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  The INMO has highlighted Letterkenny University Hospital as one of the ones which registered the highest year on year increases in overcrowding during the month of October. So far this year, almost 4,000 people have spent time waiting for in-patient beds at the hospital. In the latest analysis of its Trolley and Ward Watch […]

The Rathmullan Harbour Area Development Group says the strategic and commercial importance of Rathmullan Pier is not being recognised. At a meeting with Government Chief Whip and Donegal Deputy Joe Mc Hugh, the group said Rathmullan has the potential to be a 24 hour accessible deep water harbour able to handle large commercial vessels. Given

  The cabinet has approved a number of amendments to the Technological Universities Bill, with the revised document set to go through the Houses of the Oireachtas in the coming weeks. The plan is for clusters of Institutes of Technology to pool their resources and become upgraded to Technological Universties. Letterkenny Institute of Technology is

Donegal County Museum is urging people with an interest in or knowledge World War 1 to review the draft copy of the Book of Honour, which is currently being revised. A draft version is now available, and people are being urged to review it before the end of the year. Museum Spokesperson Judith Mc Carthy

Police in Omagh are appealing for information following a theft from a shop on the Derry Road, Omagh yesterday.  It was reported that sometime between 1:30 & 1:35 pm two suspicious males entered the premises and took a number of food items. One is described as 5ft 5 inches tall with short dark spikey hair,

Letterkenny University Hospital was the joint most overcrowded in the country with 38 people in need of in-patient beds this morning, the same figure as the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar. 25 of those awaiting admission at Letterkenny Hospital were in the Emergency Department, which has seen the Full Capacity Protocol implemented today. Nationally, the

The Saolta Hospital Group says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this afternoon. Management at the hospital have confirmed this afternoon that the Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented today, and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients who are appropriate for discharge. People attending the Emergency Department at

A Donegal mother who has had a baby with her wife in the UK has been refused an Irish passport for her new-born son because of her gender. Spealing on the Nine Til Noon show, Kate Gallagher, 34 originally from Gaoth Dobhair outlined how she received a letter from the Irish Passport and Visa Office

  Donegal County Museum has been undertaking research on all those from Donegal involved in World War I for a number of years. The Museum has previously organised exhibitions and events examining the story of Donegal’s role in the War. Now the Museum is updating and reprinting the County Donegal Book of Honour, The Great

A well-known car park in Strabane is set to be closed on an overnight basis following an alarming level of anti-social behaviour in the area. It’s understood that Dock Street car park in the town has been subject to boy racers for the past number of years with Councillors now approving to install an overnight

Serious concern has been raised over the Government’s commitment to the development of Greencastle Harbour and breakwater. Millions has already been spent on the breakwater there but the project is only at a halfway stage with the Department of Marine now saying that responsibility lies with the Department of Housing. Donegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

An application for a controversial Oyster farm licence in Cruit Strand and Kincasslagh Bay has been refused by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The application had caused huge concern in the locality when initially made by the applicant with thousands of local submissions made to the Department voicing their objection. One of

An analysis of figures from Census 2016 has show while employment has grown in Donegal, the county continues to have the second highest unemployment level in the State. The report, which was conducted for the Western Development Commission says a growth in accommodation and food service businesses indicates a boost in tourism. However, Brexit continues

It’s been claimed that young carers are not getting the support they need. Last week, the CSO published census figures showing that there were 156 carers in Donegal under the age of 14. At the weekend, a number of Donegal’s young carers were present a two day meeting in Mullingar, which was also attended by

  We’re expected to be cautious with our spending in the run up to Christmas. Economists are predicting shoppers will be looking for bargains after October’s figures dropped slightly again. Spending is increasing slowly overall but 2017 trends have been up and down from month to month KBC Chief Economist Austin Hughes says people are

  It’s been claimed that proposed cuts to the Fire and Rescue Service in Derry show a lack of understanding and appreciation of the dangers faced by firefighters. Foyle MLA Mark H.Durkan says the potential impact of cuts to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service cannot be overstated. He says one of the measures

The N14 has now reopened at Tullyrap close to Lifford on the N14 Letterkenny Road. Earlier this evening, a two car collision has closed the road for a period. Gardai say two people have been brought to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

A 20 foot whale has been beached on Arranmore Island. The whale was first seen on Saturday night when members of the Arranmore Lifeboat were attending a cheque presentation at the Waterfront hotel. They were asked to investigate when people reported there was a flock of birds diving in one spot in the water. Members

Gardai in Letterkenny are searching for a weapon that may have been used in the murder of a man in the town. The 36 year old died from injuries he sustained at a house in Sylvan Park last week and following the results of a post mortem the investigation has been upgraded to murder. Detective

There were 34 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 21 people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. St. Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny was the most overcrowded today with 36 people

Concern has been raised over inadequate ATM services in Glenties. The only ATM in the village is out of service on a regular basis, leaving residents and tourists having to travel to other towns to access money. Chair of the Glenties Community Development Group is Brian Carr, he says the issue is causing a major

  A Detective Inspector investigating the murder of a man in Letterkenny believes there are people out there that could assist Gardai with their inquiries. The 36 year old died from injuries he sustained at a house in Sylvan Park last week and following the results of a post mortem the investigation has been upgraded

A Donegal County Councillor has criticised a decision by a popular British talent show to hold auditions in Letterkenny. ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ is due to hold auditions in the town this week but Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is strongly opposed to the move. Speaking on the 9 till Noon show earlier, Cllr Mac

There are renewed calls for the Garda station in Kilmacrennan to be manned on a 24/7 basis. It follows confirmation from Garda officials that the station does not have a Garda presence around the clock after concerns were raised by local Cllr Michael McBride. Officials previously stated that the station was manned continuously but according

  The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has described a weekend robbery at St. Conals Hospital in Letterkenny as a shocking act. Extensive damage has been caused to the hospital after windows were smashed in the Occupational Therapy Unit, Finance Department and the Eye Clinic in the early hours of Saturday morning. It’s also thought

  Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating a single vehicle collision involving a quad bike. The crash happened on the main Carndonagh to Buncrana Road near Drumfries shortly after 5pm yesterday evening. A 16 year old male was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The road was closed for a short time but

Extensive damage was caused to St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny during a robbery over the weekend. It is understood that during the early hours of Saturday morning, an individual or individuals gained access to the building smashing windows in the Occupational Therapy Unit, Finance Department and the Eye Clinic. It is also thought access was

Gardaí in Letterkenny have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 36 year old man. Gardaí were called to an incident at Sylvan Park, Letterkenny at approximately 4.49pm on Wednesday November 1st 2017. A 36 year old man had received serious injuries following an assault. He was removed by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital. The

MEP and first Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness has warned that Ireland must not become fixated on Brexit. Speaking on Saturday at a regional meeting of the Eisenhower Fellowship of Ireland in Dundalk, McGuiness said that the departure of the UK from the European Union cant dictate the future. She said Donegal’s concerns

There’s a warning over ongoing scam emails doing the rounds in Tyrone. The emails have reportedly appeared as legitimate from organisations such as the TV license service, NatWest and the HMRC. Police in Strabane have encouraged people to spread the word and not to engage with potential scammers, a sentiment echoed, by West Tyrone MLA