Good morning colleagues, 

Almost time to roll up the tents and sleeping bags in Letterkenny as the two divisional conferences draw to a close today.

RTÉ's lunchtime news had this report on health service staff morale from the Health and Welfare conference in Letterkenny, and the story is also covered by the Irish Times and Irish Independent. RTÉ North West correspondent ShaneÓCurraighín was on site and has these reports and video from conference.

In her response to the health minister's pre-recorded address to conference yesterday, Ashley Connolly said health staff were 'ready and waiting' to talk about seven-day services. That's reported on page 4 of today's Irish Times. Donegal News were also on site.

Have a lovely day, a great weekend and a safe journey home, wherever you are. 

Niall Shanahan