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‘Joined up messaging key to driving down virus numbers in NW’ – Cross border meeting hears

Strong partnership working, the sharing of information, and joined up messaging are key to driving down COVID-19 numbers across the North West. That was the message from the latest discussion between the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and the Mayors of Derry City and Strabane District Council. It comes as Donegal’s 14 day incidence rate

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One Donegal beach downgraded in latest EPA Water Quality report

96% of Irish bathing water meets minimum EU standards, with that figure rising to 119% in Donegal. Of the 21 beaches in Donegal included in the EPA survey, 16 are deemed to have excellent water quality. They are Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Narin, Dooey, Carrickfinn, Magheraroarty, Drumnatinny, Killahoey, Portnablagh, Downings, Ballyhiernan in Fanad, Portsalon, Culdaff

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Business Matters Ep 43 – James McGinley & Michael Tunney

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell will be talking coaches, tours and cruises with James McGinley, owner of the McGinley Travel Group based in Magheraroarty. And for the weekly Backing Business segment, Ciaran will be checking in with Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise at the Donegal Local Enterprise Office.

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Minister McConalogue confirms Government is monitoring Mica redress scheme

The Agriculture Minister has confirmed that the Mica Redress Scheme is being closely monitored by Government and has admitted there are issues with it in its current form. Tensions continue to grow with frustration among Mica affected homeowners over the scheme escalating in recent days. Minister McConalogue told today’s Nine til Noon Show that the

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Housing association properties lying empty could help housing crisis – MacGiolla Easbuig

A West Donegal Councillor is calling for housing association properties in Dungloe which have been lying idle for over a decade to be brought into use to help alleviate the housing crisis. Councillor Micheal McGiolla Easbuig raised the need for more social housing at yesterday sitting of the Glenties Municipal District. He says there is

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Donegal projects awarded funding as part of Colmcille 1500 Community Grant Scheme

18 projects across Donegal and Derry have been awarded funding as part of the Colmcille 1500 Community Grant Scheme. The scheme is part of the year-long commemoration marking the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Colmcille. The successful applicants will bring Colmcille’s legacy to life through a range of themes including history, music, drama, literature,

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Letterkenny’s Market Square to be named in honour of Barney Doherty

Letterkenny’s Market Square is to be named in honour of the late Barney Doherty, founding member and former Director of Highland Radio. The motion was put forward at yesterday’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District by Cathaoirleach Councillor Donal Coyle, that the naming be unveiled upon completion of the regeneration of the Market Square.

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People of Kilmacrennan have suffered too long from raw sewage smell – O’Donell

People in Kilmacrennan have suffered for too long from the smell of raw sewage. That’s according to Cllr John O’Donnell, who says at any time of the day, the smell is evident all around the town. He says Donegal County Council have been investigating the issue for several years, but when he asked questions, officials

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Donegal Deputy supports call for public inquiry into Mica issue

A Donegal Deputy is supporting a call for a public inquiry to be held into the ongoing Mica issue. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn has submitted a parliamentary question to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien after being lobbied by campaigners of Mica affected homeowners who are dismayed at the Government’s failure to hold a public inquiry into the

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Cathaoirleach calls for work on Buncrana Town Plan to be fast tracked

Donegal County Council has been told it’s vital that work begin for the new Buncrana Town Plan as quickly as possible. The current plan expired last year, but the Covid 19 pandemic meant work on a replacement could not progress. Now, Cllr Rena Donaghey says the lack of a new plan is hampering development, to

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Sligo will be awarded a 3-0 win after Waterford withdrawal

Waterford’s difficult season continued on Tuesday without a ball being kicked. They’ve informed the FAI they will be unable to fulfil Saturday’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division trip to Sligo Rovers. A member of the first-team squad tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Waterford were forced to field their under-19s last week against Drogheda, and were

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Cllr urges Council to prepare for further demand for emergency accomodation

Donegal County Council is being asked to draw up a list of available emergency accommodation in Letterkenny, and an assessment of the likely need for such accomodation into the future. The issue was raised by Cllr Gerry McMonagle, at the latest sitting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, he fears the problem is going to

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Housing Minister “living in cuckoo land” – Deputy Doherty

The Finance Minister has been defending the Government’s housing policy as pressure grows on the Government to tackle the issue of cuckoo funds buying up completed housing estates. It could take weeks for emergency tax changes or legislation to be put in place to stop the investment bodies buying blocks of homes. A Sinn Fein

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300 fewer people in Donegal receiving PUP this week

The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen by 8,500 nationally, while just over 300 fewer are receiving the payment in Donegal. The Department of Social Protection is expecting the number of recipients to fall further over the coming weeks as more businesses start to reopen. Nationally, 376,665 people are receiving the

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Planning granted for Inishowen asphalt site

Planning for an asphalt plant development in Inishowen has been granted. There was some local opposition to the development in Burnfoot. Donegal County Council says in assessing the application, the planning authority took into accounty third party submissions. The council says; subject to compliance with conditions, the proposed development would be in accordance with the

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LUH issues statement regarding Maternity Department restrictions

  Following today’s protest about restrictions in the Maternity Department at Letterkenny University Hospital, the hospital has issued a statement saying restrictions are under continual review, taking into account community transmission rates, local infrastructure within the unit and staffing. Currently, the hospital says birthing partners of women in labour are welcome to attend, subject to

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Marie Therese Gallagher is the new Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD

Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District. At today’s online sitting of the Glenties AGM, she said it was a privilege to take up the role and acknowledged the work of outgoing Cathaoirleach Councillor Noreen McGarvey. Councillor Gallagher says her priority in the year ahead is

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Protestors gather outside LUH to highlight effect of maternity restrictions

Protestors have been gathering outside Letterkenny University Hospital to highlight how Covid-19 restrictions are affecting maternity patients and their partners. Maternity advocacy group AIMS is calling for an easing of restrictions that prevent partners from attending scans. Speaking to Highland Radio News, from outside the hospital, Megan Rice Cunningham, member of AIMS and Founder of

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Donegal County Council Library Service announce phased re-opening

Donegal County Council Library Service has confirmed that libraries will begin reopening on a phased basis as set out below: Donegal Libraries Re-opening – Wednesday 12th of May Donegal County Council Library Service is delighted to announce a phased re-opening of libraries. The Council will review the situation regularly and may make changes to its

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Further frustration expressed over Mica Redress scheme

The escalation of the frustration of Mica affected homeowners over the Mica Redress Scheme resulted in a protest in Carndonagh yesterday. A spokesperson for the Mica affected protestors claimed that the contractors on the site outside which up 200 people gathered are sourcing blocks from a company which previously provided mica affected blocks in Inishowen

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Registration plates stolen from vehicles during weekend spate of criminal damage

A number of registration plates have been stolen from vehicles across the county during a weekend spate of criminal damage. Shortly before 4pm on Saturday afternoon, a male wearing dark clothing was observed attempting to remove registration plates from a car parked on the Lifford Road, Castlefin. A short time later, at around 4:40pm, a

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New heart failure service established at Letterkenny University Hospital

A new Heart Failure Service is being established at Letterkenny University Hospital. The service aims to support the diagnosis and treatment of people with heart failure living in Donegal. It has been developed as an integrated team to support earlier access to diagnosis and treatment. The new service allows GPs to directly refer patients they

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Calls for nighttime security to be provided at smaller Letterkenny parks

A Letterkenny Councillor is calling for night time security to be provided at a number of smaller parks in the town in a bid to curtail anti social behaviour. Councillor Kevin Bradley says residents in Gartan Avenue and the nearby estates of Ballyboe Park are being terrorised by groups of young people congregating in the

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