The Asthma Society of Ireland is urging employers to ensure that they are aware of the needs of people with respiratory illness such as asthma and COPD. The society says there are almost 16,000 people in Donegal with asthma, and hundreds more with COPD and other conditions. Spokesperson Deirdre Lennon says there are things […]
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Cockhill Celtic have booked their place in the final of the Knockalla Caravans Senior Cup. Stephen Duffy snatched a late winner as they defeated Derry City Reserves 1-0. Cockhill will now face Letterkenny Rovers in the decider of the competition.
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Without a change to Phase 3 – we could experience a situation like in Melbourne or Aberdeen, according to a health expert. 50 new cases of Covid-19 were reported by the Department of Health yesterday – 5 of them in Donegal – with the majority of new infections in people below the age of 45.
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Pubs could have to wait more than two months before a financial support package is announced. The Irish Independent reports ministers may wait until the Budget on October 13th before deciding on bailouts for particular sectors. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has told the paper pubs could still re-open in September. His comments follow those of
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Police have come under attack with petrol bombs in Derry overnight. It comes following a day of violence on Tuesday when several vehicles were hijacked. Officers were responding to a security alert on Skeoge Road in the city yesterday evening when they came under attack with both petrol and paint bombs. Police confirmed that a
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Two men are being questioned in the North in relation to activities of the New IRA. They were taken into custody following four searches in county Tyrone by the North’s Terrorism Investigation Unit as part of ongoing investigations into criminality. Cash was taken in one of the searches which was found in a recycling
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Bus Éireann has confirmed it has begun trialling a reservations system on Route 32, which links Letterkenny and Dublin, via Tyrone and Monaghan. It follows complaints that several people were unable to board buses in Monaghan because they were already full as a result of the reduced capacity because of Covid-19. The issue was
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Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will open a number of housing schemes in Donegal today, before travelling on to Inishowen where he will officially launch the Mica Redress Scheme, which is already up and running. Minister O’Brien will visit Donegal Town, Killybegs, Raphoe and Newtowncunningham, before the Mica launch event in Buncrana. Junior Minister Charlie
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50 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening, but no new deaths have been reported. Five of the new cases are in Donegal, but that won’t be reflected in the National Dashboard figures until Friday, as the published county by county breakdown is two days behind. Nationally, the total number
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Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries on Wednesday August 5th………
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The current Covid-19 testing and tracing system is facing ‘severe stress tests’ in the coming months. This is according to An Oireachtas Committee, which is calling for changes to be made to the system to make it more efficient. As part of 22 recommendations in its Interim Testing and Tracing Report, the committee says that
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Finn Harps go into Friday’s game with St Patrick’s Athletic off back to back defeats since the Premier Division action resumed. Ollie Horgans men lost 1-0 to Shels on Tuesday night and sit just a point above the bottom two Sligo Rovers and Cork City. Harps keeper Mark Anthony McGinley was bitterly disappointed with the
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The funeral of former SDLP leader and Nobel Laureate John Hume is underway at St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. The politician was widely regarded as the most influential figure in the peace process. President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Northern Ireland’s first and deputy first ministers Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill are among
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Upgrade work at Carndonagh Community Hospital has been described as a vital step in safeguarding the hospitals future. it was confirmed last week that major refurbishment works are due to get underway at the hospital in the coming days and will be complete by July 2021. Retired GP Doctor James Madden and Chairperson of
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Business Matters Presenter Ciaran O’Donnell In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Anthony Kernan, Managing Director of the Kernan Retail Group which has outlets in Letterkenny, Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Drumkeen and Ramelton, and employs around 230 people. A former professional soccer player with Wolves in the top flight, serious injury ended his
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A Minister of State for Donegal has defended the Government’s approach in delaying Phase Four of lifting Covid-19 restrictions. Many pubs across the county are to remain shut until August 31st at the earliest. Minister of State Charlie McConalogue says that he did convey the concerns of local publicans and they were discussed at
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Two men who were arrested in Strabane in recent days have been released following questioning. The two aged 26 and 34 were arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit on Monday following several searches in the town. Enquiries are continuing.
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The Government hasn’t ruled out reopening pubs on a regional basis. Pubs that don’t serve food will not be able to open until August 31st at the earliest, after Phase 4 was pushed back for a second time. The Health Minister says the decision was made as reopening pubs or increasing the numbers allowed
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Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as ‘crazy’ volumes of traffic on the road to Melmore, home to the iconic Murder Hole beach in north west Donegal. The route is said to be very narrow and unable to cope with the thousands who flock to the popular beach each week. Last
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The funeral of John Hume will take place in Derry this morning. The Nobel Peace Prize winner died on Monday aged 83, following a long battle with dementia. His family have asked people not to line the streets to pay their respects due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown says local
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Public health officials are considering whether to recommend face masks be mandatory in secondary schools. The current advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team is that face coverings are not required in school settings. Masks are already mandatory on public transport, with the measure being extended to shops and shopping centres from Monday.
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A financial support package for pubs which still can’t open is being considered by the government. Several Ministers are working on a scheme for businesses which remain shut due to Phase 4 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions being delayed by three weeks. Pubs won’t reopen until at least August 31st, following advice from the National
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The funeral mass of one of the giants of Irish politics John Hume will take place in his native Derry this morning. The Nobel Peace Laureate died on Monday at a nursing home at the age of 83. The former SDLP leader is considered the prime architect of the Northern Ireland Peace Process. The
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Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses after a spate of hijacking incidents yesterday. A van was taken and set alight at about four o’clock in the afternoon. About 45 minutes later a delivery driver had his van taken in the Glenowen Park Area. Then a bus was hijacked in Ballymagroarty, it was set
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Two men have been arrested following a two-day operation into criminality linked to the New IRA in the Strabane area. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted six searches in the town in recent days. In a statement, Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Hamlin said that two men aged 26
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The number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal has dropped a further 5%. According to figures from the Department of Social Protection, 8,500 people in the county are currently receiving the payment, down from 9,000 last week. 300 people in Donegal have closed their claim this week. Overall, numbers nationally have
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Shelbourne have won their first game since the resumption of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Despite playing most of the game with ten men, Ian Morris’ side were 1-nil winners at Finn Harps. Ryan Brennan scored the game’s only goal after 29-minutes. Shels had Karl Sheppard sent off after just 11-minutes at Finn Park. Shelbourne
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In their first game back at Finn Park since the resumption of the Premier Division, Finn Harps lost 0-1 to the visitors Shelbourne. Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle were on match commentary for Highlsnd Radio Sport…
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The Government has decided against allowing an increase in crowd sizes at matches. Their decision not to press ahead with phase 4 of their roadmap from Monday means that crowds will remain capped at 200 at outdoor events. It had been hoped that attendances could increase to a maximum of 500, but NPHET have advised
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Pubs will not be allowed to reopen next Monday amid concern at the increased rate of spread of the Coronavirus. The government has agreed to delay the move to Phase 4 of the reopening of the country as the case numbers continue to rise. Taoiseach Micheal Martin says he knows the decision is a disappointment
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A number of vans have been hijacked in Derry. Its believed over the past 24 hours, a number of postal and delivery vans have been hijacked and later found burnt out across the city.
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The National Public Health Emergency Team appears to have recommended pubs remain shut. The Taoiseach says he’s received “very firm advice” from the public health experts, which is being currently discussed at a Cabinet meeting. Under Phase 4, pubs which don’t serve food were due to reopen on Monday. But Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has cast
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45 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported today. Latest figures show there have been no new deaths. Of today’s numbers, 33 cases are located in County Kildare and 77 percent are under the age of 45. The total case number is 26,253 and the death toll stands unchanged, at 1,763.
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An online Book of Condolence has opened in Donegal for John Hume. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Rena Donaghey has expressed her condolences to the 83 year old’s family following his passing. She’s described him as ‘a man who gave his life to social justice and the pursuit of peace on our island’.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday August 4th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday August 4th Read More »
More than 650 GP practices received over 300,000 euro each in medical card payments last year. 50 doctors received over half a million euro, according to freedom of information files. In total, GP surgeries got 589 million euro under the scheme in 2019. But Dr Denis McCauley, the chairman of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP
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Parts of West Donegal have been severely impacted by flooding this afternoon. Areas of Gweedore, Crolly and Dunlewey are impassable at the moment, its expected some road closures will be implemented. A status yellow rain warning is in place for the County until 1pm tomorrow afternoon. Councillor John Seamais O’Fearriagh fears with a high tide
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Ten people have been arrested as part of an investigation into historical sexual abuse in Co Fermanagh. They’re all aged between 63 and 78. They were arrested in Fermanagh, Belfast and Derry today, while a property in Fermanagh was also searched. The PSNI says they’re investigating if there are any links between the alleged offending.
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For the 22nd day in a row, there’ve been no Covid-19 deaths reported in the North. There are eight new cases of the virus. The region’s death toll remains at 556 and there have been 5,996 cases.
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Plans for a crematorium in Donegal have been submitted to Donegal County Council. The proposed development in Manorcunningham would have the capacity to conduct 5 to 20 cremations a week. Currently people from the North West have to travel to Belfast or Cavan for a cremation. Businessman Shane Stewart says so far, the feedback has
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There’s been a 16% drop in new car registrations in Donegal. 1,772 new car registrations were recorded in the county so far this year compared to 2132 between January and July of 2019. Nationally, new car registrations are down 14.1% Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General says COVID-19 on the back of BREXIT and an already
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Deputy Thomas Pringle says the Government must address the complaints of asylum seekers that left vulnerable people choosing to go on hunger strike to have their voices heard. Earlier last week, residents of the direct provision centre at the Skellig Star Hotel in Caherciveen, County Kerry had begun to refuse food to protest their living
Minister must address Asylum Seekers’ concerns – Pringle Read More »
Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating two break-ins over the past six days, one of them at a Business Premises in Cloughfin, Castlefin, the other in Ballymacool, Letterkenny. Sgt Eunan Walshe is appealing for information on both, starting with the Castlefinn incident, which happened between 11am and 2pm yesterday………….
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The family of John Hume are asking people to light a candle this evening, instead of lining the streets to pay their respects. They’re concerned a public gathering for the 83 year old’s funeral may put people at risk of contracting Covid-19. The former Nobel Peace Prize winner will be removed from his home in
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After nearly 22 weeks away from Ballybofey, SSE Airtricity Premier Division Football is back tonight at Finn Park with Finn Harps hosting Shelbourne in their first home game since the Covid-19 lockdown. There will be full LIVE match commentary tonight on Highland Radio from the 5.45pm kick off with Diarmaid Doherty and former Finn Harps
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There have been 15 arrests for Drink and Drug Driving in the Donegal Garda Division over the past week. There were six drink driving arrests, one arrest for being intoxicated in charge of a vehicle, and eight arrests for the offence of drug driving across the Division. Five of the drink driving arrests and
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The family of John Hume is urging people to observe Coronavirus guidelines as they prepare to bring him on his final journey from Donegal to Derry. His remains will be leave Moville this evening at 7.30, arriving in Derry’s St Eugene’s Cathedral after 8.30. Requiem Mass will take place in the cathedral tomorrow morning at
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Football comes home to Finn Park tonight as the club hosts Shelbourne in their first home game of the restart. Both sides will be hoping to bounce back having suffered defeats over the weekend. Shelbourne lost out to Waterford FC meanwhile Harps were beaten 3-1 by the league leaders Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght stadium. The
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A teachers union’s warning plans to hire more than a thousand new teachers could be scuppered if pay equality for new entrants is not addressed. The Government has said it’ll take on 1,080 new teachers to help schools comply with health guidelines when they reopen next month. However the Association of Secondary Teachers says there’s
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Postmasters are calling on the Department of Social Protection to bring all social welfare payments back to a weekly collection. The Irish Postmasters Union says the fortnightly distribution is causing confusion among customers, who are finding it hard to manage their finances over two weeks. It’s welcomed the fact some payments are being reintroduced on
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