Opposition TDs are criticising the government over what they claim is the ramming through of the National Marine Planning Framework. TDs say 55 minutes has been set aside for debate tomorrow, and that’s not enough. Donegal TD Padraig Mac Lochlainn was the first to raise the issue………… Responding, Taoiseach Michael Martin said this is a […]
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The European Badminton Championships continues for the Magee family in the Ukraine today. Sam and Chloe Magee who are the 7th seeds in the competition won their opening mixed doubles match over three sets. Against Dutch pairing, Ties Van Der Lecq and Debora Jille, The Raphoe siblings won the first 21-14, lost the second 21-19
Sam & Chloe start European’s with victory Read More »
Two men aged 47 and 48 arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of a female member of police staff, who is also a part time officer in Dungiven have been released. Investigations are ongoing into the incident at Ballyquin Road on Monday April 19th. The 48 year old man was further arrested on suspicion
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Loreto Community School in Milford continue to deal with a Covid outbreak. It’s been confirmed that a Third Year class and the entire Transition Year Group are self-isolating due to a Covid outbreak at the school. Since Easter 10 positive cases have been confirmed within the school. In a statement, it was confirmed that of
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On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to the Head of Economic Development with Donegal County Council, Anne Marie Conlon and the job-seeking couple based in Creeslough, Peter and Mairead Collett. And for this week’s Backing Business segment, Ciaran is joined by Letterkenny Institute of Technology’s Head of Business, Michael Margey.
Business Matters Ep 41 – Anne Marie Conlon, Peter & Mairead Collett and Michael Margey Read More »
Work is due to recommence on the Gweedore Sewerage Scheme. Irish Water has confirmed that the Demonstration Project element of the scheme will get underway in the coming weeks which its hoped will be a solution to the inadequate sewage treatment in the area. Irish Water in partnership with Donegal County Council has announced that
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A Donegal Councillor says the government has scored a major own goal in a recently announced scheme to help bars and restaurants open in an outdoor setting. Up to €4,000 will be made available through the scheme, which is being administered by local authorities. However, Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says the conditions attached to
Outdoor dining grant not thought through – MacGiolla Easbuig Read More »
There’s a warning up to two thousand jobs could be lost in the fishing industry due to the impact of the post-Brexit trade deal. The agreement between the EU and UK kicked in from January – but it’s now been overwhelmingly backed in a vote by the European Parliament. Under the terms of the deal,
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Letterkenny man Anthony Gorman has returned to the Irish League scene with Dungannon and started life at Stangmore Park with a cup win on Tuesday. The former Coleriane and Linfield player was named as assistant manager to Dean Shields at the Irish Premiership side. Anthony’s managerial experience in the past seen him manage Finn Harps
McGinty scores winner as Gorman starts with win at Dungannon Read More »
The EU’s plan for a ‘Covid-19 passport’ could move a step closer to reality today. MEPs will vote on whether to introduce the digital green certificates, allowing a return to free movement of people. They’d show whether someone’s recovered from Covid, been fully vaccinated or tested negative. The EU’s hoping to have them in place
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A senior cabinet minister says the government can now reach its vaccination targets, after a double boost yesterday. The Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca jabs have been approved for use in the over 50s. The government’s aiming to give 82 per cent of the adult population their first dose by the end of June, up
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The entire leadership of Sinn Fein in Derry has reportedly been asked to stand aside. Multiple sources within the party are said to have confirmed that a number of individuals in the Derry Comhairle Ceantair were stood aside last week after a long investigation into the local group regarding election performance and governance. The Irish
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403,000 people are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, a drop of over 17,600 on last week. In Donegal, the number of recipients fell by just over 600. 113,778 people in Donegal are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, 606 fewer than last week, and 8,816 down on May of last year. There’s
Further drop in PUP claims in Donegal Read More »
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has agreed to meet with the Omagh families to discuss their campaign for a Public Enquiry into the bombing 23 years ago. The issue was raised by West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan, who asked the minister via a video link whether she supported the campaign. Minister Long said her party
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Significant parts of the hospitality sector could re-open in June under plans being considered by the government today. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid will meet this evening to discuss re-opening plans for the next few months. NPHET will meet this morning to consider the Covid situation and prepare advice on what restrictions they think it’s
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A member of the Regional Health Forum West believes the current model used by the National Ambulance Service is not suitable for the North West. It comes as latest figures from the HSE show that an ambulance took over 1 hour and 38 minutes to respond to an emergency call in Donegal which is over
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Golf was one of the sports that was allowed to resume in the latest easing of restrictions. Just like the other courses in the county, Rosapenna has been full of activity since Monday. It’s a huge year for Rosapenna who will host the Irish Seniors Open with Paul McGinley on the European Legends Tour in
It’s important to have Golf back – John Casey Read More »
There was a welcome return to Golf in Letterkenny this week. The time sheet on Monday was full for the day. The sun shone brightly Monday morning and indeed everyone was in high spirits delighted to be returning to the fairways and greens in Barnhill. Some wondered if they still remembered how to play golf,
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Arlene Foster has played down suggestions her leadership of the DUP is under threat. The North’s First Minister was responding to reports of internal unrest within the party. The Belfast News Letter reports that several DUP constituency associations have written letters expressing concern at Mrs Foster’s decision to abstain from an Assembly vote on gay
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426 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in the Republic today, with 10 additional Covid related deaths reported. There were 39 new cases in Donegal, which now has a 14 day incidence rate of 288.3 cases per 100,000 people, compared to a national figure of 122.5. Donegal once again has the highest incidence
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News, Sport and Obituaries for Tuesday April 27th……………
News, Sport and Obituaries for Tuesday April 27th Read More »
The European Parliament will vote to ratify the EU-UK trade deal tonight. MEPs have been debating the contents of the agreement, which is only provisionally in place since January and expires at the end of this month. It’s expected MEPs will vote to pass the deal. Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald says she will back
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The Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines have been approved for use in over-50s. Cabinet ministers signed off on the move this morning following advice from NIAC. The single-shot Johnson and Johnson jab can also be used for under-50s when other vaccines are not available. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it’s a boost for the
J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines approved for use in over-50s. Read More »
Donegal’s Rachel Darragh is through to the last 32 of European Badminton Championships in the Ukraine. The Raphoe player beat Serbia’s Matija Sudimac over three sets. Darragh lost the first 21-13 but won the next two 21 -17 21-8 to go through. In the men’s double’s Joshua Magee suffered defeat with his partner Paul Reynolds.
Day one win for Rachel Darragh at the Europeans Read More »
The EU will ‘not hesitate’ to take action against the UK if it breaks the conditions outlined in its trade agreement with the bloc. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen issued the warning during a debate in the European Parliament, which will vote on the trade deal tonight. It has been in place provisionally
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Randox have launched a Covid-19 Travel Centre in Letterkenny. The PCR testing service at the Radisson Blu Hotel offers rapid next day delivery of results, for pre- departure screening and on-arrival testing. The test will cost €89.
Randox opens Covid-19 Travel Centre in Letterkenny Read More »
82 people were rescued by the RNLI in Donegal in 2020. Latest figures show lifesaving crews in the county launched their all-weather and inshore lifeboats 56 times last year with 21 of those launches carried out in the hours of darkness. Bundoran RNLI launched 18 times last year coming to the aid of 19 people
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Donegal Film Office has secured funding from Creative Ireland to launch the first Short Film Bursary Award in Donegal. The Donegal Film Office Short Film Bursary is a creative response to showcase the talent in Donegal. A grant of €10,000 will be awarded to a filmmaker towards the cost of the production of a short
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The Western Development Commission has launched a new online jobs portal aimed at attracting people to relocate to the North West. Westernjobs.ie will help job seekers find roles across the region and assist employers in gauging the availability and depth of skills they require. With more and more people working remotely due to the Covid-19
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The Donegal CCC will meet tonight to construct a plan for the club season this year. Following last month’s forum with the clubs, the CCC will propose two options. The first football option will have a start after the Ulster campaign should Donegal bowed out of the championship during the provincial stage with the other
Final plan for Donegal clubs getting closer Read More »
Ratification of the Brexit deal offers a chance for a “new start” between the UK and the EU. That’s according to Midlands North-West MEP, Colm Markey who has been speaking ahead of a European Parliament vote today on the EU-UK Trade deal brokered at the end of last year. The deal came into provisional force
Ratification of Brexit deal offers chance for a “new start” – Markey Read More »
Gardai in Buncrana and Letterkenny are investigating thefts from a number of cars. Between 4:45pm and 8:45pm on Saturday last, a black River Island handbag with a badge and gold chains containing a large sum of money was stolen from an unlocked car in Carndonagh. Meanwhile, in Letterkenny on Saturday also between 10pm and 10:30am
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Investigations are continuing into a dangerous driving incident in Inishowen on Sunday last. After failing to stop for Gardai a black Vauxhall Omega car travelling dangerously subsequently crashed in Muff, colliding with a number of other vehicles and a building at around 2.40pm. Gardai are appealing to road users who may have been on the
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Donegal has been identified as one of three Covid hotspots in the country. The county continues to hold the highest 14 day incidence rate of the virus in Ireland at 288.3 cases per 100,000 people. Tests carried out at the walk in test centre in Letterkenny which opened on Saturday has returned one of the
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Former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has resigned as TD for Dublin Bay South. In a statement, he says he will follow a career in international co-operation, human rights and democracy. He was re-elected on the eighth count last February in the General Election – getting 16 percent of first preference votes.
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A Donegal man has died following a fatal motorcycle crash in Co Cavan. Frederick Tully from Carndonagh who was in his 50s died following a collision in Corlough on Saturday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are continuing.
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Donegal County Council is considering how best to update and enhance the information boards at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. Cllr Gerry McMonagle and Municipal District Cathaoirleach Donal Coyle raised the issue at a recent council meeting, with Cllr McMonagle saying the maps are so outdated they show the Oatfield Sweet Factory to be open,
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Plans to overhaul the accountability of An Garda Siochana are to be discussed by Cabinet this morning. The bill would create a single Garda Ombudsman and make GSOC more independent. The sweeping changes form part of the last memo Helen McEntee will bring to cabinet as Justice Minister before she takes maternity leave.
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The Irish Hotels Federation is urging the government to set out a roadmap for the reopening of the sector, with dates laid out as to when they can reopen. Paul Diver, the IHF’s Chair in Donegal, says there is a lot of work involved in reopening a hotel, and there must be plenty of notice
Hospitality sector needs notice to prepare for reopening – IHF Read More »
School staff are reiterating calls for them to be prioritised for vaccination due to the growing number of Covid outbreaks in schools in Donegal. The Government last month, announced an overhaul of the rollout of the vaccination programme which resulted in people being inoculated on an age basis rather than profession. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn
Further calls for Donegal school staff to be vaccinated as Covid outbreaks grow Read More »
Gardai are urging people to be vigilant and report any missing life saving equipment. Its after Gardai in Buncrana were informed recently of 3 missing ring buoys at Inch pier. The life saving equipment could not be located for and was not accounted for as having been used in an emergency. They have since been
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The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is today expected to recommend the Johnson and Johnson vaccine be used on people over 50. NIAC is also likely to say it can be used on under-50s if another vaccine is not available. The European Medicines Agency says the one-shot jab has a possible link to rare blood clots,
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The number of patients being treated for Covid-19 at Letterkenny University Hospital has fallen. Infectious cases at the hospital fell from 15 to 9 over yesterday, with one person receiving care in ICU. Nationally, 151 Covid-19 patients were in public hospitals last night – the lowest in over 200 days. The figure dropped by 22 in
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A man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court today charged with attempted murder. Detectives investigating an incident at an address in the Gobnascale area of Derry on Saturday April 17th have charged the 42 year old man with attempted murder. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution
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Almost 30 sheep have been seized as part of a special operation in the Ramelton area. Following a joint operation by Gardai in Milford and the Department of Agriculture Special Investigation Unit, 13 ewes and 15 lambs were seized yesterday. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the ownership and traceability of the livestock. Gardaí are appealing
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The North’s Health Minister has said the development of an Addiction Treatment in the North West will be dependent on funding being made available. There is a commitment in the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ document to such a centre, but when questioned in the Assembly by Foyle MLAs Karen Mullan and Mark H.Durkan, Minister Robin
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The European Badminton Championships start in Kiev today and the Irish team has a very strong Donegal representation with Sam, Chloe and Joshua Magee and Rachel Darragh all involved. In the men’s doubles today, Joshua Magee and Paul Reynolds are up against Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley while in the women’s single Rachel faces Serbia’s
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Aidan O’Shea is expected to be fit for Mayo’s Connacht Football quarter-final with Sligo. The Breaffy man was sent for a scan last week on a knee injury sustained during Mayo’s first group training session of the year. But scans have not revealed any ligament damage, meaning O’Shea avoids a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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437 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in the Republic today, with one additional Covid related death reported. There were 62 new cases in Donegal, which now has a 14 day incidence rate of 288.3 cases per 100,000 people, compared to a national figure of 121. Donegal once again has the highest incidence
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