Police have dealt with a wide range of issues from driving-related incidents to serious drug-related offences in recent days. In response to concerns raised by the public, police recently detained several motorists driving without licences, and seized two cars. Separately, police recovered a significant quantity of Class B drugs following a search of two […]
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More than 50 school-children from Donegal will protest outside the Dáil today over the Mica controversy. Children of primary and secondary school age from Donegal whose homes are affected by Mica will travel to the capital today with letters detailing their personal experiences. The government’s finalising an updated compensation scheme – and campaigners are
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Failte Ireland’s expected to publish its updated guidelines for the hospitality sector today. They’re being changed to take into account yesterday’s Government announcement on Covid restrictions. Covid Certs will continue to be used to access indoor hospitality, while social distancing is also being kept. The maximum number of people allowed at a table is
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Only 60,000 premises will be connected under the National Broadband Plan this year – compared to the original target of 115,000. That’s according to the Department of Communications, which is appearing before an Oireachtas committee today. Only 27,000 premises have been connected so far, due to delays caused by Covid. Former communications minister, Denis
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The National Transport Authority has refused to fund the design of a cycle path and walkway on the road between Conwal Graveyard and Newmills outside Letterkenny. The funding had been sought under the Active Travel Programme. The issue had been raised by Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, who proposed such a facility earlier this year,
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Issues with GP services in Tyrone is back under the spotlight once again. An access to GP services survey found that the lack of nurses in practices, mental health professionals and physiotherapists, is having a detrimental impact on GPs’ ability to properly support patients An additional £5.5 million is to be invested to improve
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The big games keep coming for Finn Harps and the next assignment is the derby with Sligo Rovers on Saturday at Finn Park. With six games to go in the Premier Division, four of which are at home, Harps boss Ollie Horgan knows every point is crucial as the Ballybofey side look to avoid the
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There’s been a slight drop in the number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in Donegal this week. 2,675 people in the county are due to receive the payment while 6,782 will be in receipt of the Covid-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit. €24.2 million will be paid out to 93,399 people across the country this
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The highest number of Covid cases since January 22nd has been recorded today. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 2,399 cases. 473 COVID-19 patients are in hospital, which is a drop of 11 from yesterday. 74 people are in ICU, up one on yesterday. The 5-day moving average is 1,890.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday October 19th:
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Outdoor sporting venues will be allowed to operate at full capacity from this Friday. It follows the government’s announcement this afternoon. It’s a boost for the likes of Finn Harps who will now operate at full capacity in the coming weeks with big games against north west rivals Sligo Rovers and Derry City on the
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€211,000 in additional funding has been confirmed for the redevelopment of Burtonport Harbour. The funding is being made available under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund following a full cost review of the project, to ensure the project is delivered to the highest possible standard in order to benefit the local communities in the areas
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Donegal’s Peter O’Donnell was named Team Ireland Manager for the Elite Men’s World Championships next week in Serbia. Peter told Greg Hughes on this mornings Nine til Noon Show that this was the highest honour bestowed on him in boxing. The Raphoe man is no stranger to management, he first took charge of an Ireland
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BreastCheck is considering expanding the screening programme to under 50s and over 70s. Currently only women aged 50 to 69 years old are invited for a routine screening every two years. However due to the pandemic, the programme is currently operating at a pace that means women are screened every three years. Lead Clinical Director
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The Taoiseach is urging everyone to double down on their efforts to prevent the spread of Covid 19. The Government has confirmed what restrictions can be eased further this Friday. Social distancing, mask wearing and the use of digital Covid certs are being extended, and nightclubs are being allowed open from Friday, but with restrictions.
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This weekend’s north west derby at Finn Park between Harps and Sligo Rovers will be a designated Foodbank collection point. Saturday’s match is being jointly sponsored by the Liverpool FC Supporters Club Donegal and the Manchester City FC Supporters Club Donegal, and along with Finn Harps FC they are encouraging supporters to donate. The ‘We
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October is Irish Music Month here on Highland Radio and our search for our local hero is now complete – Congratulations Amy Meehan. Over 100 acts entered the competition with the list eventually being whittled down to 5. After all five performed live, the public vote was merged with our judges votes with Amy coming
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The Health Minister’s confirmed everyone over the age of 60 is going to be offered a covid vaccine booster. They will be given the Pfizer jab regardless of their original vaccine. However no decision has been made on whether healthcare workers are to be given a booster. Meanwhile, Minister Donnelly says vaccinated close contacts are
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The Taoiseach is urging everyone to double down on their efforts to prevent the spread of Covid 19. The Government will announce what restrictions can be eased further this Friday, at a press conference this afternoon. It’s expected the likes of social distancing, mask wearing and the use of digital Covid certs could be
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Nightclubs will be allowed to open on Friday but people will have to practice social distancing. Minister Eamon Ryan has said he accepts that will be difficult, but health advice is to press ahead with re-opening. There will likely be a number of parts to the announcement due any minute from Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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A man has been injured during an assault in Letterkenny. The incident happened at the Justice Walsh Road in the early hours of Wednesday morning last at around 1am. A man was assaulted by a group of men and they left the scene in a black car afterwards. The victim sustained injuries, none of
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It’s emerged that of the 33 pubs that have not reopened in Donegal as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, six are in the Twin Towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar. Cllr Martin Harley, who runs a bar in the Ballybofey is the Treasurer of the Vintners’ Association of Ireland in Donegal. He says there are
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Gardai have announced details of a new national road safety enforcement operation that will target driver behaviour for the remainder of the year. Operation ‘Teorainn’ will be mounted by An Garda Síochána nationwide and focus on the four Lifesaver Offences – speeding, driving whilst intoxicated, non-seatbelt wearing and mobile phones – as well as
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The Stormont Assembly has been told by Education Minister Michelle McIlveen that she hopes to see the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh delivered by 2025. The project, which will incorporate five post primary schools in one area, has been delayed and costs have risen, with the minister confirming that over the past five years,
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Letterkenny is the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 48 people awaiting admission there this morning, four fewer than yesterday. It follows a statement from Saolta last night warning of long waiting times at the hospital. According to the latest report from the INMO there were 11 patients on trolleys in the Emergency
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Cash has been stolen during a burglary at a house in Castlefin. The theft happened at a house at Hillhead, Castlefin on Saturday between 1pm and 11.40pm. An attempt was made to open the front door and a front window but these attempts were unsuccessful. A rear downstairs window was then forced open and
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Two cyclists have been injured during an alleged incident of dangerous driving in Castlefin. It happened at Carrick, Liscooley on Wednesday last at around 12 noon. Three cyclists were travelling on the Castlefin to Liscooley road in the direction of Liscooley when a dark coloured pick up truck with a trailer attached overtook a
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Two motorists have been caught for driving offenses in south Donegal overnight. Gardai from Ballyshannon stopped a driver overnight for the offence of speeding as they had been detected traveling at a speed of 139KPH in a 100KPH speed zone. A Fixed charge penalty notice was issued. Another driver was stopped in the same
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Saolta has confirmed that there is ongoing pressure on bed availability at Letterkenny University Hospital. Yesterday, the hospital was the second most overcrowded in Ireland with 52 people awaiting admission there in the morning. In a statement last night, management at the hospital confirmed that the Emergency Department was extremely busy with a high
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Donegal Connect is to take place virtually again this year. Getting underway on Thursday October 28th, the key themes for this year’s event focus on starting a tech business in Donegal and showcasing inward investment in the region. It will be split into two engaging and insightful sessions. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr
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A British Army veteran, due to stand trial over a Troubles shooting, has died at the age of 80. Dennis Hutchings’s trial for the attempted murder of a man in the North in 1974 was adjourned yesterday when the court heard he had coronavirus. He always denied the charge.
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Job vacancies in tourism have risen by 80 per cent in three months, as the sector continues to recover from lockdown. That’s according to Irish Jobs DOT i-e in its latest jobs index, which saw more than half of sectors offer more jobs this year than pre-pandemic. Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Galway account
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There are calls to introduce further safety measures in a bid to curb speeding on the Leck Road in Letterkenny. Councillor Donal Coyle says speeding on the road has been an issue for some time, and that it has became worse since work was done on the road to make the surface smoother last
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Cabinet is expected to approve a bill banning fur farming in Ireland this morning. The bill will also provide for a compensation scheme for the three active mink fur farms in Donegal, Laois, and Kerry. A 4 to 8 million euro package will be provided next year – and the ban won’t kick in
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Cabinet Ministers will meet this morning to decide whether an easing of Covid restrictions will go ahead on Friday. NPHET briefed the Government yesterday as the number of new Covid cases and hospitalisations continues to increase. It’s understood NPHET is recommending a cautious approach to Government, suggesting Ministers consider delaying re-opening as explanations are
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There are calls for additional services for people to recycle old or unused paint across the county. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh brought the issue to a recent Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Meeting, as there are currently no council facilities in place for paint recycling in the area. He says that while there are currently plans being
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Police in Tyrone are urging people to stay away from derelict buildings due to many dangers within them. Castlederg and Newtownstewart Neighbourhood have been out and about over the weekend conducting Anti-Social Behaviour patrols. Police say that they will also be working with local land and home owners to ensure these properties are well
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It’s another packed DL Debate podcast with Brendan Devenney. This week Brendan talks club championship football from around the north west with Ryan Ferry – Sports Editor of the Donegal News and ladies football correspondent Maureen O’Donnell. Listen to the DL Debate presented by Brendan Devenney in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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The latest news, sport and obituary notices on Monday, October 18th…
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1,578 new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the Republic of Ireland today. The Department of Health says the five-day moving average of cases has now fallen to 1,736. There are now 484 people with the virus in hospitals, including 73 in ICU.
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Midfielder Roma McLaughlin has linked up with the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team squad ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The Donegal native replaces forward Kyra Carusa who picked up a knock on club duty. The full squad continued their preparations at the FAI National Training Centre on Monday ahead of
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European health regulators are examining an application for approval for the use of the BioNtech/Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11. It’s currently authorised for use in those aged 12 and over. The EMA says it will review the data on the vaccine, including results from an ongoing clinical study, in order to
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The Taoiseach has said that Covid certs could remain in place for longer than expected following the recent surge in virus cases here. NPHET is meeting this afternoon and the government will consider its advice tomorrow ahead of a decision on the easing of restrictions. While it had been expected almost all Covid measures would
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Police are appealing for information following a burglary at an address outside Donemana, County Tyrone. The burglary took place at a house on the Duncastle Road between Donemana and Newbuildings between the evening of Friday the 15th October and the evening of Sunday the 17th October. During the intrusion, it’s said that a number of
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Donegal’s Peter O’Donnell has been named as manager to the Ireland team that will compete at the Elite Men’s World Championships later this month in Serbia. O’Donnell will take charge of a six man team with the competition starting on Sunday 24th October in Belgrade. The Raphoe man first took charge of an Ireland team
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1,091 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have also been an additional three covid-related deaths announced there today. 347 patients are now being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 34 in ICU.
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There’s a call for regular drug testing at club level in the GAA. It’s after former Limerick All-Star Ciarán Carey claimed cocaine is an issue in every club in the country. Former dual player for Antrim and current Tyrone hurler CJ McGourty says regular drug testing can be a useful tool:
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The whistleblower and nursing staff at the centre of the sexual abuse scandal at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar have been praised for their efforts in trying to highlight the matter. It comes as there are urgent calls on the HSE to publish the report into sexual abuse at Ard Greine Court complex
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 52 people awaiting admission there this morning According to the latest report from the INMO 17 people were on trolleys in its ED while a further 37 were on wards or in overflow areas. Nationally, 460 admitted patients were waiting for
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The O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny will host one of the Donegal Senior Championship semi finals next weekend. The Donegal CCC have confirmed the last four clash of the holders Naomh Conaill and Kilcar will be played in Letterkenny on Sunday with a 1.45pm throw in. That game is a repeat of last years delayed final.
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