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Carndonagh-Ballyliffin road temporarily closed following minor accident

Gardaí say that the road between Carndonagh and Ballyliffin is temporarily closed following a minor road accident this evening. No one was injured in the incident, but the road is currently closed as there are what are believed to be telegraph poles on the road, and the road is unsafe to pass. Diversions are in […]

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Next month crucial for 100% redress following Lifford mica march – Michael Doherty

An estimated crowd of around 2,000 people took to the streets in Lifford yesterday, calling once again on the Government to provide a 100 percent mica redress scheme for affected homeowners. The demonstration began outside the county council offices in Lifford and then moved through the town, and as a number of mica campaigners took

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Brigade claim North West Senior Cup as Glendermott win the Sammy Jeffrey title

Brigade won the North West senior cup for the third time in four years after a comfortable 6-wicket success over Eglinton in a game forced into a third day by the weekend’s heavy rain. The sides were fairly well matched over the course of the first innings, however, the Beechgrove side’s 48-run lead proved to

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HSE still “highly committed” to Sláintecare reforms – Reid

The head of the HSE says it remains “highly committed” to reforms under Sláintecare. The programme would see HSE powers devolved into regions and commits to changes including universal healthcare and free GP care. Last week two senior members involved in the programme resigned over reported resistance from within the health service to its changes.

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Former HSE head calls for parents to consider benefits of vaccinating children

  A former head of the HSE is urging people to attend walk-in Covid vaccination centres throughout the country today. At least 16 are operating – including the walk-in centre at the LYIT in Letterkenny, which is open from 2:30 to 4pm, administering first or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine to anyone over 12.

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Kieran McGeary & Brian Dooher on Tyrone’s All Ireland title win

Tyrone are All Ireland Senior Football Champions for 2021 after they beat Mayo 2-14 to 0-15 at Croke Park. Cathal McShane and Darren McCurry scored the Tyrone goals in the second half after Ryan O’Donoghue had missed a penalty for Mayo. The win is the Red Hand’s first Sam Maguire since 2008. Kieran McGeary told

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Truck driver caught driving with mobile phone also warned for worn tyres

Buncrana Gardaí say a driver they caught driving a 30-tonne lorry while using his mobile phone, was also given a warning due to the poor condition of his tyres. The Buncrana Roads Policing Unit say that they issued a fixed charge penalty notice to the driver for using their mobile phone while driving, and also

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Letterkenny walk-in centre open for vaccinations this weekend, select dates next week

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics are operating around the country again this weekend, including in Letterkenny, where the LYIT vaccination centre is open for walk-ins this weekend, as well as five days next week. The centre is open for walk-ins from 2:30 to 4pm today, Saturday, and tomorrow, Sunday. You can get either dose 1 or

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Lifford mica protest organisers expect strong Finn Valley turnout

The organisers of today’s Mica protest in Lifford say they are particularly anxious to see a strong turnout from the Finn Valley area. The demonstration, which will see people gather outside the council offices from 1.30 has been organised by the 100% Redress No Less!! group, with campaigner Paddy Diver listed as the main speaker.

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“End goal” for Burtonport Railway Walk to be linked with Letterkenny

A Donegal Councilor says recent works on the Greenway following the old railway tracks near Muckish Mountain will have long term benefits for the area, and show what can be achieved when people work together. Cllr Michael McClafferty says this work has been augmented with a resurfacing project on the road towards Muckish, and that

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HSE confirm Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre lease agreement being finalised

The HSE has confirmed that the lease agreement for the new Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre is being finalised. Concerns have been raised over the delay in progressing the €2.5 million project. A contract for the new health centre was signed in 2018 and was expected to open in 2020 but as of yet, no progress

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Motion of no confidence due to Taoiseach’s failure to stand up to FG – Deputy MacLochlainn

Sinn Fein’s Chief Whip in the Dail says the tabling of a motion of no confidence in Simon Coveney is due to the failure of the Taoiseach to stand up to Fine Gael. The party says the attempted appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN special envoy role amounted to cronyism. The expected motion says

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Calls for old phone box in Letterkenny to be used for defibrillator

Donegal County Council is to be asked to liaise with Eir with a view towards using the old phone box on Letterkenny’s Lower Main Street to house a defibrillator. The issue will be raised at a meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District next week by Cathaoirleach Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who says this is a

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Mica affected homeowners to take to the streets of Lifford tomorrow

Mica affected homeowners are taking to the streets of Lifford tomorrow. People are set to gather at 1:30pm outside the County House in Lifford before marching through the town as part of a 100% mica redress scheme demonstration. The 100% Redress No Less!! group has organised the demonstration with campaigner, Paddy Diver the main speaker.

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Visiting restrictions remain in place at LUH due to Covid-19 outbreak

Visiting restrictions remain in place today at Letterkenny University Hospital as a result of a Covid 19 outbreak which was confirmed last evening. An Outbreak Control Team has been convened to manage the response. In areas where visiting is permitted, one visitor per inpatient per day is being allowed by strict appointment only, with the

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