There’s been a 27% increase in the number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal, along with a rise in the number of people claiming enhanced illness benefit. This week 1,936 people claimed the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal, up from 1,523 on December 21st. However, the figure is still over 10 times […]
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There’s been a jump in the number of patients being treated for Covid-19 at Letterkenny University Hospital. The hospital is currently dealing with 66 infectious cases, the joint second highest figure in the country. That’s up 10 on yesterday’s figure. According to latest figures from the HSE, 5 patients with the virus are in ICU.
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The Donegal Sports Partnership is getting involved in a number of initiatives designed to promote walking in the new year. Next weekend, on Sunday January 16th, walks will take place in Malin Head, Drumfries, Ray and Falcarragh under the auspices of the 2022 Operation Transformation program which began last night. Meanwhile, the partnership is also
People across Donegal being urged to step it out Read More »
A court case arising out of what has been dubbed “Golfgate” is due to begin today. Independent TD Noel Grealish, former Fianna Fáil Senator Donie Cassidy and two hoteliers are accused of breaching a lockdown regulation. In August 2020, the Oireachtas Golf Society held a two-day golfing event in Connemara. Noel Grealish, an Independent TD
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Schools are reopening across the country today following the Christmas break. It comes amid concern about the impact high Covid infection rates will have on staffing levels and student attendance. Teacher unions are warning thousands of staff will be absent today, and it’s expected some classes may have to stay at home. Children with special
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Met Eireann’s warning of hazardous conditions today due to snow and ice. A Yellow alert comes into effect from 4pm for the entire country and is to remain in place until 11am tomorrow. Forecaster, Andrew Doran Sherlock, says the north and west of the country will be worst affected:
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Wednesday was a busy day around Finn Park as Harps confirmed two new signings. Following hot on the heels of Conor Tourish’s arrival, the club also announced the signing of Spanish defender José Carrillo. Carrillo, who joins from Slovakian club FK Senica, came through the ranks at Granada and Mallorca in Spain before moving to
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Gardaí mounted a checkpoint at Bonagee in Letterkenny today, at the start of roadworks which have proved contentious in recent months. Gardai have confirmed several speeding fines were handed out. On a social media post this evening, they remind motorists that the speed limit in this area in which there are ongoing roadworks is 50kph.
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17,656 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed this evening. There has been a total of 5,952 deaths related to COVID-19 notified in Ireland. This includes 40 deaths newly notified in the week since last Wednesday. As of 8am today, 928 people with Covid 19 were in hospital, of which 94 are in ICU. 60 of
17,656 new Covid cases in ROI, 7,133 in NI Read More »
People aged 16 to 29 who had their first round of COVID-19 vaccination at least 90 days ago may now book an appointment to get a booster vaccine at the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre. To book a free appointment for a booster vaccination go to hse.ie and search ‘book booster’ or click here: https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/booster-booking/ Appointments are
16-29 year olds can now book boosters in Letterkenny Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday January 5th…………….
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday January 5th Read More »
Donegal start their Dr Kenna Cup campaign on Friday night against Down at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full match commentary on highlandradio.com from the 7.30pm throw in in association with Highland Motors. Declan Bonner will take his side into unknown terriorty the following Saturday the 15th January. Donegal’s
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The whole country will be under a yellow snow and ice warning from tomorrow afternoon. Met Eireann has issued the alert for 4pm Thursday, until 11am Friday. Scattered showers of snow, hail and sleet are on the way, with hazardous conditions expected. Some isolated thunderstorms are also due tomorrow. Meanwhile, Donegal County Council says its
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Finn Harps have announced the signing of Conor Tourish ahead of the 2022 campaign. The 26-year-old defender joins the club from Ulster Senior League outfit Letterkenny Rovers having previously played with Institute FC in 2019 before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tourish told club media: “It was a no brainer
Conor Tourish “As a local lad I’m excited to be a Finn Harps player” Read More »
The Taoiseach says he doesn’t expect any major new Covid restrictions to be recommended this week. NPHET is due to meet tomorrow and will consider if further measures are needed to deal with Omicron. Hospital numbers are at their highest level since last February, with 928 patients being treated, 56 of them at Letterkenny University
Taoiseach doesn’t anticipate extra Covid restrictions Read More »
Home STI testing has been extended to Donegal. Anyone aged 17 and over with an address in Donegal can now order an STI test online. By ordering a free kit online, people can complete the samples, return them by free post, and have results quickly and discretely returned to them by text message or phone
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40 percent of primary schools fear they may have insufficient staff to fully reopen this week. That’s according to the Irish Primary Principals Network, which says many schools are struggling to source substitute teachers, as covid-related absences grow. The group says many principals are opting to redeploy special needs staff to keep schools open. Meanwhile,
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Following a tremendous performance in the Swim Ireland Short Course Championships held just before Christmas last, 17- year-old Letterkenny student Molly Nulty has been invited to join Swim Ireland’s National Performance Transition Programme. The targeted National Squad Programme is a key tactic in achieving the Performance objectives of Swim Ireland through to 2028. The prestigious
Swim Ireland selection for Molly McNulty and Cody Dunnion Read More »
Conviction rates for using a mobile phone while driving are as low as 14% in some parts of the country. New data seen by the Irish Times shows between 2018 and 2020, 25% of people who were brought to court nationally were convicted. When broken down by county, conviction rates were as low as 14%
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The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital says the hospital has been under significant pressure since Christmas. Almost 300 staff members are currently off work due to Covid-19. Visiting at the hospital has been suspended as a result of the rising number of Covid cases in the community and staff shortages. Sean Murphy says they
LUH under significant pressure with almost 300 staff absent due to Covid-19 Read More »
The Green Party leader says we may be close to the peak of the current wave of Covid-19. The cabinet is meeting today to discuss the high case numbers – but isn’t planning to bring in more restrictions. Minister Eamon Ryan says the current measures should be enough to deal with the Omicron strain:
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Letterkenny University Hospital remains the second most over crowded hospital in the country today. 39 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital according to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report, that’s up three from yesterday. 7 patients are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department while a further 32 are waiting on wards.
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Covid is leading to “dramatic changes” in banking and the financial system. That’s the view of Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness who is responsible for Financial Services, Financial stability and Capital Markets. She says early this year she’ll be looking at how these “rapid” changes are going to impact the financial system:
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One school in Donegal is already without 7 teachers before it reopens tomorrow due to the impact of Covid-19. Absences in schools across the county and nationwide are expected to increase drastically by the end of the week. The Education Minister admits the reopening of schools will ‘not be without challenge’ but has given the
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A Donegal councillor says he will be urging the authority to liaise with the HSE and others to assess how the Fire Service in the county can assist the Ambulance Service. Yesterday, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn said he’d been told by the National Ambulance Service that it would welcome back up from fire service personnel, particularly
Cllr says he will keep pressure on to assess how fire service can assist NAS Read More »
Derry City and Strabane District Council has completed the acquisition of lands for a new cemetery in the cityside, close to the existing City Cemetery, which is nearing full capacity. Welcoming the news, Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy praised the work that has been done in the City Cemetery in recent years by the council, and
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Teacher unions are warning of staff shortages and Covid-19 outbreaks ahead of the reopening of schools tomorrow. Yesterday the Minister for Education said the return would be challenging but their was no public health rationale for keeping them closed. Norma Foley’s comment followed a meeting with officials and education partners. Deputy General of the teachers
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Rules around close contacts are set to be reviewed by public health officials tomorrow. It follows a request by coalition leaders to look at reducing the current isolation period due to Omicrons impact on vital services. It comes as a further 21,302 Covid cases were confirmed here yesterday, while 884 people are in hospital and
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A status yellow ice and temperature warning remains in place across the country this morning. Met Eireann expect widespread frost and icy stretches to impact the country until 10am today. Temperatures are expected to reach as low as minus 3 in many areas.
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There’s been a slight drop in the number of infectious cases of Covid-19 at Letterkenny University Hospital. Yesterday, the hospital was dealing with the highest number of patients with Covid in the country at 59. However, latest figures show that has decreased to 56. A total of 884 people with Covid-19 are receiving treatment in
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Community Groups in Donegal are being invited to apply for grants under the latest Communities Activities Fund announced this week by the Department of Rural and Community Affairs. The money, which will be allocated to groups in disadvantaged areas, can cover either capital expenditure or running costs. Minister Heather Humphries launched the fund this
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Rob Slevin has signed with Finn Harps for the 2022 season. The defender spent the past two seasons with Cork City FC. He made his senior football breakthrough while studying at UCC, and was awarded the FAI Third Level Player of the Year award in 2019. Capable of playing centre back and left back, the
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21,302 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. 884 patients are in hospital with the virus – 90 are in ICU. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan says the current infection levels are having a major impact on essential services across all sectors. He said – “As one of our key essential services – the
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Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice. The warning is in place for the entire country from 7pm this evening until 10am tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as minus three degrees, with Met Eireann predicting widespread sharp frost with icy stretches. Donegal County Council says
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday January 4th……..
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday January 4th Read More »
Everton have completed the signing of Scotland international Nathan Patterson from Rangers. The full back has joined the Premier League club for a fee believed to be in the region of 16-million pounds on a three and a half year deal. He will act as competition for Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman who plays
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Finn Harps have lost another of their star performers from last season. Kosovar Sadiki has moved to Italy and joined Serie C outfit Virtus Entella. Big Kos will be playing his football for 2022 in Chiavari , part of the city of Genoa. Entella are currently 4th in Group B of Serie C and chasing
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Visiting at Letterkenny University Hospital has been suspended from for a week from today. Saolta say the decision has been taken due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the community, and also current outbreaks of COVID-19 within the hospital itself. Visiting will be facilitated on compassionate grounds, on an exceptional basis only. To
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There’s been a 14% increase in the number of new cars registered in Donegal in 2021. There were 2,406 cars registered in the county last year, compared to 2,101 in 2020. Nationally, there were almost 105,000 new cars registered last year, a rise of 19%
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Ballinamallard United have agreed terms with 19 year-old Derry City midfielder Ronan McKinley. The former underage Republic of Ireland International has been rebuilding his form in recent seasons after a bad knee injury. Ronan said: “I had a bad knee injury in 2019 that required two operations and 2½ years of rehabilitation. I have been
Ronan McKinley leaves Derry for Ballinamallard Read More »
Donegal’s Fire and Rescue Service personnel could soon be deployed as first responders to assist the National Ambulance Service. The NAS has confirmed that personnel can be used to assist in cardiac arrest calls. Requests for the dispatch of the fire service must be granted by Donegal County Council. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn is encouraging
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Three youths are being sought after a Letterkenny business was brandished with spray paint. At around 4pm on Wednesday December 22nd the three youths wearing dark clothing were caught on CCTV footage spray painting the walls and doors of a business premises in Letterkenny retail park with black paint. Gardai say the group are around
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Investigations are continuing into a fatal crash in St Johnston last week which claimed the life of Patrick Dooher of Porthall who was in his 20s. On Thursday night last at around 9pm two vehicles collided in the Dundee area. A woman was also badly injured during the crash. Gardai Niall Maguire is appealing to
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Letterkenny University Hospital is among the most overcrowded in the country today. 36 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital this morning, the second highest figure in Ireland. 8 people are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department while a further 28 are waiting on wards. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch
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Gardai are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in contact with the victims of a murder-suicide in Letterkenny prior to their deaths. The body of Daniel Duffy who was in his 80s was discovered in a house in the Windyhall area on Thursday December 23rd while his son, Damien was found dead
Investigations continue into Letterkenny murder-suicide Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital has the highest number of Covid-19 patients in the country. Latest figures show that 59 infectious cases are currently being dealt with at the hospital. The figure is up 5 from yesterday.
59 infections cases of Covid-19 at LUH Read More »
30,000 5 to 11 year olds have so far been registered for a Covid-19 vaccine. The HSE’s vaccine portal opened for the age cohort yesterday. There are half a million children aged between 5 and 11 living in Ireland. The HSE’s National Lead for the Vaccination Programme Damien McCallion says the figure’s encouraging:
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The Health Minister says new minimum pricing for alcohol aim to reduce serious illness and death from drinking. The laws, which come into effect today, mean a standard bottle of wine cannot now be sold for less than 7 euro 40, and a can of beer for less than 1 euro 70. Alcohol Action Ireland
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The Western Health and Social Care Trust is currently under severe pressure due to staff shortages. The Trust has issued an urgent appeal for staff as services at Altnagelvin and South West Acute Hospitals remain extremely challenged. They say maintaining bed capacity across all hospital settings is crucial. The urgent appeal is for any staff,
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The Weather looks set to turn colder over the coming days. Met Eireann says today’s likely to mark the end of a mild spell where temperatures were above normal for this time of year. Forecaster Matthew Martin says a notable change is on the way:
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