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People in their 30s will be eligible for a booster vaccine from Wednesday. 16-29 year olds who received the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine will also be able to get their dose. All remaining age groups will be eligible for a booster vaccine from January 10th.

The Chief Medical Officer expects to see a rapid increase in cases of covid 19 over the coming days. Tony Holohan says Omicron now accounts for almost three quarters of cases in Ireland and yesterday’s high number of cases was not unexpected. 7,411 new infections have been confirmed, with 390 people in hospital, including 98

All seven of Donegal’s Local Electoral Areas now have Covid 19 incidence rates which are below the national average of 1,344 cases per 100,000 people, with Glenties the seventh lowest rate in the country. South Inishowen was the only area to record an increase. In the two weeks to Monday last, Letterkenny recorded a 14-Day

7,411 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening. As of 8am today, 390 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 98 are in ICU. Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said: “With Omicron now accounting for almost three quarters of cases in Ireland, today’s high number of confirmed cases of COVID-19

Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1 (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo)   COVID-19 Testing Centre hours over Christmas across CHO1   Testing centres across CHO 1 have seen a sustained extremely high demand for COVID 19 testing at our Community testing centres in Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo. This reflects the high prevalence of the

Derry City and Strabane District Council has appealed for those responsible for a spike in incidents of vandalism to Christmas decorations across the City and District to have respect for the community. In recent days significant damage has been caused to the trees in Erganagh and Castlederg where lights were torn down and the hoarding

The National Lottery is appealing to people in Donegal to check their tickets as a prize won in October remains unclaimed. The winning Match 5 ticket worth over €29,000 was sold on Tuesday October 19th at Gallagher’s Stop and Shop, Post Office, Main Street, Pettigo. The ticker holder has until Tuesday January 18th to claim

While the number of people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital has dropped today, it still remains the most overcrowded hospital in the country today, for the third day in a row. 36 people are awaiting a bed at the hospital, according to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report, that’s down from 53 people

The number of Covid patients in hospital has fallen below 400 for the first time in over 10 weeks. The figure has dropped to 390 this morning – the lowest since October 10th. It’s down 39 from yesterday. Latest figures show there are 100 Covid patients in intensive care units.

Gardai in Buncrana have launched an investigation into the burglary of a house in the Tooban area of Burnfoot overnight and the unauthorised taking of a car from the property. A number of laptops and a car were stolen during the burglary at around 5am this morning. The car left the scene in the direction

Investigations are continuing as its emerged a woman was assaulted in Letterkenny on Sunday last. Gardai say they are investigating an incident of assault that occurred at a premises in the town. It’s believed the woman was injured when she intervened in an altercation involving a number of people.

The Burnfoot to Birdstown road in Inishowen is currently closed due to a single vehicle incident. Diversions are in place via the 19th Hole. No further details are currently known.  

Scoil Mhuire Creeslough has moved a step closer to securing additional accommodation. The project has been given approval to proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. It will involve the construction of two mainstream classrooms, one WC for assisted users and one SET room. In welcoming the news, Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh praised

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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