The Department of Health has reported an additional 5,156 new covid cases today. Meanwhile the number of patients in hospital is up 16 on yesterday’s figure, the total is now 503. Of those people, 110 of them are receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
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Anyone arriving to an airport or sea port in the Republic will need proof of a negative Covid test from today. The tests must be professionally taken, as the Government will not accept a self-test. Meanwhile, the European Consumer Centre is advising those planning to travel outside the EU to get advice on refunds
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There’s pressure on hospitals, with over 1,800 nursing staff vacancies across the country. New figures from five regional hospital groups show 33 hospitals have a total of 1,839 full and part-time vacancies. Today’s Sunday Times reports there are 525 permanent and 192 temporary nursing and midwifery jobs unfilled in the Ireland East Hospital Group.
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Finance minister Paschal Donohue insists NPHET members won’t be “prevented or stopped” from speaking publicly on science or public health by the Government Press Office. It’s after the cabinet ordered that all media appearances by advisors and officials on the crisis committee be cleared by its media advisors. Minister Donohue says it’s simply an
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The PRO of Mica Action Group has reiterated that the sliding scale element needs to be taken out of the Mica Redress Scheme and that remains a priority for campaigners. Michael Doherty says if that controversial issue is addressed, a lot of work then needs to be done in developing the scheme and it
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Serious concern has been raised over a lack of Garda patrol cars in Donegal. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn has described the situation as very difficult at the moment and has made several applications to Garda HQ in the hope of filling the gap. However it’s understood that it’ll be the New Year before the
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Heartless thieves have stolen the donation box at the renowned Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights display. The donation box was taken at around 9pm on Saturday evening. It had been a busy night and it’s understood hundreds of euro may have been lost. Money this year is being raised for the BUMBLEance service. It’s not the first
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Finn Harps have confirmed the re-signing of Ryan Rainey for next season. The local man was named the club’s Young Player of the Year after impressing in his debut season in Ballybofey. The midfielder had to bide his time in the beginning of the season, but once he made the breakthrough he became a first-team
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Dromore’s Ulster Senior Club Championship came to an end on Saturday afternoon with a 1-16 to 0-13 defeat to Derrygonnelly after extra time. Dromore trailed by three at the break before battling back to lead 10 points to nine but a last gasp point from Conall Jones brought the game to extra time which proved
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Derrygonnelly will play in the Ulster Senior Club Championship Semi Final after they beat Dromore 1-16 to 0-13 on Saturday afternoon. The sides finished level in normal time at 10 points a piece but Shane McGullion’s goal in extra time helped the Fermanagh champions claim their six point win. Derrygonnelly’s joint manager Mick Glynn told
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Tyrone’s Dromore bowed out of the Ulster Senior Club Championship after they were beaten 1-16 to 13 points by Derrygonnelly of Fermanagh after extra time. Derrygonnelly led seven points to four at half time before Dromore battled to take the lead heading into the final moments of the game but Conall Jones late point sent
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MacCumhaills are into the Final of the Donegal Under 21a Championship after they beat Ardara 0-24 to 0-04. Oisin Gallen was the top scorer for MacCumhaills firing over 10 points. Frank Craig has the full time report…. After the game Frank Craig spoke with MacCumhaills Joe Boyle…
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Cockhill Celtic’s Oisin McColgan and John Gerard McLaughlin of Glengad United have been named in The Ireland Amateur international team. The side will take on an Ireland Colleges & Universities team in a friendly in Dublin on Wednesday. In what is a first outing for either of the affiliate sides since 2019, the game, to
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Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered their third defeat of the season with a 16-12 loss at home to Newry. John Anthony McFadden scored a first half try as Letterkenny trailed 10-7 but had three first half injuries and ended playing the second half with 14 men and failed to mount the comeback and were beaten by
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Fintown Harps AFC 2 v 1 Keadue Rovers Reserves Glencar Celtic 5 v 0 Glenea United Reserves Oldtown Celtic 3 v 1 Milford United Reserves Strand Rovers 2 v 3 Donegal Town Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Ballybofey United Reserves 0 v 1 Dunlewey Celtic Castlefin Celtic Reserves
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The Department of Health has reported an additional 5,622 cases of Covid 19 today. There’s been a reduction of 41 in the number of patients in hospital compared to yesterday, it stands at 487. While the number of patients in ICU has risen slightly to 114, up 4 from Friday’s figure.
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The Letterkenny Vaccination Centre in the Letterkenny Business Park has extended the times of its walk-in booster vaccination clinics today Saturday. It’s for people aged 60 to 69 who have reached an interval of at least 150 days since their second dose vaccine or an interval of 3 months since receiving a single dose
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There’s been a 50% increase in sexual offences in Donegal since last year. The offences include assaults and rape. The stark figures were revealed at the latest sitting of the Joint Policing Committee by Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn who said there that been a significant increase in these type of crimes since the
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The HSE’s urging people to carefully plan their trip to a booster clinic this weekend, after long queues last weekend. Over 30 walk-in clinics are open today and tomorrow, where healthcare workers and over-60s can get their third jab. Close to 1 million people have received an additional dose so far. In Letterkenny, walk-in
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The government has banned scientists and doctors on NPHET from speaking in the media without permission. Members of the crisis committee will have to get permission from the government press office first. Relations are reported to have deteriorated between ministers and public health officials — with more claims that public health advice was leaked.
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The Taoiseach has denied new Covid restrictions are an admission of failure by the Government. New measures were announced last night which will mean the closure of nightclubs for a month and restrictions on pubs and restaurants. Gatherings in homes will be limited to people from no more than four households. While indoor live
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Georgie Kelly has been named the PFAI Player of the Year. The Bohs striker beat Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes and Chris Forrester of St Pats to the top award. Donegal man Kelly ended the season with a 21 goal tally, six clear of Daniel Mandroiu. He follows Mark Farren as only the second player
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It’s been confirmed that the disabled drivers scheme is to be reviewed. It’ll be part of a broader review of Government transport and mobility schemes for people with disabilities. The scheme provides relief from Vehicle Registration Tax and VAT on the purchase and use of an adapted car, an exemption from motor tax
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Serious concern has been raised over the privatisation of the Inishowen Jobs Service. The well run service based in Buncrana had been community based for 20 years however it’s understood that issues have arisen with users since it was privatised. The issue was raised in the Dail this week during a motion on
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Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking the public’s input into a comprehensive five year plan for its delivery of sports and leisure services. The Physical Activity, Wellbeing and Sport Strategy for 2022 – 2027 will detail how Council will deliver and enable others to deliver a range of activities and services to
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Finn Harps have confirmed the re-signing of Barry McNamee for the 2022 season. The Ramelton man is gearing up for his third season in blue and white after joining the club in February 2020. McNamee was almost ever present for the club last season, starting 39 of 40 games. He played a pivotal role in
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Met Eireann has issued a weather for Donegal for next week. The forecaster says that a spell of wet and very windy weather is expected to impact Ireland on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday the 8th December, with potential impacts including travel disruption and coastal flooding. There is also the potential for wintry precipitation on Tuesday
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Nightclubs will have to close from December 7th to January 9th, while bars and restaurants must revert to rules in existence prior to October 22nd. That means table service only ,1 metre between tables and a maximum of six adults per table. However closing time will remain at midnight. There will be a maximum
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5,419 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening. 528 patients are in hospital with the virus, with 110 in intensive care. Latest figures show the country’s 14-day incidence rate has risen to 1,358 cases per 100,000 people. Carlow has the highest rate, at 2,171.
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8 million euro is going to be spent on upgrading and improving the transport options for HSE funded organisations. Almost €700,000 is being allocated to CHO1 which covers Donegal. The Junior Minister for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte has announce the funding on International Day for People with Disabilities. The money will go to groups which
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport, nuacht and obituaries for Friday December 3rd:
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The planned extension for Little Angels School in Letterkenny has been given the green light to proceed to construction stage. The extension will be built under the Large Scale Capital Programme. The project will consist of 20 new classrooms and has been described as a substantial boost to the Little Angels school and the
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More than 20 Gardai in the Donegal Garda Division are currently off work due to Covid-19. Garda Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn revealed the details during the latest sitting of the Joint Policing Committee. 21 Gardai in total in the county are currently off duty due to either having Covid or are awaiting the results
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An investigation is continuing into a car fire in Manorcunningham in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened in the Abbey park area at around 5am. It’s understood that the car was subsequently removed for further examination. No injuries have been reported.
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Joe Morgan and Ann Owens – members of the mica redress team from Donegal, supported by the Left Group and Luke ‘Ming’ Flanaghan MEP, this week presented the mica/pyrite defective blocks issue to the EU Petitions Committee (PETI). The issue was also discussed by wider redress team members (Eileen Doherty, Eamonn Jackson, Mary O’
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The Cabinet will meet this afternoon to consider increased restrictions ahead of Christmas. NPHET has recommended limits on how many people can meet in a home, and a return to last year’s rules on hospitality. That would mean no booking multiple tables, earlier closing times and everyone would need to be seated – marking the
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A number of social enterprise projects in Donegal are to receive almost for €40,000 in funding. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced €680,000 in funding is being made available for 50 organisations under a new initiative designed to raise awareness of the positive role played by Social Enterprises. Bundoran Community Development
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Members of Swilly Seals ASC recently participated in the National Finals of the Community Games held in the University of Limerick Sport’s Campus. Thirteen members of the club were selected following success in the county finals to represent Donegal and the communities of Letterkenny, Milford, Glenswilly-Churchill and Gaoth Dobhair. The finals in Limerick were a
The Letterkenny Vaccination Centre has been relocated to Letterkenny Business Park. The move to the bigger centre is said to be to support the rollout of the booster programme in Donegal. Vaccination clinics are to commence at the new clinic in Letterkenny Business Park tomorrow. The vaccination clinic previously located on Kilmacrennan Road will now
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A number of events have been planned across the North West to mark the 1500th anniversary of Colmcille’s birth on December 7th. Marking the historic year, Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council, are coordinating a full line-up for ‘Colmcille 1500,’ to celebrate the anniversary of the patron saint. Celebrations for Colmcille
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Much debate continues to surround the controversial sliding scale element of the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme. Yesterday in the Dail, in response to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar confirmed that Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is considering the sliding scale. The current cap of €145 per square foot for the first 1,000 foot will
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The Republic of Ireland Men’s U15s drew their opening game of the Federations Cup Tournament 0-0 with Mexico at the Camps de Futbol Oliva Nova in Spain on Thursday. Ireland struck the woodwork three times during the encounter in an impressive display by Jason Donohue’s side. Donegal’s Luke O’Donnell started and played 68 minutes of
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The number of people awaiting a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital has dropped further today. According to the latest Trolley Watch report from the INMO, 39 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital. 7 people are on a trolley in the Emergency Department while a further 32 are waiting on wards. Nationally, 351
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The Housing Minister has approved 12 new posts for Donegal County Council’s housing delivery team which will assist in delivering their social housing targets. More than 200 posts have been approved nationwide and include engineers, quantity surveyors, architects and administrative roles. Minister O’Brien says the new posts, ensures that Donegal County Council have the capacity
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Donegal Aontu representative Mary T Sweeney believes parents should be allowed to decide whether their child wears a mask to school or not. Under new regulations children aged 9 and up must wear a mask in schools, shops and on public transport. An exemption may be granted if a medical cert is presented. Speaking on
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MacRory Cup Ulster A Colleges Result St. Eunan’s College 0 – 8 Holy Trinity College 0 – 15 Played in Banagher Co. Derry, St. Eunan’s College lost out to Holy Trinity, Cookstown in an important game for the Letterkenny college to guarantee their place in the knockout stages. Holy Trinity who fielded a number of
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Plans for a new apartment building occupying the former Tillie and Henderson site in Derry have been given the green light this week. The new development, which will be located at the cityside end of the Craigavon Bridge overlooking the River Foyle, will comprise of 131 modern apartments, and the development will also feature a
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The Tánaiste has given reassurances that the Mica Redress Scheme will be adequately funded in 2022 and topped up if needs be. There is an allocation of 40 million euro for the scheme in next year’s budget but concern arose after comments made by the Housing Minister indicated that may be the sum total. But
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27,000 ducks have been culled at a commercial duck premises in Co Tyrone over a suspected outbreak of bird flu. Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Robert Huey said a suspect case of Avian flu was reported to the Department on Tuesday and following confirmed cases in Monaghan the cull was initiated at the farm in
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TDs have voted in favour of bringing back laws to allow the Government enforce mandatory hotel quarantine. They took the decision in a vote that was passed in the Dail last night which applies to overseas arrivals. The bill will now be sent to the Seanad for approval. Sinn Fein health spokesperson, David Cullinane, says
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