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Main Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht January 5th

Ongoing efforts are being made to retain the Irish language and its use in the South West Donegal Gaeltacht region. Eunan Cunningham Chairperson of the Language Planning Steering Committee in South West Donegal Gaeltacht says the language is not being used as much in the area as done so in the past. A series of …

Meetings to be held in Donegal in bid to retain Irish language Read More »

An Inishowen councillor is expressing concern about the immediate future of the Buncrana Community Nursing Unit, saying staff shortage have led to the closure of five beds already, and day services are also being seriously compromised. Cllr Rena Donaghey says the problem is being worsened because they haven’t got clearance to replace senior staff. She …

Local councillor fears further cuts as five beds close at Buncrana Nursing Unit Read More »

There was a 3% increase in calls received by NowDoc in December 2017 compared to the same period during the previous year. 7,211 calls were received by the service December last with 4,070 of calls were dealt with between December 22nd and January 1st this year. Approximately 70% of all calls received a GP consultation …

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A senior member of the Regional Health Forum says various winter initiatives have not solved the overcrowding crisis in the hospital system, and what is needed is substantial investment across the health service. Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Mc Monagle says the health minister appears to realise that previous initiatives have not worked, and he …

Hospital initiatives lack “joined up thinking” – Mc Monagle Read More »

A search has been called off in Castlefinn after the person at the centre of it was found safe and well. Concern was expressed this morning, leading to Malin Head Coastguard calling in the Rescue 118 Helicopter from Sligo. It carried out a search along the river from Castlefinn to Lifford, and was later stood …

Searched called off in Castlefinn after person is found Read More »

The TII has confirmed just over 40 million euro for development safety and road strenghtening works on Donegal Primary and Secondary road network for 2018. Many of the projects which are spread right around the county have previously been flagged in a series of Government accouncements. They include considerable works on various sections of the …

Just over €40 million confirmed for Donegal roads by TII Read More »

  There were 13 awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Nine people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further four were on wards. It’s down half on yesterdays figure of 26. The INMO say that nationally, the total awaiting admission today is …

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Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a deteriorating taste in the water supply in Letterkenny. The issue has led to some residents resorting to bottled water as opposed to drinking from their own supply. Local Cllr. Dessie Shiels says a detailed report must be compiled by the Council Laboratory to determine …

Deteriorating taste in Letterkenny water supply must be investigated – Shiels Read More »

  A major search and rescue operation is underway near the bridge at Castlefinn. The alarm was first raised at approximately 7.20 this morning after an eye witnesses saw a man walking towards the direction of the river. The Sligo 118 helicopter has been dispatched to the scene while Malin Coastguard and the local Gardai …

Breaking: Major search and rescue operation underway at Castlefinn Read More »

The Council is being asked to carry out an urgent review of car parking at Larkin’s Lane in Letterkenny. It follows concern raised by proprietors in the area that some people are leaving their cars parked there for the majority of the day and this is having a detrimental effect on their business. Mayor of …

Council asked to review car parking at busy Letterkenny area Read More »

The odds on Donald Trump attending the Irish Open in Donegal this year are 33/1. The tournament will be held at Ballyliffin Golf Club in July, hosted by the Rory McIlroy Foundation. 90,000 visitors are expected to descend on the region this year when the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open commences. Lawrence Lyons, Spokesperson …

Will Donald Trump attend 2018 Irish Open in Ballyliffen? Read More »

  Concern has been raised after Storm Eleanor caused significant damage to sand dunes in West Donegal. Works had begun at Maghery beach to protect against coastal erosion however, as strong winds and heavy rainfall battered the coast on Tuesday, a significant amount of the beach was washed away. Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District Councillor …

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  Brexit is threatening the performance of the Irish property sector. A new report by Property Industry Ireland warns weaker sterling could affect exports here. The group is also encouraging companies to diversify into new markets beyond the UK. David Duffy is the Director of Property Industry Ireland:

The Irish Medical Organisation says our hospitals are ‘a system in meltdown’ due to overcrowding. The IMO says the Taoiseach and the Finance minister must commit the necessary funding to end the trolley crisis. Health Minister Simon Harris said yesterday he’s committed to opening more beds and reforming the system. But IMO President Dr Ann …

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