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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There are urgent calls for more clarity for cross-border workers on the current emergency lockdown measures in the North. It’s estimated that more than 30,000 workers cross the border every day for work, many of them employed in hospitals and health services. The lockdown in the north has left many concerned about how it will
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Five people have now lost their lives as a result of coronavirus in Northern Ireland. Two patients in their 80s with underlying health conditions passed away in Co Antrim yesterday. The total number of cases north of the border is now 172. The North’s Health Minister, Robin Swann, is urging people to stay at home……..
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There were 11 confirmed cases of Covid 19 in Donegal as of 12 midnight on Sunday, according to figures published this evening by the Department of Health. There have now been 1,329 cases confirmed, with seven deaths. In a statement tonight, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed it has been informed that another patient
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The Football Association of Ireland today announces an extension to the cessation of all football under its jurisdiction until April 19th inclusive, following directives from Government, the Department of Health and UEFA. The decision to extend a deadline for the return to football has been taken in light of the ever-growing threat posed by the COVID-19
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Paschal Donohoe says Coronavirus will see an economic crisis like no other where otherwise healthy and viable businesses have been struck down Paschal Donohoe says the € 410 income supplement will be tax free and the criteria will be a “minimum 25% decline in turnover or inability to pay employees” that’s set down
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People are being urged to stay at home where possible and only attend work if it is considered essential. The government’s announced another series of measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Ireland. All non essential retail outlets are to close to the public from midnight tonight. It’s in a bid
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Donegal Manager Declan Bonner says the GAA could announce a possible return date in the coming days. The calendar for all levels has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and just like the FAI, the GAA could target a June return with changes made to the format of the championship. Speaking with Oisin Kelly,
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Schools won’t be reopening on March 30th, according to the Minister for Education. Further restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19 will be announced this afternoon. Minister Joe McHugh says that the main focus of his department now is having the state exams sit as normal on June 3rd. Minister McHugh says an
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The Tokyo Olympics will take place in 2021. Organisers of the 2020 Games, due to begin on the 24th of July, have agreed to the postponement of the event by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed that he has asked for the Games to be moved to
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St Eunan’s GAA club in Letterkenny is appealing to club volunteers to help out with traffic management as the grounds are set to become a coronavirus testing centre this week. The centre at O’Donnell Park is due to operate from 8am to 8pm each day. Anyone who is available is being asked to
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Gardai in Donegal are warning business owners who may temporarily closed to be on high alert for opportunistic criminals. Gardai are asking everyone to Ensure premises are well secured and that the alarms are used and monitored by monitoring centres. Owners are also being urged to check their premises regularly and report any unusual
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St Eunans GAA club in Letterkenny is to become a Covid-19 Testing Centre in the next few days. The centre will operate for 12 hours per day as a drive-through centre for those referred for testing by their GP. Club chairman John Haran said the HSE responded very quickly when he approached them
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Gardaí in Buncrana are renewing their appeal in relation to a burglary which happened in Burnfoot in August last year. On that Sunday morning, August 11th, at around 10.15am the home of an elderly woman in Magherabeg, Burnfoot was broken into by two males. It is believed that they entered the house through a
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Ryanair expects to ground most of its flights today and says they won’t resume for two months. Europe’s largest airline has now offered its aircraft to EU Governments to help during the coronavirus crisis. The airline says it’s had to halve its office staff because of social distancing. Ryanair’s now offered its aircraft to
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A third patient died from Covid-19 in Northern Ireland yesterday, with almost 150 confirmed cases in the province. The North now has stricter rules in place than the Republic, after Boris Johnson ordered a lockdown yesterday. First Minister Arlene Foster is calling on everyone to act responsibly. >*
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The Managing Director of O’Neills Sportswear in Strabane has described a new move in manufacturing scrubs for local and primary care trusts as a silver lining for unprecedented times. The company is set to manufacture in the region of 50,000 scrubs as part the national effort to help frontline NHS staff tackle the spread
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It’s looking likely that the 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed. The Games are scheduled to start in Tokyo on July 24th, but are highly unlikely to go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic. The IOC have given themselves a month to decide on their next steps, but Canada and Australia have already pulled out
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Hundreds of properties in Bridgend are without water yet again today after an overnight pipe burst. The water outage is affecting residents in the Bonemaine area primarily. Irish Water crews are to carry out repair works today but say that it’ll be at least 4pm until water is restored to all homes. Cllr Jack
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The National Public Health Emergency Team’s meeting today to consider issuing further advice on restricting public gatherings. Yesterday the Taoiseach acknowledged more may be needed if people keep ignoring social distancing guidelines. Two further deaths from Covid-19 were announced last night, bringing the total to six, along with 219 new cases. As things
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A multi-billion euro social welfare package is among the emergency measures going before ministers today. The cabinet’s meeting to discuss the way forward in the current pandemic. The government asked the Chief Medical Officer to give them advice on public gatherings after large amounts of people gathered in parks and on beaches over the
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With pubs, hotels and restaurants shut, recycling banks in Donegal are said to be experiencing a surge in people leaving off their empty glass bottles. However some of the recycling banks are full to capacity which is resulting in bags of rubbish being dumped beside them. Donegal County Council is being urged to monitor
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Donegal County Council is to introduce a new Commercial Rates deferral to support businesses impacted by the coronavirus. The scheme, offered on a case by case basis will allow businesses worst affected by the pandemic to defer payments until the end of May. Ratepayers experiencing difficulties in paying their Commercial Rates are being encouraged
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Police in Derry and Strabane are urging the public to be on their guard against cold callers and scammers. They have confirmed that the criminals continue to prey on the community by taking advantage of householders, even during the COVID 19 pandemic. In a statement Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said: “Unfortunately, during these unprecedented
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Mick McCarthy should have Slovakia and the Euros on his mind this week – instead he is urging Ireland supporters to keep their distance and think of others in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. The Republic of Ireland were scheduled to play the Play-Off semi-final in Bratislava on Thursday night in their bid to
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On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is all alone in studio again but the show must go on. There’s part two of former Donegal player Rory Kavanagh talking about his career while Brendan is also joined by Donegal Hurling Manager Mickey McCann and GAA Journalist Michael Clifford. Listen to the DL Debate in association
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The Department of Health has confirmed that there are now eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Donegal. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 2 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died. Both patients are male and in the east of the country. There have now been 6 COVID-19 related
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Two men have been jailed for nine years for raping a student after bringing her back to an apartment in Donegal in February 2015. The woman, who’s now in her 20s, told the jurors during the trial that she was “blind drunk” and about to pass out when she met them. The trial heard
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Strabane sportswear company O’Neills is to start making scrubs for healthcare workers. The GAA jersey manufacturer says it will soon be providing scrubs for health and social care trusts. O’Neills says it is observing government hygiene and distancing advice.
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People are being warned about a fake Daniel O’Donnell Instagram account asking for donations to help fight the outbreak of Covid-19. Fraudsters have set up a fake account impersonating the singer which is targeting his fans for money. Daniel O’Donnell is warning people to ignore the online hoax and is asking them to spread
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Sinn Féin has called for a full shut-down of all non-essential services as the government waits on further advice from doctors. Leo Varadkar has suggested a full lockdown of the country is not the best way to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. The leaders of the main political parties are meeting this afternoon
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Tyrone’s Conor McKenna is one of a number of Irish players set to return home because the AFL season has been suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus. Round One games took place behind closed doors in Australia over the weekend but it’s been confirmed that the clubs and players have agreed to 50% pay cuts
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Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has donated 20,000 euro to help feed frontline workers in Ireland during the Covid-19 crisis. Coleman’s pledge to “Feed the Heroes” has seen the fund raise more than 300,000 euro since it was set up last week. That money goes towards sending food to doctors, nurses and other frontline
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The Irish Farmers Association says the closure of McDonald’s restaurants in the north west and across the country is a huge blow for the beef industry. One in five hamburgers sold in McDonald’s in Europe is of Irish origin. Management at the fast food chain say closing down is the only way to keep
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A Donegal TD is calling for the temporary closure of beaches and some public amenities during the emergency. Charlie McConalogue says he has been in contact with the relevant Ministers on the issue. Despite social distancing rules in place, Deputy McConalogue says it’s clear from the sights witnessed at the weekend that some people
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Gardai who were sworn in prematurely as part of the new coronavirus policing programme will begin their first day of duty today. The new members will be community based and will help out with elderly and vulnerable people with 80 assigned to the north west region. 319 Gardai became full members last week after
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A senior Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital says staff are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Various contingency plans are being prepared at every department at the hospital to deal with potential confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Peter O’Rourke believes that we will get through this,
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Bank of Ireland is temporarily closing 101 of its branches tomorrow because of coronavirus. It’s due to a big reduction in footfall over the past ten days. However, Bank of Ireland says 161 of its banks will stay open . Branches in Donegal to remain open include Buncrana, Donegal Town, Letterkenny, Ballybofey, Dungloe, Ballyshannon,
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A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at those responsible for vandalising the former Strabane Grammar School. The site on Liskey Road is said to be significantly damaged with hundreds of windows broken and an arson attack on an outbuilding. MLA Daniel McCrossan says site had major potential especially given the lack of youth
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