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Retired consultant says LUH could face more recruitment pressure

A retired Orthopaedic Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital says a government proposal to build three new hospitals for elective surgery could have a serious knock on effect for Letterkenny University Hospital. The hospital has almost 20 vacancies for full time consultants, with 47 of 66 posts currently filled. Mr Peter O’Rourke says there is less

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Teenager rescued after getting caught in rip current off Bundoran

The quick actions of a member of the public have been praised following the rescue of a teenage girl off Bundoran beach over the weekend. Bundoran RNLI and the Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked shortly after 4pm on Saturday afternoon following a report from Malin Head Coast Guard that three people had got into difficulty

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HSE launches flu vaccine campaign as Registration Offices reopen

The HSE says the health system is resilient enough to handle both flu and Covid this winter. There wasn’t a single lab confirmed case of flu last year because of covid restrictions, but health officials are warning the country won’t get away that lightly this year. People with weak immune systems, the elderly, pregnant women,

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Irish Water to replace pipes in St Eunan’s Terrace, Letterkenny

Irish Water says it is about to carry out a project to improve drinking water supplies in St. Eunan’s Terrace, Letterkenny. The existing pipes, backyard service connections at the rear of some properties were prone to frequent leakage and bursts, and 200 metres of old mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene pipes.

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Momentum builds ahead of second 100% Mica Redress protest on Friday

Momentum continues to build ahead of a second 100% Mica redress demonstration planned for Dublin on Friday. The demonstration will begin at 12 noon at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square and from there, affected homeowners and supporters will proceed through the city. A number of businesses across Donegal have announced that they will close

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Government urged to build regional recovery into Budget 2022

There’s a call on the Government to build regional recovery into Budget 2022. Social Justice Ireland believes the future of rural Ireland’s under threat due to the impact of Brexit, Covid-19 and the climate crisis. It says among the challenges for towns and villages across the regions are an older population and higher rates of

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Broadband rollout in Inishowen ‘outrageous’ – Cllr McDermott

The Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has described broadband rollout in Inishowen as outrageous. It’s after a number of residents in rural parts of the peninsula have been told it’ll be 2026 before they receive fibre broadband to their homes. It means that it’ll be five years at least before the area is supplied

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€165 billion National Development Plan to be launched today

The Government is describing today as a significant day for the country as details of the National Development Plan will be unveiled this afternoon. It will reveal which capital projects will be prioritised over the next ten years in terms of transport, housing and water infrastructure. There are fears in Donegal that the promised 2:1

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Questions raised as to how Lifford Hospital was allowed to deteriorate

Questions have been raised over how Lifford Community Hospital was allowed to deteriorate to such a state as highlighted in a recent HIQA report. The inspection found a series of non-compliances at the hospital, including the failure to carry out roof repairs demanded by HIQA two years ago. The facility is currently closed to carry

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Peter O’Donnell reflects on Paddy McShane’s National Senior Elite Flyweight title win

Paddy McShane claimed the National Senior Elite Flyweight title on Saturday night after he beat Paudraic Downey 3-2 via a split decision. The win is the first Senior Elite title for Letterkenny ABC since Eamon Coyle won the Super Heavyweight title in 1982. President of the Donegal Boxing Board Peter O’Donnell told Frank Craig Paddy

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Jason Quigley’s world title shot announcement is close

Donegal’s Jason Quigley is set for the biggest fight of his professional boxing career. It’s understood an agreement is in place for Quigley to fight Demetrius Andrade for his WBO world title in Boston on Friday 19th November. Team Quigley’s media officer Chris McNulty has told Highland Radio Sport “that an announcement is close”. Speculation

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Draw details for Round 4 of Donegal SFC & Intermediate Quarter Final

The draw has been made for round 4 of the Donegal Senior Football Championship as well as the Intermediate Quarter Final. The Senior Football draw can be viewed below: St Michael’s v Killybegs Termon v MacCumhaills Milford v St Naul’s Bundoran v St Eunans Glenswilly v Naomh Conaill Aodh Rua v Ardara Glenfin v Four

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Watch: Paddy McShane on winning National Senior Elite Flyweight title

Paddy McShane of Letterkenny ABC was crowned the National Senior Elite Flyweight champion last night beat Paudraic Downey 3-2 via a split decision. McShane is Letterkenny ABC’s first National Senior Elite Champion in 39 years and the first boxer from Donegal to win a National Senior title since 2017 which was won by Carigart Boxing

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Potential blackouts ‘will hit old and vulnerable the worst’

  Potential blackouts this winter will hit the old and the vulnerable the worst, according to People Before Profit. It’s labelled Government plans to classify Data Centres as ‘strategic,’ allowing developers fast track their planning applications. That’s despite a warning from EirGrid power supply will be ‘tight’ this winter. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy

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Premier Division Review: Harps draw with Dundalk as Derry lose to Shamrock Rovers

Finn Harps played out an exciting 2-2 draw with Dundalk on Friday night. Michael Duffy and Patrick Hoban scored either side of a Tunde Owolabi brace to ensure a share of the spoils. Derry City took the lead early on against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght with Danny Lafferty heading home to give the Candystripes a

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FT Report & Reaction as St Michael’s leave it late to beat Four Masters

St Michael’s came from behind to beat Four Masters 1-12 to 1-11 in the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Saturday afternoon. Edward O’Reilly’s point was the difference between the two sides. Ryan Ferry has the full time report… Ryan spoke with St Michael’s boss Daniel McLaughlin after the game…

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