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Gardai investigating criminal damage incidents in East Donegal

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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Dr Breslin praises efforts of public in curbing spread of Omicron

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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Walk-in booster vaccination clinics continuing in Letterkenny

A number of walk-in booster vaccination clinics are taking place in Letterkenny this week for anyone aged 40 and over. The clinics will operate right up to Christmas Eve at the vaccination clinic in Letterkenny Business Park. Those eligible can receive a booster vaccine without an appointment today, tomorrow and Thursday between the hours of

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Calls for Council to retain commercial rates waiver into 2022

Donegal County Council has agreed to write to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in response to a request for the commercial rates waiver to be retained in 2022. Councillor Martin Farren put forward a motion calling for the move in recognition of the ongoing impact that Covid-19 is having on the business

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EU Vice President to hear of post-Brexit difficulties

Britain’s foreign secretary will speak to the European Commission Vice President about post-Brexit difficulties between Britain and Northern Ireland later. It’ll be the first time Liz Truss will lead negotiations following the resignation of Brexit minister David Frost on Sunday. Ahead of talks, Truss says she wants a comprehensive solution for all.

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Cabinet to consider supports for businesses impacted by restrictions

Cabinet’s expected to approve updated supports for businesses impacted by the latest restrictions on hospitality and live events when it meets this morning. The Irish Examiner reports changes to the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme could see affected companies able to claim up to 5,000 euro a week. Changes to the Business Resumption Support Scheme could

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Demand for Covid booster exceeding expectations – Dr McCauley

GPs have ordered about 250,000 more Covid boosters than expected, under the new accelerated programme. The Irish Medical Organisation says they’ve requested up to 700,000 over the past week. It’s after the HSE asked family doctors to double the amount of boosters they administer every week. Donegal Doctor Denis McCauley, from the IMO’s GP committee,

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“Significant” number of movie showings cancelled because of Covid curfew – Century Cinemas MD

The Managing Director of Century Cinemas has said a significant number of movie showings have now been cancelled as a result of new Government Covid regulations. The new restrictions come into effect tonight at 8 o’clock, which will see a curfew on bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas. Also, all indoor and outdoor events will be

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HSE says capacity for boosters operating a near maximum capacity

The HSE says capacity for boosters is operating at near maximum capacity. 300,000 doses were administered last week, as officials look to mitigate the spread of the Omicron variant. There had been reports of some people being turned away at walk in centres due to long queues But HSE vaccines director, Damien McCallion, says the

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Frost’s resignation could signal end of Johnson administration – Blaney

Former Brexit Minister David Frost’s resignation could signal the end of Boris Johnson’s administration in the UK. That’s according to member of the Good Friday Agreement Committee, Donegal Senator Niall Blaney who believes the Prime Minister’s days are numbered. Earlier, Lord Frost said he resigned as Brexit Minister due to a disagreement about policies, involving

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Donegal restaurateur believes restaurants should be treated differently

A Donegal restaurateur believes different venues within the hospitality sector should be treated differently when it comes to Covid restrictions. Carol Meehan, owner of the Yellow Pepper Restaurant in Letterkenny says the latest restrictions leaves the industry in a state of limbo over what will happen in the new year. She told the Nine til

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Calls for review of Donegal recycling facilities

There are calls for a review of recycling facilities across Donegal. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is calling for an expansion of recycling centres particularly in West Donegal. Currently, the sole recycling facility in the Glenties Municipal District, based in Dungloe/ An Clochán Liath operates only on select days. Councillor Mac Giolla Easbuig believes

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Calls for measures to ensure safe return to schools after Christmas

A Sinn Fein TD’s calling for every mitigation step to be put in over the Christmas break to ensure schools return safely. Donnchadh O’Laoghaire says they must stay open and function well and vaccination is a big part of that. Vulnerable children aged 5-11 years old will be getting their Covid-19 vaccine soon. Deputy O’Laoghaire

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Eamon Ryan self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

The Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport is continuing to self-isolate at home this morning after testing positive for Covid-19. Eamon Ryan had been isolating at home since developing cold-like symptoms last weekend. His department issued a statement last night to confirm his positive test result. Minister Ryan said he attended Cabinet virtually

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Reaction: Downings joint manager is gracious in defeat

Battling Downings came up short against Denn of Cavan in the AIB Ulster Club Junior Football Championship Final in Clones. Despite five points from Johnny McGroddy, Downings lost by 3-8 to 0-10. Match analyst Brendan Devenney spoke with Downings joint manager Kevin Gallagher after the game Meanwhile, Denn’s captain Bernard Gaffney gave his reaction also

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Disappointment for Downings as they lose out in UIster Club Junior Football Final

Downings were beaten by Denn of Cavan in the AIB Ulster Club Junior Football Championship Final in Clones this afternoon. It finished: Denn 3-8, Downings 0-10. At half-time it was all square at Denn 1-2, Downings 0-5. Possesion and scoring wise the Cavan champions had the edge for the bulk of the game and emerged

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Driver taken to hospital following Donegal Town collision

Gardaí say that one person has been hospitalised following a collision between a car and a lorry outside Donegal Town yesterday evening. The accident occurred in the Drimark area just outside Donegal Town at around 6:45pm yesterday evening. The driver of the car was subsequently taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with what have been described

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Government need to develop long-term plan for hospitality – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says the Government must provide supports now to the hospitality industry to help it come back. It’ll be hit with an 8pm curfew from tomorrow, which will affect pubs, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. There are also new caps on indoor and outdoor events, with indoor gatherings limited to 50 per cent capacity or

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Nurses facing overcrowding “nightmare before Christmas” – INMO

Irish Nurses and Midwives are facing a “nightmare before Christmas” as overcrowding issues loom with over 500 patients awaiting trolleys, according to the INMO. Earlier this week the INMO’s Trolley Watch recorded the highest number since the pandemic began, with 534 patients on trolleys. Letterkenny University Hospital was consistently one of the most overcrowded in

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