Investigations are continuing as its emerged a woman was assaulted in Letterkenny on Sunday last.
Gardai say they are investigating an incident of assault that occurred at a premises in the town.
It’s believed the woman was injured when she intervened in an altercation involving a number of people.
Finn Harps goalscorer Will Seymour. Photo: Stephen Doherty
Will Seymore is the latest of the Finn Harps squad to depart Finn Park.
Although his next club has not been confirmed the American took to social media to say he would not be returning to Ballybofey.
He joins the likes of Shane McEleney, Sean Boyd, Mark Coyle and Dan Hawkins in leaving Harps.
Seymore arrived in January of this year signing from Sligo Rovers.
Easily the best year of my career so far. I just wanted to thank from the bottom of my heart, the club, manager, staff and fans that welcomed me and supported and signed me when no one wanted me and helped me turn my career from low to high. pic.twitter.com/xUO8SsFw2t
— Will Seymore (@WilliamSeesmore) December 22, 2021
Grateful for how the club supported and treated me and my wife as family! It was a good year and I know Harps will push on and keep building on this year! Wishing all my teammates, fans and staff at the club the very best going forward!
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— Will Seymore (@WilliamSeesmore) December 22, 2021
Gardai are warning the public of a new text scam, called the Grandparent Scam.
An unknown number will send a text pretending to be a relative, claiming they’ve borrowed a phone.
The scammer will then try to get information to make themselves more believable, and will request money.
Detective Michael Cryan from the National Economic Bureau says never volunteer information in a conversation with unknown people:
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The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says Donegal County Council should be looking to develop parks in every area of the county.
In response, officials told Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher that consultants are working on the first Outdoor Recreation Strategy for Donegal, with the provision of play spaces one of the issues being considered.
Public consultations will begin in the next few months.
Cllr Gallagher says after the Glenties MD met with school principals and other community leaders in the district, she believes the council should develop a programme to build public parks in each MD that are suitable for all ages and abilities:
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The Burnfoot to Birdstown road in Inishowen is currently closed due to a single vehicle incident.
Diversions are in place via the 19th Hole.
No further details are currently known.
Scoil Mhuire Creeslough has moved a step closer to securing additional accommodation.
The project has been given approval to proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme.
It will involve the construction of two mainstream classrooms, one WC for assisted users and one SET room.
In welcoming the news, Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh praised the school’s principal John O’Doherty and the Board of Management for ensuring this project continued to progress.
NPHET says the Omicron strain is so infectious that if someone tests positive there’s a “very strong” chance they’ve already passed it on to everyone they live with.
The group is urging people to stay home and isolate as a group if anyone gets a positive PCR or antigen test result for the virus.
6,307 more people have tested positive for the virus in the latest official data, and 55 more deaths have been confirmed in the week up to yesterday.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn says people must stay home if they have any symptoms:
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The Taoiseach says the Government has to approach vaccinations for children with sensitivity.
Vaccines will be widely available to children aged 5 to 11 from January 10th.
But Micheál Martin says he knows it will be something parents think long and hard about:
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People crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive is closing nightclubs as a public health measure.
That’s according to First Minister Paul Givan.
Venues have been ordered to shut from St Stephen’s Day, and only six people will be allowed share a table in a pub or restaurant.
Stormont Ministers say they would have liked to impose more stringent public health controls, but can’t afford to pay for more business supports.
Mr Givan says the main reason for the post-Christmas closure is still the inherent risk of a crowded setting:
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Two people have been rescued from the water in Rathmullan during an early morning rescue operation involving the RNLI and Gardai.
Shortly before 12:45am this morning, the Lough Swilly RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was tasked by the Malin Head Coast Guard to assist two people in the water in the Rathmullan area.
The crew arrived on the scene shortly after being alerted and the casualties were successfully removed from the water.
The pair were transferred to an ambulance at Rathmullan pier while the crew returned to Ned’s Point to refuel in preparation for service again.
