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Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader believes women are entitled to have access to modern and compassionate health care services. The North’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill states they’re still being denied access to abortion a year after the law was changed to legalise the service, because “political unionism” is blocking access. The North’s Health Minister is […]

Met Eireann have announced that a status yellow wind warning will be in place for Donegal this evening. Winds are expected to reach 65 kp/h, with gusts as strong as 90-110 kp/h, with higher gusts expected along the coast and on exposed hills. The weather warning is in place from 6pm this evening, Sunday, until

Campaigners say it shouldn’t have taken so long to take action against one of the construction companies implicated in the mica scandal. Donegal County Council has ordered the closure of the Cassidy Brothers site in Cranford within eight weeks following an enforcement notice. The order also includes removal of all machinery and products for sale

A leading infectious diseases expert says the government must set and enforce ventilation standards indoors this winter. It comes as new Covid-19 case numbers reported hit a nine-month record of 2,966 yesterday. Infectious diseases expert Professor Ivan Perry from UCC, says too much emphasis is being put on personal behaviour. He says without adequate ventilation

The Sinn Féin leader says she recognises there’s a need for a non-jury court in Ireland. The party has long opposed the Special Criminal Court and the annual renewal of the Offences Against the State Act which gives it power. But at its Ard Fheis in DCU this morning the party will vote on a

A public health expert says the biggest rise in covid cases is in adults over 45. The number of confirmed cases being treated in hospitals has fallen slightly compared to mid week, and now stands at 481. 2,549 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded yesterday, and Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan is urging people to

  It’s been confirmed that the Lifford Greyhound Stadium is to reopen in March of next year. Racing is set to commence on Sunday March 6th with new contracts signed and trialling beginning in January. Harry Findlay, one of the people behind the move says the Lifford stadium has huge potential and the betting product

  A Donegal woman who has been diagnosed with cancer and affected by Mica is calling for more leeway with regards to changing phases within the Mica Redress Scheme. The Housing Minister is expected to bring an ‘enhanced’ scheme to the Cabinet on 9th November. Debbie, who built her home in 2005, had qualified for

  There’s concern that while a Technological University is hugely positive for Donegal and the North West, accommodation for students could prove difficult in the time ahead. The joint application had been 10 years in the making and will be formally established early next year, involving campuses across 8 locations in the north-west. The good

  The INTO says primary school principals are being left on their own to make public health decisions. The organisation wants contact tracing to return for students given the high incidence rate of covid among 5 to 12 year olds. The Tanaiste says antigen testing may be considered for primary school children. INTO president Joe

    A Donegal Deputy says the cancellation of oncology services at Letterkenny University Hospital should never be allowed happen again. It’s after oncology clinics were cancelled for two weeks in a row as a result of staff changes and unexpected leave. However reassurances have been given that the service will resume next week with