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23 sick people are without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today. The INMO figures show 20 of them are on trolleys with 3 in wards. 14 people are without a bed at Sligo University Hospital while nationally 364 people are either on a trolley or in a ward.

Thirty-two lives were saved from drowning through the actions of forty-seven rescuers who will receive recognition at Irish Water Safety’s National Annual Awards Ceremony tomorrow. The event takes place at Dublin Castle with two rescues in Donegal being recognised. On the 17th of September 2016 at 6pm, four teenage girls got into difficulty swimming in

Police in Derry say a missing 62 year-old man has been found, safe and well. Noel Carson was reported missing at the weekend, having been last seen in the Kinsale Park area of Derry on Wednesday last.

About 70 Irish tourism businesses are represented at the World Travel Market in London. They’re being joined by Tourism Minister Patrick O’Donovan for the start of Ireland’s promotional drive overseas for 2017. Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, says there are challenges ahead in what’s traditionally been a very strong market, because Brexit has

Another attempt is to be made this week to have a referendum on the issue of Irish Water. On Wednesday, People Before Profit TD Joan Collins will move a bill to hold a referendum to rule out any future privatisation of water. The Bill proposes an amendment to article 28 of the Constitution which would

Renewed efforts to keep 400 secondary schools open tomorrow are underway this afternoon. Talks between the ASTI and Department of Education officials are taking place after similar efforts yesterday failed to reach a conclusion. Both parties say they aim to resolve the long running dispute – ASTI members will turn up to teach tomorrow but

Police in the North are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 62 year-old. Noel Carson was last seen in the Kinsale Park area of Derry at about 6am on Wednesday last. He is described as being approximately 5 ft 8”, of stocky build and has balding grey hair. When last seen he

Detectives in Derry are appealing for information following a serious assault on a man in the Waterloo Street area of the city. A man, believed to be in his 20’s, was assaulted and taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not thought to be serious. The PSNI say that it is thought

Gardaí in Letterkenny are continuing their investigations following an assault on Ramelton Rd. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning at approximately 3am. Gardai have confirmed that a male in his 20’s was taken to Letterkenny Hospital with injuries following an altercation with another male. His injuries are described as serious but

A missing Derry teenager has been found safe and well. An appeal was issued yesterday for information on the whereabouts of 13 year-old, Jack Gillespie. The PSNI wish to thank the public for their help.

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a robbery in the Nelson Drive area of the city on Thursday night. At approximately 6:30pm on Thursday last a man was walking in the Nelson Drive area when he was attacked by two males from behind. The man was hit him

The PSNI in Derry have issued an appeal for any information on the whereabouts of a teenager in the city. The Police say they are concerned for the safety of 13 year-old Jack Gillespie and are asking anyone who has any information on his whereabouts to contact them on the non-emergency number from Northern Ireland

The Department of Education’s due to resume talks with the ASTI today in a bid to avert a major closure of schools. It’s feared over 400 secondary schools will close indefinitely from Monday if the row over pay isn’t resolved this weekend. The ASTI says its members will report for teaching duties – but won’t

International business standards certification will be crucial in a post Brexit environment. Minister of State with responsibility for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen is warning Irish companies to operate to the highest quality standards after Britain leaves the European Union. Irish firms are advised to prepare in order to remain competitive on an global

Hospital waiting lists reached a new record high of over half a million people last month. It’s an increase of 27-thousand since May – when Simon Harris became Minister for Health. Figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show 439-thousand are outpatients, with more than 80-thousand waiting for over a year. But 88 per cent

The main Letterkenny to Lifford Road has now been reopened following a single vehicle collision earlier this morning. Emergency services attended the scene shortly after half past 7. Two people were in the car when it over turned but it is believed that their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

There are calls for the border region in Donegal to be officially recognised in the County Development Plan. The calls is from Councillor Patrick McGowan who wants similar recognition for those living along the border as those in the Gaeltacht area or on Donegal’s islands. The Councillor says it is a unique way of life

Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has condemned those behind tampering with lifebelts on the Peacebridge in Derry . Foyle Search and Rescue said this week that lifebelts have been removed and tampered with on the Peace Bridge on a number of occasions over recent weeks. Cllr Campbell, who choose Foyle Search and Rescue as his

The Head of the Ulster Unionist Party’s urging the British Prime Minister to keep the border between the north and republic invisible. Mike Nesbitt’s been addressing an audience in Dublin today on how he see’s this island dealing with BREXIT. It’s after Theresa May promised to appeal a court ruling that she must allow parliament

A County Councillor has been critical of the Transport Minister Shane Ross after he said he would not provide any funding for City of Derry Airport. It was in response to a Council motion calling for government support for the airport which was moved by Cllr Jack Murray and received unanimous backing from Donegal County

Five towns in Donegal are to share 380 thousand euro under the 2016 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. 76 thousand each goes to Carndonagh, Ballyshannon, Ballybofey & Stranorlar, Ramelton and Dungloe. The money will be spent on improving the appearance and public amenities in the town and village centres. The funding is being allocated to

There’s been a marked improvement in the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital today compared with the situation yesterday morning. Yesterday, management implemented the Full Capacity Protocol at the hospital after it merged there were 36 people awaiting beds at the hospital, 22 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Severe delays were reported in the