The five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases is 10 percent lower than last week. The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 is now at 106, while 34 people are being treated in ICU. Letterkenny University Hospital is dealing with 3 infectious cases. 379 new cases of the disease have been identified, while nine more […]
Five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases down 10% Read More »
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
300 fewer people in Donegal receiving PUP this week Read More »
The latest rental survey conducted by daft.ie shows that between January and March, rents in Donegal were on average 7.1% higher than during the same period last year. The average listed rent was €704, up 45% from its lowest point. That percentage rise is the same as the figure for the rest of the country
daft.ie says Donegal rents rose by 7.1% in Q1 of 2021 Read More »
379 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in the Republic today, with nine additional Covid related deaths reported. There were 27 new cases in Donegal, which has a 14 day incidence rate of 253.2 cases per 100,000 people, compared to a national figure of 128.1. Donegal once again has the highest incidence rate
379 new Covid cases, 27 in Donegal Read More »
Irish hospitals are more overcrowded now than at any other point in the pandemic, according to a nurses union. Latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation today showed 376 patients are without a bed this morning – the highest number since March 5th last year. University Hospital Limerick has the worst overcrowding, with
LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today Read More »
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
Planning granted for Inishowen asphalt site Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday May 11th………..
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday May 11th Read More »
This weekend Donegal begin their Allianz Football League North campaign with the first of their three games against neighbours Tyrone. It’s a condensed quick fire format this season with the championship to start in late June. Donegal GAA hosted it’s first press conference of the year this week as the county announced their new hydration
Watch: GAA Preview with Declan Bonner & Paul Brennan Read More »
A coroner has ruled that ten people killed at Ballymurphy in west Belfast five decades ago were “entirely innocent” A corner has found that the use of lethal force by the British Army was not justified. The families of the 10 people killed in Ballymurphy in Belfast have been fighting for answers for 50 years.
Ballymurphy victims were ‘entirely innocent’ – Coronor Read More »
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
LUH issues statement regarding Maternity Department restrictions Read More »
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
Marie Therese Gallagher is the new Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD Read More »
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
Protestors gather outside LUH to highlight effect of maternity restrictions Read More »
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
Donegal County Council Library Service announce phased re-opening Read More »
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
Further frustration expressed over Mica Redress scheme Read More »
The Government has ruled out reintroducing water charges. A report by the OECD has suggested bringing in fees to improve Ireland’s water infrastructure. Plans to introduce water charges had to be shelved a few years ago following a major public backlash. Environment Minister, Eamon Ryan, says it won’t be happening again:
Government rules out reintroduction of water charges Read More »
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
Registration plates stolen from vehicles during weekend spate of criminal damage Read More »
Gardai are continuing to investigate a crash in Castlefin which resulted in a motorist being taken to hospital. The crash between a van and a car occurred shortly before 8pm on Wednesday last near the junction at Carnadore, Liscooley. The driver sustained non life threatening injuries. Gardai are appealing to anyone who was on the
Gardai continue to investigate crash in Castlefin Read More »
Gardai have launched an investigation after a van was set on fire in the Drumkeen area on Thursday last. At around 1:25am last Thursday, Gardai and the fire service responded to a report of a van on fire at the entrance to a property in the Callan area. Gardai believe the fire was started deliberately.
Gardai believe van deliberately set on fire in Drumkeen Read More »
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
New heart failure service established at Letterkenny University Hospital Read More »
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
Calls for nighttime security to be provided at smaller Letterkenny parks Read More »
There is sadness among the sporting community this morning and in particular motorsport circles with the news of the passing of Danny Gormley. Danny was a former Clerk of the Course of the Donegal International Rally while he also had headed up the roles of Treasurer, Safety Officer, Time Keeping and Marshalling in many events
Sadness among rallying community with the passing of Danny Gormley Read More »
Clubs in Donegal are expected to receive a draft fixture list for the new season today. Donegal’s Competitions Control Committee has finalised plans for the return to club competition after a series of online meetings. Club adult teams were able to return to training on Monday and plans are now in place for a return
Clubs to receive Donegal fixture list Read More »
Troubled Dundalk are at the centre of further controversy this week. Their players will undergo Covid-19 testing instead of training as the club investigates a reported breach of Covid regulations by some members of the first team squad. It comes after photos emerged on social media showing some members of the squad in Belfast last
Trouble brewing for Dundalk ahead of Harps visit Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to begin offering serviced sites in the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District in what would be a pilot programme that could eventually be rolled out across Donegal. It would mean people being given the chance to buy sites with outline planning, and services such as water and electricity ready
Calls for serviced sites to be rolled out in Letterkenny Milford MD Read More »
A new Covid-19 walk-in test centre is opening in Donegal this morning. The centre, located at the Carndonagh GAA club house, will operate from 11am to 7pm until Thursday. The county continues to have the highest incidence of the virus in the country. However, yesterday the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan said rates in
New walk-in Covid test centre opening in Carndonagh today Read More »
A protest is being held outside Letterkenny University Hospital this morning to highlight how Covid-19 restrictions are affecting maternity patients and their partners. Maternity advocacy group AIMS will be holding similar protests at Holles Street and The Coombe in Dublin and Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda, Co. Louth. They’re calling for an easing of
Protest to take place outside LUH today against maternity restrictions Read More »
The five-day moving average of new Covid-19 cases has dropped by 12% in the past week. It’s now back to levels seen at the end of last month, while just 104 patients were in hospitals with the disease last night – the lowest since September. There’s been a slight increase in the number of infectious
Five-day moving average of Covid-19 down 12% Read More »
Plans to give adopted people the right to access their birth certificates are expected to be approved by Cabinet this morning. Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman is bringing proposed Birth Information and Tracing legislation before his government colleagues. It’s expected the legislation will change the long standing situation where the right to privacy of the birth
Plan to give adoptees right to birth certificates to be approved today Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Mica Redress Committee is to meet in special session on Thursday morning after up to 200 people took part in a protest in Carndonagh yesterday. A spokesperson for the protestors claimed that the contractors on the site at which they were protesting are sourcing blocks from a company which previously provided mica
DCC to hear concerns of Mica homeowners in light of protest Read More »
The Ulster Council have set the dates for the conclusion of last year’s Ulster Minor Championship while they have also made the draws for the 2021 Minor and Under-20 provincial campaigns. The 2020 Minor Football Championship semi-finals have been fixed for Saturday 26th June with Derry facing Tyrone at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh and Fermanagh
Fixtures confirmed for Ulster Minor & U20 Championships Read More »
The DL Debate returns with former Donegal star forward Brendan Devenney. On this weeks Podcast, Brendan is joined by Armagh great Oisin McConville, former Galway and Sligo Manager Kevin Walsh plus Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News. Listen to the DL Debate in association with the Dry Arch Complex, Letterkenny…
DL Debate – 10/05/21 Read More »
Pilot events for music and sport could begin next month, according to the Minister for Arts. Catherine Martin says they will be held in small and large venues throughout the country, both indoor and outdoor. She says antigen tests will play a role in the events. Minister Martin says she hopes people will be able
Pilot sports and music events could take place in June – Minister Read More »
381 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in the Republic today, with no additional Covid related deaths reported. There were 39 new cases in Donegal, which has a 14 day incidence rate of 260.7 cases per 100,000 people, compared to a national figure of 129. Donegal once again has the highest incidence rate
381 new Covid 19 cases, 39 in Donegal Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday May 10th………
News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday May 10th Read More »
The Chief Medical Officer says he expects to give advice to government on the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine by the end of the week. Use of the jab has been limited to over 50s due to concerns over rare blood clots. The government is now reviewing proposals to change this, so the
Holohan welcomes “huge improvement” in Donegal Read More »
The Gaelic Players Association has welcomed the announcement of an increase in funding for female inter-county players. Under the current model, 12-hundred-euro is received by male players while female players get just four-hundred-euro. Minister oF State for Sport Jack Chambers today announced funding of 12-hundred-euro for both female and male players. That would represent a
Ladies Gaelic Players now on par with Men Read More »
A thunderstorm warning is now in place for 13 counties. The status yellow alert affects Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Tipperary.. Met Eireann is warning there’ll be thundery showers with hail and heavy downpours bringing the risk of spot flooding. The warning will remain in place until 8pm
Donegal included in latest thunderstorm warning Read More »
A large crowd has gathered outside a construction site in Carndonagh as mica-affected homeowners stage a protest. A spokesperson for the protestors claimed the contractors on the site are sourcing blocks from a company which previously provided mica affected blocks in Inishowen and elsewhere in Donegal. At the weekend, graffiti emerged on fencing around the
Protest in Carndonagh amid calls for block supplier boycott Read More »
Declan Boyle has been named the new Sligo Rovers Under-19 manager. Boyle who won 1994 FAI Cup with Sligo as a player takes over from Brian Dorrian. The former Harps skipper has had national success at under age level previously having lead the Finn Harps U17 side to the league and cup double in 2018.
Declan Boyle returns to management Read More »
Donegal’s Live Register figure continues to fall, according to the Central Statistics Office. There were 8,632 people signing on at the end of April across Donegal’s eight local offices, down 3% on the March figure, and down 18% on the same period last year. The steepest fall was recorded in Dunfanaghy, with 548 people signing
8,632 people on the Live Register in Donegal Read More »
There’s been a further decline in the number of infectious cases of Covid-19 at Letterkenny University Hospital. Latest figures, show that there are 4 cases at the hospital. 31 Covid patients are intensive care units nationally today – the lowest this year. The figure has fallen sharply from 221 in late January. 124 Covid patients
Decline in Covid-19 infectious cases at LUH Read More »
The Tánaiste says he’d like to see a return to the common travel area between Britain and Ireland as soon as possible. Leo Varadkar says he’d like to see it happen before travel is allowed within the EU. Mr Varadkar says that Ireland will be taking part in the digital passport programme and predicts a
Tanaiste keen to see travel with Britain return as soon as possible Read More »
There are calls for an eye clinic to be established in Letterkenny. Up to 15,000 people from Donegal currently have to travel to Sligo to attend an eye clinic. Councillor Ian McGarvey says for some, particularly the older generation, the journey is just not feasible. He says for people needing eye injections, treatment needs to
Calls for eye clinic to be set up in Letterkenny Read More »
A decision to ban cycling on a popular walkway in Moville was taken in the interests of safety. Councillor Martin Farren says he requested signage be erected on Moville Green, banning cycling on pathways following concerns raised by locals. Chair of the Green Party in Donegal Michael White criticised the move and called for it
Decision to ban cycling on Moville Green for safety reasons – Cllr Farren Read More »
Almost €160,000 to support community groups and sports clubs impacted by Covid-19 in Donegal. The funding will provide small capital grants designed to assist in the re-opening of facilities such as community centres, men’s and women’s sheds, parish halls and youth centres. Sports clubs will also be given financial support to purchase equipment and sports
Almost €160,000 allocated to Donegal under CEP scheme Read More »
An Inishowen Councillor is seeking an urgent meeting with the Housing Minister to discuss ongoing concerns over the Mica redress scheme. Issues for Mica affected homeowners in Donegal in accessing the scheme have been repeatedly highlighted locally and nationally. After a lengthy campaign, the announcement of the scheme was widely welcomed but a number of
Meeting sought with Housing Minister to address Mica redress scheme ‘deficiencies’ Read More »
Planning permission has been granted for the development of a new graveyard in Lifford. An application was lodged by Rev. Colm O’Doherty for the additional graveyard at St Patrick’s Church, Murlog. The proposal includes an access road, turning circle and disability access as well as the construction of disabled toilets to replace the obsolete toilets
Planning permission granted for new graveyard in Lifford Read More »
Rory McIlroy has returned to form at just the right time. He won the Wells Fargo Championshp at Quail Hollow last night, just two weeks out from the PGA Championship. It’s his 19th win on the PGA Tour, his three under par final round of 68 seeing him edge out Mexico’s Abraham Ancer on the
McIlroy bags timely PGA Tour victory Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at the Government’s decision not to increase the funding allocation for the county under the retrofitting programme. Donegal County Council was awarded a grant of €1.2 million under the scheme which will only cover costs to retrofit a fraction of the 5,500 houses in the local authority’s housing
Donegal’s allocation under retrofitting programme criticised Read More »
A motorist has been arrested after failing to stop for Gardai in Bridgend and subsequently testing positive for drug driving. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were conducting a patrol of the border in the Bridgend area in the early hours of yesterday morning when they observed a car being driven in a dangerous manner. The driver
Driver arrested after failing to stop for Buncrana Gardai and drug driving Read More »
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