October is Irish Music Month here on Highland Radio and our search for our local hero is almost complete with the 5 finalists chosen – George Houston, Amberlights, Matthew Crampsey, Amy Meehan and Polxroid. Highland’s winner will go forward to the national stage of the competition. Now you can vote for your favourite act – […]
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ISME says the Government cannot react to every shift in Covid-19 case numbers. The business group believes the easing of restrictions on October 22nd should proceed as planned. On average, 50 people with Covid-19 are being admitted to hospital every day. ISME CEO Neil McDonnell says we have to learn to live with the virus……….
Reopening should proceed on October 22nd Read More »
There were 35 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, six of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That was the state’s third highest figure, behind Limerick and Galway. In Sligo, there were 10 people waiting, five of them in the ED. Nationally, today’s figure was 387.
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Donegal County Council says there is no funding available to bring a new exit-only road from the Foxhills and Glen Park onto the Calhame Roundabout at the Mountaintop in Letterkenny. Councillors in the Letterkenny Municipal District have backed a motion from Cllr Gerry McMonagle that the council investigate the possibility of upgrading what is an
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The HSE says Gardai have asked them not to publish a report into sexual abuse at one of its care facilities in Co. Donegal, while its investigation continues. According to the Irish Times, the Brandon report details how ‘devastating’ abuse was carried out on mainly non-verbal adults by another resident between 2003 and 2016. That
‘Brandon Report’ cannot be published yet – HSE Read More »
There are vital points at stake on Friday night as Derry City welcome St Pats to the Brandywell for a key top four clash (KO 7.45). Joe Thomson is back in the fold but James Akintunde will miss the game having gone over his quota of yellow cards while Mark Walsh will not feature again.
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South Inishowen is facing more water outages today. There are reports of a major burst on the trunk main at Fahan, with Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Jack Murray saying in a social media post that supplies will be affected the whole way as far as Newtowncunningham. He says the outage is likely to last for
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The issue was first raised by Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle, who was approached by a whistleblower in 2016. It was he who informed the HSE and Minister Finian McGrath about the issue, and on the basis of those revelations, the report was commissioned. In July of this year, Deputy Pringle raised it in the Dail,
Pringle says ‘Brandon Report’ must be published immediately Read More »
The Malin Head visitor experience has been described as one the most important projects in the county with calls for it to be progressed quickly. Donegal County Council is being urged to designate one full time member of staff to ensuring the project gets over the line. Work has been done to improve car parking
Malin Head Visitor Experience must be prioritised – McDermott Read More »
A report has found that at least 18 intellectually disabled residents of Ard Greine Court and the Sean O’Hare Unit in Stranorlar were subjected “to sustained sexual abuse” during a period of about 13 years with the full knowledge of staff and management. A copy of the unpublished report has been obtained by the Irish
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A Milford area councillor says the smell from the Wastewater Treatment Plant in MIlford is becoming a major issue of concern. Donegal County Council has been told that there is a need for the plant to be upgraded. Raising the issue at Municipal District level, Cllr Liam Blaney said Irish Water speaks about working
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Finn Harps take on Waterford FC in SSE Airtricity Premier Division action on Friday night. Kick-off at the RSC is 7.45pm. In Harps team news, Ethan Boyle, Sean Boyd and Ryan Connolly are suspended while Ryan Rainey, Johnny Dunleavy and Dan Hawkins are doubts. A Harps win would move them seven points clear of the
Massive game for Harps – Keith Cowan Read More »
On the Score this week, Oisin Kelly looks at the Donegal Senior Championship quarter finals with Brendan Kilcoyne and Tom Comack hears from Katie Herron and Nicole McLaughlin as Glenfin line up against Termon in the Donegal Senior Ladies Final. Former Harps skipper Keith Cowan discusses the League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures with Diarmaid
The Score – 14/10/21 Read More »
The rate of Covid-19 has dropped further in most local electoral areas in Donegal. In recent weeks, some areas in the county had some of the highest Covid rates nationwide. However, in the latest data which covers the 14 days up to last Monday October 11th, nowhere in Donegal features in the top ten
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The Department of Health has reported 1,627 new cases of Covid-19. There are 415 people in hospital with the virus, of whom 70 are being treated in ICU. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Ronan Glynn, says the growth rate of the virus has accelerated in recent days. Dr Ronan Glynn also warned breakthrough infections
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Police in Northern Ireland are urging the public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams. Numerous reports were received in recent days in relation to a scam involving a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member. All the contacts have the common aim of encouraging
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A motorist has been clocked driving at 127km/p/h in an 80 zone in south Inishowen. Gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit in Buncrana stopped the driver this morning on the outskirts of Muff village for the offence of speeding. A fixed charge penalty notice has been issued. Gardai are appealing to the public
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Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of dangerous driving which occurred on the N15 near Carrick, Castlefinn at approximately 12 noon yesterday. Two of cyclists, both male, were injured following the incident. One of these received treatment at the scene while a second was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who
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European Union officials are in London for what the UK government says it hopes are ‘intensive’ talks. The meeting comes after the EU proposed reducing the number of checks on British goods arriving into Northern Ireland by up to 80 percent. It’s hoped tensions surrounding trade rules will be eased.
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1,304 new coronavirus cases have been reported by the North’s Department of Health. There have been six additional covid related deaths. 345 patients are being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 38 in ICU.
1,304 new coronavirus cases reported in North Read More »
The use of Digital Covid Certs may be extended beyond next week amid rising case numbers. NPHET has advised Government cases are increasing and health officials are seeing worrying trends. Ministers have suggested the planned full reopening of society on October 22nd may now be more limited. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said they’ll make
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In the Dail chamber this afternoon, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said the HSE and Saolta have been working to improve the situation since the publication last year of the Price Report, which identified several failings. He was responding to Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn, who said the fact that HIQA found some of the issues identified in the
HIQA LUH Gynae report raised in Dail chamber Read More »
Inishowen’s Georgie Kelly is the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Player of the Month for September. The Bohemians striker scored four goals last month to bring the leagues top scorer to 18 for the season, that included a stunning late equaliser against Derry City. Kelly earned more votes than runner-up Sean Boyd of Finn Harps and Dundalk
September’s star is Donegal’s Georgie Kelly – Again Read More »
Kilmacrennan Celtic has responded to the Court of Arbitration’s decision to award Cappry Rovers the Donegal League Premier Division title for last season. Kilmacrennan were stripped of the crown for fielding a player that should have been suspended. In a strongly worded release, Kilmacrennan say they were following the guidance of the league at all
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The contents of this morning’s HIQA report into issues with Gynaecology Services at Letterkenny University Hospital are being digested by patients, staff and management. On this morning’s Nine til Noon Show, HIQA’s Director of Healthcare Regulation said the review found the hospital had taken steps to address issues which had been previously identified. However, Sean
LUH manager acknowledges failings but stresses gynae services are safe Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report, 46 people are awaiting a bed at the hospital – 7 of them are waiting in the Emergency Department and a further 39 are on a trolley on wards elsewhere in the hospital. A total
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There are further calls on Donegal County Council to step in in a bid to save St Connell’s Museum and Heritage Centre in Glenties from becoming a victim of the pandemic. The museum was forced to close due to Covid and has since been under significant financial strain. The Council is being urged to financially
Call for Council save Glenties Museum becoming victim of pandemic Read More »
A report into gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital has found that further governance and management improvements are needed to safeguard women. Following a series of concerns about the quality and safety of gynaecology services at the hospital, HIQA undertook a review of the governance arrangements of the services at the hospital, Saolta University Health
Report finds improvements to LUH gynaecology services needed Read More »
Donegal County Council has been warned it needs to have its finger very much on the pulse to ensure high quality materials are being produced at quarries within the county. Councillor Albert Doherty says assurances need to be given that defects in materials linked to the mica scandal are no longer being used. He’s also
Cllr calls for assurances over products linked to Mica scandal Read More »
A Donegal man who died following a farm accident in Monaghan has been described as someone who had a smile and a quick wit that endeared him to all who were lucky enough to know him. Tomas Feeney, of Corkishbane, Castleblayney, originally of Ardara, died on Tuesday. His native GAA club, Ardara paid tribute to
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The DUP says the fresh EU proposals on the protocol “fall far short” – but are “a starting point”. The party wants the trading arrangement to be binned and replaced with a new one. But Stormont’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill says that can’t happen:
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Finn Harps have a hugely important game tomorrow night Friday away to Waterford. The hosts sit in the relegation play off spot and are four points behind Harps. A Harps win will open the gap further while a defeat will see them dragged back into the mix in the fight at the bottom. The Ballybofey
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The planned easing of restrictions on October 22nd may need to be ‘tempered’ to protect the hospital system, according to a member of NPHET. The 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 has increased by 12 per cent over the past week, while there are 390 patients in hospital with the virus. NPHET will meet on Monday
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The Taoiseach says a decision is expected in the coming days on the further rollout of booster Covid vaccines. Micheál Martin told his parliamentary party last night they’ll be rolled out ‘without delay’ as soon as NIAC makes a decision. They’re already recommended for all over-80s, and over-65s in nursing homes.
Decision on futher rollout of booster vaccines expected in coming days Read More »
The Government must think bigger than carbon tax to tackle climate change. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who believes the move disproportionately affects the county. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe this week described carbon taxation as the single most effective climate policy – a statement Deputy Pringle has labelled complete and utter nonsense. Speaking
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Plans are afoot to enhance the visitor experience at the Shorefront in Buncrana. A funding application has been submitted by Donegal County Council to Government and if successful, it would pave the way for a major regeneration project in the town. While there are many amenities in Buncrana, it’s thought they are somewhat disconnected. Local
Plans to enhance visitor experience in Buncrana progresses Read More »
Over 20,000 Covid-19 vaccines have been donated by the people of Donegal to some of the world’s least developed countries. As part of UNICEF’s ‘Get a Vaccine, Give a Vaccine’ campaign, two million vaccines have been donated from across Ireland. So far, the campaign has raised over €5 million from individuals and companies in Ireland
Donegal donates over 20,000 Covid-19 vaccines Read More »
There are 2,066 new cases of Covid-19 – the highest figure in over three weeks. 26 virus-related deaths have been reported over the past week. 408 Covid patients are in hospital – the highest since March – with 69 in intensive care. The deputy chief medical officer, Ronan Glynn, says the incidence of Covid
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Listen back to the latest evening news, sport and obituaries for Wednesday 13th October here:
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is in Strabane for a series of meetings with residents affected by flooding. This morning, she announced £500,000 to progress a flood alleviation scheme in the Ballycolman Estate, parts of which have been plagued with flooding related issues for a number of years. Engineers have carried out a detailed study of
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1,471 new coronavirus cases are being reported in the North. There has been one additional Covid related death. 347 patients are being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 33 in ICU.
1,471 new coronavirus cases reported in North Read More »
The government will ‘kill the live entertainment industry’ if capacity restrictions remain past October 22nd, according to a musician. The Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says some restrictions might have to stay in place due to concerning hospital and ICU numbers. NPHET will meet next week and will make its recommendations to the government. Aslan guitarist
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GPs will struggle to offer same-day appointments or allow new patients to join their client list, due to changes in the budget. That’s according to the Irish Medical Organisation, which has concerns over the Government’s decision to provide free GP care for 6 and 7 year old’s. Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath also said
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A Donegal man has been banned from keeping dogs for five years. Michael Boyce of 43 Rosemount Cottages, Kilmacrennan on Monday at Letterkenny District Court was also fined €250 after pleading guilty. Following a tip-off the ISPCA visited the property in January 2020 where they found the dog, an eight month old female mixed breed,
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On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Paul Hannigan, President of Letterkenny Institute of Technology which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Paul has been in charge since 1998 and has witnessed many changes at the college which contributes an estimated €100 million to the local economy annually. Listen back here:
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42 people are waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, making it the third most overcrowded hospital in the country. 9 people are on trollies in the Emergency Department while a further 33 are waiting on wards elsewhere in the hospital. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report, 483 admitted patients are
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The Tanaiste says some restrictions may remain after next week’s anticipated change to Covid regulations. Most Covid 19 rules are to be relaxed on Friday the 22nd of October, while the vaccine cert for restaurants and pubs is set to be removed. Leo Varadkar says while he wants a full reopening, it all depends
Some restrictions may remain after October 22nd – Varadkar Read More »
Gardai in Donegal are warning businesses to be vigilant following a number of reports of ransomware attacks in the county. They say the impact of such attacks can be crippling to a business of any size as it prevents the victim from having access to essential data such as customer information or being able to
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There are urgent calls on Donegal County Council to identify appropriate sites for the disposal of rubble from demolished Mica homes. Hundreds of mica affected homeowners are facing demolition but there questions are to where this material can be dumped when the time comes. It could be an added bill coupled with the reconstruction of
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A new play park has officially opened in Killea today. The project is a collaboration between PEACE IV programme and Donegal County Council and includes the development of a new car park also. Local Councillor Paul Canning it’s a very much welcomed enhancement to the local area:
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