People were unable to book a Covid-19 PCR test for a time earlier due to a technical problem with the HSE’s website. The health service says the issue affected its book a test portal. However it says the glitch has since been resolved and the system’s now operating normally. It’s advising anyone who received confirmation […]
Online Covid test booking system back up and running Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Mary Forde who has been running the Donegal DPD Depot with her husband, Gerard, since 2005, having taken over the business from her uncle, Charlie McDaid. It’s been a hectic 21 months at Depot 36 in Letterkenny which increased its drivers from 18 to 34 following
Business Matters Ep 70 – Mary Forde & Michael Margey Read More »
Foyle MP and SDLP leader Colm Eastwood is backing holiday home owners living in Northern Ireland whose holiday homes have been affected by Mica. Colm eastwood says there is justifiable anger that people living in the north have been excluded, and the Irish government has missed an opportunity to give all those impacted the full
NI residents with Mica homes should be included in scheme – Eastwood Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital remains one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today. It’s the second most overcrowded with 54 people waiting on a bed there. 17 patients are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department while are further 37 are waiting on wards. Nationally, 323 people are waiting on a hospital bed.
54 people waiting on a bed at LUH Read More »
Mica campaigner Paddy Diver says he has had a conversation with Agriculture Minister, in which he told Charlie McConalogue the sliding scale is confusing, and has to go. The government says in February, the per foot rate will change, based on Housing Agency assessments of prevailing market conditions. Paddy Diver says if that happens in
Clarity needed on ‘confusing’ sliding scale – Diver Read More »
The Housing Minister has admitted there is more work to be done on the enhanced Mica redress scheme unveiled yesterday. Much criticism has been voiced over the inclusion of a €145 per square foot cap for the first 1,000 square foot of a property which could leave homeowners still forking out tens of thousands of
Minister O’Brien confident revision of sq. ft rate will see 100% redress Read More »
Gardai have confirmed that over the past week, 12 drivers have been arrested in Donegal for driving under the influence. 8 motorists were arrested for drink driving and 4 for drug driving. It comes as Gardai as part of their Christmas and New Year road safety campaign continue to appeal to people to act responsibly
12 motorists arrested in Donegal in a week for drink or drug driving Read More »
1.4 million people are set to receive the Christmas bonus next week. More than €313 million will be paid into bank accounts by the Department of Social Protection from December 6th. Pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and long-term social welfare recipients are among those who’ll benefit. People on the PUP or Jobseekers will
1.4 million people to receive Christmas bonus next week Read More »
A search was carried out yesterday in Derry by the PSNI’s local Tactical Support Group on behalf of Foyleside & Moors Neighbourhood Policing Team following an investigation into the cultivation of cannabis. A quantity of suspect herbal cannabis, 27 young cannabis plants and growing equipment was seized. Police say one person is assisting with enquires.
Police in Derry seize quantity of cannabis Read More »
Urgent clarity is being sought over what added cost a Mica affected homeowner will have to incur in the enhanced redress scheme. There are fears that people will still have to contribute a significant amount of money towards the demolition and reconstruction of their homes. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says the Housing Agency has played a
Deputy MacLochlainn seeks urgent clarity over added costs for Mica homeowners Read More »
Overnight rain and wind has caused some disruption to roads across Donegal this morning. Motorists are advised to be cautious when travelling in the event of fallen branches or debris. A tree is down on the Rathmullan to Ramelton road. It will be cold and windy this morning with scattered showers. Strong and gusty northwesterly
Wet and windy morning causing some disruption on the roads Read More »
The Letterkenny Vaccination Centre on the Kilmacrennan Road will be holding a further walk-in booster vaccination clinic today. This clinic will be geared towards people aged 60 to 69. To be eligible for a booster Covid-19 jab people also need to have reached an interval of at least 150 days since their second dose vaccine
Walk-in Covid booster clinic being held in Letterkenny today Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to prepare a response to the National Transport Authority public consultation on Connecting Ireland. The consultation is proposing a series of new public transport routes as well as improving some existing routes. As Donegal is solely dependent on roads, its thought that there should be positive discrimination towards the
Council urged to prepare NTA public consultation response Read More »
Children in third class and above have to wear masks in school from today onwards. New Department of Education guidelines state a medical cert’s required for an exemption, and those without evidence will be refused entry. The government’s also calling for less indoor socialising among under-12s for the next two weeks, after a sharp increase
Faces masks for third class pupils upwards required from today Read More »
The PRO of the Mica Action Group believes the new Mica Redress scheme has the potential to deliver a lot but some amendments are needed. 7,500 affected homes will be fixed under the revised €2.2 billion scheme and will be tackled on a ‘worst, first’ basis. However, there is concern that a ‘sliding scale’ of
‘Sliding scale’ needs to go – Mica Action Group PRO Read More »
Cuts to the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme take effect today – despite the recent announcements of more restrictions. Many employers will get almost 150 euro less per week to help pay the wages of each staff member. There were subsidies of up to 350 euro a week – but they’re now capped at 203 euro.
Cuts to Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme take effect today Read More »
The Republic of Ireland have made history in Tallaght beating their record for most goals scored in a single game, by thrashing Georgia by 11-goals to nil. The three Donegals players Amber Barrett, Roma McLaughlin and Ciara Grant all featured as second half substitutes. Barrett scored Ireland’s tenth goal which surpassed the old record of
Donegal players feature in historic Ireland win Read More »
The 2021 FAI School’s Interprovincials take place this weekend with Ulster Schools Manager Mr Paul Browne( St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny) taking a 16 strong squad down to Dublin for the annual schools tournament. He will be assisted by Mr Michael Kelly(St Eunan’s College,Letterkenny), and their first game will be against the Leinster Schools Squad on
Strong Donegal squad heading for Interpros Read More »
5,471 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening. 579 patients are in hospital with the virus, unchanged from yesterday, while the ICU figure is up seven, to 122. The chief medical officer says there’s been a ‘rapid deterioration’ in the situation among 5 to 11 year olds, with cases rising sharply. Dr
5,471 new Covid cases confirmed this evening Read More »
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is calling on the government to provide clear and consistent guidelines for schools. It follows the cabinet decision to recommend the wearing of face masks for pupils from third to sixth class. INTO General Secretary John Boyle says clear and unambiguous guidance increases the likelihood that government decisions will
Government urged to provide clear guidelines for schools Read More »
Listen back to the latest main evening news, sport and obituaries for Tuesday November 30th here:
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Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says he’s been speaking to members of the Mica Action Group this afternoon, and they’re now digesting the details of the scheme. He told Highland Radio News this evening that he believes the revised scheme addresses the issues with what came before………..
McConalogue believes new Mica scheme will work Read More »
The LYIT men’s soccer side secured home advantage in the semi finals of the Colleges and Universities league on Tuesday, thanks with a 3-0 victory over Dundalk IT. All three goals came in the second half of the game played at the LYIT Sports Field with Joel Bradley Walsh, Mark McFadden and Oran Brogan getting
LYIT secure home advantage for semi final Read More »
1,585 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have been 2 additional covid related deaths. There are 341 patients being treated for the disease in hospital in Northern Ireland, with 31 in ICU.
1,585 new coronavirus cases recorded in North Read More »
Here is the full test of the government statement issued this afternoon – Minister O’Brien announces enhancements to the Defective Concrete Block Scheme The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has announced significant enhancements to the Defective Concrete Block Scheme. Minister O’Brien said the core issues raised in relation to the
Mica – Government statement in full Read More »
Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn, Sinn Fein’s Chief Whip told the Dail this afternoon that Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien needs to come before TDs top answer questions about the revised Mica redress scheme. He says the Taoiseach failed to answer questions about the scheme today……….
MacLochlainn says minister must answer Mica scheme questions Read More »
Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has clashed with Taoiseach Michael Martin over the details of the revised Defective Blocks Redress Scheme. Earlier, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien acknowledged that the rebuilding cap of €420,000 and €145 per sq. ft for the first 1,000 sq. ft will fall short for some. However, in the Dail this afternoon, Deputy
Pringle clashes with Taoiseach over details of Mica scheme Read More »
The Taoiseach says Sinn Fein could have got involved in working towards an enhanced Mica Redress Scheme but didn’t. It’s understood that a written request was made two months ago after the working group report was published to invite submissions from the opposition on how the scheme could be improved further. However Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein exploiting Mica Redress for political gain – Taoiseach Read More »
Shane McEleney has left Finn Harps and rejoined his hometown club Derry City. The centre half has signed on at the Brandywell on a 1-year contract, with the option of a second season. He made 183 appearances for Derry between 2009 and 2015. Just last week Shane’s brother Patrick returned to Derry from Dundalk. Shane
Shane McEleney swaps Harps for Derry Read More »
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien says he doesn’t want to see a crisis like Mica ever happen again. He says the Government is making an extraordinary intervention as the revised redress scheme is unveiled. He has acknowledged that the rebuilding cap of €420,000 and €145 per sq. ft for the first 1,000 sq. ft will
Minister never wants to see a crisis like Mica happen again Read More »
The Whitehouse Road, Derry is currently closed to through traffic as police carry out enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation. Road users are advised to seek an alternative route for journey. No further details are currently available.
Whitehouse Rd, Derry closed as part of investigation Read More »
Donegal’s Frank McGhee will receive nationwide recognition for his years of dedicated volunteer work with CLG Ard an Ratha at next week’s virtual Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport Awards ceremony, proudly supported by EBS. Frank McGhee’s involvement with CLG Ard an Ratha began in 1958 when he played with his Primary School
Frank McGhee to be honoured at volunteers awards Read More »
Former All Ireland winning hurling manager Liam Sheedy is to join the backroom staff of the Monaghan senior footballers for 2022. The Tipperary native will link up with Farney boss Seamus ‘Banty’ McEneaney. Monaghan already have Donie Buckley as a coach for next season. They lost by one point to subsequent All Ireland champions Tyrone
Liam Sheedy join Monaghan backroom team Read More »
The PRO of the Mica Action Group while welcoming today’s scheme which has come before Cabinet, says there is still work to be done. Farm and commercial buildings and community centres are not believed to have been included in today’s announcement. In a social media post, Michael Doherty says there are outstanding issues but affected
Details welcomed but work still to be done – MAG PRO Read More »
Over 1,000 people awaited admission to Letterkenny University Hospital over the course of November. As expected, the hospital was one of the worst hit for overcrowding in Ireland over the same period. It come as the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the public and private healthcare systems to act as one
Over 1,000 people awaited admission to LUH in November Read More »
The Children’s Ombudsman is calling on the Government to keep Covid guidelines for children “proportionate and under constant review”. Parents are expected to be asked to limit their child’s social activities to one per week, when cabinet sign off on it later. It comes as case numbers continue to rise in the 5 to 11
Covid guidelines for children must be proportionate – Ombudsman Read More »
A green Victorian Cast iron post box has been stolen from a pole in Fintown. The item was taken at some point between Friday morning and yesterday afternoon. Anyone with information about the post box or who may come across such an item for sale is asked to contact gardai in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530. On
Gardai seek information about stolen antique post box Read More »
Investigations are continuing after a number of vehicles were damaged in Letterkenny last week. Between 3:30pm on Monday November 22nd and 8:30am the following morning, damage was caused to a resident’s van in the Gleann Eadan area. Upon returning to the van which was parked in a back yard, the resident discovered that the front
Gardai investigating damage caused to cars in Letterkenny Read More »
Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating a burglary in the Port Road area of the town. Between 8am on Wednesday last, November 24th and 3:45pm on Sunday, the door of the apartment at Sunnyside Apartments was forced open and a sum of money stolen during the incident. Anyone with information, particularly fellow residents who may have
Sum of money stolen during burglary at Letterkenny apratment Read More »
The Taoiseach says everyone, including children, will be asked not to socialise as much as planned over the next two weeks. Public health officials are warning there’s a high incidence of Covid-19 among 5 to 11 year olds and their parents. New guidelines are also being considered that would see children from third class up
Taoiseach urges people to cut down on socialisation Read More »
Donegal County Council has recently added three new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in an effort to promote sustainability and climate action. The Council recognises the vital role the organisation has to play in relation to reducing energy, climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Council say it looks forward to expanding it’s EV fleet
Council adds three Electric Vehicles to fleet Read More »
A Donegal man has become the first member of the Irish Travelling community in the North West to graduate with a Masters degree. David Friel recently graduated with a Masters degree in Social Care and Social Justice from IT Sligo. He says while it was a momentous occasion it is a reminder also of travellers
Donegal man becomes first traveller in NW to obtain Masters degree Read More »
Ministers are due to sign off on a new Mica redress scheme today. Cabinet are meeting to discuss the scheme which involves a rebuilding cap of €420,000 and an increased cap of €150 per square foot. Homeowners with two properties, one being a principal residence, the other a rental property, will now be able to
Increased cap of €150 per sq. ft expected to be included in Mica redress scheme Read More »
It’s thought the Donegal Fire Service could step in as first responders in some 999 calls. Fire personnel are already trained to administer first aid and use defibrillators when an emergency arises. A motion is to be brought forward at the adjourned sitting of Donegal County Council by Cllr Michael McClafferty. However in response the
Call for Donegal Fire Service to step in as first responders Read More »
The Policing Authority will today hear an update from the Garda Commissioner on the mass cancellation of 999 calls. During the summer, it emerged emergency calls were being cancelled by operators since 2019. However, it subsequently emerged the problem was continuing despite additional staff training and changes to call and dispatch technology. Chair of the
Garda Commissioner to update PA on mass cancellation of 999 calls Read More »
There has been a lot of ‘constructive feedback’ as it relates to the Donegal Caravan, Camping and Camper van study. The study, commissioned earlier this year set out to assess such facilities in the county and to determine where and if additional sites could be established. A range of submissions from various sectors, groups and
‘Constructive feedback’ from Donegal caravan and motorhome users Read More »
Cabinet ministers will decide this morning whether everyone coming into Ireland should need to have a negative Covid test. Public Health officials made the advice last night after updating Government party leaders on the Omicron variant. Last night CMO Dr Tony Holohan met the three Government party leaders and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly along with
Decision on international travel proposals expected today Read More »
A Donegal family is to receive the Seiko Just in Time Award in recognition of their efforts in saving the lives of three girls from the water earlier this year. Joseph, Kristin and Sean McNulty are to be honoured at Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards Ceremony later this evening. In September this year, the
Donegal family to be recognised for their efforts in saving girls from water Read More »
A revised Mica redress scheme will be brought before Cabinet this morning. The scheme will cover 100% of the costs of rebuilding work up to a cap of €420,000. Reports also suggest a cap of €138 per square-foot, which the Mica Action Group yesterday said they will not support as it falls short of the
Mica redress scheme to be brought before Cabinet today Read More »
On this weeks DL Debate podcast, Brendan Devenney is joined by county senior managers Declan Bonner and Maxi Curran. There’s also reaction from the weekend’s provincial club championship games. Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
DL Debate – Declan Bonner & Maxi Curran Read More »
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