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The Outbreak Control Team at Letterkenny University Hospital say they continue to meet on a daily basis to manage the outbreak and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Almost 1,100 staff were tested as part of the universal screening which is the largest hospital-wide screening programme to have taken place in Ireland to date. As a […]

National Slow Down Day took place from 7 o clock yesterday morning until 7 o clcok this morning. Gardaí from the Buncrana District detected 24 vehicles travelling in excess of the speed limit over the course of the 24 hours. One motorist was detected at 125km/h in a 100 Zone on the Elaghbeg road, Burnfoot.

Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe has said he will meet with the Cross Border Workers Coalition in the new year. The group has welcomed the minister’s commitment, which follows a Dail discussion on the taxation issues facing cross-border workers early during consideration of the Finance Bill. Pascal Donohoe made the commitment in response to an amendment

Two men, one of them from Derry, have appeared in court in Belfast charged with the murder of Dublin criminal Robbie Lawlor. The 36 year old, who has previously been linked to the murder of Keane Mulready Woods – was shot in north Belfast earlier this year. 37 year old Adrian Holland from Woodleigh Terrace

A further three people with COVID-19 have died in the Republic, with 313 new cases of the virus confirmed this evening. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to 75,507, with 2,120 Covid related deaths. 19 of today’s new cases were in Donegal, where the 14 day incidence rate of the virus is now

There have been a further 12 coronavirus related deaths in Northern Ireland, with 538 new cases confirmed this afternoon. It brings the total number of deaths to 1,111 in Northern Ireland. The total number of positive cases since the start of the pandemic is now more than 57,000.

  The former Donegal Creameries Plant in Letterkenny has been sold. Local Real Estate Agents DNG Boyce Gallagher has confirmed that a sale has been agreed on the 5.46 acre site in Ballyraine which had been on the market for 1.4 million euro. In its description, the development includes 2.21 hectares including 6,300 sq. ft.

  Letterkenny has the second highest incidence rate nationwide at 322 and a case number of 96, reporting a slight increase in the latest figures. Most areas in Donegal are reporting decreases this week with the exception of North Inishowen and Letterkenny. South Inishowen has seen a drop in its rate, going from 250.4 to

  Gardai will be cracking down on speeding today by asking motorists to ‘slow down’. ‘National Slow Down Day’ is being held from 7 o’clock this morning for 24 hours . Gardai will be out in force to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, as part of the forces’s Christmas Campaign to improve road

  The 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in North Inishowen is over six times the national average. In the two-week period that ended on Monday, the country’s rate was 80 per 100,000 people. But in North Inishowen, it was nearly 519. Letterkenny has the second highest rate nationwide at 322.

  Civic leaders from Donegal and Derry have taken part in a special seminar focusing on the benefits of cross-border collaboration, and promoting the North West City Region Model as an example of best practice for other communities and authorities located alongside international borders. Last evening’s discussion was focused on the Balkan states. The Gateway

A further 15 people with COVID-19 have died in the Republic, with 310 new cases of the virus confirmed. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to 75,203, with 2,117 Covid related deaths. 27 of today’s new cases were in Donegal, where the 14 day incidence rate of the virus is now 230.5 cases

Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have searched a house in the Ballymagowan area of Derry, in connection with an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. During the search a number of items were seized for further forensic examination, including electronic items. Local police from the Derry City And Strabane District

679 schools will be connected to broadband by the end of 2022 in an acceleration of the National Broadband Plan, 42 of them in Donegal. Under the original rollout, some schools would have had to wait up to seven years for connection. Now, National Broadband Ireland says all schools will be connected within two years.

There have been a further 14 Covid related deaths in the North, with 441 new cases of the virus reported today. It brings the death toll in Northern Ireland to 1,099. The total number of cases since the start of the pandemic is 56,719.  

  A review has started to increase student nurses allowances from January. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said it will run alongside a longer-term review examining the support they get. The government has also started a review into whether students are being asked to do inappropriate practices while on placement.

  End-of-term school celebrations are to be restricted this year due to Covid-19. New advice is to be issued to schools from the Department of Education. Parents will not be able to attend end-of-term school celebrations such as nativity plays under public health guidelines. Schools are to be told to record performances so parents and

  The Covid-19 pandemic has created a backlog of 95,000 court cases. The Irish Independent says the restrictions on court business after the March lockdown led to thousands of cases not receiving a hearing date. They include speeding, theft, drugs and some assault offences. It could be the middle of next year before the backlog’s

  The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual domestic abuse Christmas campaign. Scheduled to run until mid-January, the aim of the campaign is to encourage the reporting of incidents and make victims aware they can take steps to stop it. The campaign’s message is ‘Speak Out’. It will be promoted via online

  The demand for children’s mental health services has increased by almost a quarter since 2012. The Department of Health says there are over 2,100 boys and girls on the waiting list for specialist care. The department will tell the Oireachtas mental health sub-committee today demand for mental health services has increased substantially in recent

  The HSE says its aiming to allow partners of pregnant people attend scans from next week. It’s re-classifying them as ‘essential companions’ for the foetal anomaly check. That is typically offered to women around 20 weeks into pregnancy. If a case of Covid-19 is identified in a maternity facility, restrictions on visits could be

  A further 5 people with COVID-19 have died Meanwhile, 227 new cases of the virus have been confirmed, 26 of the new cases are in Donegal. The national 14-day incidence rate now at 79.5 while Donegal’s is 226.8. The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan says there were 8 new admissions into ICU today,

  Management have confirmed that Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this evening. This has resulted in ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital with patients currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the Emergency Department to an acute bed in the hospital. Once again, the hospital reminds the public to attend