The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that three Donegal water supplies have been removed from the Remedial Action List. The Pettigo, Portnoo-Narin and Rathmullan supplies, affecting almost 1000 customers, have all been approved by the EPA following extensive treatment and upgrade works by Irish Water, in partnership with Donegal County Council. Works are continuing on …
A West Tyrone MLA is calling on those bringing forward a legal challenge against the A5 to withdraw it. The Permanent Secretary of the Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that the Western Transport Corridor Scheme has been delayed until September 2018 due to the court action taken by the Alternative A5 Alliance. This is only …
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There were 28 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, five of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s eight down on yesterday’s figure of 36. Nationally, the INMO say there were 554 people waiting for in-patient beds, with the largest number, 45, recorded at University Hospital Limerick.
Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as an alarming level of illegal dumping at Stragill River in Inishowen. A large number of electrical items including a microwave, vacuum cleaner and oven were discovered by locals in recent days. There have also been reports of bags of rubbish and loose litter strewn along …
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There are calls for additional gritting machinery to be dispatched to Donegal to allow for the expansion of the winter gritting programme. In its response, the local authority say that its gritting fleet is currently operating above normal capacity which presents a challenge during prolonged periods of bad weather. While the programme covers in excess …
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Donegal County Council is to consider setting up an emergency taskforce to examine and address deprivation in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The Glenties Municipal District has been classed as one of the most deprived rural areas in Ireland in the Pobal Deprivation Index. The Council say that given the concerning profile , such a taskforce may …
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Donegal and parts of the country are on alert for more snow today. A status yellow warning for snow and ice is in place for Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Leitrim with accumulations of up to 3 centimetres possible on higher ground. There are reports of treacherous roads across the county this morning. In …
Major road improvement works have begun on the Castlefin Road, Castlederg. Motorists travelling to and from Donegal are advised that it will be closed for some periods throughout the day with diversions in place to facilitate the work. Councillor Ruairi McHugh says a lot of motorists use this particular road and it has been in …
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Housing Minister to publish the report on the Tenant Purchase Scheme without any further delay. The scheme was reintroduced in 2016 but there have been issues with people being prevented from entering into the scheme, despite having the means to purchase their homes. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says the …
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Irish busker Allie Sherlock appeared on The Ellen Show in the US on Monday and the talented performer said the experience was “amazing”. The 12-year-old musician from Cork was invited to Los Angeles to meet Ryan Tedder from the pop-rock band One Republic after he saw one of her videos on Instagram. The American singer-songwriter and producer, who …
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Gay Byrne’s wife Kathleen Watkins has said the veteran broadcaster has received “very good” results from chemotherapy as he continues his treatment for prostate cancer. Author Watkins shared the news with the Irish Independent when she attended the opening of John B Keane’s Sive at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre on Tuesday night. Byrne did not attend the show as he …
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It has been confirmed that the Full Capacity Protocol has remained in place at Letterkenny University Hospital for over a month now. The Full Capacity Protocol was implemented on 27th December last and Saolta say the hospital has experienced unprecedented numbers of patients attending the Emergency Department from late December and throughout this month. There …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 30th January:
The Monday Night Sessions had a busy night last night, with Small Gods, Cash Returns and more joining Paul in studio! Below is just a snippet of the amazing talent on show!
Just under €130,000 in funding has been announced for the Donegal Volunteer Centre to ensure it continues to enhance and expand its services in 2018. Confirming the allocation this afternoon, Government Chief Whip Minister Joe Mc Hugh said the Donegal Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in enabling volunteering locally, allowing people to give back …
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3-2 was the final score in Moville Community College’s FAI Schools Senior Girls National Cup Semi Final today in Oriel Park, Dundalk, against Colaiste Bride of Enniscorthy. It was 3-0 before half-time for the Donegal side through goals from Bronagh McGuinness, Kerry Brown and Megan Havlin. The second-half was a nervy period for the Inishowen side, …
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LYIT had a 4-0 win over Carlow IT B in the College’s League Quarter-Final today. The game took place on the all-weather pitch at Carlow IT, and LYIT now look forward to the league semi-final in the coming weeks.
Donegal County Council has launched its 2018 Tourism Brochure, highlighting six recommended touring routes for different regions of the county, as well as promoting the Donegal leg of the Wild Atlantic Way, which remains hugely popular. Speaking on the 9 ’til Noon Show today, the council’s Head of Tourism Barney Mc Laughlin said the brochure …
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