A Foyle MLA says a coordinated financial package should be put in place to secure the future of City of Derry Airport. Martina Anderson, Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson on Tackling Regional Inequalities says such an initiative must have input from the Irish Government and Donegal County Council, to reflect the cross border nature of the airport’s […]
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A Donegal County Councillor thinks people need to abide by the Covid 19 rules in the county. Donegal’s under level 3 restrictions due to rising cases, with the centre of the outbreak around Lifford and Stranorlar. Donegal Town Councillor Tom Conaghan says he feels very sorry for businesses in Donegal as a lot of people
People in Donegal need to abide by Covid-19 rules – Cllr Conaghan Read More »
An investigation is underway to identify organisers of an anti-lockdown protest in Donegal yesterday afternoon. Dozens of people gathered in the Market Square, Letterkenny to hear speeches against Covid 19 restrictions. Gardai aren’t looking into breaches of public health rules by those attending as social distancing and mask wearing are “non-penal regulations”. But they are
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Convoy are through to the Donegal Junior Football Championship final after the defeated Letterkenny Gaels 0-13 to 0-06 at MacCumhaill Park. Joseph McGill was the star of the show, firing over nine points as Convoy progressed to the final. They will now face Downings in the final. Convoy manager Laurence McMullan gave his thoughts to
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Aodh Ruadh are the Donegal Intermediate Football champions for this year after they defeated Cloughaneely 2-14 to 1-12. Cian Dolan’s goal late on sealed the win for Aodh Ruadh and ensured Barry Ward’s side will play Senior Football next year. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with the Aodh Ruadh boss, Barry Ward…
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Aodh Rua BS are Donegal Intermediate Football Champions after they beat Cloughaneely 2-14 to 1-12 at O’Donnell Park. Paul Sweeney’s goal midway through the first half had Cloughaneely 1-6 to 0-08 ahead at half time. Shane McGrath netted for Aodh Rua just after the water break to put them three ahead. Cloughaneely pushed late on
Aodh Ruadh BS are Donegal Intermediate Football Champions- FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Finn Park is the venue for a huge game at the bottom of the table this Sunday as Cork City make the trip to Ballybofey. The sides come into the game separated only by a point, while the visitors have a game in hand. The Leesiders arrive in search of their first away victory in
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A new Covid-19 test centre is opening in Donegal Town. The HSE confirmed this morning that the pop-up centre, situated at the Cleary Centre on the Ballybofey Road offers free testing for anyone with coronavirus symptoms, who is referred by a GP. The new centre opens tomorrow, with the aim of increasing capacity by 150
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The HSE’s being accused of leaving carers ‘out in the cold’ with it’s 600 million euro Winter Plan. A group representing carers and people with disabilities, says people are suffering in isolation and carers are at risk of burning out – unless respite and adult day services reopen. Linda Comerford is a Spokesperson for ‘Enough
Carers left “out in the cold” in HSE Winter Plan – Claim Read More »
The Lifford-Stranorlar area has the highest 14-day incidence rate of anywhere in Donegal. The Roasted Bean Coffee House in Lifford opened for the first time last week – but now has had to operate as a takeaway as it doesn’t have space for outdoor seating. Manager Chrissy Mac says there has been a notable change
Lifford coffee shop manager says the mood in the area has changed Read More »
Since midnight, Donegal has moved into Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions in response to rising case numbers. The county has now overtook Dublin as the area with the highest infection rate, with 148.2. per 100,000 people. Dublin’s figure currently stands at 145 cases. Donegal is the fifth county to face temporary localised restrictions and the second,
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Motorists are being urged to ‘look out for love-crazed deer on Irish roads’. Rutting season is about to begin and male deer can travel miles to look for a mate. The council warns the most common time to find them crossing roads is at dawn and dusk, which coincides with fading light and morning and
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The Union of Students in Ireland says the Government must support student renters due to new restrictions in colleges. It’s after Higher Education Minister Simon Harris announced most students have to do their courses online for the next three weeks. Colleges and universities across the country have also been told to strictly limit those on
LYIT to publish revised timetables this evening Read More »
Derry City were only minutes from picking up a fourth Premier Division win of the season on Friday night at Dalymount Park. They hit the front against second placed Bohemians in just the second minute when James Akintunde netted for the Candystrips. They held that lead until injury time at the end of the game.
Injury time agony for Derry – Declan Devine Reaction Read More »
It’s been confirmed that a mobile Covid 19 testing unit will be based in Strabane from today. Following a spoke in recent days in the number of cases in Strabane town and surrounding areas, the Public Health Agency confirmed a mobile testing unit will be located at Melvin Leisure Centre car park from today. West
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Garda checkpoints are in place across Donegal with the county now under Level 3 coronavirus restrictions. It has the highest rate of Covid 19 in the country – and people are being urged not to leave their county for the next 3 weeks. The tighter measures mean indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is banned
Level 3 restrictions come into force in Donegal Read More »
Irish Water has announced four more mains replacement projects which it says will benefit customers and businesses in the Falcarragh-Gortahork area The four areas to benefit from these works are in the Falcarragh/Gortahork area and include Curransport, Calheam/An Sruthàn, Derryconnor and Ardsbeg. Approximately 3.5 kilometres of water pipe that is in poor repair will be
Irish Water to start work on four more projects near Falcarragh Read More »
This weekend’s Ulster Ladies Club Championship games and the rest of the competition has been called of as an impact of the current Covid restrictions and ongoing concerns. St Nauls and Glenfin where due to host their first games of the provincial tournament on Sunday but officials have now halted the competition. They confirmed the
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The GAA have confirmed the remaining fixtures of the National Football League that will see the competition resume next month. Donegal will face Tyrone in their penultimate game at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey on Sunday 18th October, throw in 4pm. Declan Bonner’s side take on Kerry in the final tie of the league on Saturday 24th
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326 new Covid 19 cases have been reported today in the Republic today, 22 of them in Donegal. There are no new deaths. That brings the total number of cases to 34,315, and the number of Covid related deaths to 1,797. The highest daily number of COVID-19 cases has been announced in the North today,
326 new Covid 19 cases in ROI, 22 of them in Donegal Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday September 27th……….
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday September 27th Read More »
Gardai will recommence Operation Fanacht in Donegal from midnight tonight. The operation will see a high level of visibility of members of An Garda Síochána in Donegal to support the public health guidelines, particularly in relation to social distancing and gathering in large groups at amenities and open spaces. Gardai say there will be targeted
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council have issued a joint statement urging people in both Council areas to do all they can to curb the spread of the Corona Virus across the North West region. The statement, issued by Cllrs Rena Donaghey and Brian Tierney
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Tanaiste Simon Coveney has indicated he does not believe a hard border will be in place, whatever the outcome Brexit negotiations. Mr Coveney made his comments during an online meeting with representatives of the Letterkenny and Derry Chambers, during which he was urged to ensure the Irish Government do everything it can to support the
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The Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn met with his Northern Counterpart Dr Michael McBride by video link today to review the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a joint statement, the two CMOs say given the current number of new cases in Donegal and neighbouring areas of Derry, Strabane and Fermanagh, they would appeal to
CMOs pledge to step up cross border cooperation on Covid 19 Read More »
A Lifford GP says the majority of Covid-19 cases in his area are among people between the age of 20 and 40. About 60% of the confirmed cases are in that age bracket while a number of teens and over 40s have also tested positive. The alarming number of confirmed cases in the Lifford
Lifford/Stranorlar virus outbreak ‘dramatic’ & ‘unusual’ Read More »
There are calls on the Government to fund Donegal County Council in place of commercial rates this year. Restaurants and bars in the county have been told to close their dining rooms from midnight tonight. They may only serve up to 15 people at a time outdoors. It’s estimated that 5,000 jobs will be
Government urged to waive commercial rates in Donegal Read More »
Donegal Airport has announced that flights between Donegal and Glasgow have been suspended. A spokesperson says the decision was taken in light of the latest travel advice issued by the Irish Government and the uncertainty arising from evolving Covid-19 restrictions. The last flight will take place on October 21st. The airport says they hope
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The Finance Minister says people who were paid through the wage subsidy scheme won’t have to repay any tax the owe until 2022. Over 660 thousand workers were paid through the scheme at the height of lockdown, but weren’t taxed at the time. People can pay whatever they owe in a lump sum or
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The Taoiseach has confirmed that he has been speaking with the First and Deputy First Ministers in relation to a cross border approach to Covid-19. Donegal will become the second county to enter level 3 restrictions from midnight tonight. Neighbouring Derry City and Strabane District Council now has the highest incidence rate of the
Talks underway on crossborder approach to Covid-19 – Taoiseach Read More »
One area of Donegal has the highest Covid-19 incidence rate in the country. The rate in Lifford and Stranorlar over 14-days is 336 cases per 100,000 of the population. Dr Martin Coyne, a GP in Lifford, has had 54 patients test positive for the virus in the past two weeks alone. He says while
Lifford patients ‘quite ill’ with Covid-19 Read More »
There’s huge concern over children with disabilities in Donegal and the lack of supports currently available to them and their parents. It’s thought that families in the county are being forgotten about during the pandemic with vital outlets now closed to them and no one to ones on offer. The HSE is being urged
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Donegal will be moving to Level 3 restrictions on the Living with Covid framework from midnight tonight and this, of course, will have an impact on sport in Donegal. In Level 3 only non-contact training in pods of up to 15 is permitted outdoors with an exemption for elite sport. While indoors, it is individual
Green light for elite sport fixtures despite Level 3 restrictions Read More »
Minister Charlie McConalogue says the large number of cases in bordering Northern counties has had a knock-on effect on Donegal. The incidence rate in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area is the highest in the island of Ireland. While the rate in Stranorlar is 336 per 100,000 population, which the Taoiseach says
Surge in cases North has impacted Donegal – McConalogue Read More »
Derry City head to Dalymount tonight as they take on Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Derry will again be without Ally Gilchrist, Gerardo Bruna and Joe Thomson for tonight’s outing while Stephen Mallon had been carrying a knock but is expected to be in the squad. City Boss Declan Devine says
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A Donegal Deputy says two million euro in grant aid for Donegal businesses is nowhere near enough. Affected Businesses who have a 25 per cent fall in their turnover can get a 30 per cent top up in the Restart Grant Plus. This means they’ll be entitled to grants of up to 32,500 euro.
Grant Aid for Donegal ‘nowhere near enough’ – Doherty Read More »
Business owners in Donegal say they were just starting to get back on track when the additional restrictions were announced. Restaurants, pubs and cafes will have to shut their indoor seating areas from midnight tonight. Owner of Farren’s Bar in Malin Head Hugh Farren says outdoor dining isn’t really an option here. A
Outdoor dining ‘not an option’ for Donegal Read More »
Donegal will enter level three Covid-19 restrictions from midnight tonight. Businesses in the county were given a little more than 24 hours to prepare for the change. It will be the same restrictions as are in Dublin – including a ban on indoor dining. However, pubs that don’t serve food will be allowed to
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5,000 jobs will be lost in Donegal as a result of the new restrictions, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Chief executive Adrian Cummins says hundreds of restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs will close. But Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says the measures are necessary: A Donegal restaurateur says making money
5,000 Donegal jobs on the line over new restrictions Read More »
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has been urged to engage robustly with the British Government on the ownership of Lough Foyle. Jurisdiction over the Lough has long been disputed and Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn has appealed now to Minister Simon Coveney and Minister Charlie McConalogue to urgently draw up joint legislation to give powers
Ministers urged to address ownership of Lough Foyle Read More »
The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. On this week’s show, Oisin Kelly looks ahead to the Donegal Intermediate Final with former winner of the competition with St Naul’s – Barry Meehan. Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News calls the semi final’s in the Derry Football Championships. Finn Harps host Cork
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The Tánaiste has announced a €2m Extra Grant Aid for businesses in Donegal affected by the decision to move to Phase 3 will receive additional government funding. Donegal businesses impacted by 25% or more fall in turnover will now be entitled to a 30% top-up, bringing the new minimum for affected counties to €5,200 and
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Donegal has been placed on level three restrictions for three weeks following a spike in Coronavirus cases. There’s been more cases per 100,000 in Donegal than any other county over the last week. The restrictions will be the exact same as are currently in place in Dublin – but pubs that don’t serve food will
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Donegal could be put to level three COVID restrictions as early as tonight. The cabinet is meeting over the phone to consider advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team. The latest figures for Donegal show the county has moved above 122 cases per 100,000. For contrast when NPHET made the decision to move Dublin
BREAKING: Level 3 restrictions set to be imposed on Donegal tonight Read More »
A financial analyst believes KBC Bank needs to act on its apology after it was fined 18.3 million euro for it’s role in the tracker mortgage scandal. 66 homes were lost, 11 of them family homes after overcharging mortgage holders, according to the Central Bank. The report found KBC Bank had a proactive strategy to
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Police are appealing for information following the theft of a digger from a yard in the Newton Place area of Strabane last evening. Sometime between 6.30pm and 7pm it was reported that entry had been gained to the yard and an orange/dark red Hitachi 135 digger stolen. It’s believed that two male suspects used a
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O’Neills factory in Strabane has confirmed that it has closed a section of its production unit as 5 staff test positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson for O’Neills says a further 21 employees from the Dublin Road facility are currently self-isolating as a precautionary measure. Part of the factory has closed for a deep clean. Statement
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Plans for a new housing development in Strabane have been revealed. 78 new social homes are to be built by McGettigan Homes Ltd in association with Clanmil Housing Association on the site of the former Our Lady of Mercy school. The site has been laying vacant for quite a number of years, attracting anti-social behaviour.
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The Foreign Affairs Minister has said the EU is unlikely to ratify any Brexit deal if the UK is still making threats. Simon Coveney has warned not nearly enough progress has been made so far in the negotiations. He’s also criticised the legislation being brought by Boris Johnson that would undermine parts of the already
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189 new cases of Covid 19 have been identified in the north. There have been no new coronavirus related deaths. The death toll in Northern Ireland remains at 577. There have been 9,950 cases of coronavirus north of the border.
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