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SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures to be released at 5pm

The fixtures for this year’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season are set to be released at 5 o’clock. The Premier Division is scheduled to get underway on the 19th of March with the First Division due to start the following week. Earlier, the date for the President’s Cup tie between league champions Shamrock Rovers

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South Donegal Deputy calling for appointment of Chief Vaccination Officer

A South Donegal Deputy is calling for the appointment of a Chief Vaccination Officer to be the voice and face of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Deputy Marian Harkin believes a national plan needs to be put in place to facilitate the macro picture and micro management of the vaccination programme. She believes the Health Minister

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Eastwood calls on unionist politicians to dial down rhetoric as EU row continues

The leader of the SDLP is calling on unionist politicians to dial down their language as the row with the EU rumbles on. It comes after the bloc sought to trigger article 16 of the NI protocol to control the export of coronavirus vaccines. First Minister Arlene Foster branded the move as an act of

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Donegal finalist of National Short Story Competition

Donegal County Library Service would like to congratulate finalist in the Irish libraries national Summer Stars short story competition John McLoone on his wonderful and imaginative story. His story can be seen on the libraries social media pages Facebook @DonegalCountyLibrary and Twitter @DonegalLibrary. The competition, part of the annual Right to Read programme which took

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Pfizer supply issues cause of hospital vaccination programme – Dr McCauley

A temporary delay in the supply of the Pfizer vaccine is said to be having an impact on the rollout of the vaccination programme at hospitals across the country. While the first vaccine was administered at Letterkenny University Hospital on January 6th, all staff have yet to be vaccinated with fears raised last week that

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Over 50 social housing offers in Letterkenny/ Milford MD refused

It’s emerged that more than 50 people offered housing by Donegal County Council in the Letterkenny/ Milford Municipal District last year turned it down. A total of 125 offers for social housing were issued in 2020 with 52 houses refused. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says the figures are surprising given that housing is one of the

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Donegal organisations to benefit from €20m Strengthening Disability Services Fund

Two Donegal organisations are to receive funding as part of the first tranche of the €20m Strengthening Disability Services Fund. iCARE’s, iADULT Day Service has been allocated just over €1,300 for assistive technology while Donegal Horizons has received €5,600 in funding to go towards assistive technology also. The one-off grants, announced as part of Budget

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Over 26,000 Covid-19 vaccines administered in Western Trust

Over 26,000 people in the Western Trust which covers Derry and Tyrone have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has been visiting the Foyle Arena in Derry where over 11,000 vaccines have been administered since it opened last month. Councillor Brian Tierney has been

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Childline calling on Donegal families to get climbing this month

Childline, is calling on individuals and families in Donegal and across the country to get climbing in February to help raise vital funds. The service is highlighting how young and old alike can make a difference for children by taking on the ‘Climb for Childline’ challenge and picking a peak to conquer this month. ISPCC

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DUP condemn sectarian graffiti attack on Catholic Church in Limavady

The DUP has condemned a sectarian graffiti attack on a Catholic church in Co Derry overnight. Parishioners found death threats on the doors and on a crucifix on the grounds of St Mary’s in Limavady this morning — signed with the names of loyalist paramilitary groups. Local MP Gregory Campbell fears it’s linked to “wider

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Covid numbers expected to rise as close contact testing resumes

Covid-19 cases are likely to rise in the coming week as close contacts who’ve tested positive are included in the daily figures again. That’s according to NPHET’s Professor Philip Nolan, who says there could be an increase of up to 10 per cent. Since Friday, the testing of a close contacts has resumed having been

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Met Eireann snow and ice warning extended until 10am tomorrow

Motorists are being urged to drive with caution as a snow and ice warning for 18 counties remains in place until 6pm. The status yellow alert’s been issued for for counties including Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. While a warning for Donegal has been extended until 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Met Eireann says wintry falls

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Unaccompanied Learner Driver caught travelling at 166km/h

Gardaí in Donegal are urging all motorists to adhere to the speed limits. It comes as Gardai in Buncrana detected a motorist travelling at 149km/h in a 100KPH zone yesterday evening. While gardai in Letterkenny detected an unaccompanied learner driver travelling at 166km/h yesterday. As the driver was an unaccompanied holder of a provisional licence,

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Driver fined outside Ballybofey for non-essential travel

Gardai say they continue to implement the 4 E’s engage, explain, encourage and as a last resort, enforce at their checkpoints. It comes as Gardai in Ballybofey were conducting an Operation Fanacht checkpoint yesterday afternoon at Mcgrory’s Brae, when they encountered a driver who was believed to be conducting a non essential journey. A Fixed

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Seamus Coleman reacts to Everton’s Premier League defeat to Newcastle

Everton suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Callum Wilson netted twice in the second half for Steve Bruce’s side who snapped their 11 game winless run. The defeat means Everton remain seventh, four points behind Merseyside rivals Liverpool, who are in fourth. Donegal’s Seamus Coleman didn’t make

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Fines for drivers and passengers if in breach of non-essential travel

Gardai in Donegal say nationwide checkpoints and high visibility patrols at public amenities will continue this weekend. They’re advising the public to plan their activities over the weekend as people are only allowed to exercise within 5km of their home. Gardai say the public should be aware that if a driver is found in breach

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EU caused an unnecessary political crisis in NI – Minister Byrne

The Minister for European Affairs says the EU caused an ‘unnecessary political crisis’ in Northern Ireland yesterday. There was a row after it threatened to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which forms part of the Brexit withdrawal deal. Brussels wanted to stop the region being used as a backdoor to move Covid-19

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Public information campaign to be rolled out on vaccination of over 70s

The Tánaiste expects the first doses of the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to be administered here in April. The company says its jab is 100 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisations and deaths, and 66 per cent effective overall. Meanwhile, the AstraZeneca vaccine was approved yesterday – and will be available here in about

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New agri-environment results-based pilot project open for consultation

Public consultation has opened on the development of a new agri-environment results-based pilot project. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the project will explore new ways of approaching environmental actions and help identify what value can be brought to the next national agri-environmental scheme. The pilot project is in line with the Programme for Government’s commitment

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Calls for ongoing Lough Foyle jurisdiction dispute to be resolved

There are further calls for Governments on both sides of the border to seek a resolution from the British Government over the ongoing dispute over the jurisdiction of Lough Foyle. Derry Councillor Sandra Duffy brought a motion before Derry City and Strabane District Council calling on the local authority to write to the Irish Government

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40 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Donegal, 1,254 nationally and 48 deaths

An additional 48 Covid-19 related deaths have been confirmed in the Republic. A total of 1,254 new cases have also been reported, 40 in Donegal. The 14 day incidence rate of the virus in Donegal currently stands at 544.6 cases per 100,000 people. The national rate of infection is 574.7 per 100,000 of the population.

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Formal application to demolish The Golden Grill submitted to DCC

A formal application to demolish iconic Letterkenny nightclub, The Golden Grill has been lodged with Donegal County Council. Planning permission to demolish the premises and erect temporary security hoardings has been submitted to the Council in the name of John Barry. The iconic nightclub in the heart of Letterkenny was first opened by Bernard McGlinchey

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