The appointment of Bishop Niall Coll to the Raphoe Dioceses is the first Irish appointment made by Pope Leo. Bishop Coll, a native of St Johnson, was welcomed warmly today in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny. Parishioners, local schools and members of his family were in attendance for the announcement. Speaking to Highland Radio, Bishop […]
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Uisce Eireann says reservoir interruption may cause intermittent supply disruptions to Glenswilly and surrounding areas over the coming days. Works are scheduled to take place from 1pm today until 10am on Monday next.
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We discuss the ongoing road flooding in Trentagh and see what is being done to address the issue. Later we hear calls for more engagement with students in schools on politics: Kevin
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A group of leaders from the Irish fishing industry were in Brussels yesterday. The Seafood Ireland Alliance met with MEP’s to urge them to back emergency EU action to save the industry. This comes as new EU scientific advice points to quota cuts for key Irish fish stocks next year, these cuts have been described
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The new Bishop – Elect of Raphoe has told a packed congregation at St Eunan’s Cathedral that there will be changes in how parishes and dioceses are organised into the future. Bishop Niall Coll, a native of St Johnston, has been Bishop of Ossory for the past two years, and will be installed as
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A security alert has ended in Derry after two suspect devices found in the Skeoge area were confirmed to be viable pipe bombs by Ammunition Technical Officers. They’ve now been made safe and removed, and will now be subject to further forensic examination. The alert which saw over 20 homes in the Glenabbey Close/Beraghvale
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Bishop Niall Coll is returning to his native Donegal to become Bishop of Raphoe. Bishop Coll’s appointment was confirmed by Pope Leo this morning. The diocese has been without a bishop since Bishop Alan Mc Guckian was appointed to Down and Connor last year. Bishop Coll, who is from St Johnston, was appointed Bishop of
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Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main in Killybegs may cause supply disruptions in the vicinity of Roshine Road, The Waterfront, and surrounding areas today. The works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. Meanwhile, reservoir cleaning works are continuing in East Donegal, with works taking place at Glenswilly and Rahan
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The Dail has been told that Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola in Falcarragh is in dire need of emergency works, but ultimately, it requires a new school building. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty catalogued a series of issues at the school, saying it’s a testament to the professionalism of the teachers that the school manages to provide aan
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Gardaí are investigating an alleged public order incident at a premises on the Letterkenny Road in Lifford last night. Gardai say they received the report at approximately 9:15pm, but when members attended the scene, the persons involved in the incident were not present. Investigations are ongoing.
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Motorists are being advised that Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny will be closed from 10 o’clock this morning, with closures to continue until Wednesday of next week to allow for essential roadworks to take place. In an update, Donegal County Council has now confirmed that closures will take place today and tomorrow, and again on
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Police in Derry are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Glenabbey Close and Beraghvale area of the city. Close to two dozen homes have been evacuated in this area following a report of two suspect devices in the area shortly after half past midnight A public safety operation was implemented,
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A post mortem will be carried out today on the body of a fisherman who went overboard off the coast of West Donegal this week. The man in his 40s fell from a boat close to Arranmore Island on Tuesday. He was taken to Sligo University Hospital where he later died. Gardaí are investigating the
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The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says there’s a need for a community meeting in Falcarragh to discuss a growth in anti-social behaviour in the area. Cllr Michael McClafferty says there is a worrying increase in dangerous driving involving both cars and quads, particularly around the national school and chapel area. He says there
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Works will begin at Milford health centre on Monday, November 17th causing some disruption. These works will include; replacing the existing glass roof, installation of new lobby doors and a new main entrance door, a new access ramp to the main entrance, realignment of the car park and relocation of designated accessible parking space and,
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An updated hearing on the Omagh bombing was held today in Belfast. It revealed that so far, almost 4,000 documents relating to the bombing have been shared with the public inquiry running to around 65,000 pages, according to BBC. A further evidence phase will be heard in March concerning how the attack was carried out
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A West Donegal councillor says it seems fundamentally unfair that a blanket ban remains in place on building homes onto the N56, but a proposed windfarm may get the go-ahead. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh told a meeting of Glenties Municipal District that a council which is due to meet with Transport Infrastructure Ireland in
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Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a fisherman taken from the water off the West Coast of Donegal yesterday. Gardai say at approximately 1:25pm a report was received of a man overboard a fishing vessel off the coast of Arranmore, within Irish territorial waters. The man, aged in his 40s,
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The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! We hear from the Ambulance Service on plans to improve access on the four lanes and how efforts are being made to avoid the negative impact of access to and
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The General Manager of the Ambulance Service in the West and North West says there’s an enhanced level of communication and cooperation between the Emergency Services and Donegal County Council as Active travel projects go to construction in a number of areas of Letterkenny. Speaking to Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show, JJ
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Seven community-based projects Donegal will share almost €170,000 under the 2025 Integration Fund, aimed at helping community organisations play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants. The largest allocation, €76,000 goes to the Donegal Intercultural Platform. Letterkenny Community Centre receives €39,000, The Exchange in Inishowen receives €15,700. Donegal Youth Services, The Family Resource
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A man arrested by Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, assisted by colleagues from Operational Support Department at a cannabis factory in Magherafelt, has been charged with a number of drug related offences and is due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court. Suspected cannabis plants with a potential street value
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The Government claims its new housing plan is going to be the most ‘unprecedented’ investment in housing ever. Cabinet is due to sign off on the plan this morning which is called ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities.’ It seeks to deliver 300 thousand homes over the next five years. It will also focus on helping older
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Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has promised a follow-up after concerns were raised at an Oireachtas committee about exchanges between a local councillor and a Garda Superintendent in West Donegal. At the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Deputy Pearse Doherty told the commissioner that Cllr Brian Carr had raised a series of questions
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A meeting of Glenties Municipal District has been told that in the absence of a scheme for social homes affected by defective blocks, money for maintenance and other works is coming from the council’s own funds. Cllr Dennis McGee says this is having a severe impact on the council’s housing budget, preventing or delaying other
The average rent of a three-bedroom house in Donegal was on average 7.8% higher in the third quarter of 2025 than a year previously. According to Daft.ie’s latest rental price report, the average listed rent in the county is now €1,316. Nationally, market rents rose by an average of 1.7% in the third quarter of
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As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, new connection works may cause supply disruptions to The Haw, Lifford and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 5pm today. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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Uisce Éireann advises of supply disruption in Cranford and Carrigart areas Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Uisce Éireann are advising of a significant burst on a trunk main from the Cranford Water Treatment Plant in Donegal which is impacting on supply to the surrounding areas. Affected areas which were without water today (Tuesday) will be affected
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1,046 homes, farms and businesses are without power in Stranorlar and Killygordon this evening. Power is expected to be restored at around 8.30pm. ESB say they apologise for the loss of supply and are working to restore it as soon as possible.
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The body of a missing Derry man has been recovered from the River Roe this afternoon. Ian Scott, from Limavady, had been missing for 8 days, with volunteers from the Community Rescue Service, the PSNI and local volunteers assisting in the search. In a statement this evening, the PSNI confirmed the news, extending their sympathies
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday November 11th:
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Finn Harps FC has provided an update on the development of the new modular stadium in Stranorlar, following the successful submission of all revised planning documentation to Donegal County Council last week. Over the past year, the Club and design partners have completed significant technical and regulatory work to bring the project to this point.
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The HSE has announced that the Finn Valley Physiotherapy Department will be relocating back to the St. Joseph’s Hospital site in Stranorlar from Monday, November 17th. This move marks the completion of temporary arrangements put in place to facilitate essential fire safety upgrade works at the hospital. During this period, physiotherapy services were provided from
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Police in Derry investigating an incident in the Fountain area over the weekend, in which a banner was stolen, have made an arrest. The 16-year-old was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of offences including theft and has since been released on bail to allow police to conduct further enquiries. Police say the incident is being treated
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A number of e-scooters have been seized in Donegal, after Gardaí conducted ‘Days of Action’ this week to raise awareness among riders about the regulations governing their use. E-scooters were tested on a portable dynamometer and a number of Fixed Charge penalty notices were issued. Four e-scooters that were observed being used on footpaths were
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Catherine Connolly is the tenth President of Ireland. She signed the Declaration of Office during a ceremony in Dublin Castle this afternoon, featuring attendees such as the Taoiseach and former presidents Michael D. Higgins, Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson. Micheal Martin is among those who have been paying tribute to the new President at the
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A Donegal councillor, who was rescued from the sea along with members of his family in August is seeking a review of lifesaving facilities on beaches, as well an assessment of how they can be accessed by emergency services. The need for a marking system to easily identify beaches was also highlighted. Cllr Brian Carr
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: After at look at the newspapers we discuss the level of defective blocks in schools and government plans to address the issue. Listener Jimmy discusses he being targeted by bullies and what we could do to help prevent
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Temporary traffic lights have been damaged in Buncrana. The lights, located in the Barrack Hill area, were struck shortly before midnight on Wednesday, October 15th. Witnesses or those with a dash-cam who were travelling in the area at that time have been asked to contact Gardaí in Buncrana.
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A piece of life saving equipment was stolen in Donegal Town. During the early hours of Sunday, October 26th, a man was seen removing a defibrillator from a premises at The Diamond before leaving on foot in the direction of the Ballybofey Road. Gardaí appeal for any motorists who may have been in the area
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The theft of equipment has occurred in the Leitir area of Kilmacrennan. The incident happened between the hours of 11am and 2pm on Wednesday last, when a steel ladder was stolen from the roadside where fiber optic works were taking place. Gardaí in Milford are investigating the matter and are appealing for any information
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The A5 committee, which includes members of Donegal County Council, met with representatives of the Enough is Enough campaign in Lifford yesterday to discuss the latest delays facing the project. Works on the road have now been halted on environmental grounds, with a hearing due to be held this morning. The Campaign group consists of
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A young girl remains in a critical condition following a serious crash in Derry yesterday. She was involved in an incident with a lorry in the Boleran Road area of Limavady shortly before 4pm. The child was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The PSNI are asking anyone with information to contact them.
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A site adjacent to the existing cemetery at Leck in Letterkenny has been identified as the preferred site for a Municipal Multi-Denominational Cemetery. Members of Donegal County Council’s Climate Action and Environment SPC have been told the site is one of four that were assessed after a expressions of interest were sought. Preliminary discussions have
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Two men have been arrested after driving through a Garda checkpoint in Inishowen. In the early hours of yesterday morning, Gardaí from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit and Buncrana Garda Station were operating an Operation Thor checkpoint on a rural border road in the early hours of this morning when they signalled for a vehicle to
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The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues: We hear from more business owners and residents in Letterkenny opposed to the ongoing active travel works in the town. Later we hear, in
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The Deputy Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries has said the recent acquittal of Killybegs-based Sean Ward Fish Exports is further evidence of a regulatory and administrative system that has lost all public confidence, and is damaging Ireland’s fishing reputation at home and abroad. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher was speaking after Judge
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Uisce Eireann is carrying out essential maintenance works in North Donegal this week. Reservoir cleaning works will be taking place between 7am and 6pm at Carrigart Water Treatment Plant today, at Ballincrick Reservoir tomorrow, and at Old Carrigart Reservoir and Cranford Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday. They say crews will endeavour to complete the essential
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The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has announced Government approval for the drafting of legislation which will allow for information sharing between Gardai and schools in relation to violence in the home. The aim is to strengthen protection for children impacted by violence by creating awareness around the situation and providing support for school children.
An audit of car-parking capacity is to be taken across Letterkenny as part of a process to identify long and short-term plans aimed at maximising the use of the town’s existing car park network, and also assess if initiatives such as park and ride are required. Mayor Cllr Ciaran Brogan says to start this process,
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