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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of an assault on a woman at a house in the Corrib Court area of Derry in the early hours of this morning. The woman answered a knock on the front door of the property and was confronted by a number of men, three of […]

The Bishop of Raphoe has published his Christmas Pastoral Letter, with the impact of Covid-19 featuring prominently. Writing on the theme “Christ is at the heart of Christmas”, Bishop Alan Mc Guckian reflects on the fact that the Holy Family were refugees, and the importance of support within the community. In the letter, Bishop Alan

Irish paramedics are heading across the border this weekend to help their Northern Ireland colleagues. It comes as the North’s health service comes under severe pressure, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided, but says services here will not be affected. Queues of ambulances could be seen this

582 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening, with six more deaths. There have now been 78,254 confirmed cases since the pandemic began, with 2,149 Covid related deaths. 14 of the new cases are in Donegal, which now has a 14 day incidence rate of 244.4 cases per 100,000 people,

Another 12 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and there are 510 new cases. 11 of the deaths took place in the past 24 hours. Hospitals are operating at 102 per cent capacity, with 445 people in hospital with coronavirus and 31 in intensive care. A six-week lockdown will begin in the North

  Letterkenny University Hospital is undertaking the largest recruitment campaign in the hospital’s history. Up to 120 posts will be created over the coming months across a range of areas in the hospital. Positions will be available across nursing specialities, midwifery, consultant and non-consultant hospital doctor specialities, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy, physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

  Garda have issued a warning over deer crossing in North Inishowen. On three occasions overnight, Gardaí encountered a herd of deer crossing the road on the mountain road, just outside Carndonagh. The deer appeared to be staying fairly close to the roadside. Gardai are urging road users in the area to be aware and

  House prices in Donegal have increased 14% in the final quarter of 2020. According to figures from the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, the cost of a house in the county is up from this time last year with a house in Donegal costing on average €158,000. Meanwhile, the average number of new homes

  The Republic’s National Ambulance Service is set to provide support to the healthcare system in the North this weekend. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided due to the current pressures being experienced in Northern Ireland. It comes after 656 new cases of the virus were confirmed today along with 12

  There’s been a significant rise in the 14 day Covid incidence rate in a number of areas of Donegal. The rate of infection is up almost 60% in Milford and 50% in North Inishowen. There has however, been a drop in the Letterkenny, Glenties and the Lifford/ Stranorlar electoral areas. The 14 day incidence

Two men have been arrested in Donegal Town following a raid on a house yesterday evening. Gardai seized a substantial amount of suspected amphetamine, deals of cannabis, mixing agents, weighing scales and two replica firearms. Gardaí from the Donegal Town Drugs Unit, Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit and uniformed Gardaí from the Ballyshannon District

484 new cases of covid-19 are being reported this evening, while 3 more people have died after contracting the virus. 32 of the cases have been confirmed in Donegal. The 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 population now stands at 94.2 – which is up from 88 in yesterday’s figures. In Donegal, the rate of

It looks like Northern Ireland is heading for another coronavirus lockdown. Political leaders have been discussing the exact terms – but it’s understood it could last for 6 weeks from December 26th. All non-essential shops will close as well as hairdressers and nail bars, while the hospitality sector will be takeaway only.

NPHET is recommending new restrictions be introduced before the end of the year. The country’s top public health officials met today, amid growing concern at the spread of the virus. Restrictions are due to be eased tomorrow until January 6th, allowing people to travel throughout Ireland and three households to mix. But NPHET’s recommending this

The Republic’s National Ambulance Service is set to provide support to the healthcare system in the North this weekend. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided due to the current pressures being experienced in Northern Ireland. It comes after 656 new cases of the virus were confirmed today along with 12 further

Taoiseach Michael Martin has tested negative for Covid 19. He was restricting his movements earlier after receiving a Covid test after being contact with French President Emmanuel Macron at the European Council last week. President Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.  

A further 12 covid related deaths have been reported in the North and 656 news cases of the disease. It brings the death toll to 1,154 in Northern Ireland. Since the start of the pandemic more than 60,000 people have tested positive for the virus.