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Government warned of risks of ending contact tracing programme

The Government has been warned not to rush into plans end routine Covid 19 contact tracing. Reports today suggest that NPHET is considering the move in four weeks, when the majority of pandemic restrictions will be lifted in Ireland. Earlier this week it was decided that children who are close contacts, but have no symptoms,

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Mixed results for North West boxers at National Elite Championship Semi Finals

It was a night of mixed results for North West boxers at the National Elite Championship semi finals on Friday night. Letterkenny’s Paddy McShane recorded victory in his Men’s 51kg with a two points to one win over St Michael’s Athy boxer Michael Stokes. McShane will now fight Paudraic Downey for a chance to be

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Nathan Gartside and James Akintunde on Derry City’s win over Longford

Derry City earned 3-0 home win over Longford on Friday night. Jamie McGonigle opened the scoring for the Candystripes on 16 minutes before James Akintunde doubled their lead on the half hour mark. Junior then sealed the win for Ruaidhri Higgins side on 82 minutes. After the game Martin Holmes spoke to goal scorer James

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Tenth annual March For Choice taking place today

The tenth annual ‘March for Choice’ is calling on the Government to tackle barriers to abortion in Ireland. Campaigners say despite the result of the abortion referendum, people are still travelling abroad for services which should be available here. Marchers are also calling on the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to deliver on promises of safe

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Over 40 protests taking place against Troubles amnesty proposals today

Protests are taking place across Ireland today against British Government proposals that would effectively stop prosecutions for actions carried out during the troubles. The proposal is part of a wider document published recently on dealing with Legacy Issues. Today’s protests are being coordinated by the Time for Truth Campaign, with events taking place in over

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People urged to explore Donegal trails as National Walking Day approaches

Tomorrow, is National Walking Day, and Donegal County Council is urging people to go walking on any of the many paths and trails in the county. In particular, the council is promoting the Inch Levels Wildfowl Reserve, which is part of Trail Gazers, a European network of walks which is looking at ensuring investments in

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Professional performance and three points – Ruaidhri Higgins Reaction

Derry City’s 3-0 win over Longford leaves the Brandywell side just three points off third place Sligo Rovers and have opened up a five point gap to fifth placed Bohemians. Jamie McGonigle, James Akintunde and Junior scored for the Candystrips on Friday evening. It was another three points and a professional performance from the home

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Harps Reaction – Ethan Boyle delighted to score in win at Bohs

Goals from Ethan Boyle and Dan Hawkins gave Finn Harps a superb three points in Dublin beating Bohemians 2-0 at Dalymount Park. With Waterford beating Drogheda (1-0) and Dundalk over coming Sligo (3-1) it was an important win which keeps Harps five points away from the Premier Division bottom two. Speaking with Ethan Lee, goalscorer

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FG TDs seeking meeting with Housing Minister to discuss Mica

A group of Fine Gael representatives from Donegal, Mayo, Clare and Limerick met today with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. In a statement afterwards, the party said the meeting was an opportunity to reinforce the strong solidarity that emanated from the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party on Wednesday night in favour of a resolution to the issue. Party

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Government must build temporary homes for Mica families – Loftus

A Rural Ireland campaigner is calling on the government to build temporary and alternative accommodation for those in homes affected by Mica. It comes as the Tanaiste meets this afternoon with party colleagues who want the government to agree to a 100 per cent redress scheme. Leo Varadkar is speaking with TDs from some of

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Clear differences remain between civil servants, mica campaigners on Working Group – Mica Action Group PRO

The PRO of the Mica Action Group has said that it’s increasingly likely that the civil servants on the Defective Block Working Group will have a different opinion to that of the Mica family representatives – and that both different perspectives will be presented to the Housing Minister on the Working Group’s final paper. Michael

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Booster vaccination programme for immunocompromised to begin next week

A Covid-19 booster vaccination programme will begin next week. The HSE will start offering third dose appointments to people with compromised immune systems from Wednesday. The jabs will start to be administered from next Friday. NIAC recommended earlier this month to offer booster mRNA vaccines to immunocompromised people over the age of 12.

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Further cancelling of 999 calls “unacceptable” – Policing Authority

The Policing Authority says it’s simply not good enough that a number of gardai cancelled emergency calls. It’s emerged a further 53 emergency calls were cancelled without a proper Garda response, after new procedures were implemented when it emerged that thousands of emergency calls to Gardaí had been cancelled. Chairman of the Policing Authority Bob

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UK Government approves sending 100 army medics to North to assist Covid crisis

The UK Government has approved sending 100 military doctors to Northern Ireland to support under-pressure hospitals dealing with Covid-19. The medics are expected to be deployed at two hospitals in Belfast, and possibly a third. They will be sent to Northern Ireland in the next few days. Dr. Andrew Dobbin is an A&E Consultant at

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Two men to appear in court in connection with Lyra McKee investigation

Two men are due to appear in court this morning, charged with rioting offences by police investigating the murder of Lyra McKee. The two men, aged 26 and 29, have been charged with rioting and throwing petrol bombs, and are due to appear in Derry Magistrates Court via videolink later this morning. They’re the latest

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Deputy McHugh among Fine Gael TDs in Mica meeting with Varadkar later today

  Several Fine Gael TDs will back calls for a 100 per cent mica redress scheme when they meet with the Tánaiste this afternoon. Leo Varadkar will hold talks with his party colleagues from some of the worst hit areas. Discussions are ongoing on the scheme, which is due to go to cabinet early next

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Glenties councillor welcomes Seaview Hotel planning application

A Glenties Municipal District councillor has welcomed the news that planning permission has been saught to refurbish the Seaview Hotel in Bunbeg. Planning permission for the hotel has been saught by a company called Vestada Private LTD, and the planning application includes plans for the construction of 44 new hotel bedrooms, and the renovation of

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Donegal County Council urges participation in “Make Way Day”

Today is “Make Way Day”, with Donegal County Council and the Disability Federation of Ireland working to assess access levels in the county. Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray says this initiative focuses on individual responsibility, and he’s urging people to take part. He’s urging people to take part in an online test that empowers individuals to

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