The main evening news, sport and obituary notices on Monday, November the 15th….
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The Department of Health has announced 4,570 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland this evening. There are now 622 people in hospitals with the virus, with 117 of those in ICUs. The HSE’s CEO Paul Reid said earlier today that “around 300” of those patients are receiving enhanced treatment, including ventilation.
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The Taoiseach says a lockdown for unvaccinated people isn’t being considered, despite ever-rising Covid case numbers and hospitalisations. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid meets this evening to discuss new measures aimed at reducing infection rates. They’ll be discussing the expanded use of covid certs and antigen tests – as well as asking people to work
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Police say that two people in Derry, a man aged in his twenties and a woman aged in her fifties, have been arrested as part of an investigation into a death in the city last week. A man was found dead in the early hours of Friday morning, the 12th of November in the Moss
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1,457 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland today It’s also been announced that five people have died from the virus there over the past 24 hours. 412 Covid patients are in hospital in the North, with 37 in intensive care units.
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Northern Ireland’s booster programme has been extended to all 40 to 49 year olds who have completed their initial vaccination programme. Over 200,000 people in the North have received a Covid vaccine booster so far. It’s also been announced 16 and 17 year olds will be offered a second vaccine dose, that will be administered
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Residential property prices increased more sharply in the border region than anywhere else in the country in the year to September. The rise was 21.9%, compared to a national rise of 12.4%. CSO figures show prices in Dublin prices went up by 11.5% , while outside the capital, they increased by 13.2%. More than 4,300
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Nursing homes owners will be able to ask visitors for vaccination certs from today, to reduce the covid risk to residents. However there are exceptions for those providing essential services and on compassionate grounds. Questions have been asked as to whether UK vaccination certs will be accepted. Anne Gallagher of Hillcrest Nursing Home in Letterkenny
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Letterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning, with 43 admitted patients awaiting beds. Of those, eight were on Emergency Department trolleys. There were 19 people awaiting beds in Sligo, 12 in the ED, giving a cumulative North West total of 62. Latest INMO figures show 401 people waiting
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It’s emerged the car park at Glenveagh National Park reached full capacity on 24 occasions this year, meaning cars were being turned away at the gates. After getting the statistics in answer to a Dail question, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty says that urgent action must be taken to ensure that locals, and those who wish
Glenveagh parking pressures must be addressed – Doherty Read More »
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in the Rathmore Road area of Derry in the early hours of this morning. There was noone in the building at the time. Police say the blaze which was reported at 12.30 this morning, and was tackled by the Northern Ireland Fire
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Dromore lifted their fourth Tyrone Senior title on Sunday evening as they beat Coalisland 0-15 to 0-8 in this years decider. Emmet McNabb starred with 0-6 as they lifted the O’Neill Cup Cup for the first time since 2011. Dromore Manager Colm McCullagh told Francis Mooney they stepped up in the second half:
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596 people were in hospital last night with Covid 19, 106 of them in ICU. There were 19 Covid patients in Letterkenny University Hospital, none of them in ICU. Professor Sam McConkey from the Royal College of Surgeons says while vaccines are protecting against serious disease, they’re not very effective at protecting against transmission………
19 Covid 19 patients at LUH, 596 nationally Read More »
A member of the Mica Action Group has described comments made about her in emails by a Department of Housing official as “disappointing”. Over the weekend the Independent published details of emails sent by department officials regarding Defective Block Working Group meetings – one such email was mistakenly sent to Mica campaigners in the Working
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The Cabinet Sub Committee on Covid-19 will meet this evening to consider further actions aimed at addressing rising infection rates. The wider use of covid certs, antigen tests and a recommendation for people work from home where possible are among the measures set to be discussed. A full Cabinet meeting will then be held tomorrow
Covid measures can’t be ruled out – Taoiseach Read More »
Donegal County Council is seeking funds to carry out safety works on the Windyhall Road in Letterkenny. The issue was raised at this month’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District by Cllr Gerry McMonagle, who said realigning the more dangerous bends must be a priority. Officials told him it is on a priority list which was submitted
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Sinn Fein’s chief whip in the Dail has described the UK Government and the DUP’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol as “reckless”. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn was reacting to recent threats made by the British Government that they would trigger Article 16 of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement – a move that could have serious
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Downings are the Donegal Junior Football Champions for 2021 after they beat Letterkenny Gaels 1-9 to 0-03 at O’Donnell Park. Alan Pasoma’s scored a goal midway through the second half after Man of the Match Danny McBride hit the post. Tom Comack spoke with Man of the Match Danny McBride after the game. Tom also
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Dromore lifted their first Tyrone Senior championship title since 2011 with an 0-15 to 0-8 win over Coalisland on Sunday evening at Healy Park in Omagh. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Donegal’s Geraldine McLaughlin was named a 2021 Ladies All Star on Saturday afternoon. It is the Termon forwards first All Star of her career. McLaughlin scored 2-22 in this years championship. Pauric Hilferty caught up with Geraldine McLaughlin at the home coming this afternoon…
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Downings won the Donegal Junior Football Championship after they beat Letterkenny Gaels 1-09 to 0-03. Alan Pasoma got the goal early in the second half as Downings ran out nine point winners. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne have the full time report…
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Letterkenny Gaels won the 2021 Donegal Junior B Football Championship after they beat Lifford 1-06 to 0-07 at O’Donnell Park. Peter Doherty’s goal in the opening moments of the game proved the difference between to two sides. After the game Tom Comack got the thoughts of joint captains of Letterkenny Gaels, Shane Gildea and Nicky
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Saturday was a successful day for Finn Harps underage teams as their under 14’s and 15’s teams won the League of Ireland Cup. Harps under 14’s were first to get their hands on the cup after they beat Wexford Youths 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 with Carragher Friel getting the goal for
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The Taoiseach says proposals on how to make Antigen testing more affordable, but not free, are due to come to cabinet this week. It comes after Pharmacists warned the expenses are low but could begin to add up quickly. During the week NPHET recommended those taking part in risky activities should take the tests twice
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Karol Duggan and Nakita Burke claimed victories in the Donegal Senior Cross Country Relays held at Finn Valley. The Letterkenny Men’s team also claimed the team title ahead of Finn Valley and the Rosses whilst Finn Valley claimed the Ladies Senior title. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap…
Karol Duggan & Nakita Burke win at Donegal Senior and Underage X Country relays Read More »
A public health expert says that anyone with a busy social calendar this festive season should take regular antigen tests. The call comes amid the recent elevated infection rates of the virus here, with 3,805 new confirmed cases in the latest figures from the Department of Health. Dr Paddy Mallon is an infectious diseases physician
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The Department of Health has confirmed 3,805 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today. As of the latest figures, 582 people are in hospitals with the virus, with 106 of those in intensive care units. The latest HSE data shows that as of midnight on Thursday, County Donegal’s 14-day incidence rate of
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Finn Harps earned a point at St Pat’s in the second last game of the season in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Billy King and Darragh Burn scored either side of a Sean Boyd brace in the 2-2 draw. In the Ryan McBride Brandywell a Jamie McGonigle double gave Derry all three points in a
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Moortown won the Tyrone Intermediate Football Championship on Saturday evening after they beat Owen Roes 0-11 to 0-06 in Healy Park. Owen Roes had Damien McCrossan red carded just before the break and trailed six points to three and couldn’t bridge that gap in the second half as Moortown won the title. After the game
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Noah Gooch switched on the Star of Hope at Letterkenny’s Polestar Roundabout this weekend as the run-up to Christmas begins. Six-year-old Noah, son of Highland Radio presenter Lee Gooch, has Down’s Syndrome and was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year – and last night he was given the honour of switching on the Star of
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Donegal’s Geraldine McLaughlin has been named a 2021 Ladies All Star. Having missed out on so many occasions previously the Termon sharpshooter was awarded the left corner forward position for the first time in her career. McLaughlin scored 2-22 in this years championship. Fellow Termon players Nicole McLaughlin and Evelyn McGinley were among the 45
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Waterford missed out on the chance to vacate the relegation playoff spot in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Saturday night. That’s after they played out a 1-1 draw with First Division bound Longford away from home. The result means, it remains advantage Finn Harps, only on goal difference with one game to play.
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Moortown are Tyrone Intermediate Football champions after they beat Owen Roes 0-11 to 0-06 in Healy Park on Saturday night. At half time Moortown lead seven points to three and outscored their opponents four points to two to claim the title. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Brett McGinty extended his pro fight record to 4-0 with his latest victory at the Skydome Arena in Coventry on Saturday evening. The St Johnston native was a comfortable winner over the four rounds beating Pavel Albrecht of the Czech Republic. McGinty who is training under two time World champion Rucky Hatton is due back
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Cloughaneely claimed the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship at their third try with a 1-11 to 0-05 win over Dungloe in the decider at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Blake McGarvey’s goal midway through the second half helped earn the Falcarragh men the title. Goalscorer Blake McGarvey told Pauric Hilferty he was happy they could put
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It was a successful day for Finn Harps underage teams as their under 14’s and 15’s teams won the League of Ireland Cup. Harps under 14’s were first to get their hands on the cup after they beat Wexford Youths 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 with Carragher Friel getting the goal for
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Cloughaneely are the Donegal Intermediate Football champions after they beat Dungloe 1-11 to 0-05 in their replay in O’Donnell Park. At half time Michael Lynch’s side led seven points to two and outscored their opponents 1-04 to two points in the second half to claim the title. After the game Ciaran O’Donnell spoke with Cloughaneely
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Cloughaneely are Donegal Intermediate Football champions after they beat Dungloe 1-11 to 0-05 at O’Donnell Park. Blake McGarvey’s goal midway through the second half helped Michael Lynch’s side claim a nine point victory. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Devenney have the full time report…
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The Department of Health has reported a further 4,642 cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today. Currently, 556 patients are being treated in hospital – up 7 on yesterday. 107 are in ICU – a rise of 11. HSE CEO Paul Reid today has called on the public to “turn this around” and
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Gardaí say that there has been an accident on the Letterkenny to Stranorlar road this afternoon. While An Garda Síochána are not making any further information available at this time, but it’s understood from local reports that there are some traffic delays and that emergency services are currently attending the scene. This story will be
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The World Health Organisation is calling for countries to stop giving booster Covid vaccines to healthy people. Over-60s and healthcare workers in Ireland are continuing to receive third doses this weekend. But the WHO says boosters should only be given to immunocompromised people, because of a severe lack of vaccines currently available in developing countries.
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The country’s 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 has exceeded 1,000 for the first time since late January. The national rate now stands at 1,037 cases per 100,000 people – with Leitrim, Louth and Westmeath the worst affected. The highest number of cases in over 10 months was reported yesterday, with 5,483 new cases reported. Trinity
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Luke McAteer was back in the winners enclosure in Dundalk on Friday evening. The Donegal jockey claimed victory on board the 11/8 shot Meishar for trainer James McAuley. The win is number 23 of the season for McAteer.
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed consultants to assess safety along the dual carriageway before Trimreagh between Letterkenny and Manorcunningham. The issue was raised at Letterkenny Milford Municipal District this week by Cllr Donal Coyle, who is asking the council to liaise with TII to secure a crash barrier at the spot. Officials have passed his
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This year’s annual Golden Bridges Conference will be held virtually again this year. The event brings together political leaders, business, community representatives, tourism and education providers from Ireland North West and Boston to further bind their relationship as the regions start to recover from the COVID pandemic. It’s getting underway on Friday, 19 November.
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Work will begin on the proposed new Adventure Area at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny next week, but it will be some time before the project is completed. The initial works will get underway on Monday, and will continue for three to four weeks. Letterkenny Milford Municipal District was told this week
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Derry City beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night to keep their hunt for a European place alive. Jamie McGonigle netted in either half for the Candystripes as they claimed victory in their final home game of the season. After the game, Ciaron Harkin spoke with Martin Holmes… Martin also
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Jamie McGonigle was at the double for Derry City as they earned a 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers. McGonigle’s first came on 18 minutes before he added his and his sides second of the game on 75 minutes to seal the three points. The win means Derry can still finish fourth in the table and
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A brace from Sean Boyd was enough to see Finn Harps earn a 2-2 draw with St Pat’s on Friday night. Billy King opened the scoring after 14 minutes before Boyd fired in a free kick just a minute later and then headed in Barry McNamee’s cross to give Harps the advantage. Darragh Burns goal
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Derry City kept their hopes of European football alive after they beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Jamie McGonigle opened the scoring for the Candystripes on 18 minutes and doubled his and Derry’s tally on the evening with a goal after 75 minutes. Martin Holmes has the full time report…
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