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The Defective Blocks Working Group has agreed to extend their talks with Government until the end of September. Discussions were due to conclude by the end of the month however, concerns were raised this week that talks were not progressing as the group would have preferred. Eileen Doherty, a member of the working group and […]

The Engineering and Consultancy company ARUP has been given the contract to take forward the All Island Strategic Rail Review. The cross border review will look at all aspects of rail on the island of Ireland, including whether it would be viable to restore some services in Donegal. The All Island Strategic Rail Review, which

Saolta says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy this week with higher than average numbers of people attending. Management say there is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital and, many patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in

There were 1,120 new cases of Covid-19 reported this evening in the Republic. 142 patients are in hospital with the virus – the highest in nearly three months – with 27 in intensive care. Last night, there were 16 patients at Letterkenny University Hospital, the highest number in the state. North of the border, 1,473

  ProAmpac is further expanding its portfolio in Gweedore, with the support of Udaras na Gaeltachta. The company, based in Gaoth Dobhair Business Park has acquired printing and packaging specialists, Euroflex Teo which currently employs 60 people in Gaoth Dobhair. With the addition of Euroflex, ProAmpac has expanded its European operations to a total of

The Friends of Lifford Hospital say they’ve been given guarantees by the HSE that the facility will reopen within a number of months, offering respite, step down and other services. Concerns have been expressed this week after it emerged that the hospital was closing to allow for renovations in order to bring it up to

  Gardaí in Milford say that they are investigating a criminal damage incident that happened at a restaurant in Dunfanaghy on Wednesday last. They say that the restaurant, which is on Main Street in Dunfanaghy, had its door damaged between 1am and 1:10am, and that CCTV footage shows a man throw a glass at the

Gardaí and emergency services are attending a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 road between Kilross and Ballybofey that happened at approximately midday today. Gardaí say that a man has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following the collision, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Currently the road is closed and

A new individual Humpback Whale, has been spotted for the first time in Irish waters, off Malin Head at 9:30am on Friday morning. The humpback whale, nicknamed ‘Orion’ was sighted on board the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer as part of the annual Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic survey on Friday morning last at around

Three Donegal social enterprises are to share €400,000 in funding under Rethink Ireland’s Social Enterprise Development Fund. Liquid Therapy, a ‘surf therapy’ social enterprise in Bundoran, AwakenHub, and the No Barriers Foundation, Letterkenny have all been selected. Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities at the Department of Rural and Community Development,

  Calls are being made within the fitness sector for a clarification on when some businesses will be allowed to fully re-open, following the recent re-opening of indoor hospitality and other areas of society. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Ciara McVeigh-Lunn, the owner of LK Fitness and Clubbercise LK, detailed the current restrictions

Gardai are continuing to appeal for information following the death of a motorcyclist in Letterkenny on Sunday evening last. 48 year old Alan John Devenney from Dooish, Newtowncunningham, died after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a tractor and jeep between the Dry Arch roundabout and the Port Road roundabout at around 4:55pm. Gardai

556 residential buildings were under construction in Donegal last month. According to the latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report 570 new residential addresses in the county were added to GeoDirectory’s nationwide database in the twelve months to June. Meanwhile, the vacancy rate in Donegal in June was 10.1%, higher than the national average of 4.5%. The

Gartan National School has been approved to proceed to construction for additional school accommodation. The school is to receive a new mainstream classroom and assisted user toilet facilities. Minister Charlie McConalogue has praised staff, students and parents, as well as local public representatives for the work they’ve done to get the project to this point.

16 and 17 year olds can register for a Covid-19 vaccine from today. The HSE’s online portal is opening for this age-group, meaning they can sign up for a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. HSE chief executive, Paul Reid, says this generation has sacrificed a lot during the pandemic, and it’s their turn to get protected.

5 people were rescued yesterday afternoon after their boat suffered mechanical failure off Rathmullan. Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked just before 2:25pm by the Irish Coast Guard to the scene of the pleasure craft. The Inshore Lifeboat Crew towed the vessel to safety at Rathmullan pier.

The easing of restrictions on theatres, concert halls and other venues have been agreed in the North. The Northern Ireland Executive agreed the move today after delaying a decision from last week. Changes come into effect from 6pm tomorrow. Audience members must buy tickets in advance, have allocated seating and observe social distancing. ****************************** Statement

There were 1,345 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the Republic this evening. 141 patients are in hospital with the virus , with 25 in intensive care. North of the border, 639 new cases have been confirmed today, with no additional covid related deaths. There are 208 patients being treated in hospitals, 25 of them

Health Services in County Donegal are again stressing the importance of practising good public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the North West. Public Health Director Dr Anthony Breslin says numbers are at an upward trend at the moment, and people know what they have to do in terms

Two motions to support people with Mica have been moved without opposition at this afternoon’s Donegal County Council meeting. Cllr Frank Mc Brearty proposed that the council immediately stop collecting Local Property tax from people whose homes are affected by Mica, Pyrite or Pyrrhotite, and that any monies already paid are refunded. He said the

Councillor Frank McBrearty has called for the Government to employ an external auditor to forensically examine the financial records of Donegal County Council. He claims it is on the basis of what he says is the mess the financial records have been left in and many unanswered questions. Many councillors called for more clarity on