The Government is coming under criticism again for what a Donegal Deputy says is the repeated failure to support Ireland’s fishing industry. It comes after Norway unilaterally declared a 55% increase in its mackerel quota. Deputy Thomas Pringle says this is a further blow to the fishing industry and another example of why the Common […]
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A group representing the live events industry is calling for a 50% increase in government funding for the sector. Musicians will perform at the gates of Leinster House this morning as the Music and Entertainment Association publishes its Pre-Budget Submission. Capacity at events is currently capped at 60 per cent for indoor events and 70
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The Housing Minister will meet Mica homeowners this evening for a crucial meeting on the redress scheme. Darragh O’Brien will receive the final report on the scheme tomorrow, before bringing recommendations to cabinet early next month. Campaigners want 100% compensation for their homes affected by the defective block issue. Affected homeowner and member of the
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There are calls for an independent review of the ambulance service. Increasing ambulance response times was high on the agenda at the latest sitting of the Regional Health Forum West where it emerged an ambulance was sent from Donegal to respond to an emergency in Tipperary. The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District believes
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Individuals, community groups, sports clubs and sporting organisations across Donegal are being invited to participate in Donegal Sports Partnership’s community consultation online survey which was launched this week. The findings of the questionnaire will be incorporated into the new Active Donegal Strategic Plan 2022-2025 which is scheduled to be published at the end of 2021.
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In the Dail this evening, Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn called upon Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien again to ensure a Sinn Fein motion for a 100% Mica redress scheme passed in the Dail June is upheld. He says there appears to be a difference in focus between officials from the Department of Housing and affected homeowners
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The Department of Health has reported 1,499 new cases of Covid-19. Latest figures show the country’s 14-day incidence rate is 382 per 100,000 people – and it’s highest in Donegal, Monaghan, Louth and Carlow. 300 people are in hospital with the virus – an decrease of 10 in the past 24 hours. 63 people are
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A mica affected homeowner says it was devastating for his family to have to demolish their home and move into a mobile home because of the defective block issue. It comes ahead of key meeting tomorrow between the Defective Blocks Working Group and Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien. There is growing pressure on the government to
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The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-17 squad has been confirmed for their 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Under-17 European Championship Qualifying Round games. Donegal Sister’s Keri and Jodie Loughrey have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming matches. Head Coach James Scott has selected a strong roster of players – with eight different
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Just over 106,000 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week. That’s a drop of over 4,500 on last week. In Donegal, 3,156 people are due to receive the payment, down 4% from last week. Meanwhile, 6,474 people in the county will receive the Covid-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit payment. Minister for Social Protection Heather
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1,078 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have been 4 additional Covid related deaths. There are 362 patients being treated for the disease in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with 27 in ICU.
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#BuyDonegal is Back for 2021 following a phenomenally successful campaign last year. The campaign provides an opportunity for businesses across Donegal to highlight their range of products and services. The initiative will run from Friday November 5th to the end of December. Over 250 businesses were involved in the campaign in 2020.
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The Mental Health Commission has found a number of non-compliances at the Department of Psychiatry at Letterkenny University Hospital. The centre received an overall compliance rate of 89%, an increase on the 86% compliance recorded in its 2020 inspection. The report states that the centre is not modern and dated in appearance with an extensive
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An investigation is continuing into a road traffic collision that happened at Drumfad, Raphoe. The crash happened on Thursday last shortly after 7.15pm. The collision occurred between a van and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to Letterkenny University hospital to receive medical treatment for injuries sustained, none of which are believed to be life
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This is Highland Radio’s Community Garda Slot on the Nine til Noon Show on Tuesday September 28th, with Garda Grainne Doherty speaking to Donal Kavanagh…………
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A Donegal Haulier has raised serious concern over the prospect of inexperienced people being hired as lorry drivers in the UK. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that disruption to festive preparations will be “inevitable” if progress is not made to solve the shortfall of around 90,000 lorry drivers. Due to the on-going
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A Donegal Deputy has rowed in behind calls for the future of water treatment staff to be safeguarded. It comes as four trade unions representing local authority workers say staff need more reassurances over Government plans to transfer around 3,200 staff employed by local authorities to work directly for Irish Water. Currently, staff at
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A man has been arrested in Derry in connection with the murder of police officer Michael Ferguson in January 1993. Detectives from PSNI Legacy Investigation Branch investigating the murder have today arrested the man as part of their ongoing enquiries into the killing. The 51 year old has been arrested under the Terrorism Act
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A number of cars thefts have happened in Convoy over the weekend. The spate of incidents occurred in the Greenfields area in the early hours of Sunday morning last. Between the hours of 3am – 6am entry was gained to six cars and numerous items were stolen from them, sunglasses, clothing and car documents.
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The Finance Minister is being urged to extend the banking levy, which is due to expire at the end of this year in a bid to support 100% redress for mica affected homeowners. As part of the proposal, there are calls for the rate to be fixed to ensure that revenue from the levy
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A man has sustained multiple injuries during an assault in Dungloe last week. Gardaí in Milford are investigating the incident which took place on Tuesday the 21st of September at approx. 11.15pm on the Quay road in Dungloe. A man is believed to have been assaulted by a group of men at that location.
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There’s been an overnight burglary in the Twin Towns. Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for information in relation to the incident that occurred in the Glenpatrick Place area of Ballybofey between 7pm last night and 00.50am this morning. A glass panel was smashed in the front door of the house and entry was gained.
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The leaders of the four main unionist parties in the North have signed a declaration opposing the post-Brexit arrangements. They’ve been campaigning to scrap the Northern Ireland Protocol – with claims it’s cutting the region off from the rest of the UK. An effective border in the Irish Sea was agreed between the UK
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Residents affected by flooding issues will be facilitated with face to face meetings on request as it relates to the public consultation on planned Flood Relief Schemes in the county. The consolation which opened yesterday includes schemes for Ballybofey & Stranorlar, Buncrana and Ramelton. The consultation on the scheme being progressed by Donegal County
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An investigation is continuing into a road traffic collision that happened at Drumfad, Raphoe. The crash happened on Thursday last shortly after 7.15pm. The collision occurred between a van and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to Letterkenny University hospital to receive medical treatment for injuries sustained, none of which are believed to be
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There are 42 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. Latest figures show that eight people are on trolleys in the ED while a further 34 are waiting on wards or in overflow areas. The number is down four on yesterday’s figure of 46. It’s the third most overcrowded hospital
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A motion is to be brought forward to Derry City and Strabane District Council this week, calling on the authority to give its full support to the 100% Mica Redress campaign. The motion includes a call on the Council to write to the Housing Minister in the Republic Darragh O’Brien, outlining its support for
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Dundalk delivered their second league victory in a week with a 2-1 win over Bohemians at Oriel Park on Monday night. Pat Hoban’s 17th goal of the season helped Dundalk climb out of the bottom two, and ahead of this Friday night’s trip to Ballybofey to play Finn Harps, Dundalk are up to eighth
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Four trade unions representing local authority workers say water treatment staff need more reassurances over the future of their jobs. It comes as the Government plans to transfer around 3,200 staff employed by local authorities to work directly for Irish Water. Currently, staff at more than 800 water plants are employed by local authorities,
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A man arrested under the Terrorism Act in Derry on Sunday over the attempted murder of a female member of police staff and part time police officer in Dungiven, has been released following questioning. Detectives say that investigation into this incident continues. The 21 year old was subsequently arrested as part of an investigation
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9 in 10 businesses in Ireland are planning to recruit new staff next year. A survey by EY shows the majority of companies plan to increase their headcount in 2022. However, 96 percent of entrepreneurs say finding the right talent is a challenge. Chief Economist with EY, Neil Gibson, says businesses are reporting vacancies
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Stormont ministers have agreed to end social distancing rules for shops, theatres and a number of indoor settings in Northern Ireland. The measure will take effect from 6pm on Thursday. Businesses are being asked to put in place additional mitigation measures, such proof of vaccination and proof of a negative lateral flow rapid test.
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Concern has been raised over opening hours being cut for motor tax services in Donegal. Prior to the pandemic, the service had been available five days a week at Public Service Offices across the county, but now it’s emerged that it’s only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It’s understood that there has been a
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Animals in Need Donegal says they are struggling to cope with a hundred cats and kittens currently in their care. The charity recently had a record-breaking week where they took in 38 cats and kittens and they are making an urgent appeal to the public for help. The voluntary service operates helplines 365 days
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There’s still time for budding entrepreneurs to avail of a start-up business package worth £10,000 as part of the new Start Up Launch Pad North West Initiative. Derry City and Strabane District Council, in partnership with the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and the Inner City Trust, are offering two local entrepreneurs the chance to
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It’s another packed DL Debate podcast with Brendan Devenney. This week Brendan talks with Gary McDaid on the latest happenings in the Donegal Senior Football Championship while there is also match reaction from Barry Ward, Rory Kavanagh and Kane Barrett. Former Mayo star and RTE pundit John Casey also jumps in with his views on
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The Department of Health has reported a further 1,049 new cases of Covid-19. Latest figures show the country’s 14-day incidence rate has dropped to 379 per 100,000 people. It’s highest in Monaghan, Donegal, Louth and Carlow – and lowest in Wicklow, where the rate is only 168. 310 people are in hospital with the virus
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The Donegal CCC have refixed the Ardara Bundoran Donegal Senior Championship round one replay for Wednesday week the 6th October. The game was ordered to be played again this Wednesday after the CCC found Ardara had breached the substitution rules in the original game earlier in the month. Ardara have appealed to the Ulster Hearings
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Bus Éireann has announced the reintroduction of a number of Expressway services in Donegal. The services, which began yesterday, were temporarily suspended in May were reintroduced due to growing demand. The services include the 1am bus from Donegal to Dublin, the 6.30am from Dublin to Donegal, the 2.30am Donegal to Dublin, the 8am Dublin
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903 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the north in the last 24 hours. There have been 4 additional covid related deaths. There are 345 patients being treated for the disease in hospital in Northern Ireland, with 28 in ICU.
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The INTO says teachers are bracing themselves for a difficult few weeks because of the changes to contact tracing in schools. From today, most children under 12 don’t have to restrict their movements if they’re an asymptomatic close contact of someone with Covid in a school or creche. The HSE say it’s basing the decision
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It’s expected that the number of active people who are over 65 in Donegal will reach 40,000 within the next 10 years. Donegal County Council says it is constantly working to expand and enhance the services available to older people, and its Age Friendly Programme is one way of accomplishing that. It’s being coordinated by
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Three-time All-Ireland winner Owen Mulligan has joined the Tyrone under-20 management team. The 2005 All-Star will assist manager Paul Devlin. Tyrone’s campaign in 2020 seen them lose to Donegal at the quarter final stage at Healy Park. Having lead Tyrone to back to back Ulster titles at the age grade previously, Tyrone GAA re-appointed Devlin
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Pop up vaccination centres have opened up at a number of colleges across the country today. It comes as thousands of first years are set to attend campuses for the first time today as in-person teaching returns. The clinics will provide first or second doses to students and staff on a walk-in basis. The HSE
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There’s been a significant drop in people presenting for covid testing since new rules for under 12s were announced. The HSE says it decreased by an average of 20 per cent over the weekend. From today, those under 12 don’t have to restrict their movements if they’re an asymptomatic close contact of someone with covid
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The mother of Cian Langelaan says she still has hope, a year on from his disappearance. Cian was 27 when he was reported missing from the Falcarragh area on September 27th last year. His mother, Anthea has praised the response from members of the public who continue to keep a lookout for Cian. She says
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Over 400 runners took part in the Donegal East running festival in Ballybofey. A great day had by all and lots of happy runners being back at a real event. Many great performances all round but the New Marathon distance featuring some astounding marathon finishes. Rosses ac man Patrick Trimble blazed around the route in
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People are being urged to have their say on the Ballybofey & Stranorlar, Buncrana and Ramelton Flood Relief Schemes. The consultation on the scheme being progressed by Donegal County Council in partnership with the Office of Public Works has opened today. Consulting firms Byrne Looby / Arcadis have been appointed to design a flood relief
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Kilcar, Gaoth Dobhair and Glenswilly took their second wins of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship over the weekend while the holders Naomh Conail were held to a draw with Aodh Rua Ballyshannon. St Eunan’s, Milford, Bundoran and Glenfin picked up their first victories in the campaign. Recap the second round with links below:
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46 people are waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today, making it the third most overcrowded hospital in the country. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report, 9 admitted patients are on a trolley in the Emergency Department while a further 37 are waiting on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 426 people are
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