Pat the Cope Gallagher believes it will be down to ‘the wire’ to secure two Fianna Fail seats in Donegal. The party ran three candidates in the constituency with Charlie McConalogue and Claudia Kennedy also on the ticket. Tallies indicate Claudia Kennedy has secured just 297 votes. She’s a long shot off but Pat the …
Sinn Féin Councillor Jack Murray, Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says it will be a ‘difficult path to power’ but that his party will be speaking to a number of other parties if they secure the majority of Dail seats. He has expressed his confidence in party leader Mary Lou McDonald after what has …
‘Difficult path to power’ for SF – Cllr Jack Murray Read More »
Senator Nikki Bradley has conceded that she will not take a Dail seat. She was appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris in July. Senator Bradley says she is proud of what the party has achieved today despite Fine Gael set to lose its seat. However, she said negative attitudes in Donegal need to …
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First counts are expected to be declared in the next hour as counting continues across the country. Most constituencies have final tallies in. Of the 174 TDs to be elected based on the tally data, 136 of the seats look secured. The figures show the transfer battles for final seats will be decisive. Currently Fianna …
‘Maybe there’s lessons to be learnt’. That’s the view of Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. First tallies indicate Fine Gael will lose it’s Dail seat in Donegal which will be a bruising result for the party. They ran two candidates in a bid to retain outgoing Joe McHugh’s seat but as it stands it doesn’t …
‘Time to review’ – Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh as FG look set to lose seat in Donegal Read More »
Fine Gael look to be struggling in Donegal. Joe McHugh won a seat for the party in the last General Election. He announced previously that he was stepping away from politics at the end of this Dail term. The two candidates vying for the Fine Gael seat in Donegal are John McNulty and Senator Nikki …
A driver has been arrested in Carndonagh after they were caught driving 70kph over the speed limit. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed check in the Glentogher area when they detected a vehicle travelling at 150kph in a 80kph speed zone. The driver was arrested and charged to appear in court.
Thomas Pringle has increased his vote in parts of Inishowen and Letterkenny. He is on is on 6.9% but his focus will be on how many votes he can get under his belt in his own area of South Donegal. With Sinn Féin confident they can get Noel Jordan over the line, Thomas Pringle’s camp …
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Sinn Féin are confident they can secure three seats in Donegal. As it stands around lunchtime here in the count centre at Aura Leisure Centre, Sinn Féin, according to tally figures, are sitting on 43%. Pearse Doherty is polling well right across the county with Padraig MacLochlainn cleaning up in Inishowen. Noel Jordan meanwhile, is …
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Early tallie indicated support for Fianna Fail has dropped approximately 20% in Inishowen. Sinn Féin has secured the majority of votes from the electorate in the peninsula. However, Charlie McConalogue and Pat the Cope Gallagher’s Director of Elections, Senator Niall Blaney says while the vote in McConalogue’s backyard was crucial, it is manageable. He says …
‘Inishowen vote crucial but manageable’ – Senator Blaney Read More »
Over 50 incidents of threats, abuse and harassment are reported to have been made to politicians in the lead up to the General Election. A joint investigation by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and the Hope & Courage Collective documented 55 incidents including 4 violent offline actions. 90 per cent of the incidents used social …
While the big story during the local election in June was the success of the 100% Redress Party in Donegal, it doesn’t look to be the case this time round. It is still very early days but particularly in the Inishowen area where it was expected Charles Ward would have received a huge share of …
‘Still all to play for’ – 100% Redress Party PRO Read More »
Three men will appear in court in the North today, charged after a car pursuit in County Derry. Police are also investigating an alleged ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon. One man aged 38 and two men, both aged 27 , have been charged with a number of offences including attempted kidnapping. …
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The record homeless figures of almost 15 thousand people is being described as “unacceptable.” DePaul says any new government must gather a strong response to the crisis. It says the housing market isn’t working for those most vulnerable, with 4,645 children trapped in homelessness. DePaul Director of Services and Development Dermot Murphy says children deserve …
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People are being warned to be careful on what they plan to post abroad this Christmas. Presents containing batteries and liquids will not be accepted by airlines, and will be destroyed. The postal service says there is a restrictive list on their website for people who are unsure of what they can, or can’t post. …
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2557 customers have been left without power in Letterkenny this morning. The outage occurred at around 8.40am in the Gortlee area. It is expected to return at 09.45am. ESB says they are working to repair the fault and apologise for the lack of supply.
The national election exit poll shows the three largest parties are neck and neck in terms of vote share. The exit poll suggests Sinn Féin has received 21.1% of the vote with Fine Gael marginally behind on 21 and Fianna Fail in third place among the larger parties at 19.5 The Soc Dems lead the …
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The STOP/GO traffic management on the R252 at Doochary Village is being extended to Monday. Donegal County Council says this is due to the ongoing essential works that are being carried out on the road. The system will be in place from 8am until 5pm. Motorists are advised to allow additional times for their journeys …
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415 properties in Letterkenny have been left without power this evening. The outage in the Cullion was reported at around 17:02pm. Power is expected to be restored at 19:15pm this evening. ESB say they apologise for the lack of supply and are currently working to repair the fault.
Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, November 29th:
Indications show there has been a big turnout at the polling stations today. It’s reported that turnout is as high as 47% in some areas. It was a slow and steady to start to the day, but a lunchtime surge saw a considerable increase in the figures. Over 131,000 people are eligible to vote in …
An extension of St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny has been approved. The extension will comprise of four new classrooms to provide special classes for children with special educational needs. The extension has been granted under the Modular Framework Programme.
The government has issued its homelessness report for October, with a slight rise in the local figures. In the North West, 139 adults accessed services, down eight on the September figure, with 56 of them doing so in Donegal, up five on the previous month. There were 21 families registered as homeless in the region …
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Srath Aoibhinn, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works, which will take place until 6pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply …
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Heavy traffic is causing delays in Letterkenny. An Garda Siochana have confirmed there have been no reports of any incidents. They say that one lane on the four lane is closed.
Gardai are conducting checkpoints in Donegal today. Gardaí from Glenties and Killybegs Garda Stations are out in force along with the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit. Motorists are reminded to drive safely and always make wise decisions when it comes to road safety. Gardai are warning that making a decision to drive while under the …
People are being urged to avoid the area around the old Carraig Rua Hotel in Dunfanaghy which is in a serious state of disrepair. Local Cllr Michael McClafferty says there is a large pane of glass which is loose, and about to fall off the building, and he fears it may cause injury. Emergency services …
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Donegal has had a big voter turnout this lunchtime, with 14.8% of voters having cast their ballot already. 13.5% of voters in Buncranna, 13% in Stranorlar and 14.28% in Letterkenny hit the polls before 12 noon.
A survey published this week by Nursing Homes Ireland says the average 60 bed public nursing home receives €2m more subvention per annum than an equivalent sized private facility. The survey, carried out by BDO also found disparity also in private and voluntary Fair Deal rates across regions, with an average sized nursing home in …
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! Our Friday Panel is Harry Walsh, Richard Logue and Mary Coyle – we discuss public engagement in the election campaign, the Australian ban on social media for under …
It’s reported a man has died in a workplace incident at Maghery Pier in Dungloe. Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority have both confirmed they are aware of an incident, and have launched investigations. No further details are available about the incident, which isunderstood to have happened yesterday afternoon.
Two men are due before Derry Magistrates Court on drug related offences. The men, aged 24 and 30 have both been charged with a number of offences, including being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The men were arrested in the Bishop Street area of the city yesterday 28th …
151 premises have been without electricity in Carndonagh since yesterday evening. Two faults have caused the power cut which are hoped to be resolved by 2 o’clock this afternoon. The ESB has apologised for the inconvenience caused and says they are working to have the issue resolved as quickly as possible.
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says the council’s success at last week’s Chambers Ireland awards will pave the way for more growth and success. The council was named ‘Local Authority of the Year’ at the annual Chambers Ireland awards, and also took the ‘Supporting Sustainable Communities’ award for the Burtonport and Arranmore ‘Harbour to Island’ …
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A water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruption to Falcarragh and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 5 pm this evening. Uisce Eireann say however, it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to fully return.
Work has begun on the New Advanced IDA Building Solution in Letterkenny. Donegal firm Glebe Builders started the works on the major development at the IDA business and technology park yesterday. The news has been welcomed by Letterkenny Councillor Ciaran Brogan. He says the development shows a commitment to making Letterkenny and the North West …
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The colleagues of a well-known Letterkenny man have set up a GoFundMe after his home was damaged by a fire. A fire broke out in the mobile home of John Wallace on Wednesday night last. The team at Cosgrave’s Centra has now rallied together to set up ‘Rebuild John’s Home’. The goal of €25,000 has …
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Researchers in Derry have developed a faster and more accurate method for diagnosing Chronic Kidney Disease and predicting severe cases of Covid-19. The Personalised Medicine Centre at Ulster University says the pioneering research could also be key in preventing disease. Dr Taranjit Singh Rai is a Senior Lecturer at the University’s School of Medicine and …
Ulster University has been awarded ‘University of the Year 2024’ in the UK and Ireland by the Times Higher Education annual awards. The establishment was shortlisted in September alongside London Metropolitan University, the University of Stirling, the University of Leicester, the University of Sunderland, and the University of Surrey. Contributing factors to the success include …
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Two men have been arrested and €40,000 worth of cannabis has been seized in Inishowen. Under Operation Tara, Gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by Customs, the Customs Dog Unit and Gardaí from the Buncrana District, carried out searches under warrant, of two residences in the Inishowen area yesterday. Suspected cannabis and drug …
Breezy and wet at times with outbreaks of rain, becoming persistent by midday. Drier weather with sunny spells may develop by evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in moderate to fresh, strong at times, southerly winds.
Voting is underway in General Election 2024, with polling booths remaining open until 10 o’clock tonight. The Donegal constituency has the highest electorate in the country. There are 131,306 people registered to vote in Donegal. The next highest figure is Kerry, at just under 121,000. The Donegal figure represents a 4.3% increase on the 2020 …
There’s calls for Land and Property Service in Northern Ireland to urgently reach out to landowners who will be impacted by the development of the A5. Compulsory acquisition of land was due to take place on November 25th. That however, has not happened to date. The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the LPS have failed to …
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It’s been confirmed that Transport Infrastructure Ireland will carry out a review of tourism signage in Donegal next year. It’s after members passed a motion from Cllr Martin Scanlon calling on Donegal County Council to repurpose existing signage infrastructure which may be out of date to promote tourism. Officials welcomed the suggestion, saying while such …
DCC looking at ways of repurposing outdated signs for tourism promotion Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Doochary and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 10:30pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
The St Vincent De Paul organisation in Donegal is urging anyone in need of help over Christmas to contact them. Ahead of what will be their busiest month of the year, Rosa Glackin says social welfare boosts and other payments this month have had some benefit, but that will not last, She says more permanent …
Nursing unions are warning we could see the withdrawal of labour, after healthcare workers voting overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. A six week in-person ballot of INMO, FORSA and UNITE members has resulted in a strong mandate for action, over what the unions say are unsafe staffing levels in hospitals. The Irish Nurses and …
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: Ahead of polling day on Friday, the editor of the Tirconaill Tribune John McAteer reflects on the paper’s poll and what outcome it could indicate: Thomas Costello tells Greg about a shocking …
Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooley has abstained in the vote for the new College of Commissioners, including Irish nominee Michael McGrath. He says he did so because there is a lack of clear commitments and transparency from both the incoming Commission and the Taoiseach regarding the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which could be signed next …
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There are several water outages throughout Donegal this afternoon. A burst main is affecting Conneyburrow and Lifford with repairs to be complete at 3 pm. Similarly, a burst in Copany is hoped to be resolved at 3 pm. Meanwhile, hydrant repair works may cause supply disruption to Church Brae, Fahan and surrounding areas. These works …
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