Budget 2021 has been labelled a piecemeal budget. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle claims the budget is another missed opportunity from Government and offers nothing that will make much of a difference to the majority of people. He says the budget is well short of what is needed:
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Irish Water has confirmed that raw sewage discharges in County Donegal have been reduced by 60%. The utility says it plans to invest further in Donegal over the coming years to facilitate ongoing improvements to the county’s wastewater treatment infrastructure. Since 2014, Irish Water has built new wastewater infrastructure for Bundoran, Killybegs and
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Covid-19 could have a major impact on this weekend’s National League fixtures schedule. The GAA’S Central Competition Controls Committee will meet tonight to deal with a number of requests from counties. Fermanagh have lodged a formal request to have their game with Clare on Sunday deferred. Manager Ryan McMenamin has up to 17 members of
GAA CCCC to address Fermanagh deferral request tonight Read More »
23 additional cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Donegal this evening. Three deaths and 811 cases have been confirmed across the country. The 14 day incidence rate for Donegal remains stable at 354.9 per 100,000 of the population.
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An additional €20 million has been allocated to the Mica Redress Scheme in Budget 2021. Almost €40 million will be available under the scheme for affected homeowners next year with €19 million being carried over from this year’s budget. Minister Charlie McConalogue believes the Budget is one which takes account of where the country is
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Seven further deaths and 863 positive cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland today. Four deaths occurred in the past 24 hours while the other three occurred earlier but are only being reported now. 163 new cases of the virus have been recorded in Derry and Strabane in the past day with the
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty feels today’s budget has failed to meet the needs of the people. Speaking during statements on the budget, the Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson said Covid-19 and Brexit has resulted in a wave of uncertainty right across the country. He says today’s budget has failed to adequately address any of the challenges
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The Allianz National League returns this weekend with counties due to play the remaining two rounds before championship starts on the first Sunday in November. Donegal go into this weekends game with Tyrone knowing a win in Ballybofey will secure their Division 1 status with a game to go. Preparations under covid restrictions and isolation
Declan Bonner glad games return this weekend Read More »
The total budget package for 2021 will be €17.75 billion euro €17 billion in expenditure and €270 million in taxation €8.5bn will be set aside for public services including €2.1bn on contingency funding The Finance Minister has announced that Capital spending is to increase by €1.6bn €3.4bn euro has been announced for a recovery fund
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The Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is about to take to his feet in the Dáil to outline Budget 2021. It will be the biggest budget in the history of the state as the government borrows millions to meet the cost of COVID and Brexit. There are a few areas where people will notice a
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On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Donal Kavanagh was joined by Sergeant Charlene Anderson…………….
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Every county bordering Northern Ireland now has a 14-day Covid-19 incidence rate of more than 100. It comes as the Stormont Executive holds an emergency meeting to discuss potential restrictions. Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan have the three highest 14-day incidence rates in the country, while Leitrim and Louth have a rate of more than
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Two influential figures in East Donegal are set to be commemorated with the renaming of buildings at the Old Army Barracks in Lifford. The buildings, known as The Prior School and McIntyre Building are to be renamed after Miss Eleanor Prior and Captain Kevin McIntyre respectively. Parts of the Old Army Barracks site have
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People are being urged to have a rethink when it comes to buying or using fireworks. Gardai say that fireworks and the associated noise can cause great distress to older people who have already suffered a great deal this year because of having to cocoon in their homes. The noise can also frighten family
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A woman has been injured during a weekend assault at a takeaway in Inishowen. Damage was also caused to the premises during the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, two males entered the Chinese restaurant at Main Street, Clonmany and then became abusive towards the staff within.
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Gardaí are re-issuing their appeal for information in relation to a missing person, Cian Langelaan. The 27 year old has been reported missing from the Falcarragh area. The last known sighting of Cian was over 2 weeks ago in the Hornhead area where searches are being conducted. Cian is 5 ft 8 inches tall
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The number of people being treated for Covid-19 at Letterkenny University Hospital has risen to 21. Three patients are currently receiving critical care at the hospital and are in ICU while another person with a suspected case of the virus is also in ICU. According to the latest data from the HSE, the number
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A Donegal Deputy believes that the Government has failed to recognise the emergency that exists in Gaeltachts. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Thomas Pringle stated that the Official Languages Act of 2003, “hasn’t been fit for purpose for a long time”. There’s concern that a cross-party report, commissioned in 2018 with 20 recommendations has not
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A detailed paper, outlining the challenges that Donegal and the wider North West City region faces as a result of Brexit is currently being prepared by Donegal County Council. The document will reflect on the sectors which will be potentially impacted the most and will detail and argue for specific interventions by Government. This
Council to outline Donegal’s Brexit challenges in new document Read More »
Serious concern has been raised again over difficulties facing the Donegal live entertainment industry with calls for extra support for the sector. The industry is said to have been decimated and one of the worst hit due to the Covid-19 crisis. The Council says it is actively engaging with the industry, ensuring that artists
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The Stormont executive will hold a special meeting this morning to consider bringing in new Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland. Health officials have recommended a tighter lockdown for four to six weeks, after an average of 880 cases a day over the past week. Donegal Cavan and Monaghan may be moved to level 4
Tighter lockdown in North may lead to Level 4 for Donegal Read More »
The National Public Health Emergency team will make a call on Thursday on whether or not Level 3 is working. The national 14 day incidence rate is now 167 per 100 thousand people. 825 cases were confirmed yesterday evening, along with 1 additional death, 38 of the cases were in Donegal. Chief medical officer
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People on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment Will be paid the social welfare Christmas bonus if they’ve spent at least four months on the income support. The measure was one of the last agreed last night during final negotiations on Budget 2021, which will be announced at 1pm. The largest budget in the history of
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People are being warned to be aware of a scam email doing the rounds appearing to be from the Department of Business. It says the fraudulent email is inviting applications for the Restart Grant Plus. People are being told under no circumstances should they provide personal details to the bogus email address.
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A West Tyrone MLA has told the Stormont Assembly that a clear and transparent message is vital in tackling the spread of Covid-19. The 7 day incidence rate in Derry and Strabane, where further restrictions came into force last week, is currently the highest in the whole of the UK at 971 per 100,000
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A total of 398 Covid related enforcement orders have been issued in Derry City and Strabane since the pandemic outbreak, the second highest figure in the North. 232 penalty notices were issued along with 6 prohibition notices served to licensed premises and 18 notices served for restrictions of gatherings in a private house. 3
Almost 400 Covid enforcement orders in Strabane & Derry Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney is joined by Shay Given, Donegal GAA Chairman Mick McGrath & Declan McFarland of Naomh Colmcille. Listen to the DL Debate in association with The Dry Arch Complex Service Station Letterkenny…
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38 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Donegal this evening. The incidence rate for the county now stands at 354.9 per 100,000 of the population. The Department of health has reported 1 additional death and 825 confirmed cases of the virus across Ireland. The death toll currently stands at 1,827 while a total of
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 12th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 12th Read More »
Our own Pio McCann has been laid to rest today. He passed away on Friday at his home. Fr Brian Darcy, during his homily spoke of the legend that he was and how his legacy will live on. His son, Aaron paid special tribute to his father today:
“If anyone can, Pio McCann can” – son’s tribute Read More »
Irish Water is being requested to attend the next sitting of Donegal County Council as a matter of urgency. There’s a number of outstanding issues right across Donegal while it’s also thought that more communication between Irish Water and the Council is needed with regard to upcoming planned works. Cllr Michael Naughton says currently, Councillors
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Galway Senior Manager Padraig Joyce has told Galway Bay FM Sport that Jim McGuinness was brought in yesterday as he felt that the team would benefit from his experience as they prepare for the resumption of the National League on Sunday when they face Mayo in Tuam Stadium. The Galway Manager explained to Kevin Dwyer
Padraig Joyce says McGuinness session will benefit Galway Read More »
During Sunday’s monthly medal competition at Dunfanaghy Golf Club, a little bit of history was made with 2 hole in one’s by 2 players within the same fourball. First up, Paul Smyth hit into the 156 yard par 3 2nd hole with a 7 iron, after 2 bounces the ball dropped in the hole as
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877 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the north in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, there have been an additional three Covid related deaths. 1,463 cases of the virus have been confirmed in the past week in Derry and Strabane where the 7 day incidence rate in the area remains one of the
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An additional €115,500 has been sanctioned for a number of towns and villages in Donegal under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. €40,000 has been allocated to improve the visual amenity of Downings and for a promotion campaign for the village. Meanwhile, Ardara is to receive €25,000 to improve the accessibility
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The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal continues to rise. Latest figures show 8,530 people are in receipt of the payment in the county, up 7% from last week. Meanwhile 76 people in Donegal closed their PUP claim this week. Nationally, 228,858 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week,
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This is Social Inclusion Week, with the initiative launched on Highland Radio’s Nine til Noon Show this morning. The event, co-ordinated by Donegal County Council, aims to highlight the very positive work being done, not only by the Council, but also by other statutory and community organisations in attempting to raise awareness of social inclusion
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There are further calls on the Marine Minister to ensure a fair and just penalty points system. With a no deal Brexit becoming increasingly likely, fishermen say the penalty points system signed into law last week by Taoiseach Micháel Martin is even more serious. Two weeks ago in the Dail, Sinn Fein Marine Spokesperson Padraig
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A Donegal native has been elected President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Karen McGowan was born and raised on Arranmore Island, and is a native irish speaker. She trained at DCU, she has spent her career to date at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, now working as an advanced nurse practitioner in the hospital’s
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There are calls for a Covid-19 testing centre to be located in Inishowen as a matter of urgency. Cllr Albert Doherty, the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, says there is particular concern in at the increase in the number of cases reported on the peninsula . Last week, 59 cases were reported in North
Covid-19 test centre needed in Inishowen – Doherty Read More »
221 people are being treated for Covid-19 in Irish hospitals this morning. It’s the highest figure since May, and shows a 47 percent increase on the number of patients compare with this day last week. 15 people are being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital. Latest figures from the HSE show 30 people with the disease
15 Covid-19 patients at LUH, three in ICU Read More »
The World Health Organisation says the Government’s strategy on coronavirus is risky and it will take weeks to know if it was the right call. 814 new cases were detected here last night, with two more deaths. Three counties now have a 14-day incidence rate of more than 300. The Government and the National Public
Government Coronavirus strategy is risky – WHO Read More »
A leading fisheries representative in Donegal says the UK cannot expect to retain the privileges of EU membership while blocking its former European colleagues from its waters, and doubling its catch. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation CEO, Seán O’Donoghue says it would be rank hypocrisy for the UK to expect to slam the door, but keep the
UK can’t “have its cake and eat it” in fisheries talks – KFO Read More »
A local party representative has said she believes churches should be open for Sunday services under current restrictions. Churches and places of whorship have been closed country wide under Level 3 Covid restrictions, with services advised to move to online service. Meanwhile churches remain open just across the border in Northern Ireland with limited numbers
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Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning over the use and possession of illegal fireworks, with a particular focus on the penalties that might be imposed where someone is found guilty of any offences relating to their possession and use. The criminal penalties apply to igniting an illegal firework in any place were a fine
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The Republic and Northern Ireland need to share resources to fight the pandemic — including intensive care beds, according to the chair of the Northern Assembly’s Health Committee. The Derry-Strabane area has the highest fortnightly case rate anywhere on the island. Meanwhile, a circuit breaker could be about to be imposed there in the coming
Cross border data sharing must improve – Gildernew Read More »
There needs to be a reduction in infection rates over the next couple of days across the country to show Level 3 is working, according to a Stranorlar based GP. 814 new cases were detected in Republic last night, with two more deaths announced by the Department of Health. 56 of yesterday’s new cases were
Donegal and Dublin under the microscope this week – GP Read More »
The first nationwide litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter since the Covid-19 crisis shows Letterkenny to be again ‘Clean to European Norms’, and ranked 16th spot of 40 towns and cities nationwide. That’s up two from the last survey at the end of last year, and bucks the national trend which has
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2012 All Ireland winning manager Jim McGuinness returned to the inter-county environment over the weekend. A video on Sunday showed the Glenties native training the Galway senior squad in Tuam. Mc Guinness and Galway Manager Padraig Joyce went to college together and it’s understood McGuinness was brought in for a one off performance module. During
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Click on link below to watch the Funeral Mass of our presenter Pio McCann who passed away last Friday. Pio will be laid to rest in Drumragh Cemetery following 2pm Requiem Mass at The Sacred Heart Church in Omagh.
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