Category: Old Donegal

Police say they’re appealing for witnesses after a traffic collision that occurred in the Francis Street area of Derry city yesterday afternoon.

The incident involved a red Wolkswagen Golf and a parked blue Skoda Octavia, and happened at approximately 4:15pm on Sunday.

The two occupants of the Golf were uninjured, but a 50 year old man standing in front of the parked car received leg injuries.

Police say the driver of the Golf, a 22 year old man, was arrested under suspicion of grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving and driving when unfit through drink or drug – as well as disorderly behaviour and two counts of assault on Police. The suspect remains in custody as Police continue their enquiries.

Inspector Ryan Robb said: “While our enquiries to establish what happened continue, I am appealing to drivers who were in the area at the time, as well as pedestrians or residents who may have witnessed what occurred, to get in touch with us. I would also ask those drivers with dashcams to check their footage.”

Anyone with any information is being asked to call 101 and quote reference number 1235 of 13/03/22.

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Visiting restrictions are set to stay in place at Letterkenny University Hospital, as LUH combats the largest Covid-19 outbreak of any hospital in the Republic of Ireland.

Visiting will only be allowed on compassionate grounds, with such visits to be pre-arranged with the nurse manager on the ward.

In a statement, LUH said that there are now 84 admitted patients with the virus, and that cases of Covid-19 have now been detected in 11 wards within the hospital.

Additionally, they say the Emergency Department is still extremely busy, and that patients are experiencing extremely long waiting times on wards to be admitted to a bed.

Anyone who presents at the Emergency Department will be treated, but in order of medical severity due to the long waiting times.

In a statement, LUH said that “The hospital acknowledges that delays in the Emergency Department and postponing procedures are very difficult for patients and their families and would like to apologise for the inconvenience and distress these delays cause”.

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A number of homes have been evacuated in Derry following the discovery of a number of suspicious items in the Fahan Street area shortly after 11am this morning.

To facilitate the public safety operation, Fahan Street has been closed at both ends. Cordons have been implemented and diversions are in place.

In a statement Inspector Robb says police understands that the closure of Fahan Street will cause disruption, but this is necessary in order to make the area safe.

More information as we get it.

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Pressure needs to be brought on Moscow to end the brutality associated with the Ukraine war.

That’s the view of the Foreign Affairs Minister, who says Ireland would support tougher sanctions if necessary.

Minister Simon Coveney also says that Ireland is working to put in as much defence as it can against a potential Russian cyber attack.

Minister Coveney says a long drawn out war with huge casualties now must be avoided:

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95% of private bus operators say they can’t guarantee their service will continue until June, due to the spiralling cost of fuel.

The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland asked operators if it’s commercially viable for services to run up until June without any support and 5 per cent said no.

90 per cent of operators say they need up to a 35 per cent increase in contract rates to continue their services.

Nearly two-thirds say fuel costs have increased by more than 50 per cent over the past twelve months.

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There are concerns among virus expects that this weekend could cause Covid case numbers to surge.

Letterkenny University Hospital has the highest number of Covid patients nationwide with 79 cases being treated at the facility as of 8pm last night.

Nationally, over 1,000 people in hospitals today have Covid, the highest figure in two months.

With a double bank holiday looming, Professor of Immunology, Christine Loscher, is advising caution this St Patrick’s weekend:

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The Chief Executive of Fuels Ireland says he fully understands why people in Donegal and elsewhere are fed up with the price of fuel.

There’s a warning today that the price of a litre of fuel at Irish petrol stations could hit 2 euro 60 by the end of next month according to the head of an Irish oil firm.

Petrol and diesel topped 2 euro recently prompting a cut in excise duty.

Kevin McPartlan says while prices look stable at the moment, he doesn’t see anything on the immediate horizon that would lead to a drop in fuel prices:

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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin.

The 28 year old was killed while on a backpacking trip in India on March 14th 2017.

Vikat Bhagat, was later charged with her murder, which he denies.

His trial, which began more than four years ago, has faced countless delays.

A memorial mass for Danielle took place in Buncrana on Friday evening.

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Serious concern has been raised over pedestrian safety in Doochary village.

It’s been claimed that there have been several near misses due to the current state of the footpaths in the village and the speed some motorists are travelling.

An elderly resident also sustained a severe injury after falling on the uneven surface.

Chairperson of the Doochary development association Megan McDermott says urgent attention is needed to the infrastuture for the wellbeing of the local community:

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Highland Radio is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Conlon Fernbank Magherenan, Letterkenny, Donegal / Dunlewey, Donegal.

Mary was a regular contributor to the Nine til Noon Show and previously the Shaun Doherty Show.

Her vast political knowledge and unique commentary will undoubtedly be sorely missed by listeners.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Marys family and friends at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Mary died at home surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband, Vincent, daughter Dariona, son Paul, son-in-law, Seamus, daughter-in-law, Michele, grandchildren Síofra, Aifric, John and Ryan, sister Margaret, brother Joseph, sisters-in-law Gabrielle, Nora and Detta, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Mary’s remains are reposing at the home of her daughter Dariona. At Mary’s request, the house is strictly private to family only.

Requiem Mass will take place at the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny, on Tuesday 15th March at 11am, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Oncology Unit, Mater Private Hospital or the Donegal Hospice c/o Marley Funeral Director’s, Letterkenny, or any Family member.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/irishmartyrs.

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