Hotels and guesthouses in Donegal have criticised the Government’s decision not to reverse the tourism VAT hike, which came into effect following last year’s budget. The increase in VAT from 9% to 13.5% is said to have seriously undermined Irish tourism’s international competitiveness and the ability for hotels to re-invest in their business and […]
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The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says the fisheries aid package announced yesterday as part of Budget 2020 is welcome but not what is wanted. The Government revealed that a €14 million aid package is to be distributed in the event of a no deal Brexit. KFO CEO Sean O’Donoghue says the fund would only be
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Donegal and Tyrone will face off in the quarter finals of the 2020 Ulster Senior Football Championship, after the draw was made this morning. Donegal defeated Tyrone in the semi finals last year on route to winning the Anglo Celt Cup for a second year in a row. They find themselves on the more difficult
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It’s emerged that almost one in four beds at Buncrana Community Hospital are currently closed due to staff shortages. The community nursing unit has been already been down five beds, going from 30 to 25 however its understood that there have been a further two bed closures in recent times. Approval has been given
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A Donegal Deputy says while a no deal Brexit Agriculture fund is welcome in Budget 2020 there is a lack of measures to address the farm income crisis. As part of announcements made yesterday, a specific financial aid €110m will be made available for the agri-sector to cope with the potential impact of Brexit.
Lack of measures to address farm income crisis in Budget – McConalogue Read More »
There were 29 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Four were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 25 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 70 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 577 people waiting at hospitals across
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A man has been shot in both legs in a paramilitary style attack in Derry. It happened near Chapel Road in the Waterside area at around quarter to nine last night. It’s the fourth paramilitary style attack in the city in less than a month. The PSNI say the victim – who is in
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Serious concern has been raised over young children using the outdoor gymnasium at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. It’s understood that there have been several instances of children using the equipment unsupervised with fears that the someone will be injured. Despite calls for signage which would advise that the gym is unsuitable
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There’s outrage following an announcement by the HSE that it is to withdraw a children’s disability services post from West Donegal. The body confirmed to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty that there are no plans to fill the vacant Community Facilitator for Children with Disabilities post based in Dungloe. The Community Facilitator for Disability Services
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The President of the European Parliament has warned that a no-deal Brexit could be a “catastrophe.” Downing Street has claimed the EU is making it “essentially impossible” for the UK to leave with an agreement. The Tanaiste meanwhile met with the EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels yesterday evening. Simon Coveney says
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Tyrone Ladies GFA have reappointed senior manager Gerry Moane with the Brookboro man ratified for a new three year term by the county board on Tuesday night. The new contract will take Moane to seven year’s in the Tyrone hotseat in this his second term in charge. Moane is set to confirm his backroom team
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Institute are though to the quarter finals of the Bet McLean League Cup after of a comfortable 3-0 victory over H&W Welders on Tuesday night at the Brandywell. Dean Curry powered home a first half header with Jamie McIntyre adding a second via a 25 yard strik. Former Letterkenny Rovers man Conor Tourish headed in
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Two teenagers have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital having been struck by a vehicle on the road between Mountcharles and Inver earlier this evening. Gardai say their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday October 8th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday October 8th Read More »
The LYIT men’s soccer side started their competitive season with victory in Belfast on Tuesday. Shane Byrne’s outfit beat Ulster University Jordanstown 5-1 in their opening CUFL Division 1 game. Letterkenny Rovers BJ Banda scored a hat-trick with Sean McBride and Pat Loughrey scoring the other two.
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Education Minister Joe McHugh says as much of the budget was focused on a no deal Brexit there was limited maneuver for an increase to the budget for education. He has however, announced that there will be an increase in positions for over 1000 SNAs and 600 extra teachers. A pilot book scheme is to
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Funding for Mica affected homes in Donegal has been included in Budget 2020. The Government has announced €40 million in funding for the existing pyrite remediation scheme. Education Minister Joe McHugh says as the Pyrite scheme is nearing a close, much of that €40 million will be used to repair homes affected by the defective
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Paschal Donohoe has announced a 1.2 billion euro budget package to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. It forms the major part of Budget 2020 along with carbon tax increases and a large jump in the health budget. There won’t be large tax cuts or welfare increases. The budget includes funding to protect businesses, agriculture and
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology made presentations to 16 New Entrant Sport Scholars on Monday 7th October. Those awarded the scholarship, which is worth €1,000 to each successful applicant, were selected from the current academic group of new entrant students, in recognition of their performance and achievement in either GAA at Intercounty level or Soccer at
New Entrant Sports Scholarships awarded at Letterkenny Institute of Technology Read More »
Ramelton’s Ronan Boyce has been called into the Republic of Ireland u19 squad for the first time ahead of two International friendlies against Denmark, in Sligo. Republic Head Coach Tom Mohan has named his first squad of the season and had included Boyce among the seven defenders. Boyce plays his football with Derry City and
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A special flood fund has been activated for uninsured businesses that were affected by Storm Lorenzo in Donegal Town. The emergency response agreed by Government today offers a one-off payment of up to €20,000 for a business that does not have insurance and was hit by the floods last Friday morning. It’s been described as
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Gardaí are looking for witnesses in relation to a theft from a car in St Johnston. The theft occured on Saturday the 5th of October outside St Baithins Church between 7.10pm and 8.10pm, as the victim was attending mass. The rear passenger window was smashed, and a sum of money and other items were stolen
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Gardaí are seeking witnesses to an unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Bridgend last night. A tourist to the area had parked their car, a black Nissan Micra, outside a restaurant and went in for something to eat. When inside she realised that she must have dropped her car keys and she then realised
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Gardaí in Milford are seeking information in relation to a fire at a house in Upper Dunmore, Falcarragh. The blaze happened overnight on the 3rd of October (Thursday) into the 4th of October (Friday). The house was vacant at the time of the fire and it was totally destroyed. An investigation has been launched
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Letterkenny University Hospital was one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today with 33 people waiting for a bed there this morning. 71 people were waiting at University Hospital Limerick making it the most overcrowded hospital again today. Nationally, there were 501 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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Two teenagers are wanted in connection with what’s been described as a serious incident in the Ture area of Muff at the weekend. On Saturday evening shortly after 7pm a man heard voices and knocking at his door and when he opened the door he was faced with two male youths aged approx. 16/17.
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The Republic of Ireland women’s team will attempt to make it two wins from two when they face Ukraine in a Euro 2021 qualifier on Tuesday evening. Vera Pauw takes charge of the side for the first time at a sell out at Tallaght Stadium, where kick off is at 7.30. Ireland’s Group opponents Germany
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The future of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland will take center stage in Tallaght on Tuesday afternoon when the clubs will make their call on the next steps for the domestic game. All 20 LOI clubs – including Finn Harps and Derry City – will come together with the FAI and stakeholders from the
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Revised visiting times for the Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital have been announced. Saolta says the changes are being implemented following feedback from new parents and in line with best practice guidelines internationally. Going forward, partners will be allowed to visit between 11am and 8:30pm daily which Evelyn Smith, Director of Midwifery at
Revised visiting times for LUH Maternity Unit Read More »
Paschal Donohoe will announce the government’s plans for next year as he reveals Budget 2020 this afternoon. It’s expected to be a conservative budget with a big focus on a potential no-deal Brexit. This budget is limited by Brexit so what money it does have to spend you’re going to see it to aim
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The British Government has published guidelines for healthcare professionals on abortion law in Northern Ireland. They set out what will happen following changes to the law after the 21st of October, if the Northern Ireland Executive is not restored. It states that no criminal charges can be brought against those who have an abortion,
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There’s been a 33% decrease in overnight respite services in Donegal. Figures obtained by Fianna Fail show nationally, 26,523 respite overnights for people with disabilities have been cut between 2015 and 2018. South Donegal Deputy Eamon Scanlon says the significant decrease in overnight respite services is extremely concerning. He is calling on the Government
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The importance of road safety and the dangers that exist on a daily basis on our roads is to be highlighted at this years Road Safety Roadshow which gets underway this morning. Over 2,5000 student from across Donegal will attend the show today and tomorrow. The annual event is hosted by Donegal County Council and
Road Safety Road Show returns Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed that 50 private houses will be purchased for social housing this year. The Social Housing Investment Programme and the Council are said to be continuing to purchase houses in areas of need throughout the county. Cllr Paul Canning says while this is good progress by the local authority, there
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Major efforts are underway by Donegal County Council to tackle Climate change at a local level. As part of on-going plans, the Council has agreed to sign up to and deliver on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan which includes a range of 30 pollinator-friendly actions to choose from. The issue was raised at the latest
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 7th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 7th Read More »
An Indian restaurant in Donegal was one of 12 businesses on which closure orders were imposed last month by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Orders were also served on premises in Meath, Dublin, Louth and Cork. The closure order was served on Taste of India, 39 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny under the EC Official
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It has been confirmed today that North West Busways will, through Local Link continue to operate their Moville to Letterkenny bus route on a short term basis. The operator was due to discontinue the route next Monday, however, until a permanent contractor is in place there will be no break in service. In addition, a
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A section of Donegal County Council’s housing policy has been described as too rigid with calls for an immediate review. Aspiring homeowners in the county are said to be having problems when they seek to build an S.I. house on their land but are refused, because policy states that if social housing is available in
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A 46 year old man charged with six counts of attempted child abduction in Derry has been remanded in custody. Krzysztof Kubala of Lisfannon Park, Derry appeared at Derry Magistrates Court today, charged with the attempted abduction of five boys and one girl on Friday last in the Strathfoyle area of the city. A police
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Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill will clash once again in the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final. Holders Gaoth Dobhair beat Kilcar 3-08 to 0-12 thanks to goals from Eamonn Collum, Daire O’ Baoil and Kevin Cassidy while Naomh Conaill hit the final three scores in their semi final to beat St Eunan’s 15 points to
The Devenney View – Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill to fight for Dr Maguire Read More »
Two Donegal men have been elected to the top table of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association following Sunday’s National Convention in Belmullet, County Mayo. Raphoe’s Peter O’Donnell is the first man from the county to be voted onto the IABA’s Central Council. While Paddy Gallagher who lives in Maynooth and is a native of Donegal
Peter O’Donnell says elections to IABA is boost for Donegal Boxing Read More »
Police say that a Derry woman who is missing since Friday may have crossed the border. Ellie Stokes left home on Friday evening at 5.30pm in a white BMW to go shopping in the town. The 29 year old hasn’t been seen since. Police and Ellie’s family are concerned for her welfare. There is
Missing woman may be in Donegal Read More »
With the rallying season coming to close over the next few weeks, Its time for the awards to be handed out. On Saturday 19th October in the Mount Errigal Hotel the Tarmac Rally Championship Annual Awards will take centre stage. The Tarmac Championship is the one the Drivers and Co-drivers all want to win and
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IBEC says Government intervention will be like a life-support for some businesses if there’s a no-deal Brexit. It’s calling for State Aid support worth 1.5 billion euro over the next three years if a deal isn’t struck when the UK leaves the EU. IBEC wants the state to re-introduce an enhanced Enterprise Stabilisation Fund,
Government intervention key for businesses in no-deal scenario – Ibec Read More »
There were 36 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Eight people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 28 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 68 people waiting there. Nationally there were 488 people waiting at hospitals
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Police in Derry are investigating a report of criminal damage in Claudy at the weekend. In a statement Inspector Vince Redmond said: “Police received a report shortly after 8:50am yesterday morning that a number of stained glass windows at a hall on Gregg Road had been smashed. It’s believed this happened between 9pm on
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There’s been further criticism over a decision by Donegal County Council to increase the Local Property Tax by 15%. Last week, Cllrs voted by a narrow margin to raise LPT by a maximum of 15% Donegal homeowners in 2020. However the move has been described as particularly wrong and unfair to the thousands of
Increasing LPT for Mica homeowners ‘adds insult to injury’ Read More »
Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr continued his fantastic season in the Dickies Supersport Championship at the (BSB) British Superbike Championships at Donington Park at the weekend with a 7th and 6th place finishes. Richard qualified in tenth position for Saturday’s Sprint Race and finished in 7th place while in Sundays feature race Richard lined up on the
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It’s been claimed that latest figures from Irish Water on how many bursts which have occurred in Donegal so far this year are inaccurate. The data was requested by Cllr Gary Doherty who says the statistics simply don’t stack up when compared with the amount of instances he and other public representatives have reported over
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