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
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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
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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………..
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
The Department of Health has reported 4,607 new cases of Covid-19. 579 people are in hospital with the virus, of whom 115 are in ICU. The Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, says Covid-19 continues to have an significant impact on the health service, and urged people to follow the public health guidance.
4,607 new cases of Covid-19 reported Read More »
Listen back to Main Evening News, Sport & Obituaries for Monday November 29th:
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Donegal’s Gary McElhinney has finished second overall on the five day Roger Albert Clark Historic Rally in England. McElhinney was calling the notes for Seb Perez in a Ford Escort Mk2. After 31 stages they finished over four minutes down on the winner Ryan Champion in a Porsche 911. Adrian Hetherington and Ronan O’Neill were
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A public consultation process is under way on an All Island Strategic Rail Review. Ministers from both sides of the border announced the move today. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says they want to hear views on how rail can support social and economic development across the island. He’s encouraging all interested parties to participate
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A number of local representatives have raised concern over the Donegal County Development Plan. The new draft Plan was before the latest sitting of Donegal County Council today where members debated a proposed variation in respect of a Wind Energy Policy Framework. Some Councillors expressed reservations about the variation with guarantees sought that communities
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A leading mica campaigner says homeowners will take to the streets of Dublin again, if 100 per cent redress isn’t delivered by government. Paddy Diver has slammed a draft Cabinet memo, which would see people receive a maximum of 420,000 euro to rebuild their home, with second properties not included. He says many people
Diver slams draft Cabinet memo on Mica Redress Read More »
1,464 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the north in the past 24 hours. There have been four additional Covid related deaths. 340 patients are being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 28 in ICU.
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Two motorists have been caught speeding in south Donegal over the weekend. Gardai from Donegal Town were conducting speed checks yesterday and issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice to a driver who was detected travelling at 124KPH in a 100 zone on the N15. Another driver was issued with a Fixed Charge penalty Notice after
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Donegal County Council’s Capital Budget has not been agreed today with more in depth discussions to take place. The executive is proposing a spend of almost €800m of a three year period with €192m of that to be spent in 2022. €73.5 million will be spent by Housing, Corporate and Cultural Services, just over €60
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Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body in the Termon area. The body of the man in his 90s was discovered last night. Gardai say foul play is not suspected at this time. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out which is due to determine the course of the investigation.
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