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The HSE is being urged to seek cross-border help to ease the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital. The situation in the hospital at present has been described by Industrial Relations Officer with the INMO Maura Hickey as ‘unsustainable’. She says at this stage, other options must be explored and is urging the HSE to […]

Gardaí have launched an investigation following an overnight burglary at a pharmacy in Convoy. It’s believed that the burglary happened at around 3.50am this morning with the individuals gaining access to the premises via the front door. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact Letterkenny

The Road Safety Authority is considering publishing the names of people who have been disqualified from driving in the courts, in a similar manner to the publication by Revenue of the names of Tax defaulters. RSA Chief Executive Moyah Murdock says at present, there is no central database of people convicted of drink driving, and

Residents at Glenburnie between Moville and Greencastle are seeking a meeting with Council Engineers to seek safety measures after two incidents where unoccupied cars rolled down a hill towards the beach, crossing a popular walking path as the did so. The second incident happened yesterday, leading to community discussions last night. One suggestion is that

The number of people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital has risen again, with 25 people awaiting beds this morning, 18 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s the fifth highest figure in the country. Nationally, the INMO says there were 578 people without beds this morning, 406 of them on trolleys.

44 people were killed in workplace accidents in 2016 – a drop of over 20 percent. Health and Safety Authority figures published today show that in Donegal, the figure last year was two, compared to six in 2015. Nationally, farm-related deaths are still high with 21 reported in 2016, compared to 18 the year before.

The HSE chief Tony O’Brien will brief Health Minister Simon Harris today on the overcrowding situation in Irish hospitals. On two days this week, the numbers awaiting hospital admission across the country was over 600. On Tuesday, there were 33 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital, 20 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Yesterday,

A 48-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court charged with attempted murder and possessing a bow and arrow. Brian Forbes of Glenanne in the city faced a total of six charges including attempted murder, possessing a bow and arrow, possessing an ax, making threats to kill, causing criminal damage to a door and window

Gardai in Letterkenny have launched an investigation after parts of lorries were stolen from Tinney’s yard. It’s understood that the thieves broke into the yard between 8-9pm on Tuesday night and made off with valuble headlamps causing damage to the vehicles in the process. The parts stolen and subsequent damage caused is estimated to be

A Former Donegal Minister is calling for the closure of schools on a nationwide basis as a preventative measure for the current strain of flu from spreading, otherwise he says an epidemic is certain. There has been a sharp rise in the amount cases of flu this winter which has been attributed to mild weather

  Residents in the Killea area are being urged to be vigilant following reports of three males trying to gain access to a yard full of cars. The incident happened at 11.40pm last night however it’s understood the individuals were disturbed and made their getaway through nearby fields. This is the latest incident in a

  New figures show 2016 was the 17th warmest year since 1900. According to Met Éireann, the sunniest day last year was on June 2nd at Malin Head in County Donegal. The highest temperature of 2016 was reported at Mount Dillon in Roscommon on July 19th at 30.4 degrees Celsius. The wettest day of the

  A senior HSE official says the current strain of the flu has not reached epidemic proportions yet, but there is a serious increase in the number of cases. Public Health Specialist Dr Anthony Breslin was speaking to Greg Hughes on the Shaun Doherty Show today following suggestions that an increase in people going to

  Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a house fire that occurred in the Stoneburn Place area of Currynierin in Derry. At approximately 10.30pm on Monday, police received the report of a house fire in the Stoneburn Place area of Currynierin. It is believed that the premises was deliberately set

Passenger journeys on the Bus Éireann local bus service network in the Northwest of the country grew by almost 10% in 2016. The company’s preliminary report for 2016 says there were 404,000 trips made on local services in 2016, compared to almost 369,000 in 2015. Bus Éireann employs 255 people in the North West, with

There were 19 patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 13 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO’s Trolley and Ward Watch figure today is 602. Yesterday saw a record 612 people awaiting beds nationally, 33 of them in Letterkenny.

A Donegal Deputy has claimed that farmers will be disappointed with news that the Government has refused to lower the CAP payment ceiling during its term in office. It’s understood that in the Programme for Government a commitment was made that a proposal to lower the maximum payments, from €150,000 to €100,000 would be considered.

A 48 year old man has been charged with attempted murder, common assault, two counts of criminal damage, two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and threats to kill. He is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates Court later today. The charges are in connection with an incident in the Glendara

Northern Ireland’s first minister is refusing to step down, saying calls for her to do so are ‘misogynistic’. DUP leader Arlene Foster is under pressure over the botched Renewable Heat Initiative scheme, which went hundreds of millions of pounds over budget. Her partners in the power-sharing administration – Sinn Fein – have led the calls

Donegal County Council is inviting the public to participate in a short survey to find out more about the level of energy awareness throughout the county. It also hoped that the survey once completed will help advise on the best way to provide people with more information on saving energy costs. The survey is part

The Health Minister is to meet the HSE today to discuss the new record level of people awaiting beds at hospitals around the country. The daily count hit 612 yesterday, 33 of them at Letterkenny University Hospital and Simon Harris will meet management in the health service for a further update later. Meanwhile, it’s been

  The fire service in Letterkenny has been praised following their speedy response to a chip pan fire in the Carnamuggagh area of the town. Emergency services were called to a house earlier this afternoon and the fire was brought under control a short time later. The extent of damage to the property is not

Concern has been raised following the discovery of extensive fly tipping in Fanad. It’s understood that several bin bags were left in Ballywhoriskey in the last few days and by the time the discovery was made, the litter contained in the bags was strewn across the rocks. Efforts have been made since to clean up

  There were 33 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – 20 of them on trolleys in the emergency department according to figures released by the INMO. A record 612 people are on trolleys at hospitals across the country – which the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says is ‘truly

It’s emerged that Letterkenny has slipped to ‘moderately littered’ in the IBAL anti-litter league, with the town now ranked 35th out of 40 towns nationally. Previously, Letterkenny had been ranked as ‘clean’, but Irish Business Against Litter says it’s survey for the latter part of 2016 saw some slippage, particularly on the Strabane and Sligo

There are renewed calls for the location of CCTV cameras at the Bernard Mc Glinchey Town Park in Letterkenny after human excrement was discovered on a children’s slide yesterday morning. The area has been fully power hosed and steam cleaned today, with the facilities now open. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says the incident was a dispicable

A significant number of companies are considering relocating to Ireland, from Britain, after Brexit. The IDA says its offices around the world are taking calls from firms looking for access to Europe when the UK leaves the EU. The latest stats revealed today show that overseas businesses here now employ almost 200-thousand people. Job losses

A 48 year old man has been arrested following an incident in the Glendara area of Derry this morning. Part of the Foyle Road was closed to traffic for a time between its junctions with Lone Moor Road and Bishop Street as police dealt with the incident. The man was detained on suspicion of several

The prospect of Stormont Assembly elections this year has been raised, as the ‘Cash-for-Ash’ controversy continues. Sinn Fein yesterday turned up the heat on First Minister Arlene Foster of the DUP, saying going to the people is a real prospect if she doesn’t stand aside. It’s thought Northern Irish taxpayers could have to foot the