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Irish Water in acknowledging the publishing of the EPA’s report today, says it is on track to end the discharge of raw sewage in Kerrykeel and Kilcar by 2023 while the construction of a new sewerage scheme at Burtonport is scheduled to commence in 2022. Plans are also progressing for a new sewerage scheme for

Around 10% of eligible people in eight counties remain unvaccinated against Covid-19. New HSE figures show Donegal has one of the lowest uptake rates with 81.3% of over 12s vaccinated. However, people availing of the vaccination programme in Northern Ireland may account for a portion of those who did not receive a vaccine in Donegal.

Údarás na Gaeltachta and Letterkenny Institute of Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support regional development with a particular emphasis on the Irish language. The agreement looks to examine opportunities for the sharing of resources to assist each of the partners to improve service provision and collaborate on the promotion and use of

The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that it could take two decades to bring the country’s wastewater infrastructure up to standard. A new report by the EPA shows that 8 towns and villages across Donegal have no treatment plants and continue to release untreated sewage into the environment. The earliest estimated date for treatment in

Worklink North West has changed its name to Ascain. The service provides training and support services for people in recovery from mental ill health issues, with an emphasis on promoting positive mental health and recovery. Management say the reason for the name change is that Worklink suggests they only deal with work, employment or occupation,

Some damage has been caused to a house in Letterkenny as a result of a firework. Gardaí received a report that a lit firework had been put through the letterbox of a house at Glencar Park on Wednesday last 27th of October at around 9.45pm. The firework went off and caused damage to the letterbox

  A woman was assaulted in an aggravated burglary at a house in the Ballynasilloe Park area of Derry this morning. There’s a power outage in the Milford area stretching as far as Rathmullan, with 278 homes and businesses affected/ Police say at approximately 11am, police received a report that a woman, aged in her

There’s a planned power outage in the Milford area stretching as far as Rathmullan, with 278 homes and businesses affected/ ESB Networks say essential improvement and maintenance works are being carried out, and they will restore power as quickly as possible. At present, there is no estimated restoration time. Earlier in South Inishowen, over 800

  The Leaving Cert does not prepare students for life beyond school, according to the Minister for Higher Education. Simon Harris will be discussing reforming the Leaving Cert at the Oireachtas Education Committee this morning. The Higher Education Minister will tell the Committee that the Leaving cert doesn’t teach students about financial literacy, digital skills,

  Some damage has been caused to a house in Letterkenny as a result of a firework. Gardaí received a report that a lit firework had been put through the letterbox of a house at Glencar Park on Wednesday last 27th of October at around 9.45pm. The firework went off and caused damage to the

  Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded in Ireland today. As of this morning, there were 57 people awaiting admission with 15 on trolleys and a further 42 waiting on wards. The number waiting is down just one on yesterday’s figure of 58. Nationally, there were 523 admitted patients waiting for beds this

  A number of vehicles have been damaged on the outskirts of Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating a number of criminal damage incidents that occurred at a garage at Ballyboe, Lisnenan over the Bank Holiday Weekend. A some stage between Saturday the 23rd of October at 4pm and Tuesday the 26th of October at 9.30am four

  An investigation is continuing into an alleged assault on Main Street, Letterkenny. The incident is believed to have happened on Sunday night at around 9pm. A man reported having been assaulted at that location – across from Church Lane on main Street. He reported that he received a punch to the head resulting in

  Student nurses in their 4th year internship are to get a 12.5 percent pay increase. The timescale of a seperate 100 euro weekly placement grant will also be extended, with the total cost expected to be six million euro annually. The Irish Times reports the proposals follow on from a review of payments and

Three people have been arrested in the Letterkenny area for various road traffic offences.  The arrests, made on Sunday, were over drink driving and drug driving while a motorcyclist was arrested for dangerous driving after being clocked travelling at 176 kph. In a statement, Gardai say that we all have a choice to make before

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are taking place in Carndonagh, Buncrana and Stranorlar this week to make it as easy as possible for anyone who has yet to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, to get vaccinated. People who are waiting for their second dose Pfizer vaccine may also attend one of the walk-in

  Donegal County Council would like to assist people in making culture buildings more accessible, which, the Council says, can increase footfall and participation in culture by older people. Expressions of interest are being sought in participating in accessibility audits of such venues. The Cultural departments of Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane

    A missing teenager may be in the Letterkenny area. Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Patrick Crumlish. The 17 year old was last seen in the Derry area on Wednesday last 27th October. Patrick is described as being approximately 5’8 in height, medium build, short black hair and blue eyes.

  A motorist has been clocked driving at 131kph in a 100 speed zone in Inishowen. A fixed charge penalty notice will now issue which means that the driver will receive a fine of €80 and 3 penalty points. Gardai are reminding drivers many road conditions are wet at present and it takes longer to

  2,855 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported this evening. It’s the second highest daily figure since January, and almost 8,000 cases have been confirmed over the past three days. There are 515 people being treated in hospital for the virus – an increase of 15 since yesterday. 91 are being treated in ICU

  948 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the North in the past 24 hours. There have been 10 additional Covid related deaths. 326 patients are being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 36 in ICU.

Gardai in Donegal are encouraging homeowners to take part in the home security checklist challenge. Gardai say that a home security assessment is essential in identifying weaknesses in your physical security that might provide an easy opportunity for a crime to occur. In a statement, Gardai say that while nothing can make your home absolutely