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Trolley figures reach highest point since start of pandemic

Trolley figures have reached their highest point since the start of the pandemic, according to new figures from the INMO today. 316 people are waiting without hospital beds across the country, the highest figure since March. There 16 people waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 15 in the Emergency Department. The union

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Follow-up inspection shows vast improvements at Letterkenny nursing home

  A follow up HIQA inspection report for Larissa Lodge nursing home in Letterkenny shows vast improvements within the facility. The centre had previously been found to have a number of issues of non-compliance and this latest inspection was to determine if the centre had remedied those concerns. Residents told inspectors that they felt safe.

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People urged to check property for suspect in attempted burglary

Residents in the Glenties area are being urged to check outhouses and sheds for a potential suspect involved in an early morning attempted burglary near Letterkenny. Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to the incident which happened shortly after 3.20am this morning, the 15th of December at the Spar filling station at Tullygay, Letterkenny.

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Investigation launched into attempted burglary at local filling station

    An investigation is underway into an attempted overnight break-in at a popular filling station just outside Letterkenny. Kernans Service Station near Glenswilly was targeted in the early hours of this morning. It’s understood that significant damage has been caused to the premises during the incident. Gardai remain at the scene with a forensic

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Letterkenny University Hospital Pharmacy Team advise ‘Know, Check, Ask’

  The Pharmacy team in Letterkenny University Hospital are reminding the public to ‘Know, Check, Ask’ when it comes to managing their medication. In a statement the team is asking the public to know your medicines and keep a list, bringing it to appointments and if admitted to hospital. Check that you are using the

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Derry GAA chairman pays tribute to the efforts of clubs during Covid-19

  Derry GAA held their annual convention on Monday evening with county chairman Stephen Barker paying tribute to the work done by clubs and the association during the Covid-19 pandemic. The convention was held online with the socially distanced County Board members in Owenbeg joined, via Microsoft teams by club delegates from across Derry. “2020

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Funding sanctioned for Donegal projects under CLÁR programme

€35,000 in funding has been sanctioned for Donegal under the CLÁR programme. Minister Charlie McConalogue confirmed that the Donegal branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association is among 26 successful applicants which will share a total funding package of €1.3 million for essential transport services for people with mobility issues. The funding will go towards purchasing

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Spraoi agus Spórt join forces with ‘Change Donations’

  Spraoi agus Spórt have joined forces with ‘Change Donations’ this year in a bid to raise funds to enable them continue to provide its vital services for children and families in Inishowen. The organisation’s generation of income has been greatly impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. Change Donations works by enabling people donate spare change

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LUH ED extremely busy resulting in pressure on bed capacity

Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this evening which the Saolta Hospital Group says has resulted in pressure on bed availability in the hospital. Patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the Emergency Department to an acute bed in the hospital. People are being encouraged to attend the ED only in

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Latest Central Bank report reveals insurance industry overcharging by 35%

A new Central Bank report has found that the majority of insurance companies are using dual pricing, resulting in customers being charged 35% more. The interim report also revealed that around 70% of customers renewing policies with the same provider are being charged significantly more than new customers of the same risk. Donegal Deputy Pearse

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Brexit transition period could be extended if there’s no deal

The European Union says the Brexit transition period could effectively be extended if there’s no trade deal. It was one of the options EU negotiator Michel Barnier outlined to member states this morning. He also said it’s possible there could be a short ‘no-deal’ period in January – even if a trade deal’s agreed. Talk

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Minister discusses possibility of bringing rail back to Donegal

  The Transport Minister has expressed further interest in the possibility of rail being restored to Letterkenny. Campaign group ‘Into The West’ met with Minister Eamon Ryan over the weekend to discuss improved rail provision for the north-west. The Minister also confirmed that he’s working with Stormont Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon on a comprehensive review

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Donegal families struggling to keep children in third level – SVP

  There’s been an increase in Donegal families contacting Saint Vincent de Paul who are struggling to access and keep their children in third level education. The lead up to Christmas is a traditionally busy time for the charity with local communities praised for donating and helping Saint Vincent De Paul in their annual appeal.

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Donegal and Derry will host conventions this evening

The north west counties will host their Annual County Conventions over the next two days. All will be done virtually under Croke Park restrictions. This evening at the Donegal convention, three officer positions will be filled. With St Eunan’s Frankie Doherty vacating the Vice Chairman role, Killybegs Ed Byrne and Cloughaneely’s Seamus O’Domhaill will contest

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Chief medical officer ‘concerned’ over rising trends of Covid-19

  The chief medical officer says he’s ‘concerned’ over the spread of Covid-19 is rising once again. It’s after 429 cases were recorded yesterday, less than two weeks after level 5 restrictions were lifted. 46 of the new cases were in Donegal with the county’s incidence rate rising to 219.9. Dr Tony Holohan says the

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Minister holds weekend Brexit discussions in Killybegs

  The Minister for Agriculture visited Killybegs over the weekend to discuss the current Brexit state of play with representatives of the fishery sector. The Minister held a full day of engagements meeting with various stakeholders and local businesses in advance of an expected outcome on Brexit EU-UK talks. Minister Charlie McConalogue says the port

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NPHET modelling indicates Covid-19 outbreak has stabilised

248 more people have tested positive for Covid-19, and three more patients have died. There were 6 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Donegal yesterday evening. There are 21 confirmed cases in Letterkenny University Hospital and 2 in ICU as of yesterday evening. The average 14 day infection rate nationally now stands at 81.5 per hundred

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Brexit talks continue, real split is over ‘level playing field’

The European Commission President and the British Prime Minister have instructed their negotiators to continue Brexit trade talks. Ursula von der Leyen spoke to Boris Johnson by phone this morning ahead of tonight’s deadline. She says it was a “constructive and useful” conversation where they discussed the major unsolved issues. Speaking in Brussels, Ursula von

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Bundoran one of two places with average property price below €100k

More than 600 homes worth 1 million euro and over were sold this year. Daft dot ie’s Wealth Report shows the five most expensive properties sold were in Dublin. Ireland’s most expensive street has been revealed as Temple Gardens in Rathmines, where houses sell for an average price of 3.1 million euro. There’s only two

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2020 Virtual Donegal Half Marathon raises €6,000 for Acute Stroke Unit

The €6,000 raised through the 2020 Virtual Donegal Half Marathon will go towards the purchase of equipment for the Acute Stroke Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital. And in a marvellous act of generosity, the event’s main sponsors, the Kernan Retail Group, covered the full cost of the purchase of a life-saving defibrillator at Kernan’s, Tullygay,

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