Category: Old Donegal

Bodies of father and son removed from scene of suspected murder-suicide

Post mortems are due to be carried out today on the bodies of a father and son found at a house in Letterkenny yesterday.

The body of the father, a man in his 80s was discovered inside the house in the Windyhall area while his son’s body, who was in his 50s was found in a car in an adjacent shed.

Gardaí in Letterkenny continue to investigate all the circumstances into the discovery of the bodies in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide.

Gardai have confirmed that no firearm was used in the incident.

Both bodies have been removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital where post mortems are due to take place today by SallyAnne Collis, a State Pathologist.

The results of the post mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

The scene remains preserved at this time and the technical bureau continue to examine the scene.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information in relation to the incident to contact them at Letterkenny Garda station on (074) 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Sliding scale element of Mica redress scheme effectively scrapped

The PRO of the Mica Action Group doesn’t anticipate the controversial sliding scale element of the enhanced Mica redress scheme will ever be implemented.

Clarity has been received from the Housing Minister which states that the SCSI will work independently in setting a rate for all options of remediation including demolition.

Members of the Defective Blocks Working Group will have the opportunity to compare the rate set by the SCSI with costs being proposed by Minister Darragh O’Brien.

Michael Doherty says the letter received from the Minister represents a huge step in the redress campaign:


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Thieves target Letterkenny house days before Christmas

A Letterkenny Councillor has described the burglary of a home in the town as a cowardly act.

At around 9pm last night, a house was broken into the Gleann Rua area with those responsible making off with a TV and a number of Christmas presents.

Councillor Gerry McMonagle is urging local residents who may have any information to contact Gardai:

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CMO expects rapid increase in Covid-19 cases

The Chief Medical Officer expects to see a rapid increase in cases of covid 19 over the coming days.

Tony Holohan says Omicron now accounts for almost three quarters of cases in Ireland and yesterday’s high number of cases was not unexpected.

7,411 new infections have been confirmed, with 390 people in hospital, including 98 in ICU.

Gardai appeal for information on deaths of father and son in Letterkenny

Gardai are appealing for anyone with information relating to the deaths of a father and son in Letterkenny yesterday to contact them.

The deaths are being treated as murder-suicide.

The father and son, aged 88 and 50, were discovered by a local person shortly after lunchtime yesterday.

Post mortem examinations are due to be carried out.

Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh, says everyone in the locality is in shock:


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Malin Head tourism project must be expedited – McDermott

 

Donegal County Council is being urged to appoint an official to progress the planned tourism development at Malin Head.

Preliminary work has been done on the provision of toilets and car parking, but the substantial project which was approved in 2019 has not progressed, despite promises of movement in April of last year.

Inishowen Cllr Martin McDermott has been pressing for the development for the past number of years, and says the delays are unacceptable.

He wants officials from the council and Failte Ireland to brief members as quickly as possible on why the project is being delayed…………..


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List of winners in the Highland Radio Cash and Car Giveaway

 

The Winners in The Highland Radio Car and Cash Giveaway were:-

 

Sunny Side Up – Ann Doherty, Letterkenny  – €1,000

Nine Til Noon – Deirdre McCarron, Letterkenny – €1,000

Nine Til Noon –   Stephen O’Donnell, Crolly –  Winner of a New Kia Exceed

Around the North West – Niall Sheils, Gortahork – €1,000

Jive Time – Jack Kelly, Ramelton, €1,000

The Power Hour – Ann White, Castlefin – €1,000

 

All draws were made live on air on Thursday December 23rd 2021

7,411 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening

7,411 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening.

As of 8am today, 390 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 98 are in ICU.

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health said: “With Omicron now accounting for almost three quarters of cases in Ireland, today’s high number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is not unexpected, and we expect to see a rapid increase in case figures over the coming short period of time.

It is imperative that all of us, to the greatest extent possible, make every effort we can in the next two to three weeks to only meet with members of our own households. Consider you plans over the Christmas period and into the early part of the New Year and try to keep your contacts as low as possible.

“If someone in the household receives a “detected” or “positive” test result either via a PCR test or an antigen test, then all members of the household should restrict their movements and not attend work or socialise with others.

“Even though we recognise that it is very difficult at this time of year to stay away from loved ones, it is really important that anyone who receives confirmation of a confirmed COVID-19 infection self-isolate for ten days. If you are identified as a close contact and have received a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, then you should restrict your movements for five days. If you have not yet been boosted, you should restrict your movements for ten days. More information is available on www.hse.ie.   

“If you are yet to receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, then you should take every measure you can to protect yourself until you are eligible to receive it. This includes avoiding risky environments and keeping your contacts as low as possible. All of the available evidence indicates that a booster vaccine will offer good protection against infection with the Omicron variant.

“If you have recently arrived in Ireland from overseas, then you are advised to take an antigen test for the five days following your arrival into Ireland. If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, then you must self-isolate immediately and arrange a PCR test.”

Covid 19 Test Centres will operate over Christmas

Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1 (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo)

 

COVID-19 Testing Centre hours over Christmas across CHO1

 

Testing centres across CHO 1 have seen a sustained extremely high demand for COVID 19 testing at our Community testing centres in Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo. This reflects the high prevalence of the disease and other illnesses at this time.

 

For appointments log onto to www.hse.ie . Due to the high levels of testing, walk-in testing will not be facilitated.

The HSE would like to advise that if you are symptomatic, you should contact your GP or a GP Out of Hours service in the first instance.

 

All Testing Centres across CHO1 will all be operational tomorrow, Christmas Eve, with earlier closing times.

Testing centres in Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Letterkenny will open on Christmas Day with reduced hours.

The same centres will also be open on St Stephen’s Day, again with reduced opening hours.

On Monday December 27th Carrick-on-Shannon, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Letterkenny testing centres will operate as normal.

Please note that the Cleary Centre in Donegal will remain closed from close of business Christmas Eve until 9:30 am Tuesday December 28th.

HSE CHO1 A/Head of Service, Primary Care Amanda Doyle said “The community testing service was established initially to support the delivery of 15,000 tests per day – the service has a number of additional measures which we have implemented to increase that daily testing figure for peak periods to over 30,000 tests per day. Wednesday 22nd December was our busiest day to date in community testing with almost 35,000 appointments offered in test centres nationally.”

 

Again, please note that all CTCs are an appointment only service and you can book online here: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/testing/get-tested/

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