There’s a call for guidelines to be introduced on the level of nursing staff and medical care needed for residents in nursing homes. Sage Advocacy says it’s very concerned over the recent spike in the number of deaths during the coronavirus pandemic. Its executive director, Mervyn Taylor, says the bulk of nursing home care is […]
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A senior PSNI officer is appealing to people throughout Northern Ireland not to be duped by scammers,after more than three dozen reports of scams in recent days. Over the weekend there have been more that 40 reports to PSNI of cyber criminals threatening individuals across Northern Ireland, a number of them in Tyrone and Derry.
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A People Before Profit Councillor says Furloughed workers in Derry are being forced to take holiday time during the lockdown. The group says it’s been made aware of workplaces where it has become the order of the day. Councillor Eamonn McCann says being forced to stay at home is not the same thing as a
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A recent initiative by a business network in Dublin has collected over €20,000 in funding to assist Letterkenny University Hospital. Donegal/Dublin Business Network has secured the funding with in a week. The funds will be used to assist the hospital with resources such as PPE and communication devices such as iPads for staff and patients
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39 more patients infected with the coronavirus have died in the Republic in the last day, bringing the pandemic death toll here to 610. The Department of Health has just released the latest data on the extent of the covid-19 pandemic here. Stephen Bourke reports:
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Detectives investigating incidents in Derry on Saturday 18 April have charged a 31-year-old man with a number of offences, including three counts of attempted robbery and three counts of possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is expected to appear at DerryMagistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday 20 April. Police say
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Gardai have received reports that a number of hoax text messages are doing the rounds claiming to be from Bank Of Ireland. Gardai say these messages may state that the Bank is unable to process the last payment on the account and to click the link to resolve the issue or that unusual activity has
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Everton and Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has been explaining how he came together with Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson to help support hospital staff in the UK. It’s been just over a week since Premier League players launched the Players Together campaign to help support the NHS through the Covid-19 pandemic. They’re donating part of their
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Derry manager Rory Gallagher feels the public’s desire to watch games means the G-A-A should consider playing games behind closed doors. He says if restrictions are lifted, the association should look to get matches going without crowds and stream them online. Gallagher believes a behind closed doors Championship would not be ideal, but says “you
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The Minister for Health Simon Harris has told the Sunday Independent that it’s “highly unlikely we’re going to be seeing mass gatherings this year” which could see no major sporting events taking place in Ireland for the rest of the year. All sporting events have been caused to stop due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Detectives in Derry have arrested a man after a number of incidents in the city yesterday, Saturday afternoon. Reports were made to police between 3:10pm and 3.40pm about attempted robberies at shops on Waterloo Street, William Street and Strand Road. Trevor Keegan reports:
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Gardai in Donegal have thanked the public for the high level of compliance with the Public Health measures. Gardai say they will continue with checkpoints and patrols and urge everyone to continue to stay at home unless their journey is essential. They are asking those to continue to check in on elderly or vulnerable members
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The Win Your House in Dublin draw which was part of Donegal GAA’s fundraising drive has been postponed until December 4th due to coronavirus outbreak. The draw had originally been scheduled for May 9th. All tickets purchased for the draw will still remain valid and you can still buy your tickets online at www.winyourhouseindublin.com or you
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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and police are at the scene of a large gorse fire in the Skeoge Link Road area of Derry, close to the Donegal border. Residents in the vicinity are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
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Police are appealing for information following the report of vehicles on fire in the Dunluce Court area of Derry in the early hours of Friday morning, 17 April. It was reported at around 3.45am that two vehicles – a Renault Kangoo van and a Vauxhall Astra – were on fire. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue
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The Chief Medical Officer claims firms chartering planes to fly workers into Ireland goes against public health advice. Keelings Fruit in Dublin has been criticised after it flew nearly 200 workers from Bulgaria to pick strawberries. The Taoiseach has now ordered a review into how the current travel restrictions are being followed at ports and
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A census of ALL deaths in long-term residential care facilities this year is being carried out this weekend. The research includes people who died from Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 illnesses, to find out the scale of the virus in nursing homes. Yesterday saw the death toll rise to 530, after a further 44 patients died after
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An investigation is continuing into significant illegal dumping in Donegal Town. Up to 50 bags of household rubbish were discovered dumped at a site near the town centre this week. The rubbish contained numerous soiled nappies among other household items which created a very unpleasant smell for residents living nearby. Local Cllr Tom Connaghan says
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Despite a 60% reduction in traffic flow, the health advice and business closures, police have arrested 103 people for drink or drug driving offences over the last fortnight. In addition to being detected by police officers on patrol and at vehicle checkpoints, arrests have been made following calls from members of the public, shop and
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Delegates at a Special Congress have voted unanimously to hand the decision-making process of the GAA over to its management committee. The motion passed unopposed this afternoon. In effect, it places the authority of the association and its championship structures in the hands of the 16-person management committee for a period of twelve weeks. They
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The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal now stands at 352. It’s a rise of 32 on the previous figure of 320. Out of the 44 deaths recorded today, three are in the north west. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said; “At today’s meeting of the National Public
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44 more people have died after contracting Covid-19 in the Republic. The death toll across the country now stands at 530. In the past 24 hours 702 new cases have been detected, including 112 from swabs sent to German labs. The total number of positive tests now stands at 13,980.
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One in 10 Covid-19 cases in Ireland are nurses, according to the INMO. It says the country faces one of the highest rates of diagnosed healthcare worker infection in Europe. Nurses are calling for updated guidance on PPE, and more detailed statistics on healthcare infection rates. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation also wants
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It’s quiet days around Finn Park as players, club official’s and fans await news on when action can return to the Ballybofey venue. June 19th has been marked by the FAI for a return to playing but it’s unlikely now that will happen. Clubs across the country have cut players wages while Finn Harps have
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Another 18 people have died from Covid 19 in the north, bringing the death toll to 176. 137 new cases have been confirmed. The total number of those who have tested positive for the virus in Northern Ireland, now stands at 2,338.
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There has been a 467 percent increase in people taking e-learning courses through public libraries in the past month. New membership rates in March have almost doubled compared to the same time last year. There are over 100 online language courses available, and over 2,000 newspapers from over 100 countries. Minister for Rural and
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Four areas in Donegal are without water this afternoon as Irish Water crews work to rectify problems. Repairs to a burst water main may affect supply to Ballyshannon, Higginstown & surrounds until 3pm today. A burst main may affect supply to Carndonagh & surrounds until 6pm. Meanwhile, repairs to a burst water main may
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The community of Killybegs has been praised for helping a young Belgian family who have been effectively stranded in Donegal due to the on-going emergency. It emerged this week that that family had spent the last while in a campervan on Fintra beach and cannot return to Belgium as their home is currently rented
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The Health Minister says the current model of care for older people in this country isn’t fit for purpose. It comes after one Dublin nursing home reported 11 coronavirus related deaths in the last two weeks. The HSE has confirmed that ten of those who passed away at St Mary’s Hospital in the Phoenix
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The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has confirmed that the hospital is operating well within its capacity for both ICU and Covid-19 in-patients. The number of cases presenting to the hospital is increasing steadily but at a manageable level so far. There are currently 320 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. Manager Sean
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A Special GAA Congress will be held remotely later today which could go some way to deciding how hurling and football will proceed once restrictions on movement are lifted during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, the Association said that no championships will be played before July at the earliest. Two motions are on the
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Two islands off Donegal are part of a small group of places globally which currently have no confirmed cases of Covid-19. Arranmore and Tory along with other offshore islands on the coast are among a select group of areas which remain coronavirus free. The islands depend heavily on tourism as a main source of
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Residents in Glenties and Fintown are being reassured that a major community effort is on-going and anyone who wants to avail of its services is being urged to do so. Over 100 volunteers from the locality have already joined the Glenties and Fintown Covid-19 Response group, helping the vulnerable or those who are cocooning.
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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service believe a gorse fire in Omagh yesterday was deliberately started. It took 56 firefighters most of yesterday to bring the blaze at Barony Road, Mountfield under control after first being alerted at 10am. A total of 7 fire appliances, a water tanker and a high volume pump
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Donegal had one of the highest burglary rates in the country last year, bucking the national trend. According to figures from the Central Statistics Office there was a 16% rise in the number of break-ins reported to Gardai in Donegal in 2019, compared to a 1.1% fall nationally. Donegal had the third highest increase
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Concern has been raised over the fate of seasonal workers during the current pandemic. The workers, many of which are in Donegal, face an uncertain future as they weren’t working at the time Covid-19 payment or wage subsidy scheme was announced. Speaking in the Dail last evening, Donegal TD Thomas Pringle requested urgent clarity
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Detectives in the North are again asking people in Derry to tell them what they know about the murder of Lyra McKee. This weekend marks the first anniversary of the murder of the freelance journalist, who was shot by a masked gunman during a riot in the Creggan area of the city. The PSNI’s
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A Donegal TD has raised concern over what’s been described as significant delays in the Be on Call for Ireland initiative. The number of applicants is approximately 72,000 and includes nursing, medical and ambulance personnel. However it’s understood that a large number of those have yet to be processed. Speaking in the Dail last
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out over what he has described as bad time management in the Dail chamber. The Dáil sat to late last evening as the government’s response to the Coronavirus crisis was debated by TDs. Deputy Thomas Pringle was due to pose questions to the Health Minister but was told to
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is urging people to be patient and responsible in the management of household waste during the current health crisis. Mayor, Councillor Michaela Boyle says there has been a spike in fly tipping incidents across the City and District in recent weeks. All Recycling Centres within the council area
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The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal has risen again. There are now 320 confirmed cases in the county, a rise of 24 on the previous figure of 296. Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, said; “Our model today is showing four reproductive numbers, illustrating the different stages
Number of confirmed cases in Donegal rises to 320 Read More »
43 more covid-19 patients have died and another 724 positive tests have been reported for coronavirus. 629 of today’s cases are from recent tests, and another 95 from a lab in Germany processing older swabs. The total death toll here is now 486, with a total of 13,271 confirmed cases.
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An Orange Forest Fire warning has been issued until next week. The Department of Agriculture says current conditions have led to a high fire risk. Areas with hazardous fuels, such as dead grass and gorse are particularly vulnerable. The warning remains in place until Monday.
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A manhunt is underway in the North for a prisoner who was temporarily released from Magilligan prison but is now at large. 37 year old William Patterson was serving a sentence for grievous bodily harm, theft, criminal damage and robbery. He is described as being around five foot nine inches of slim build with
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The Taoiseach says he doesn’t know if Coronavirus restrictions will be lifted on May 5th. Leo Varadkar has warned normal life will not fully return until there is a vaccine for COVID-19. The Dáil is debating the government’s response to the virus this afternoon. At the start of business Leo Varadkar warned measures may
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There have been another 18 deaths in Northern Ireland due to the coronavirus. That’s the highest daily total so far and brings the death toll to 158 people in the North. Another 113 people tested positive for the virus and there are now 2,201 confirmed cases there.
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Gardai are reminding the public that Covid-19 checkpoints continue to take place on a daily basis all over the county. The Bank Holiday weekend has come and gone but Gardai are warning that the measures are still in place and they’re asking people not to become complacent despite the good weather.
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The Shamrock Rovers first team and squad have agreed to take a 25 per cent wage cut. The club has released a statement saying they cannot sustain their budget without matchday income. Manager Stephen Bradley said they “have a responsibility collectively to play our part in safeguarding the club’s future”. There has been no SSE
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Donegal County Council are inviting applications for a programme which provides funding to support community and voluntary groups involved in the delivery of COVID 19 community response efforts. The COVID-19 Emergency Fund, will provide immediate and urgently needed funding totaling €2.5 million. This will be available to groups who are participating in the government’s
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Leaving Cert students from Deele College, Raphoe have created a video to send a positive message to fellow students after it was announced last week that the exams are being postponed. ‘We’ve Got This’ was written by English teacher, Mr Enda McHugh and sees 25 students from Deele College recording their message remotely which was
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