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ProAmpac wins major packaging contract from C&D Foods

More jobs could be on the way in the Gweedore Industrial Estate following confirmation today of a significant new contract for packaging company ProAmpac. ProAmpac Donegal merged with the former company RAP, Rapid Action Packaging, and now employs 200 people in Gweedore. Announcing this new contract this afternoon, Minister Charlie McConalogue said it is expected

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Checkpoints and patrols to continue in Donegal as country reopens

Gardai say with the country on the path to recovery, checkpoints and high visibility patrols will continue across Donegal. At the latest sitting of Donegal’s Joint Policing Committee, Superintendent Goretti Sheridan urged people to continue to maintain social distancing, and keep washing hands. The dedicated phone line set up in Donegal to report breaches of

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Cllr raises need for crackdown on speeding tractors and heavy good vehicles

Today on Global Road Safety Week, a Donegal County Councillor is calling for Gardai to crackdown on speeding tractors and heavy goods vehicles. Particular concern has been raised over the use of mobile phones by drivers operating tractors. The issue was raised by Councillor Terry Crossan at the recent meeting of the Joint Policing Committee.

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Cyber attack continues to cause major disruption at LUH

There’s major disruption to services at Letterkenny University Hospital today following a huge cyber attack on the HSE and Department of Health. All outpatient appointments at the hospital have been cancelled as a result as well as diagnostics services. The hospital is however, continuing with a number of critical surgeries and dialysis treatment. The Eye

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HSE and Dept of Health cyber attacks continue to impact services

The extent of cyber attacks on the Department of Health and the HSE will become clear as this week goes on. Thousands of patients have had their appointments cancelled for the coming week, including at Letterkenny University Hospital with urgent care prioritised. A review of all IT systems within the Government is now believed to

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Those in their 40s will know this week when they can register for vaccine

People in their 40s will find out later this week when they can register for a Covid-19 vaccine. The HSE is currently working through people aged in their 50s while new guidance on the usage of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines is due to be announced this week. There were 355 new cases

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Killybegs Coast Guard involved in two rescue operations

Two people were taken to hospital yesterday following two rescue operations carried out by the Killybegs Coast Guard. Shortly after 12:10pm yesterday afternoon, the Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to rescue a swimmer who got into difficulty at Fintra Beach. The casualty was rescued, transported to the nearby football pitch by the ambulance service and

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Calls for coastal survey of Letterkenny Milford MD to be carried out

There are calls for Donegal County Council to carry out a full survey of the coastal area of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District to assess tourist needs. Ahead of the Bathing Season, the council say the roll out of seasonal services is progressing to address the needs of visitors to the county’s beaches. Some services

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Efforts continue to identify extent of HSE cyber attack

The HSE’s in the process of contacting thousands of patients to reschedule appointments following Friday’s cyber attack on its networks. All outpatient and radiology services are impacted. However chemotherapy and dialysis services, along with the vaccination programme, are continuing as normal. Meanwhile efforts are continuing the identify the extent of the attack, and if personal

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Macra na Feirme President calls for more supports for young farmers

The new President of Macra na Feirme is calling on the Agriculture Minister to provide more ringfenced supports for young farmers. The voluntary group, which represents 10-thousand young people across rural Ireland, says there are many challenges facing Under 35s who work in the sector. They include the environment, carbon, habitat loss and changes in

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Updated information on hospital service cancellations at LUH

The ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to have a considerable impact on hospital services. Here are the service disruptions at Letterkenny University Hospital: CANCELLATIONS · All outpatient clinics are cancelled. · All diagnostics including x-ray, CT scans, MRI appointments and cardiac investigations are cancelled. · Endoscopy services are cancelled. · All elective

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3000 participated in Donegal Sports Partnership programmes in 2020

Around 3,000 people participated in the 28 programmes delivered by Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP) in 2020, according to the Local Sports Partnerships’ annual report published by Sport Ireland. The report also shows that over 600 people took part in the seven education and training courses rolled out by DSP last year, while 323 people completed

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British Gov. consider ban on prosecutions of soldiers that served in NI

The Taoiseach says the British government can’t act on its own to exempt soldiers for alleged crimes committed during the Troubles. Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discussed the issue yesterday at a meeting that lasted around an hour and a half. Johnson’s government has been considering a ban on prosecutions for British soldiers that served

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Taoiseach says country won’t pay ransom demand on HSE cyber attack

The Taoiseach says the country won’t be paying a ransom demanded by those behind the HSE cyber attack. Its IT systems were targeted in the early hours of yesterday morning – and it could be a number of days before they’re restored. Thousands of appointments and procedures might have to be cancelled early next week

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Greencastle to benefit from Heritage Council grant scheme

Sixteen projects across Donegal will share €140,000 under a special grant scheme run by The Heritage Council. The funding will boost local economies, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting local heritage projects. Included is a grant of just over €14,000 to help a local conservation plan for Northburgh Castle in Greencastle, built in

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