NPHET says the Omicron strain is so infectious that if someone tests positive there’s a “very strong” chance they’ve already passed it on to everyone they live with. The group is urging people to stay home and isolate as a group if anyone gets a positive PCR or antigen test result for the virus. 6,307 […]
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The Taoiseach says the Government has to approach vaccinations for children with sensitivity. Vaccines will be widely available to children aged 5 to 11 from January 10th. But Micheál Martin says he knows it will be something parents think long and hard about:
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People crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive is closing nightclubs as a public health measure. That’s according to First Minister Paul Givan. Venues have been ordered to shut from St Stephen’s Day, and only six people will be allowed share a table in a pub or restaurant.
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Two people have been rescued from the water in Rathmullan during an early morning rescue operation involving the RNLI and Gardai. Shortly before 12:45am this morning, the Lough Swilly RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was tasked by the Malin Head Coast Guard to assist two people in the water in the Rathmullan area. The crew arrived on
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The final tranche of Covid Stability Funding has been announced, with two Donegal groups among 23 community and voluntary organisations to be awarded funding. The Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre receives just over €18,000 for its work in family support, while Dunkineely Community Ltd receives a smaller grant for adult and continuing education, and education supports to
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From St Stephen’s Day, nightclubs will be ordered to shut in Northern Ireland — and a maximum of six people will be allowed to dine or drink together. Stricter rules on face coverings and regular workplace testing is also being mandated — after a record 3,231 new infections were recorded there today. Health Minister Robin
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Agreement has been reached between the EU and UK on quotas for shared stocks next year. The deal covers all whitefish stocks including Haddock, Cod, Whiting, Monkfish, Prawns, Sole and Plaice as well as other stocks including Horse Mackerel and Herring. Minister Charlie McConalogue says the negotiations with the UK on the fishing quotas began
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The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6,307 new cases of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland. There’s been a total of 5,890 Covid related deaths, including 55 since last Wednesday. Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer said this evening recent research has shown that many people have reviewed their plans for
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday December 22nd…………
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday December 22nd Read More »
Northern Ireland has recorded its highest ever daily number of Covid-19 cases. 3,231 new infections were reported today – along with three deaths. The previous one-day record was less than 2,400. 261 Covid patients are in hospital, with 34 in intensive care.
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A professor of immunology has said the booster vaccines offer significant protection from the Omicron variant. It come as around 103,000 doses were given yesterday with demand high again this afternoon. Professor Kingston Mills says despite Omicron being new, vaccines offer protection……..
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Donegal’s All Ireland winning manager Jim McGuinness will not be part of the Waterford Hurlers backroom team for next year. Reports on Tuesday suggested Jim was being lined up to assist Liam Cahill as a performance coach. This afternoon, the Waterford News and Star is reporting the Glenties native will not be part of the
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The LYIT will go into the Freshers Championship in the new year as league champions. The Letterkenny College won the Higher Education Division 2 title on Tuesday beating TUD by a point 1-15 to 4-5 in Cavan. Carlos O’Reilly starred with ten points as he kicked the winning score to give LYIT a first ever
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Teaching unions want more guidance and access to expertise when it comes to school ventilation. It’s just one of the issues raised at a meeting of education stakeholders today. Public health agreed to carry out a review of supports for schools. The INTO says that includes reporting mechanisms and response times in the event of
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GP clinics across Donegal are vaccinating against Covid-19 over Christmas. GPs in the county are encouraging people to get vaccinated or boosted. Anyone eligible for a booster or vaccine can avail of the service at their local GP surgery as well as the vaccination clinic at Letterkenny Business Park, Ballyraine. You will need your PPS
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The INMO has called for a bespoke plan to tackle issues of overcrowding and staff safety at Letterkenny University Hospital. It comes as the hospital remains the most overcrowded in the country with 53 people waiting on a trolley there today, bringing to a total of 761, the number of people waiting on a bed
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On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Kristine Reynolds from Reynolds & Associates in Letterkenny, who was last week elected at President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce. Kristine worked in the family-owned News Yard and Timeless Gift Store in the Courtyard Shopping Centre for five years after completing her Leaving Cert, before moving
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The Donegal Sports Star Awards is going to be a virtual event for the second year running. The decision was taken by the committee based on the most recent public health guidelines announced by the Government. The 2021 Awards event will take place on Friday evening the 28th of January. Donegal Sports Star Awards Chairperson
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Letterkenny University Hospital remains the most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. 53 patients are waiting on a bed at the hospital. 17 people are on a trolley in the hospitals Emergency Department while a further 36 people are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 250 people are waiting on beds at hospitals across
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Donegal has one of the lowest rates of Covid-19 in the country. Latest figures show the 14 day incidence rate of the virus in Donegal is 924 cases per 100,000 people, the third lowest rate in the Republic of Ireland. The national average is 1,344. 1,471 cases were confirmed in the county over the past
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Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in Inishowen this morning. The two vehicle collision occurred in the Clonbeg area at around 9am this morning. No further details are currently known.
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It’s reported that former Donegal football manager Jim McGuinness has been working with the Waterford hurlers. McGuinness is believed to have been assisting Liam Cahill as a performance coach. The All Ireland-winning coach was linked with a role in Down’s coaching staff recently, but claimed to be happy with his job at Derry City.
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Irish Water and Donegal County Council are being urged to address issues with the water infrastructure on Gola Island once and for all. Serious health and safety concerns have been raised as the main pipe from the mainland to Gola has resurfaced once again. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it is not good
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There’s been a 106% increase in the number of children in Donegal who haven’t been allocated a social worker – despite child protection and welfare concerns. Latest figures from Tusla reveal 181 cases in the county, 55 of which are classified as high priority have yet to be allocated a social worker. The figure was
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A man arrested in Donegal as part of an ongoing investigation into a €20 million property registration fraud has been released without charge. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and Dundalk Garda station arrested the man in his 40s yesterday. A file is now due to be prepared for the DPP. Gardai
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Over 100 sports clubs, groups and organisations in Donegal are to benefit from a fund of €104,000. The allocation under the Covid-19 Return to Sport Funding Programme is aimed at supporting sports clubs and community organisations in their efforts to deliver sport and physical activity in parallel with the pandemic. The funding will cover additional
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A Foyle MLA is urging the North’s Economy Minister to extend the High Street Voucher Scheme. The scheme which opened to anyone aged 18 and over in the North a number of weeks ago has now closed despite a high volume of people across the region claiming they have yet to receive their £100 voucher.
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The Northern Ireland Executive is meeting today to discuss whether extra Covid restrictions are needed. They’ll consider further measures for the hospitality sector – and they could recommend nightclubs be closed. They’re also expected to further limit household visits, due to the spread of the Omicron variant.
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Yesterday was another record day for the vaccine and booster programme, with 108,000 in total administered. HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid says 186,000 vaccines have been given out in two days. 1.7 million boosters and third doses have been administered so far. One in every six young adults however, are still aren’t fully vaccinated. NPHET
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A new boathouse has been proposed for Arranmore RNLI. The plans include a designated space to house a rib boat and a tractor to enhance and improve the safety of the launch of the lifeboat. The development will also include a purpose built workshop, training room and new changing room for crew members. Nora Flanagan,
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LYIT won the Higher Education GAA Division 2 Freshers Football title on Tuesday night in Cavan with a one point win over TU Dublin at Breffni Park. St Michael’s Carlos O’Reilly captained and starred for his side kicking ten points. TU would come from seven points down to lead but O’Reilly would hit the final
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Gardaí say one person has been hospitalised following a road traffic accident in Burnfoot today. Gardaí that they attended the scene of a two-car road traffic collision earlier this afternoon in Burnfoot, at approximately 3:30pm. Material damage was caused, and emergency services took one of the drivers involved in the collision to hospital for further
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The main evening news, sport and obituary notices on Tuesday, December 21st…
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Tuesday, December 21st Read More »
5,279 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland this evening. 443 patients are in hospital with the virus, down 24 from yesterday, while the ICU figure is down two, to 102. Latest figures show Dublin has the highest 14-day incidence rate in the country, at 1,686 cases per 100,000 people.
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Mona McSharry signed off Ireland’s FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships on Tuesday with the team’s 18th Irish Senior Record of the meet in the 200m Breaststroke Final. Before this week Mona McSharry’s lifetime best in this event in short course format was 2:25.08, with teammate Niamh Coyne holding the Irish Senior Record at 2:22.70.
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Mona McSharry set Ireland’s 18th national record at the World Shortcourse Swimming Championship on Tuesday. The Sligo swimmer shaved nearly a second and a half off her hours-old best in the final of the women’s 200-metre breaststroke. McSharry had to settle for 7th, having been in the bronze medal position with 50-metres to go. During
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The EU has agreed new rules that will mean digital Covid certs for travel will expire nine months after someone’s last dose of a vaccine. It’s in a bid to increase vaccine uptake across the bloc. The rules apply to travel within the EU and take effect from February 2022. According to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar,
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Cabinet Ministers have signed off on measures to provide financial support to the businesses impacted by the latest Covid restrictions. The employment wage subsidy scheme is being reopened for businesses with a more than 30 per cent loss in turnover. While the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme payments scheme will open to bars, restaurants and other
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A total of 100 clubs, groups and organisations in Donegal have been allocated €104,000 under the Covid-19 Return to Sport Funding Programme. Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP), with support from Sport Ireland and the Irish government, announced the approval of sports club and community funding allocations this afternoon (Tuesday). The small grants awards are aimed at
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The GAA has today confirmed the fixtures for next season’s competitions. Declan Bonner’s first outing will be against Mayo on Sunday 30th January and with McHale Park not available that game will be at Markievicz Park in Sligo at 1.45pm. Donegal’s first home game against Kildare on the 6th February throws in at in Ballybofey
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It’s emerged that Stage 1 applications made to the Mica redress scheme are currently not being processed by Donegal County Council. The local authority has confirmed a holding letter has been issued to homeowners advising that their application cannot be further progressed due to an outstanding clarification needed from the Department of Housing, Local Government
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Works is underway to repair an underground leak impacting the Lough Mourne water supply. Irish Water says the work hopes to ensure supply over Christmas and minimise impact due to ongoing night time restrictions in Raphoe, Convoy, Blairstown, Magheraboy, Carnone and Meenahoney. Repairs are expected to be completed by 5pm this evening.
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The departure of Lord David Frost as the UK’s Chief Brexit negotiator has come at a “pivotal moment” and there was a lot of surprise that he had resigned from his position. That’s according to Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. However she says it’s positive that a replacement for Lord Frost was announced so quickly
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A man has been arrested in Donegal as part of an ongoing investigation into a €20 million property registration fraud. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and Dundalk arrested the man his 40s, today. He is currently being detained at Milford Garda station. Gardai say the investigation involves a fraud of up
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Gardai have launched an investigation into a criminal damage incident in Letterkenny. A window pane at Celtic apartments in Letterkenny was smashed shortly after 10:50pm on Sunday night last. Gardai are appealing to residents who may have heard or seen anything suspicious to come forward.
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Investigations are continuing into two incidents of criminal damage in East Donegal on Sunday last. Between 12:30am and 10am, two properties one on Main Street, Killygordon and the other on Main Street, Convoy were damaged. A window at each property was smashed. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Gardai in Letterkenny.
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Gardai are on the lookout for two youths believed to have been involved in the theft from a car parked at a shop in the Mountain Top area of Letterkenny. At around 10:30pm on Tuesday night, December 14th, a bank card and driving licence was stolen from the unlocked car. It emerged that the bank
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A man has been injured during a weekend attack in Letterkenny. Between 12:20am and 12:35am on Sunday morning, in the Lower Main Street area a man was assaulted by another man. The injuries sustained are not believed to be life threatening. Garda Sean Sweeney says they are keen to speak with a man in connection
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 48 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital according to the latest INMO Trolley Watch Report. 12 people are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department while a further 36 are waiting on wards elsewhere in the hospital. A total
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The Director of Public Health with the HSE North West believes efforts from the public in complying with public health guidelines is proving positive in preventing further spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Dr Anthony Breslin says the Omicron variant, while now the dominant strain in the Republic of Ireland, is being kept at
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