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Aldi unveils “Project Fresh” store in Letterkenny

  Aldi’s Letterkenny, Ramelton Road “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors today following an extensive €1M renovation project, which has seen the store completely refurbished. The newly refurbished store has received a full makeover in line with Aldi’s award-winning Project Fresh design. The newly refurbished Letterkenny Store offers a wide selection of fresh food […]

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Gardai yet to confirm single case of injection spiking

  Gardai say they’re yet to confirm a single case of injection spiking, despite a number of complaints. The issue was highlighted on social media in recent weeks when women said they’d received puncture marks during nights out. However officers say they’re awaiting toxicology reports to determine what exactly happened. Meanwhile the force says it

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Norths hospitality industry ‘being unfairly singled out’

  The head of Hospitality Ulster says the industry’s being unfairly singled out when it comes to covid regulations. It follows yesterday’s announcement that covid passports will be needed to enter the likes of restaurants, pubs, and clubs in Northern Ireland before Christmas. Health Minister Robin Swann says he’s trying to prevent more severe restrictions

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Map digitisation mistakes are affecting Donegal families – MacLochlainn

The Dail has been told that several Donegal families have been traumatised as a result of mistakes made when land registry maps were being digitised. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says when the land registry was renamed the Property Registration Authority of Ireland and moved to a digitised system a number of years ago, some families in

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Watch: Quigley Countdown – Jason looking forward to a special night

Jason Quigley and Demetrius Andrade held the traditional pre-fight press conference on Wednesday evening ahead of their WBO World Middleweight title clash in New Hampshire, USA on Friday. Quigley is ranked as a big underdog against the American who picked up his ring for five world title defence’s this week. The Donegal man is looking

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Importance of radio highlighted at Oireachtas committee

Radio stations have proved they’re good value for money in public service broadcasting. That’s according to Independent Broadcasters Ireland, which briefed politicians at an Oireachtas Committee today. It’s called for a Climate Support Fund, similar to the Sound and Vision scheme launched to help pay for in-depth Covid coverage last year. IBI Chair John Purcell

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Eastwood stresses need to keep protocol’s economic benefits

Foyle MP and SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says he has has pressed the British government on the need for the North to retain the economic benefits provided by the Protocol. Mr Eastwood was speaking after an SDLP delegation held a virtual meeting with Brexcit Minister Lord David Frost earlier today. Earlier, Lord Frost warned triggering

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Business Matters Ep 68 – Jenni Timony & Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to the CEO and founder of FitPink in Donegal Town, Jenni Timony. Ciaran is also joined by the Mayor of the Letterkenny and Milford District, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, to discuss the Letterkenny 2040 Draft Masterplan which is currently open for public consultation. Listen back here:

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Patient taken to hospital in Garda car due to lack of ambulances

The Health Minister says a “huge increase” in emergency calls since February has contributed to delays in ambulance response times to 999 calls. As part of a Sinn Fein motion on the National Ambulance Service, the Dail heard last night of the case that a patient was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital in a Garda

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“Be Winter Ready” campaign to focus on farm safety

  This year’s “Be Winter Ready” campaign will focus on farm safety. The campaign, which will be launched later today by Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, encourages households to prepare for severe weather events. Head of forecasting at Met Eireann, Evelyn Cusack, outlines some of the tasks homeowners can do ahead of possible cold snaps:

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“More severe restrictions” may have to be considered in North

  Health officials in Northern Ireland are warning “more severe restrictions” may have to be considered next month, to stop hospitals becoming overwhelmed. It comes as the Stormont Executive prepares to meet later – to discuss covid passports for entry to pubs, restaurants, and other venues. The Health Minister’s recommending they’re made mandatory from mid-December.

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LYIT to host Ireland’s first ever Alcohol Hangover Research Seminar

  Letterkenny Institute of Technology will host Ireland’s first ever Alcohol Hangover Research Seminar, this Friday. The seminar will include talks from a host of international experts and is set to explore the behavioral and psychological effects arising from an alcohol related hangover. In addition, a series of engagements regarding future research collaborations between LYIT

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Teachers “terrified” about increase in Covid cases

  A primary teachers unions says it’s members are “terrified” about the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases in school children. The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation says cases have increased from 3,000 to 8,000 in the space of five weeks. It comes as the Department considers plans to introduce antigen testing for close contacts in schools.

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Pringle asks Government to help car industry in difficulty

  A Donegal Deputy has pressed the Government to online plans to mitigate against the current difficulties being experienced in the car industry. Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail that a scheme needs to be implemented to project jobs within the industry which is struggling with the fallout of Brexit and the shortage of microchips.

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Barriers causing mental health issues for people in Direct Provision

Barriers accessing Higher Education are the cause of mental health issues for some people in Direct Provision. New research points to numerous obstacles for refugees and those seeking asylum who’re considered highly educated and qualified with many saying they feel as if they’re in limbo. Dr Sarah Meaney Sartori, Research Manager of College Connect says

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Further calls for banks to contribute to 100% Mica Redress

  The need for banks to contribute to a 100% Mica Redress Scheme has been highlighted once again. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn called on the Finance Minister in Finance Committee to request that the banking, constructions and insurance sector make a contribution to the scheme. He called for a number of measures to be included

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Mother & Baby home redress ‘totally inadequate’

  Survivors of mother and baby homes have described as ‘totally inadequate’ the redress scheme announced by government. The 800 million euro scheme, announced yesterday, will benefit around 34,000 former residents. Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman, says it’s the largest of its kind in the state’s history. But Breda Murphy, PRO of the Tuam Mother

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Taoiseach confirms additional measures to curb spread of Covid-19

The Taoiseach has said everyone should now work from home unless it’s absolutely necessary. Micheál Martin has confirmed premises, including bars, restaurants and nightclubs, will have a new closing time of midnight from Thursday. All household close contacts will have to restrict their movements for five days and do antigen testing under new rules announced

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