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A DUP MLA in Foyle has hailed the announcement that £40 million announced for Derry and Coleraine has been cleared after an earlier pause. Gary Middleton believes that investment, along with other promised funding for the region, will be transformative…………

The Seanad will debate more supports for older people this afternoon. A group of Fine Gael senators, including Donegal representatives Manus Boyle and Nikki Bradley, have signed a Private Members’ motion, calling for more public nursing home beds, an increase in home care hours and day care centres across the country. They say the contribution

People in Donegal living with long term health conditions are being encouraged to avail of the HSE’s Living Well Programme. The initiative is a free, non-clinical programme which is delivered by people who are living with a long term health condition themselves and supports participants to develop the confidence and skills to better manage their

The idea that investing in the North West only benefits people in the region is fundamentally flawed. That’s according to Foyle MLA Padraig Delargy who says there is huge potential to transform the North West into a vibrant place to live, work and study on a cross border basis. He says a Derry-Letterkenny economic corridor

The Taoiseach has confirmed that efforts are continuing to resolve capacity issues at the new Little Angels School in Letterkenny. Serious concerns have been raised after a number of parents were told their child will no longer have a place at the school when it moves to the new state-of-the-art building as it is too

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, February 4th:

The Taoiseach has been accused of duping the Irish people when it comes to neutrality. It comes after Cabinet signed off on legislation to end the triple lock on the overseas deployment of Defence Forces members. UN approval had been needed for deployment of more than 12 soldiers – that would be raised to 50

Ireland must act now on climate targets or risk substantial costs later, according to a new report. A joint report from IFAC and the Climate Change Advisory Council has found the Government will have to pay out up to 26 billion euro if it doesn’t step up on the climate action measures it’s agreed to.

Gardaí investigating a serious assault in Lifford on Monday January 20th are anxious to speak to any persons who may have camera footage of a silver or grey Peugeot 3008 seen in the Coneyburrow Road area between 10am and 11am on that day. A man in his 20’s remains in a critical condition following the

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information regarding the deaths of two young men in a fatal road traffic collision in Donegal at the weekend. The appeal was made on today’s Nine til Noon Show by Garda Grainne Doherty…………

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions in Crockglass, Iskaheen, Three Trees, Tromaty, Aught and surrounding areas in Inishowen today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4:30pm this afternoon. They recommend that people allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooley is urging EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan J°rgensen to press ahead with an initiative to address housing shortages in EU member states. Mr Mullooly, Vice Chair of the European Parliament’s Housing Crisis Committee says the Commissioner needs to outline concrete measures to unlock public and private investment for

The Assembly at Stormont has been told that the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is in crisis, with over 2,000 waiting for appointments across Northern Ireland, more than 500 of them in the Western Trust Area. Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson told members that the previously adopted Mental Health Strategy sets out ambitious plans for

Long called for safety improvement works are set to be carried out on Mill Bridge in Buncrana. There have been many near misses on the busy route. In one instance, a pram was hit by the wing mirror of a passing car. As a temporary solution it’s been proposed a give way system be implemented

ETBs are urging the Government to speed up the promised investment in Further Education and Training which was promised in the last Budget. They say this will equip learners with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving economy. A number of delegates attended the National Further Education and Training Conference in Sligo, hosted by the

Killybegs Play Park has officially reopened following refurbishment works. In the suite of new equipment, is swings to cater to children with mobility issues. Killybegs Community Council sought out funding for the project under the Community Recognition Fund. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy says inclusion on a community level is imperative:

A public meeting is to take on this day week in Elm Park, Buncrana as concerns surrounding flooding have reached a critical point. A number of houses, located on a floodplain are also affected by defective concrete. Homes here were subject to severe flooding in 2017, leading to plans to implement flooding protection which is

The family of a man who has been left fighting for his life after he was beaten by a masked gang, says his injuries are among the worst doctors have ever seen. Charles Dooher, a 26-year-old farmer from Lifford in Co. Donegal, was in his family home when the gang broke in and attacked him

A Donegal business man has confirmed he is to contest the upcoming presidential elections. Peter Casey, previously contested the latest European elections and the 2018 presidential elections. Speaking to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon show, Mr. Casey says he believes Europe has too much influence on the Irish Government, and this is

Concerns has been expressed that an ongoing discussion about a by-pass of Bridgend could lead to development being hindered and land effectively being sterilised for planning purposes. Cllr Paul Canning told a recent meeting of Inishowen Municipal District that a time limit should be put on the process, and if funding is not received within

The government is being urged to scrap what’s being described as a de facto recruitment freeze for home care assistants in Donegal. Last year, the government said a recruitment embargo had been lifted, and replaced with a ‘pay and numbers strategy’, which has been described as a freeze by another name. Donegal Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Loneliness  and mental health issues are among the leading motivations for calls made to the Samaritans helpline. The suicide prevention charity is marking 55 years in operation today. The Volunteer Director with Dublin Samaritans is Mary McMahon………

Over 300 events will take place around the country over the coming days, as Local Enterprise Week kicks off, with over 20 events in Donegal. It’s aimed at helping both new and established businesses improve profitability, digitise and gain green credentials. Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, Kieran Comerford says it’s geared towards helping both

There needs to be consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Services in an effort to make beaches and rivers more accessible in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Cllr Declan Meehan says some beaches are the responsibility of the council while others are marked as special areas of conservation. Cllr Meehan says it regularly becomes a

  Donegal County Council is being urged to examine the cost effectiveness of wooden fences. Cllr Michael McBride has argued that while in the moment, wood is the cheaper option, many fences were damaged by recent storm weather. He added that in a case were there is no adverse weather, such fences inevitable rot and