Electoral Area has also entered the national Top 10 for the first time, after recording a substantial increase in
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The north west rivalry this week turns to Hurling as Tyrone host Donegal on Saturday afternoon in Carrickmore with a place in the All Ireland Nickey Rackard Final up for grabs. Holders Donegal go into the game boosted by the return of Joe Boyle who retired last year but Declan Coulter and Danny Cullen are
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The Donegal CCC say they will do everything in their power to protect playing the 2020 Donegal Senior Championship Final. They met on Tuesday evening to re-examine the draft fixture timetable with the final scheduled for the last weekend in August. Confirmation of the actual date and time will be made available as soon as
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1,189 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening in the Republic, with 95 Covid patients hospitalised, 23 of them in ICU. North of the border, 1,430 new cases were confirmed today, with no additional covid related deaths. 162 Covid patients are currently being treated in hospital, 10 of them in ICU. Latest HPSE
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News, Sport. Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday July 22nd…………
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The walk-in Covid-19 test centre located at Nailors Row Car Park behind Cockhill Health Centre in Buncrana will continue to operate until August 1st. No appointment is necessary at the centre, which will operate from 11am to 7pm daily. Young people under 16 years of age must be accompanied. The centre was established in the
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A senior health official has warned the surge in Covid cases could break through the “floodwall” of Ireland’s vaccinations. The average number of daily Covid cases has nearly doubled over the last week, from about 600 per day to around 1,200. HSE chief clinical officer Colm Henry says a potential surge in cases poses a
Delta surge poses a real risk – HSE Read More »
Representatives of the Pat Finucane Centre have left a meeting with with officials from the Northern Ireland Office to discuss the British government’s proposals on legacy. The meeting was cut short after ten minutes because of a claim in one of the British Government’s documents that the majority of killings carried out by members of
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Having gone eight Premier Division games without a win, this weeks FAI Senior Cup meeting in Limerick against Fairview Rangers gives Finn Harps a change of scene. It’s a tie however that Ollie Horgan says will be a difficult one and brings a different type of pressure. After a disappointing run of results, does the
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Concerns have yet again been raised about dredging at Magheraroarty Pier by a local councillor. The issue of pier dredging has been ongoing in the Summer months, as many boats are lying dry in the harbour, and also ferries to Tory Island and Inishbofin have been disrupted as a result of the current state of
Concerns over lack of dredging at Magheraroarty Pier continue Read More »
An All Ireland Ladies Senior Championship Quarter Final against the Champions Dublin is the prize on offer for either Donegal or Kerry this weekend. The do or die clash of Maxi Curran’s side and the ladies of the Kingdom will be played out in Tuam, Galway on Saturday afternoon from 5pm. Ladies Gaelic Football Commentator
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28% of Covid-19 tests taken at Buncrana’s test centre are positive. Figures from the HSE show the highest positivity rates for self-referrals as of Tuesday evening, are in Buncrana followed by Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Meanwhile, Buncrana also has the highest positivity rate for walk-in testing at 23.6%. Donegal GP Denis McCauley who is Chair of
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It’s been announced today that Donegal will recieve €550,000 in funding as a part of a new Connected Hubs Scheme. The scheme will bring a total of €3 million of funding to the North West region to enhance existing remote working hubs and their broadband connections, as well as a number of other improvements aimed
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The Arkinson family solicitor says the possibility of a public inquiry into the death of Arlene Arkinson offers hope that someday they will be able to bury her. Yesterday’s inquest into the Castlederg teenager found that she was murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard. The 15 year old disappeared in August 1994
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A man has been arrested this morning by the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, in connection with alleged activities of the New IRA. Police say the 35 year old man was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a number of firearms assaults that occured in the Creggan area of Derry on the 6th of January, the
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Another burst water main is affecting parts of Inishowen today. Irish Water say supply disruptions may be caused to Magherabeg, Inch Island and surrounding areas. Repair works are underway and are scheduled to be complete by 4pm this afternoon.
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An Irish MEP says there’s been a catalogue of bad faith from the UK side on the Northern Ireland protocol. It’s after the UK called for significant changes to the agreement, saying it’s causing major problems for trade. But the European Commission immediately ruled out renegotiating the deal. Fianna Fail MEP, Barry Andrews, says the
“Bad faith” from UK on NI Protocol – Irish MEP Read More »
The Donegal Minor ladies beat their neighbours Tyrone by just a point in the Ulster Championship on Wednesday evening in Omagh. It finished at Healy Park, Donegal 5-7 (22) Tyrone 1-18 (21) St Michael’s Ciara McGarvey was in stunning form scoring four of the five goals, two of which came from the penalty spot. Downings
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Two men arrested yesterday as part of investigations into the activities of the new IRA have been released. The men aged 23 and 28, arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, have been released following questioning. Police say the investigation remains ongoing.
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Broadband issues in the Castlefin area are said to be causing havoc for people working from home. Councillor Gary Doherty has raised concerns over what he says are serious broadband issues. He says outages have been affecting the village and surrounding areas since the weekend with similar service disruptions experienced in April. Councillor Doherty says
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Gardaí have issued a warning after a number of people got text messages claiming to be from Permanent TSB advising of unusual online activity. The messages contain a link, which will bring customers to a cloned website of the bank and ask for pins and passcodes, as well as other information. Officers say the information
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The number of domestic violence cases sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions has increased by over two thirds this year. Gardai sent 550 files to the DPP between January and May – compared to 327 in the same period in 2020. 31 of the cases were in Donegal. The force was looking for direction
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The Stormont executive will meet today to decide whether to allow restrictions to ease significantly on Monday. Live music is due to fully return, while audiences would be allowed in theatres and concert halls. Social distancing would be reduced to one metre indoors – and scrapped entirely outdoors and on public transport. Belfast GP Alan
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The Western Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed a reassessment has been carried out of CT Coronary Angiogram Imaging carried out over a 13 month period in Omagh. Letters have been sent to the 99 patients whose scans were reassessed, with further action required in some cases. The trust says psychological supports are being
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A Donegal Mica campaigner says he would like to see a special cabinet meeting in August to discuss the issue. The Defective Blocks Working Group meets again tomorrow, with Mica Action Group PRO Michael Doherty saying they are now getting down to what he termed the ‘heavy lifting’. After yesterday’s meeting ended, campaigners reported progress
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The five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases has increased by over 300% over the past month. Deputy chief medical officer, Ronan Glynn, says it has risen from 300 to 1,223 during that period. 1,378 new cases were reported yesterday – the highest daily total since January 30th. The 14 day incidence rate of the virus
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Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked last night following a report of kayakers in difficulty in Fintra Bay. The rescue services launched shortly before 10:20pm and boat and shore crews conducted a search of the area along with the Rescue 118. Contact was made with the kayakers who had safely made it back to shore.
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Donegal will play Monaghan in the Ulster Minor Championship quarter final next week in Clones. They were comprehensive 4-22 to 0-8 winners over Antrim on Wednesday evening at MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey. Downings Paddy McElwee scored 2-2, MacCumhaill’s Kevin McCormick hit 1-5, Captain Luke McGlynn knocked over 0-7 while second half sub Michael Callaghan of the
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The highest temperatures of the year so far have been reached today in three locations around the country. Longford, Roscommon and Eastern parts of Mayo baked under 30.5 celsius at a peak. Yellow and orange warnings are still in place for heat, but an additional status yellow warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal,
Met Eireann issues thunderstorm warning for Donegal Read More »
A further 1,378 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed this evening – the highest figure in nearly 6 months. 96 people are in hospital, up 7 in the past 24 hours, while the number in ICU has increased by one to 22. Meanwhile the growth rate of new cases is roughly 7 per cent per day,
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An inquest into the death of Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson has found that she was murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard. The 15-year-old disappeared in August 1994 after a night out in Bundoran in County Donegal. She was last seen in a car driven by Howard, and her body has never been
“Arlene was killed by Robert Howard” – Coroner Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday July 21st………….
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday July 21st Read More »
Three Donegal athletes have been named on the Ireland team for the U18 T&F International meet in France at the end of the month. Lifford Strabane’s Adrienne Gallen will throw in the hammer, Tir Chonaill AC’s Lucy McGlynn will run the 100m hurdles and Cranford’s Oisin Kelly will take on the 800m. The event will
Gallen, McGlynn & Kelly get Ireland call up for French meet Read More »
Today’s meeting of the Mica Working Group has ended, with progress being reported. Paddy Diver of the 100% Redress No Less Campaign says agreement has been reached on scrapping the upfront costs of up to €7,000 to make an application, and issues surrounding rent payments for temporary accomodation and the scrapping of the need for
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The British government is looking for significant changes to the Brexit protocol in relation to the North. It also wants what it calls a ‘standstill period’ to facilitate negotiations. The Northern Secretary says there has been change in trade between Britain and the North as companies changed supply lines. Brandon Lewis also claims there has
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A Donegal based father of two has been found guilty of murdering his wife during a boating holiday in County Fermanagh. 44 year old Stephen McKinney, a native of Strabane who had been living in Convoy with his family had denied murdering Lu Na McKinney in April 2017. Mrs McKinney’s body was recovered from Lough
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Ireland could report up to 4,000 Covid cases per day in the coming weeks. Leo Varadkar says the country is experiencing a fourth virus wave caused by the Delta strain. The Tanaiste says he’s concerned by the recent jump in cases. But says deaths will likely be lower compared to the January wave due to
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As part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA, the PSNI has arrested two men, and conducted a number of searches in Derry today. The two suspects, aged 23 and 28, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act on suspicion of involvement in four assaults involving firearms that occurred in the
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The Bishop of Raphoe has announced a number of clerical changes for the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes are to take effect from 28th/ 29th August. Bishop Alan McGuckian has announced that the very Rev Eddie Gallagher, PP, Kilcar will take up the role of Assistant Priest, Parish of Templecrone with residence in Leitirmacaward. While
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Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson says the Central Bank’s finding that companies penalise insurance customers for their loyalty is a victory for consumers. On average, long-term car insurance customers are charged 14% more versus those renewing for the first time. While loyal home insurance customers pay 32% extra. The regulator says it will now ban this
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The Legal Services Regulatory Authority received 64 complaints against lawyers in Donegal last year, the third highest in the country. According to the Irish Independent, a total of 1,389 complaints were made against solicitors across the country and 33 against barristers. The Irish Independent’s Legal Affairs Editor, Shane Phelan says the complaints vary from misconduct
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The President has officially signed the new legislation on indoor dining into law. Pubs, coffee shops and restaurants are set to welcome back customers indoors from Monday. Stephanie Rohan reports from the Government’s Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle.
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