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£1.8 million for village leisure facilities in Derry and Strabane

Derry & Strabane Rural Partnership has announced a £1.8 million scheme to provide leisure and play facilities in 13 villages across the district. The Leader funded project is also being backed by Derry City and Strabane District Council. Mayor Cllr Brian Tierney says Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership’s Village Renewal Scheme has allocated over £1.2m

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Sligo announcement underlines LUH discrimination – MacLochlainn

A Donegal Deputy has reiterated his belief that Letterkenny University Hospital is being ‘discriminated against’ in terms of funding. It’s after Sligo University Hospital received funding for the appointment of five new consultant posts, with recruitment to start immediately. It’s understood that there’s been a need for these positions to be approved for some time,

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Virtual Golden Bridges conference attracts record numbers

    The 12th Golden Bridges Conference and Awards ceremony took place this week and was held virtually for the first time in its history. Delegates taking part heard at first-hand how political leaders, business and community representatives and education providers from Ireland North West and Boston in the United States, have been collaborating to

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Donegal’s incidence rate falls but still more than double national average

  Donegal’s 14 day incidence rate has fallen slightly to 231.2, but is still more than double the national average of 109. 21 further cases were confirmed in the county last night. Meanwhile there are currently 32 confirmed cases of the virus being treated on site at Letterkenny University Hospital, two in ICU.

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Key meeting takes place on All-Ireland rail service for North West

  A key meeting took place over the weekend on ways to build an All-Ireland rail service for the North West. Foyle MLA Martina Anderson and Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn attended the meeting, which discussed the role of rail playing a major part in connectivity, sustainability and economic development for the Island. The meeting focused

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Donegal man involved as Tipperary end 85 year wait to claim Munster SFC

Tipperary ended their 85 year wait to win the Munster Senior Football Championship in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon. In the centenary year of Bloody Sunday, Tipp ran out 0-17 to 0-14 winners in which there Charlie McGeever is involved. McGeever is a Donegal native and a member of David Power’s backroom team. After

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Government reportedly considering allowing pubs re-open next month

The Government is reportedly considering allowing pubs to re-open next month, as long as they shut by 10 o’clock each night. That’s among a number of measures under consideration in attempts to stop private gatherings happening, according to the Sunday Times. The Cabinet will meet during the week to discuss what restrictions will follow from

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Gardai remind shoppers of potential risks when buying online

Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning to the public of the potential risk to personal and payment data while shopping online. The warning comes as online shopping and parcel deliveries increase due to COVID-19 and with further increases expected around the Christmas season. Gardai have advised shoppers to never click on an unsolicited text

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Tesco and Penneys reviewing opening hours to meet Christmas demand

Large retailers are planning for longer trading hours after level 5 to deal with increased demand. The restrictions are due to expire early next month, giving shoppers just over three weeks to prepare for Christmas. Today’s Independent reports that Tesco and Penneys are reviewing their opening hours in anticipation of extra shoppers. Retail Excellence spokesman

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Water Safety Ireland urge open swimmers to keep safe

Open water swimmers are being urged to keep safe this weekend, as rescue crews have been under increased pressure this year. Water Safety Ireland’s shared a safety video that has reached over 800-thousand people already. Spokesman Roger Sweeney says there’s been a massive surge in the numbers of people taking up winter swimming outdoors. He

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Opening of a Magee medical school a game changer – O’Neill

The Provost of Ulster University’s, Magee Campus has told an Oireachtas Committee that the long awaited opening of the medical school there next year will be a game changer for the entire North West region. Professor Malachy O’Neill told the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement that as well as providing training

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LUH “extremely busy” once again this evening

Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this evening which has resulted in pressure on bed availability in the hospital. In a statement this evening, Saolta say they regret that patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the Emergency Department to an acute bed in the hospital.  We know these delays are very difficult for

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