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A Donegal Pharmacist says there is frustration among the pharmacy community over not being able to utilise their daily Covid-19 vaccine supply for booster shots.
This week it emerged that one pharmacist in the county disposed of 24 leftover vaccines as they are prohibited to administer them as a booster.
Local Pharmacist Margret O’Doherty says the root of the problem lies with the Government and that a senior Minister should have been designated from the start to deal solely with the vaccination programme:
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Buy Donegal has officially kicked off today to showcase the best of Donegal business.
The campaign provides an opportunity for businesses across the county to highlight their products and services and to encourage people to buy them.
The campaign, now in its second year, runs until December 31st 2021.
Director of Services at Donegal County Council Garry Martin spoke about the initiative on the Nine Till Noon Show:
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There were 30 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning.
According to the INMO, three people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 27 were waiting on wards.
Nationally, there were 356 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning.
282 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 74 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.
Sean Boyd. Photo Stephen Doherty
Finn Harps host a huge North West Derby clash this evening as neighbours Derry City come to town. Kick-off at Finn Park is 8pm and the game is live on Highland with Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle in association with B&S Credit Union Ballybofey.
Speaking ahead of the game, Ollie Horgan told FinnHarps.ie: “Derry will be coming here looking to cement their place in Europe and that’s a good barometer of the task in front of us. Ruaidhri and his team have done a fantastic job since coming in and they added some serious quality to an already strong squad with the likes of McGonagle and Junior signing in the Summer window and so it’s no surprise that they’ve kicked on like they have.
All four games this season have been incredibly tight with only a goal making the difference, if even, and we’re hopeful it will be the same come Friday and that we’ll be in with a shout with fifteen minutes to go. ”
In team news, Sean Boyd is suspended after being sent off on Monday night against Drogheda. Adam Foley, Johnny Dunleavy, Shane McEleney, Ethan Boyle and Barry McNamee are doubts.
Ronan Boyce. Photo Stephen Doherty
It’s the end of a very busy week for Derry City on Friday evening as they make the short trip to Ballybofey to take on near neighbours Finn Harps (KO 8pm).
Late goals at home to Bohemians last Friday and away at Waterford on Tuesday mean the Candystripes head into the game still in fourth place in the table, while the home side are desperate for points in the race to avoid the end of season play-off.
It’s been a mixed bag of results for both teams since their entertaining 2-2 draw at the Brandywell; Derry picking up nine points and Harps six in seven league outings since then.
Manager Ruaidhri Higgins knows full well that form counts for little heading into a ‘derby’ and a difficult night awaits his side, but says they are fully focused on the game.
“It’s honours even in the three league matches between us so far and it will be very tight again on Friday. Everyone is talking about european places and finishing positions in the table, but we’re concerning ourselves with trying to pick up three very valuable points and nothing else.”
“Ronan Boyce is struggling after picking up a knock in Waterford but we’ll give him until Friday morning and make a decision then. Marc Walsh is definitely out but Ciaron Harkin returns after suspension and everyone else is good to go.”
“We’re really looking forward to the game and will be doing everything in our power to win it” he concluded.
People are being reminded that pop-up vaccination clinics are getting underway in three Donegal Towns today.
The centres will be available in the Colgan Hall in Carndonagh, The Gateway Hotel in Buncrana and the St. Mary’s parish Hall in Stranorlar.
The clinics are open from 12 noon today and are also running tomorrow and Sunday.
Frank Harburn, Saolta General Manager for the rollout of the vaccination programme in the West and North West says there hasn’t been as big an uptake in these areas and is encouraging people to attend:
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Photo Stephen Doherty
There’s a hugely important north-west derby at Finn Park this evening as Finn Harps take on arch rivals Derry City.
Harps are currently second bottom and occupy the relegation play-off spot while City are still pushing for a possible place in Europe next season.
Already this season Harps have chalked up their first ever league win at the Brandywell and beat the Candystripes for the first time in the FAI Cup.
With so much at stake it’s likely to be a close affair.
Here’s former Finn Harps goalkeeper Gavin Cullen…
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The game will be broadcast live on Highland.
The deadline for paying Local Property Tax has been extended until Wednesday.
Revenue has pushed back the deadline, which was originally set for this Sunday.
The tax is based on the value of the property and owners must submit their own return via revenue DOT IE before 5pm on the 10th of November.
Options for apprenticeships and further education will be included in the CAO portal for the first time today.
It goes live at 12 noon, when students can check out cao-dot-ie forward slash options.
The full range of third level options will be available to apply for through a central portal.
Minister of State for Skills, Niall Collins, says he wants to end the stigma towards apprenticeships:
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