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Figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures show over 53 thousand people were awaiting hospital beds over the course of 2020, 1,504 of them at Letterkenny University Hospital. That’s a 280% fall on the hospital’s 2019 figure. 2020 saw 1,504 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital over the course of

Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning to businesses following a rise in change scams. They say these scams are becoming very common and are advising business owners to refrain from changing denominations of notes for anyone. Gardai say in change scams, a person will usually approach the cashier and will request that a bundle

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on the main Falcarragh to Dunfanaghy road. The one car collision occurred earlier this afternoon. The extent of injuries, if any, is not yet known. The road is currently closed but is due to reopen again shortly.

Letterkenny University Hospital is among the least overcrowded in the country today. According to the INMO there were 9 people awaiting admission to the hospital this morning. 3 people were waiting on trolleys while a further 6 were waiting on wards. A total of 557 admitted patients were waiting for beds at hospitals across the

Two Co Tyrone brothers have been charged with the robbery of ATM machines in Omagh and Irvinestown in February and March last year. Matthew and Robert McLean appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court, where Robert McLean was also charged with theft of a trailer. Neither spoke, except to confirm they understood the charges. Judge Mark McGarrity

Today, marks 60 years since the end of railways in Donegal. On December 31st 1959, the final journeys on the Co Donegal Railways network were made on lines that spread from the headquarters in Stranorlar to the likes of Ballyshannon, Killybegs, Donegal Town and Letterkenny. Some years prior to 1959, other lines to Burtonport, Buncrana,

The funerals of two Donegal women who died in separate road traffic collisions are to take place in the coming days. The funeral of 25 year old Clarice Rice, of Claggan, Portsalon, who died following a single-vehicle collision on Friday night last at Drumfad Lower, Portsalon is due to take place tomorrow. Meanwhile the funeral

The Coast Guard’s busiest inter-hospital transfer route is Letterkenny to University Hospital Galway. That’s according to the organisation’s end of year statement. Latest figures show the rescue body saved 378 lives this past year. Almost 2,500 incidents were managed from its three co-ordination centres in Donegal, Kerry and Dublin, while 770 missions were flown. The

Police in Strabane have launched an investigation after a delivery driver was assaulted in Newtownstewart earlier this month. Its reported that the delivery driver suffered a serious injury after being assaulted outside Newtownstewart Dental Practice between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday December 10th. Details of the incident are only emerging but Police believe a number

Gardai in Donegal are urging motorists to take care on the roads this morning as temperatures plummet to -3 degrees in some places. All routes have been gritted by Donegal County Council but drivers are warned to be cautious of black ice. Dense fog is also present in areas.

  An investigation is continuing after damage was caused at a Donegal League Club at the weekend. Windows were smashed on the dressing rooms on the grounds of Glenree United FC near Carrigart. A club spokesperson is appealing for information in relation to the vandalism. They say that at least €200 worth of damage was

  Due to ongoing cases of flu, the visiting restrictions at Letterkenny University Hospital remain in place this week, including today New Year’s Eve and tomorrow New Year’s Day. The hospital is reminding members of the public not to visit the hospital. In a statement, Seán Murphy General Manager at Letterkenny University Hospital is appealing

    A Donegal teenager who was reported missing this morning has been found safe and well. 19 year old Ryan McGhee had been last seen at around 4.30am leaving a house in Carrigans. It has since been confirmed this afternoon that Ryan has been located safe. Both his family and local Gardai have thanked

    Education Minister Joe McHugh has announced plans for the development of the first, comprehensive Irish-medium education policy. The new policy will provide a framework for the delivery of high-quality Irish-medium education in schools and early-years settings outside the Gaeltacht. The policy will build on the success already achieved in implementing the wide-ranging actions

  Over 2,600 Defence Forces personnel were deployed during the visits of the US President and Vice President this year. It was one of a number of operations undertaken by the Defence Forces at home in the last year. 120 members were tasked to assist civil authorities in a number of operations, including dealing with

  A Donegal Deputy says he supports abolishing the levy farmers pay to Bord Bia for cattle exported and brought to meat factories for slaughter. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture and Deputy Charlie McConalogue says beef farmers are at the pin of their collars with the downward spiral in beef prices and the severe hit

  A male is currently in custody following a number of attempted car break-ins in Derry overnight. Shortly before 10pm last night police were made aware of a male attempting to break into several cars in the Tullyally area of the city. This male is now in Strand Road custody and police are keen to

  Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning over yet another scam doing the rounds. It’s after a concerned member of the public contacted them, alerting them over a message they had received which appeared to be from Revenue. The text message was issued on St. Stephens’s day notifying the man that he was due

  The average house price in Donegal is now €139,000, 22% above its lowest point. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report 2019 released today. In Donegal, prices in the final quarter of 2019 were 3% lower than a year previously, compared to a rise of 4% seen a year ago. The average

  New regulations are on the way banning the use of supermarket loyalty points to buy alcohol. There will be a twelve month notice period before the measures take effect. The Irish Independent reports short term price promotions of three days or fewer will be outlawed, covering products like slabs of beer.

Gardaí were called to the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision around 11.30pm last night at Drumfad Lower, Portsalon, County Donegal. The driver, a female in her mid 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene and was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem is due to take place at