Letterkenny University Hospital is the joint second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. The hospital has been among the top most overcrowded in the country for the past number of weeks. According to the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch report, 44 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital today. 10 patients are on […]
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Letterkenny University Hospital is currently treating the highest number of patients with Covid-19 in the country. The hospital is dealing with 72 infectious cases of the virus with 2 patients in ICU. A total of 1,004 patients with Covid-19 are being treated in hospitals. 82 people are in intensive care.
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Planning permission has been submitted for a major new innovation and business centre in Letterkenny. The proposed development would see the construction of a new multi-storey building on the Pearse Road at the site of the former ESB premises. Plans have been submitted by Donegal County Council in partnership with the Donegal 2040 Strategic Development
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A man in his 30s has been arrested following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory in Omagh. £60,000 worth of suspected Class B drugs were seized by Police following a search of a property in the town on Friday. The 32 year old was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including possession of a
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There’s been a 29% increase in the number of tests conducted By Gardai in Donegal for drink and drug driving. According to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety’s annual report for 2020, 337 blood and urine specimens were taken by Gardai in the county, the third highest figure in the country, compared to 262 samples
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Gardai in Donegal are urging motorists to make responsible road safety decisions a resolution for 2022. They say it appears the same type of road traffic related offences are continuing on the roads. It’s after two motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink driving in the county over the weekend. On Saturday night, the arrests
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A Letterkenny Councillor has called upon Donegal County Council to draw up a comprehensive timeframe plan to tackle the housing demands in Letterkenny as a result of the Mica crisis. Councillor Gerry McMonagle will be bringing the motion before tomorrow’s sitting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. He’s urging the local authority to look outside
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NPHET’s set to consider whether mandatory vaccination should be introduced. The Irish Times reports it’ll look at the measure after it receives details from the Department of Health on legal and ethical aspects of such a move. Ireland has one of the highest vaccination rates in Europe, with almost four million people vaccinated and more
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Health and safety concerns have been raised over boardwalks in Donegal. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is calling for safety audits to be carried out on boardwalks across the county. He claims the wooden structure on some boardwalks has deteriorated in recent times. Cllr MacGiolla Easbuig says urgent checks are required on a county-wide
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Visitors are advised to regularly self-test for Covid-19 before entering nursing homes. It’s part of new HSE recommendations which take effect today. Sage Advocacy’s warning these new HSE guidelines may lead to further uncertainty and inconsistency around visiting arrangements at some nursing homes. The national organisation says further clarification around the new self-testing for Covid-19
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Steelstown of Derry claimed the Ulster Intermediate Football Club Championship on Sunday afternoon after they beat Moortown 0-06 to 0-04 in Owenbeg. Cahir McMonagle was star man for Steelstown firing over five of their six points. Steelstown manager Hugh McGrath told Francis Mooney he was pleased to get over the line… Moortown boss Michael Hassan
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Steelstown of Derry are Ulster Intermediate Football Club champions after they beat Moortown of Tyrone 0-06 to 0-04 in Owenbeg. At half time Moortown led three points to one but a strong second half showing from the Derry champions saw them lift the Patrick McCully Cup. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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The British Foreign Secretary says the United Kingdom is ready to take unilateral action that would suspend customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland. Liz Truss is due to hold talks with EU officials this week to resolve disagreements over post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. Ms Truss said she is willing to trigger
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The Sigerson Cup gets underway on Tuesday night with LYIT beginning their campaign away to Carlow IT. The last time the competition was played LYIT reached the semi finals under the management of Michael Murphy Maxi Curran joined Oisin Kelly to preview the tournament…
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Track and Field returned for the first time this year for Donegal athletes with events in both Dublin and Glasgow. The action in Dublin was the National League where Gavin McLaughlin got his Shot Putt season started with a win, throwing 16.51 metres meaning he had three metres to spare above the rest of the
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It’s reported the government has agreed to administer new Covid-19 antiviral pills here before they’re officially approved by European regulators. The Sunday Independent reports the cabinet has agreed to forgo the need for clearance from the European Medicines Agency to use new the new antiviral treatment from Pfizer, GSK and MSD. However, the Health Minister
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North West Intermediate Cup Derry City 2 V 3 Maiden City Strabane Athletic 6 V 0 Letterkenny Rovers Newtowne 3 V 4 Cockhill Celtic Bonagee United 3 V 1 Trojans
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Conor Orr was back in the winners enclosure on Sunday afternoon at Fairyhouse when he won on board the 25/1 shot Red As Rust for trainer Nigel Slevin. Orr finished 12 lengths ahead of Danny Mullins on the 6/4 favourite Banntown Girl It is win number six for the racing year the Donegal jockey
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A local councillor is welcoming the go-ahead for an airline to operate flights between Donegal and Dublin Airport. Emerald Airlines has been awarded the contract to run the PSO air service from the county from February 26th. Donegal Municipal District Councillor Tom Conaghan says the flights are important, given the lack of transport options in
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Finn Valley AC athlete’s Riona Doherty and Mark Wilkinson tasted success in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon at the Scottish Open. Doherty claimed victory in the 60 metre Hurdles for under 17’s in a time of 9.02 seconds finishing ahead of Darcie Black from Dunfermline and Zoe Loughrey of Glasgow AC who finished in third. Whilst,
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As demand for PCR tests continues, the HSE this week estimated that up to 150,000 Covid-19 infections may have escaped official confirmation. From last week, symptomatic people aged between 4 and 39 were advised to contact the HSE and request for antigen tests to be sent out to them. CEO of the HSE, Paul Reid
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A total of 21,384 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been announced today in the Republic of Ireland. 984 patients are in hospitals with the virus, a rise of 67 compared to yesterday. Of those, 83 are in ICU, the same as Saturday’s figure.
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Celtic have announced the signing of Johnny Kenny from Sligo Rovers. The 18-year-old has signed a five year deal with the Hoops and joins fellow Irishman Liam Scales in making the switch from the League of Ireland to the Scottish Premiership in the last twelve months. Kenny netted 11 times in the Premier Division for
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Donegal Hurlers started their 2022 campaign with a big victory over Antrim in the Conor McGurk Cup. Mickey McCann’s side brushed by Antrim on a score of 5-16 to 1-10 with Ritchie Ryan scoring 2-10 of Donegal’s tally. Next up for Donegal is a clash with Ulster University, knowing a win will seal their place
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The 2021 Donegal Sports Star Awards have been launched by the reigning Overall winner jockey Oisin Orr. The awards are going virtual again due to Covid-19 with the show taking place on Friday night, 28th of January at 7.30 p.m. The 2020 Overall winner Orr said it was a great honour to be asked to
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Donegal Hurlers recorded a 5-16 to 1-10 win over Antrim in Conor McGurk Cup on Saturday afternoon. Ritchie Ryan was the top performer of the afternoon and finished the game scoring 2-10. Ryan Ferry has the full time report from Dunsilly…
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The Department of Health has confirmed a record 26,122 new cases of Covid 19 today. As of 8:30 this morning 917 patients are being treated for the virus – a drop of 19 on yesterday. The number of people being treated for Covid-19 in the country’s ICUs is at its lowest level since early November.
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Ethan Doherty fired over a late point to earn Derry a draw with Monaghan in their opening Dr McKenna Cup game. The sides finished on 12 points a piece after Rory Gallagher’s side led 0-07 to 0-05 at the break. Top scorer on the evening for Derry was Niall Loughlin who notched over five points
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The discounted early bird season ticket prices for Finn Harps Airtricity League Premier Division campaign will revert to full price from Monday 10th January for adult and concession tickets. The club launched season tickets in early December with an early bird ticket delivering a discount of 4 free matches over the season, while a special
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The Education Minister says teachers should open windows “at a lower level” if their classrooms are cold. Ventilation requirements for pandemic safety have seen some classroom temperatures dip below seven degrees Celsius this week, due to open windows and a lack of HEPA-like air filtering. Health and safety rules require teaching to be suspended if
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Finn Valley Athletics Club have announced that Pierce O’Callaghan, the head of competition management at World Athletics, will officially launch “Beyond The Line, Finn Valley Athletics Club, A History.” O’Callaghan will be at the Finn Valley campus on Friday, January 14, to launch the publication which celebrates Finn Valley AC’s Golden Jubilee. O’Callaghan is the
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Online registration for Covid-19 vaccination for all children aged five to eleven is now open. Parents and guardians can register their children through the HSE’s website. The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is encouraging parents to engage with the trusted medical advice from the health service before making their decision. Dr Lucy Jessop, Director
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has advised that there will be a number of changes to some Council services next week. The changes include some temporary closures of Council Recycling Sites and are due to staff shortages and resulting pressures on services. In the Strabane area, Plumbridge recycling centre will be closed on Monday,
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Ronan Curtis has broken the record for the most Portsmouth goals scored by a single player in the 21st century. The former Derry City man achieved the feat in dramatic style netting on 89 minutes to level their Papa John’s Trophy game with Exeter before sealing Pompey’s win on 93 minutes. Curtis’ tally for Portsmouth
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Angling clubs in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for sponsorship funding. Inland Fisheries Ireland is reminding people that the deadline for its 2022 sponsorship programme on January 21st. This year’s €30,000 fund will have a particular focus on initiatives aimed at beginners and young anglers, as well as events that promote sustainable angling tourism.
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Donegal began their season with a 1-13 to 2-08 win over Down in the Dr McKenna Cup in MacCumhaill Park on Friday evening. Tony McClenaghan’s goal midway through the second half helped Declan Bonner’s side earn a two point win. Next up for Donegal is an away trip to Antrim. Donegal manager Declan Bonner told
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Donegal got their 2022 campaign off to the best possible start with a 1-13 to 2-08 win over Down in the Dr McKenna Cup. Declan Bonner’s men led nine points to 1-04 with Andrew Gilmore finding the back of the net for Down. Tony McClenaghan’s goal midway through the second half gave Donegal a four
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Darragh Kelly has been given a new date for his Bellator debut. The Moville man will take on Englishman Junior Morgan on February 25 in the 3Arena in Dublin. Kelly, who trains under John Kavanagh was originally set to make his professional debut in November but the fight was called off the night before it
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Students at Letterkenny Institute of Technology should know the fate of their winter exams next week. Discussions between LYIT management and Students’ Union representatives continued over the course of today on plans for rescheduling the exams. In a joint statement this evening, both parties say they are optimistic that discussions will come to a
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The Department of Health has reported a further 21,926 confirmed cases of Covid-19. As of 8 o’clock this morning, 936 people are currently in hospital with the virus – a decrease of 5 since yesterday. 84 Covid patients are being treated in intensive care – a drop of 2 in the past 24 hours.
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituaries for Friday January 7th:
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The leader of the DUP’s going to ask Westminster to set a deadline for talks on the Northern Ireland protocol. Negotiations between the EU and UK are to pick up again next week – with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss taking over from David Frost. Jeffrey Donaldson – who’s threatened to collapse power-sharing over the
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Court sittings are facing disruptions due to Covid19 resulting in judges, witnesses, and court staff being unable to attend. The court service says business may have to be cancelled at short notice, and in this case any adjournment will be for the minimum period. Criminal trials due to begin in the Central and Circuit
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Colleges will reopen on Monday as planned. It follows a meeting between Higher Education Minister Simon Harris and student, staff and management representatives today. The re-opening will be staggered with five colleges returning on Monday and another five the following week. There are also plans to bring back pop-up Covid vaccination clinics on campus
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A new operator has been confirmed for the PSO Donegal-Dublin service. The Government funded route will be operated by Ireland’s newest airline, Emerald Airlines. Emerald Airlines have been awarded a three year contract to operate flights on the Donegal-Dublin route for a three year period from February 26th with the option of a one year
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There’s been a slight fall in the number of admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, with 30 people waiting this morning, down nine from yesterday. Four of them were on Emergency Department trolleys. Latest INMO figures show Letterkenny had the third highest number of people awaiting admission this morning. Meanwhile, Sligo University Hospital
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Just like the footballers, The Donegal Hurlers swing back into action on Saturday with a Conor McGurk Cup clash against Antrim in Dunsilly. Donegal will also play UUJ in Belfast next week but missed out on a home tie in the competition due to Derry pulling out. Mickey McCann is building towards safety in Division
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The HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer says the current positivity rates are ‘mind boggling’. A quarter of all Covid-19 cases confirmed in 2021 occurred between Christmas and the New Year. Last evening, NPHET decided not to implement new restrictions despite record case numbers, as Omicron cases are causing fewer hospitalizations than previous variants. However, Dr Colm
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Students of Letterkenny Institute of Technology are calling for remote exams to be introduced. Last week, the college announced that all semester 1 in-person exams were being postponed until a later date due to rising cases of Covid-19. Two options have since been proposed, one is that students sit semester 1 exams in May along
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Derry begin the year on Friday night with their opening game in the Dr McKenna Cup against Monaghan at Owenbeg. Lachlan Murray and Matthew Downey, two of Derry’s All-Ireland winning minor team are set to make their senior debuts in the tie. Desertmartin’s Murray will wear number 15 jersey, while All-Ireland minor-winning captain Matthew Downey
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