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The Department for Infrastructure in the North has confirmed that work is due to begin on the Derry to Dungiven stretch of the A6 this coming Spring. The new 25.5km stretch of dual carriageway road will start at Drumahoe, bypassing Dungiven to connect to the M2 to Belfast. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says …

Work due to commence on A6 this Spring, establishing further link with Donegal Read More »

There are growing fears within Letterkenny University Hospital that if the overcrowding crisis is not addressed waiting lists for planned surgeries will continue to rise. A spokesperson for Saolta has confirmed that once the full capacity protocol is implemented, some measures taken include the admission of patients to extra beds on wards or the cancellation …

Waiting lists will continue to rise unless overcrowding is addressed – Dr O’Rourke Read More »

There has been a slight rise in the number of people waiting on a bed this morning at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMOs latest Trolley and Ward Watch Report there were 24 patients awaiting admission to the hospital, 14 of those were on trolleys in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a further 10 …

Rise in number of patients waiting on a bed at LUH today Read More »

Police in Strabane are appealing for information following two separate burglaries of a commercial premises in the Longland Road area of Donemana. It is believed that sometime between midnight and 9:00am on Tuesday morning, entry was gained to the premises with a large sum of cash taken. Exactly one week before, entry was gained to …

Commercial premises in Donemana targeted twice in past week Read More »

Irish Water says it remains committed to a €5.8 million upgrade of the Inishowen Regional Water Supply, as it is vital to ensure a secure water supply for the people of Greencastle. It follows the appointment of administrators to the Northern Irish company Lagan Construction, which was appointed maion contractor of the project last year. Irish …

Irish Water still committed to completing Inishowen scheme on time Read More »

Gardai in Donegal are warning people to be vigilant after burglars from Cork were apprehended in the county. It’s understood that the gang were caught driving a stolen car in Donegal after carrying out two burglaries in the Fermoy area of Co. Cork earlier that day. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace says this is …

Warning issued after Cork burglars apprehended in Donegal Read More »

There are reports that the worst impacts of Brexit could be delayed for up to two years. A draft legal text seen by the Irish Independent shows that the UK will continue to operate under EU laws during a transition period from March 2019 to December 2020. It could mean more time to work out …

Worst impacts of Brexit could be delayed for two years Read More »

It’s been claimed that the National Planning Framework published last Friday shows chronic under investment and imbalanced regional growth for Donegal. Speaking last evening in the Dail in delivering statements on Ireland 2040 Framework Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle said Donegal can expect to be forgotten for another generation as the Government is excluding the county …

Fears rural Donegal will be forgotten in National Planning Framework Read More »

It’s believed that funding for the Local Improvement Scheme could increase to €10 million with an extra €2 million being made available by Government. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal Distrcit says during talks with Minister Sean Kyne he acknowledged the need for further investment in LIS and indicated more funding would be allocated. This follows concern …

Funding for Local Improvement Scheme could increase Read More »

Higher Education institutions in the North West are being invited to submit revised proposals as part of a new €5.7m “Higher Education Access Fund”. The fund, announced by Ministers Richard Bruton and Mary Mitchell O’Connor will support students from underrepresented groups to access higher education and will be allocated to regional clusters of institutions to …

Government announce multi million “Higher Education Access Fund” Read More »

The HSE has confirmed that the full capacity protocol was implemented a total of 242 times at Letterkenny University Hospital last year. Senator Padraig MacLochlainn says when the protocol was implemented it remained in place for a number of days, meaning for more or less the entirety of 2017, Letterkenny University Hospital was under immense …

Full Capacity Protocol implemented 242 times at LUH last year Read More »

Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch are appealing for information on the first anniversary of the attempted murder of an off duty police officer in Derry. On 22nd February last year, an improvised explosive device was placed under the car of the police officers car outside his home in the Ardnalee area of Culmore. …

Appeal for information over attempted murder of off duty police officer Read More »

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 21st February: