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Figures published this morning by the Central Statistics Office show there were 459 births registered in Donegal between January and March this year, a birth rate of 11.4 per one thousand in the population, against a national average of 13.1. 234 of the babies were boys and 225 were girls. The average age of mothers

The downward trend in the number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital continued this morning, with just one person, who was on an Emergency Department trolley. Nationally, the INMO says there were 246 people awaiting admission, the largest number, 39, at University Hospital Limerick.

  Rural businesses and community groups across the Derry and Strabane District are being encouraged to avail of LEADER funding. The Derry City and Strabane District Council area has been allocated a total of £7.54 million in LEADER funding up to 2020. The programme aims to support rural enterprises in areas such as; job creation

Mid-Ulster District Council will consider today if a chemical deep clean is necessary in Aughnacloy after a large quantity of food waste was spread around the Moore Street area yesterday morning. The Department of Agriculture says it believes the material to be whey – a dairy by-product which is often used as a feed supplement

A man in his 60s has been shot in the leg by a masked gang at a house in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry. The incident occurred around 11pm last night. In another incident, shots were fired at a house in Rossnagalliagh. No injuries have been reported. Alderman Mary Hamilton is Chair of the Derry

Businesses in the Twin Towns are reporting a 35% drop in custom as a result of the ongoing road works in the Twin Towns. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says there are concerns in Ballybofey and Stranorlar as businesses have had to cut staff hours which Deputy Pringle says has had a knock-on effect on staff

It’s emerged that the HSE is paying over €197,000 a year to rent its Out-Patient facility at Scally Place in Letterkenny. There are 27 clinical rooms in the building, which has been used in the wake of the flooding which devastated the hospital in July 2013. The Donegal News is reporting today that the initial

A man has been arrested in connection to an incident in Carrigart in the early hours of Tuesday morning in which two Gardai were injured. At around 1am Gardai were alerted to a car driving dangerously in the Carrigart area. It’s believed Gardaí attempted to stop the car and after it failed to stop, the

A Public Meeting will take place in Gweedore next Wednesday to discuss the planned closure of two post offices in the area. The Brinaleck and Bunbeg offices are both due to close in the coming months, with Derrybeg identified as the replacement office for both. Local Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it’s vital

Donegal County Council says the Donegal Civil Defence volunteers played a major role in recent Papal Visit They were involved on the ground in both the Phoenix Park, Dublin and at Knock Shrine, Mayo in supporting the Principal Response Agencies (An Garda Siochana and the National Ambulance Services). At Knock Shrine, 140 volunteers were on

It’s emerged that 64 complaints were received about a poster advertisement in Buncrana featuring an image of part of a woman holding a golf club and a reference to the “19th Hole”. Complainants described the advertisement as offensive, misogynistic and promoting a rape culture. In the response, the night club concerned that stated no offense

There’s been a 3% drop in the number of people presenting themselves as homeless in the North West. Figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government show that the number of people accessing emergency accommodation during the week, 23rd – 29th July was 47, down on last year’s figure of 50. In

There’s been a substantial drop in the number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, with three this morning, one of them on an Emergency Department trolley. That’s down 12 on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO says there were 322 people awaiting admission, the largest number, 55, at University Hospital Limerick.

More Lion’s Mane Jellyfish than cuckoos have been recorded on the West Coast of Ireland this year. The large and sometimes dangerous species of jellyfish are usually confined to the East Coast, typically in waters close to Dublin. But figures from the National Biodiversity Data centre show that there have been 157 recorded sightings of

Businessman Peter Casey has announced that he’s seeking a nomination to run in the Presidential election. The recruitment entrepreneur is the third star of Dragon’s Den to enter the race after Gavin Duffy and Sean Gallagher. Businessman Peter Casey announced this morning that he’s entering the already crowded field seeking a nomination to run in

Hoteliers in Donegal are warning that while the industry has made great strides in recovery in recent years, the growth cannot be taken for granted and the 9% VAT rate must be maintained. The Irish Hotels Federation which represents almost 1000 hotels and guesthouses across the country says; the lower VAT rate is one of

A special conference is to be held next month to explore how the Derry City and Strabane Council area could benefit from the development of a new ‘Peace Tourism’ programme. The project aims to promote the shared history of the City and District. The project is part of the Shared Spaces and Services priority area

The Lough Swilly Lifeboat was tasked yesterday afternoon to aid a broken-down fishing vessel. The crew was alerted at 1:10pm yesterday to a report of a fishing vessel with a fouled propeller six nautical miles off Fanad Head. The boat was towed inland and landed at Ballyhoorisky pier.

An analysis of Driving Test figures for one week in August shows large variances between the three test centres in Donegal, with the pass rate in Donegal Town double that in Letterkenny. The most successful centre for the week ending August 18th was Donegal Town, with 42 tests offered and a pass rate of 78%.

There were 15 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, one of them on an Emergency Department trolley. That’s down seven on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO says there were 381 people awaiting admission, the largest number, 47, at University Hospital Limerick.

Irish Water is hosting a public information evening in Burtonport to present plans for the Burtonport Sewerage Scheme. The public are being encouraged to attend the event on Monday September 10th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at St Columba’s Community Centre. Plans for the Burtonport Sewerage Scheme will be presented at the information evening and members of the

Two Gardai were injured in Carrigart when their unmarked patrol car was rammed several times in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the Carrigart sub district when Gardaí from Milford, on routine patrol, were rammed multiple times by a black Volkswagen Passat which fled the scene. The two injured gardai did

On August 25th, talented buskers and performers lined Letterkenny’s Main Street as the annual Letterkenny Busking Festival was in full swing. This year saw an increase in the number of participants eager to compete in the busking competition. 2018 was the fourth year of the festival, welcoming both returning buskers and lots of new entrants.