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  A report on Mother and Baby Homes in Northern Ireland will be delivered to Stormont Ministers later. Research on the institutions has been compiled by academics and will produce recommendations on future steps, which may include a public inquiry. There are calls for the First and Deputy First Ministers to meet with survivors there […]

There has been a further 1,372 Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily figure since the end of December. A further 7 deaths have also been recorded. 18 new cases of the virus have been confirmed in Donegal this evening. The 14 day incidence rate for the county currently stands at 739.4 per 100,000 people, just below

People aged over 70 and older will start being vaccinated against covid-19 from next month, the government has confirmed. The delivery will begin with those aged 85 years and older and will be administered initially through GPs in their surgeries. 143 thousand doses of the covid-19 vaccine have been administered so far. Deliveries of the

Saolta has confirmed that all but very urgent and time critical inpatient and day surgery continues to be curtailed in Letterkenny University Hospital. The restrictions were brought in earlier this month but in a statement the hospital group says; in light of very significant pressure in the hospital caused by COVID-19 and high community infection

Donegal County Council has launched ‘FUTURE Ballyshannon’, a visioning project which aims to deliver a Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan for Ballyshannon Town Centre. The Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan was commissioned by Donegal County Council in November 2020, to provide an evidenced framework that will set out the future regeneration aspirations and priorities for

16,353 people in Donegal will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, up 3% from last week. Meanwhile, 3,703 people will be paid the Covid-19 enhanced illness benefit. 234 people in the county closed their PUP claim this week upon returning to work. €142.8 million will be paid out this week with 475,000 people across

Northern Ireland has recorded its lowest number of Covid-19 cases in over a month. 422 new cases have been reported today. Another 17 people have also died with the virus, including 12 in the past 24 hours. There are 828 people in hospital with the virus, which includes 74 in intensive care.

A County Tyrone man who allegedly rammed a garda car twice during a high- speed chase in Donegal has been remanded in custody until Thursday, at Donegal Town District Court. 31-year-old Duane Farry, with addresses at Mountstewart Road, Fintona and Ashfield Gardens Fintona also assaulted Detective Garda Paul McHugh causing him to dislocate his finger

There are currently 102 people with Covid-19 being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital.  It’s a slight rise on the previous figure of 99. As of last night, 219 people with Covid-19 were in ICU in public hospitals nationwide, the highest since the pandemic began. Last night, there were 25 adult ICU beds free nationally, with

  A man is due in court this morning after a weekend incident in which a Garda car was rammed. The incident happened near Donegal Town yesterday afternoon. Gardaí signalled for a jeep, that appeared to be driving in a dangerous manner, to pull over just after 1.30pm. The vehicle failed to stop and proceeded

  Letterkenny has retained its clean status in the latest survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter. In IBALs final survey of 2020, Letterkenny also rose to 15th place in the ranking of 37 towns and cities. Kilkenny again took top spot, ahead of Killarney and Ennis. According to the report, litter levels continue

  A status yellow low temperature and ice warning remains in place for Donegal. Met Eireann says temperatures overnight and this morning could fall to as low as minus five degrees in parts. The forecaster is also warning of hazardous conditions on untreated surfaces. The alert will run until 10am. Motorists have been advised to

  A buffer zone along the border could be used to stop the spread of Covid-19 between Northern Ireland and the Republic. It’s part of a plan being suggested to the government by a group of scientists to allow Ireland impose stricter public health controls than the UK. The Taoiseach’s already said the government is

Gardaí have arrested a man following an incident that took place near Tullyearl in Donegal Town on Sunday afternoon. Gardaí signalled for a jeep, that appeared to be driving in a dangerous manner, to pull over just after 1.30pm at Drumlonagher in Donegal Town. This vehicle failed to stop and proceeded to drive away from

There has been 23 additional deaths related to COVID-19 reported in the republic this evening. All 23 of these deaths occurred in January. There been a further 1,378 confirmed cases, 33 of those in Donegal.

Met Eireann says icy stretches, sleet and snow will remain throughout the day. A Status Yellow snow/ice warning has been extended for the entire country until 7pm. The forecaster has also issued a Status Yellow low temperature warning, which will take effect from 7pm and run until 10 tomorrow morning. While Gardai in Donegal have

A 32 year old man arrested by detectives from PSNI Public Protection Branch in the Strabane area yesterday has been charged with a number of offences including making indecent images of children, distributing indecent images of children and attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. He is expected to appear at Dungannon Magistrates court

52 Covid related deaths have been reported this evening along with 2,371 new cases, 32 in Donegal. 1,931 people are currently being treated in hospital for the virus, 219 of them are in ICU. The 14 day incidence rate in Donegal has fallen to its lowest rate in weeks to 975.6 cases per 100,000 of

A man has been arrested in Strabane on suspicion of a number of offences including making and distributing indecent images of children. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch arrested the man aged in his thirties. He remains in police custody at this time.

140 vacant homes in Donegal have been brought back into social housing stock. €56.4m has been spent to bring 3,607 vacant homes across the country back into use under the Voids Stimulus Programme. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has thanked Donegal County Council for their work in refurbishing and re-letting 140 homes in the county.

99 fines have been issued in the North West for non-essential travel by An Garda Síochána Almost 1,000 people have been fined for non-essential travel in the past ten days. The 100 euro penalties were introduced on Monday of last week, and apply to people who are over 5km from their homes. As of yesterday,

Over 50 Donegal projects have been supported through the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The Programme, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, is designed to support community groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, through the provision of small capital grants. Among the projects funded in 2020 include childcare groups and playgrounds, recreational groups, community

Another 12 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, including 10 in the past 24 hours. 865 new cases have also been confirmed. 828 patients are in hospital with the disease, with 72 in intensive care. Hospitals are operating at 94% capacity, with only 24 ICU beds available.

Donegal County Council is inviting further applications under the Covid-19 Emergency Fund. Donegal LCDC have been allocated €68,130 to be shared among local Community and Voluntary groups as part of the €1.7m national funding pot. The Council are inviting applications for the Programme which provides funding to support community and voluntary groups to adapt, develop