James McClean has been fined two weeks’ wages by his club Stoke City for a social media post. The Republic of Ireland international has deleted his Instagram account and apologised unreservedly for his actions. McClean was pictured wearing a balaclava saying he was giving a ‘history lesson” to his children. Stoke say the 30-year old […]
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Two Donegal Olympians have been speaking about the impact the Coronavirus crisis is having on their training, and in particular, their Olympic preparations. Raphoe based badminton champion Chloe Magee says the crisis has severely disrupted her training. In particular, she says qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics has been thrown into disarray….. Walker Brendan Boyce was
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A COVID-19 test centre has opened today at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. The centre will operate on a drive through basis. In the interim St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny will continue to operate as a test centre. The HSE has also confirmed that the Lakeside Centre, Ballyshannon is being developed as a drive through test centre
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. He says over the last 24 hours, he developed mild symptoms. The PM says he is now self-isolating, but will continue to lead the government’s response to Covid-19 via video-conference:
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Just 8 patients are waiting on hospital trolleys in the country’s emergency departments. 4 of them are in University Hospital Kerry, according to the figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. There are no patients waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today. It’s the lowest figure recorded since the INMO started compiling
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A man has been charged with two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent after coughing in the direction of two police officers in Derry after previously stating that he was experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. The 33 year old was initially arrested following a crash in the city yesterday evening. Police investigating a road
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Insurance providers are facing mounting pressure to be fair in their treatment of business customers who have infectious disease cover and have been forced to close due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. Many businesses have been left in limbo after adhering to the Government’s directive to close and are now being told they will not
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Two men are due in court this morning in connection with the detection of a cannabis grow house in Co Sligo. One of the men, an 18 year old, is also charged in connection with 12 thefts from cars dating back to February. Gardaí searched a house in Ballymote yesterday and discovered a grow house
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A number of new vehicles have been received by Gardai in Donegal as part of measures announced to help assist the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. Gardaí from Letterkenny and Buncrana collected the vehicles yesterday which they say will enable them to help more people. People are being reminded in the case of needing assistance
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A Midlands North West MEP believes the EU needs to step aside and allow Governments work to deal with the current crisis at a more localised level. Chris MacManus believes Ireland will not gain much from the EU COVID-19 fund. The country is expected to only get €3 million from the fund worth a possible
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Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim evening services on door-to-door routes are being suspended with immediate effect. These resources will instead be redeployed, where practical, to the delivery of community support services for passengers who need medical and food supplies within rural areas, in particular the elderly, the vulnerable, and the sick. In a statement the
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Field hospitals are to be created in Northern Ireland to cope with an expected surge in coronavirus cases. According to The Irish News, leisure centres, the former Maize prison and Belfast’s Titanic area are potential sites. There are 241 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the North, including ten deaths.
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There’s further concern that some workplaces may not be safe because the nature of the work doesn’t allow for adequate social distancing. Pearse Doherty says there are many cases where one family member is continuing to work in a potentially exposed environment while the rest are at home. The Donegal TD says there must be
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The number of Covid-19 related deaths here has more than doubled in 24 hours. Ten more people diagnosed with the virus have died, bringing the death toll to 19. There have also been a further 255 confirmed cases, meaning there are now 1,819 cases recorded. The National Public Health Emergency Team meets this morning, with
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Last night the Dáil approved emergency legislation aimed at tackling the impact of the coronavirus. It goes to the Seanad for consideration today. Business Minister Heather Humphreys says it’s important companies continue to be supported during this time:
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Department of Health figures published tonight show that there have now been 19 deaths in Ireland due to Coronavirus, with 255 new cases confirmed today. One of the new cases confirmed is in Donegal, with 12 cases confirmed in the county as of midnight on Tuesday. Nationally, there have been 1,819 cases confirmed across the
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Student nurses will be paid for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis. The Health Minister has confirmed that all 4000 student nurses and midwives will be offered a contract as a Healthcare Assistant and will be paid accordingly. This will allow students to complete their placement in a HCA role and continue to complete
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Three more people have died from Coronavirus in the North , bringing the total there to 10. 32 new positives cases were reported, the total number of cases in Northern Ireland now stands at 241. Belfast has the most number of cases according to Public Health Agency figures.
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is asking people to make an appointment to donate blood. It’s continuing its clinics however is implementing an appointment system during the coronavirus outbreak. There’s been a drop of 13 per cent in the number of people attending, however there has been a very slight drop in the supply
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Students at Letterkenny Institute of Technology have been told they will have no written exams at the end of this college year. The move comes after the government announced an extension of the closure of schools and colleges until April 19 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure announcement means that the LYIT
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The Dáil will also stop all business at 8pm this evening to applaud healthcare workers across the country. A debate on emergency measures will be paused to recognise what health workers are doing. The measure was proposed by People Before Profit TD Brid Smith.
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The GAA’s targeting the 15th of June as a potential date for the resumption of games. They have indicated there will be a two week lead in time necessary to allow players build requisite fitness. The Gaelic Football Championship match between London and Roscommon which was scheduled for May 3rd, has been called off. That
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The government’s moved to clarify that only caravan parks related to tourism need to close as part of Covid-19 emergency measures. It’s after a number of local authorities contacted the housing department over concerns about people who live in caravan parks. The owners of those parks are asked to ensure people residing permanently are
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The co-owner of a family-run clothing business in Moville says their decision to start making scrubs for front-line workers was a no-brainer. Moville Clothing which usually specialises in clerical shirts and legal attire decided to turn their attentions towards helping the health service during the crisis following a meeting with their team last week.
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The Donegal GRA Spokesperson says Gardai are putting their shoulder to the wheel in tackling the current crisis. It comes as the Policing Authority has today commended the extensive work being undertaken by An Garda Siochana throughout the country both in relation to the current emergency and to regular Garda responsibilities. Measures within the force
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Thousands of people in Northern Ireland may already have the coronavirus, according to the region’s chief medical officer. There are 209 confirmed cases in the North and seven deaths. Stormont’s Health Minister, Robin Swann, says lives can be saved by following official advice.
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The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen MD is calling for COVID-19 test centres to be more localised. Changes announced last night means a person now needs to present with at least two symptoms of the virus including a fever, before being considered for testing. You also need to be either at risk, a healthcare
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With the SSE Airtricity League postponed until June, Republic of Ireland U-21 manager Stephen Kenny sat down to talk all things #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld. The programme, which was shown on the SSE Airtricity League Facebook page on Wednesday evening seen the six-time title winning manager look at the season so far, take a trip down memory lane
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The availability of Personal Protective Equipment for workers has been raised by a number of public representatives on both sides of the border. It follows claims that in some instances, workers are not being protected. Yesterday, a number of staff left their posts at Moy Park in Portadown, claiming that the workplace was unsafe
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The Dáil meets today to pass emergency laws to deal with the impact of the coronavirus. All stages of the omnibus bill are expected to pass during a 10-hour sitting with reduced attendance. It includes a 3.7 billion euro social welfare package, and a temporary ban on evictions and rent increases. The Dáil
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The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is urging walkers and motorists to be aware on footpaths and roads, particularly as Social Distancing is practiced by people walking. Road Safety Officer Brian O’Donnell says this means at times, people are stepping onto the road unexpectedly:
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The Donegal Volunteer Centre has urged any local voluntary groups facing an increased demand for their services to make contact with them. Centre Manager John Curran says over 6,000 people have signed up to the national volunteering database at www.i-vol.ie to offer their help during the COVID-19 crisis. Mr Curran says in light
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The full meeting of Donegal County Council scheduled for next Monday is not going ahead as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The council says arrangements for holding meetings are currently being reviewed in light of the new measures announced to deal with COVID-19 that are to remain in place until 19th April, 2020.
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There were two more deaths from Covid-19 confirmed in the Republic tonight, with a total of 235 new cases. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to 1,564, 11 of them in Donegal. ***************************** Department of Health statement in full – The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that two patients diagnosed
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Donegal County Council has confirmed the closure of Lisfannon Beach near Buncrana, and says other beaches and public walkways may have to be closed. In as statement this evening, the council says the issue of large crowds congregating in public places such as beaches, parks, and walking trails has been well highlighted over the past
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Fianna Fáil Party Leader Micheál Martin TD has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal Hugh Conaghan. Deputy Martin said, “It is with great sadness I learned of the passing of Hugh Conaghan. Hugh was a truly great TD and proud Donegal man who represented his constituencies of Donegal
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Seven people have now died from Coronavirus in Northern Ireland. That’s an increase of two since yesterday. There’s now a total of 209 positive cases of the disease in the region.
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There’s a constitutional crisis brewing for the government as it’s been confirmed no new laws can be passed after Sunday. The Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail confirmed the news in a letter to Fianna Fáil Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marc MacSharry. The Seanad is made up of 60 members. 49 of those are
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The first in a network of new Primary Care Covid-19 centres has been opened at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. Visiting the centre this afternoon, Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann said the network is being rapidly established to manage the growth of Coronavirus cases in the community. At the Altnagelvin facility, Minister Swann said more
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Following a meeting between Comharchumann Thoraí & Tory Ferry and consultation with The Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the HSE, it has been decided to reduce the ferry service to the Island in a bid to reduce the number of people travelling to and from the Island. In a statement, Comharchumann Thorai
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Patients who have been given an appointment for a Covid-19 test will still be swabbed. But under new priority measures issued last night, people who previously sought tests will not now receive them, and should apply again through their GP. From now on people will only be tested if they have a fever and coughing
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Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy has said that high performance grants for athletes will be guaranteed until the Olympics are held in Japan in 2021. The Tokyo Games have been postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Among the 114 Irish athletes availing of state funding are Milford walker Brendan Boyce, Letterkenny runner
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Tributes have been paid to former Donegal TD Hugh Conaghan, who has died at the age of 93. Mr Conaghan, who was based in Newtowncunningham was elected to Dáil Éireann in 1977, and served in the Dail for 12 years. He lost his seat in the 1989 general election to party colleague Dr James McDaid,
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Primary Care Services are to be scaled by in Donegal and the North West as a result of large numbers of staff being deployed to frontline Covid-19 response services. Primary Care includes GP services, Public Health Nurses and a range of other services like Dental, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Podiatry,
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Thousands of people waiting for a Covid-19 test who don’t have an appointment yet will now not be tested, and will have to contact their GP again. Patients will need to meet revised criteria to qualify in future and will have to display two major symptoms – a fever and either a cough or shortness
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This year’s Lidl Ladies Football National League has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The LGFA say the TG4 All-Ireland Championships will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in line with government advice. The Lidl Post Primary Schools Competitions, the LGFA Interprovincial competition, the All-Ireland U14 championship, Féile na nÓg and Féile Skills are
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The Athletics Ireland 2020 Congress has been indefinitely postponed. It was scheduled to take place in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal on the 25th April. The national body made the decision in light of the extended measures by the Government due to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic.
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A contractor has been issued to address on-going safety concerns at a Glenties housing estate. The residents of Clos Naomh Conaill have been experiencing major issues with drainage over the past number of years with some of the land around houses sinking. However its been confirmed that works are to start at the beginning of
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Visitor facilities at Sliabh Liag have been closed following the escalation of the COVID 19 pandemic. The Board of Comhlacht Pobail Shliabh Liag has closed the facilities until further notice, while access to the cliffs is also be restricted. In a statement, Donegal Co Council say that furthermore over the weekend the area experienced a
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