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Nine people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

There were nine people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Seven people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further two were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 55 people waiting there. Nationally there were 361 people waiting

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Funds available for conservation of Donegal’s traditional farm buildings

  People in Donegal are being reminded that applications are being received for the grant scheme to conserve traditional farm buildings in the county. The aim of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is to conserve traditional farm buildings including roofs, walls, structural repairs, windows and doors. Funds are available for the conservation of County

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Irish Water confirm completion of upgrading works in Churchill

  Irish Water have confirmed upgrading works in Churchill have been completed. As part of the €750,000 project 5km of new water main was constructed as well as an upgrade of the pumping station in Gartan to facilitate the connection of customers on the Churchill water supply to Goaldrum Water Treatment Plant, Letterkenny. Local Councillor

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Concern over huge number of people with disabilities unemployed

The latest census report has revealed that there are double the amount of people with disabilities unemployed compared to the rest of the population. Disability and Equality Trainer, Frank Larkin says the Census 2016 report is disappointing but not surprising. The unemployment rate amongst persons with a disability was 26.3% according to Census 2016, more

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Minister Creed urges farmers to submit Nutrient Management Plans

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed is urging Donegal farmers who have been accepted onto the GLAS scheme to submit their Nutrient Management Plans as quickly as possible. Mr Creed was speaking to Chris Ashmore in an interview to be broadcast on Highland Radio’s Farming News and Views Programme tonight. He says the GLAS scheme has been

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20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital

  There were 20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 7 people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 51 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 362

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Concern over impact penalty points system will have on Donegal fishermen

  Serious concern has been raised over the impact a new penalty points system will have on Donegal fishermen. It follows confirmation from Minister Michael Creed that he is to sign a new Statutory Instrument introducing a penalty points system for fishing offences to replace the existing system. A Points Determination Panel will also be

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Two major injury concerns for Setanta ahead of Ulster Junior Club Championship Final

Setanta have two big injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Junior Club Hurling Chanmpionship Final against Na Magha of Derry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Star player Declan Coulter, a former inter-county hurler with Armagh, is nursing a calf injury while Donegal senior player Niall Cleary is trying to shake off a hamstring injury. Both

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Almost 40 homes in Gaoth Dobhair sign up to pilot phase of sewerage scheme

  38 properties in Gaoth Dobhair have signed up to be part of the initial pilot phase of the long awaited sewerage scheme there. It follows a recent meeting between Irish Water and local residents in which the utility agreed to waive the previously proposed connection fee for all those participating in the pilot project.

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Taoiseach says it’s still possible to form Executive in North

The Taoiseach says he and Theresa May agree it’s still possible to form an Executive in the North. Leo Varadkar spoke with the British Prime Minister yesterday – adding that provisions of the Good Friday Agreement must be honoured. As power-sharing talks stall again, Deputy Stephen Donnelly says a Westminster Budget will not have the

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Dustin Hoffman accused of sexually harassing a 17-year old on the set of a film 31 years ago

In a lengthy feature on THR, writer Anna Graham Hunter detailed how Hoffman, then 49, physically harassed her on a number of occasions and recounted stories of Hoffman’s behaviour on the set of the 1985 adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death Of A Salesman. Since the feature’s publication only an hour ago, Hoffman has come forward with

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Apprenticeship programmes must be improved – Cope

Leas-Cheann Comhairle and Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has expressed his concern at the standard of existing apprenticeship programmes in Ireland. He believes the scale and diversity of programmes available in the UK in comparison will leave Ireland unable to compete with a post-Brexit Britain. He’s calling on the Minister for Training and Skills

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Failte Ireland withdraw map after St Eunan’s mix-up

Failte Ireland has withdrawn a map of Letterkenny after a picture of St Eunan’s College was used in a sidebar describing St Eunan’s Cathedral. A Failte Ireland spokesperson told donegalnow.com that the map and guide was provided through a third party publisher and distributed through its tourist office. The spokesperson said Failte Ireland has moved

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Exclusive: Investigation launched after Garda patrol car set alight in Carndonagh

Gardai in Carndonagh are investigating after a Garda patrol car was set alight overnight. The incident happened outside Carndonagh Garda station on the outskirts of the town at approximately 9.30pm. It’s understood that the car was damaged during the attack. No arrests have yet been made and Gardai are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information

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Moville Family Resource Centre not closing but needs more funding

  The Coordinator of the Moville Family Resource Centre has moved to reassure service users that the centre is not facing closure but it does require more funding. It follows reports that the centre may in jeopardy owing to a lack of understanding of difficulties it faces by the Children’s Minister. Speaking generally on the Nine

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Talks aimed at restoring power sharing at Stormont resume this morning

Talks aimed at restoring powersharing in the North resume this morning. It’s after yet another deadline passed without a deal last night. The DUP and Sinn Féin have failed to reach any agreement – despite there being no Executive in place since January. SDLP Deputy Leader Nicola Mallon says both sides need to spell out

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Calls for spending Ballyliffen’s Renewal Scheme allocation ahead of Irish Open

  An Inishowen Councillor is calling for money allocated to Ballyliffen under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme to be spent ahead of the Irish Open next year. The main aim of the scheme is to support the revitalisation of towns and villages in order to increase their potential to support increased economic activity into

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