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Covid-19 Assessment Hub to be provided in Letterkenny

Community Assessment Hubs are to be rolled out this week, starting today. They’ll provide enhanced community-based supports for people who’ve tested positive for Covid-19. There’ll be 12 to 15 of these hubs in place by the end of the week, with Letterkenny confirmed as one of the locations. On Saturday afternoon, there were 27 confirmed

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Gardai hunt man who purposely coughed on woman in Letterkenny

Gardai are investigating reports a man deliberately coughed on a woman in Letterkenny, potentially exposing her to Covid19. The alleged incident happened on Saturday morning, the 4th of April at 09:40am close to the hospital roundabout. The woman was left badly shaken. After the alleged incident, the male continued on foot down the DeValera Road

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Gardai on patrol in Inishowen following reports of influx of people

Gardai in Donegal have received reports of the influx of people in campervans and cars to beach and scenic areas over the past few days. Gardaí are on patrol all over Inishowen today. Greencastle, Ballyliffin, Clonmany and Moville were patrolled and will continue to be monitored. Gardai say most people are sticking to the restrictions

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Stephen Kenny takes up reigns as new Ireland manager with immediate effect

The FAI have confirmed that Mick McCarthy’s second reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over. Irish football’s governing body informed McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor of their decision to honour Stephen Kenny’s contract – which begins on August the 1st. The former Derry City and Dundalk boss, will now be in charge of

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Gardai receive complaints over dangerous driving in Ballybofey

Gardaí in Ballybofey received numerous complaints yesterday evening in relation to a car driving dangerously in and around the town. They located the car in question and it has been seized. Shortly afterwards they discovered a disqualified motorist out driving. Further investigation into these matters will now take place. Gardaí say safety on roads is

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3 youths arrested following attempted robbery in Lisnafin Park

Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Lisnafin Park in Strabane on Thursday 2nd April arrested three male youths yesterday. The youths aged 12, 13 and 14 were arrested and interviewed in relation to the incident before being released on police bail pending further enquiries. The attempted robbery took place shortly before

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Additional supports for businesses being considered

  Additional supports for businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are being considered. It comes as Ibec criticises the Government for not doing enough to assist businesses through the crisis. The group wants to see a package of cashflow and liquidity measures rather than just low-interest loans and the wage subsidy scheme. Finance Minister Paschal

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Concerns over PPE equipment not being up to standard

  There are concerns that some of the Personal Protective Equipment being distributed to healthcare workers is not up to standard. Consignments have been arriving here from China. At first there were concerns about the shortage of PPE equipment including masks, gowns, and goggles. Now concerns are being raised about the type of equipment available

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Thousands tune in to daily televised mass from St Eunan’s Cathedral

The live viewing of daily Mass from St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny has an average television audience of 34,600. The Bishop of Raphoe says; “The daily broadcast by RTÉ is facilitating a spiritual communion of worshippers who, while not physically present within the church, are digitally united in faith.” Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe,

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Update: Teen arrested over attempted robbery in Strabane

  Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Strabane yesterday have arrested a 16-year-old male on suspicion of attempted robbery. He remains in custody this morning. Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident which occurred shortly before 2pm yesterday. It was reported that two males, both described as being aged

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Shocking footage emerges of shop worker threatened in Strabane

  An investigation is continuing after two males, one armed with a knife, entered a shop in Strabane and threatened a shop worker. The incident happened in the Lisnafin area yesterday. CCTV footage shows one of the males flashing a knife and forcing the woman behind the counter, but it’s understood that they left empty

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North needs to significantly ramp up testing – Foster

  The First Minister accepts Northern Ireland needs to significantly ramp up its testing for Covid-19. It’s after strong criticism from the Royal College of Nursing and Stormont’s health committee about the testing being done up North. The number of coronavirus cases in the six counties jumped by 85 yesterday, to 774. And First Minister

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Watch: Moville Community College students dedicate song to frontline workers

A group of students from Moville Community College have put together a video as a dedication to frontline workers working during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The sixth year music students recorded their version of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’ remotely and with the help of their teacher Geraldine Cavanagh compiled it into a video which has now

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Two Donegal representatives in Seanad following elections

  Donegal now has two representatives in the Seanad following elections this week. Former Fianna Fail TD Niall Blaney was a successful candidate in the agricultural panel earlier this week while Termon Native Senator Robbie Gallagher who is based in Monaghan was returned via the Labour panel last evening. Senator Gallagher has served for the

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President Michael D Higgins Covid-19 Message

President Michael D Higgins addressed the public on Highland Radio and all independent radio stations earlier today. The President gave a special uplifting address at midday in light of Ireland’s current coronavirus crisis. The address was broadcast simultaneously on all 34 of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland’s national, multicity, regional and local radio stations.

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Over half a million people on some form of unemployment benefit

  Over half a million people are now claiming some form of unemployment benefit amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the highest number ever recorded, surpassing levels seen at the height of the crash. The Central Statistics Office figures for March show over 182 thousand people on the Live Register, claiming the usual jobseekers’ benefit. Not

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