A man has been arrested for tampering with numerous life rings in Derry early this morning. Police dealt with a male, who had taken the rings on Craigavon Bridge and thrown them into the Foyle. He was identified and was arrested for public order offences. Within minutes of this call, Police received a report, concerned […]
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Police are appealing for information after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed in Derry yesterday evening. At approximately 6.15pm, officers attempted to stop what was believed to be a stolen car in the Clon Elagh area, when the driver failed to stop. Following a short pursuit, the driver of the grey coloured Ford Focus stopped
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A man has died following a road traffic collision involving a car and two pedestrians, that occurred at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny this morning. Gardai have confirmed that one of the pedestrians, a man aged in his 60’s who was seriously injured in the collision, passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today. The Coroner
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The Pope has warned he’s facing a ‘period of trial’ as he continues to be treated for double pneumonia. Doctors say the 88-year-old pontiff is no longer critically ill, but his condition remains complex. Dozens of children have gathered outside the hospital in Rome – hoping to catch a glimpse of him from a window.
Pope says he is facing a ‘period of trial’ as he spends fifth week in hospital Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Loch na nDeorán, Anagaire, Droichead Chroithlí and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 11pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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We’re being advised to check the weather and tides before heading out on the water this Bank Holiday weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, Irish Water Safety and The RNLI are asking people to be extra mindful when it comes to any coastal or water-based activities over the St Patrick’s weekend. Whether you’re on the coast
Aontú is criticising the Government’s handling of the National Children’s Hospital. The Minister for Health told the Dáil on March 6th she’s certain the new facility will be completed by the end of June, with hopes it’ll be up and running by March next year. However, there are ongoing concerns about the opening date as
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Police are requesting that retailers be aware of a group of criminals that could be in the Fermanagh area. They say they target small business and steal high value alcohol. The group was last seen in a light coloured people carrier style vehicle. The PSNI are asking anyone who notices anything suspicious to contact 101
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Co. Wexford yesterday evening. A motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle happened at Poulpeasty near Taghmon just before 7pm yesterday evening. The body of the man has since been removed to the mortuary
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Police in Derry City and Strabane are urging people to have a safe and enjoyable St. Patrick’s weekend. They say there will be an impact on traffic due to parades on Monday. In Strabane, the St. Patrick’s Day parade moves off from Melmount Road at 2pm, Bridge Street towards Railway Street, Dock Street and Canal
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A huge fire at a nightclub in Macedonia has killed at least 59 people. Around 100 others are injured – and many have severe burns. Families have gathered at hospitals as they try to find their loved ones. It’s feared some of the victims were as young as 14. The Tánaiste says he’s deeply shocked
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A woman has been hospitalised following a three-car collision in Donegal yesterday afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the N14 Lifford-Letterkenny road at Raymoghy at approximately 2.30pm. A female occupant of one of the cars was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital where she is being treated for injuries believed not to be
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Crockglass, Magheralahan, Meenavanaghan, Quigley’s Point and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm tomorrow. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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Many opposition politicians are completely disconnected from economic reality, according to the Taoiseach. Micheál Martin says Ireland will need many more data centres in the coming years in order to take advantage of the AI boom. He was speaking in Washington DC after meeting with a number of US based tech companies this week. The
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lower Bayview, Lower Clar, Lower Ballyratten, Glebe, Lower Carrownaffe, Greencastle Road, Moville and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully
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A bank holiday road safety campaign is underway. 33 people have been killed in crashes on the roads since the start of the year. Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are warning drivers NOT to get behind the wheel after taking drink or drugs. Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries says there’s more risk with higher traffic
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Donegal County Council’s Roads Section is to carry out an assessment of traffic at Bridge End in Ramelton to identify ways of improving safety. Officials will consider funding options, possibly through an active travel scheme. It’s in response to Cllr Declan Meehan, who said it’s vital that the Council will act to address road safety
Derry City and Strabane District Council is considering additional deterrents in a bid to prevent the vandalism of Council Christmas trees. Last Christmas the cost of vandalism to decorations across the district was over £45,000. The Council has confirmed that artificial trees at Waterloo Place, Guildhall and Strabane Town Centre suffered the most damage with
Over £45,000 spent repairing Christmas decorations in Derry and Strabane after vandalism Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, March 14th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, March 14th Read More »
An extension to Murroe National School, Dunfanaghy has been given the green light. The Education Minister has today approved the extension which will consist of a new classroom to provide a base for children with Autism. The school’s Board of Management is now expected to appoint an architect to oversee the planning and tendering process.
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Letterkenny University Hospital has launched a number of Quality Improvement Plans aimed at enhancing patient care and experience. It’s in response to last year’s National Inpatient Experience Programme which found 85% of patients surveyed at hospitals across the country said their experience was good or very good. One of the initiatives set to be introduced
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A Sunday schedule will be operated by Bus Eireann on St. Patrick’s Day. It includes Expressway services, with the company asking passengers to plan their journey in advance. Expressway.ie and the TFI Live App should have the latest information available.
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Donegal roads are to be gritted from 7pm this evening. The following routes will be gritted: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East
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Over 16,500 people are on a waiting list for an inpatient or outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to figures published today by the National Treatment Purchase Fund, inpatient waiting lists are up over 50%. During the month of February, 2050 patients were waiting on an inpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital. 1,994 of
Over 16,500 people awaiting inpatient or outpatient appointment at LUH Read More »
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! It was an extra special Nine til Noon Show today as we had an open day as part of our 35th Birthday fundraising drive! Over the three hours
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Not allowing Irish emigrants to vote in the upcoming Presidential election “deprives citizens of their right to be heard.” That’s according to a voting rights campaign group, which is calling for the over 1 million Irish emigrants living abroad to get to cast their vote this Autumn. The most recent IDEA global democracy report found
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New asylum seeker accommodation centres won’t be opened in certain parts of the country, due to “local and political feedback”. Government documents seen by the Irish Times say several properties in north-inner city Dublin, and hotels in Kerry, Clare, Mayo and Donegal won’t be used by the International Protection Accommodation Service. Some hotels temporarily used
Investigations are continuing following a fire that occurred in Raphoe last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene in the Lettergull area at approximately 11pm. No injuries have been reported at this time. The scene has been preserved and a technical examination will follow.
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A Buncrana businessman says he and his wife have been the subject of what he termed a malicious social media stunt over the past 48 hours. Christopher Flanagan says somebody created a fake Planning Notice, stating that he and his wife were seeking planning permission for a mosque on the shore front in Buncrana. He
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A Letterkenny councillor has hit out at hedge cutting works which took place on the edual carriageway a week ago last Thursday. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine says the works caused gridlock in Letterkenny, worsening a traffic situation which is already very bad. Officials say this was vital safety work, requiring specialist traffic management skills, and
Letterkenny road works should be carried out at weekends – Devine Read More »
Stormont’s Deputy First Minister says she’s doesn’t want Northern Ireland to get caught up in a potential tariff war between the US and EU – because of post-Brexit rules. Speaking from Washington DC, Emma Little Pengelly says Northern Ireland’s circumstances need to be considered………….
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Quigleys point, Magheralahan , Meenavanaghan, Crockglass and surrounding areas in Inishowen today. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30pm.
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Donegal County Council says an inspection has been carried on the public lighting at the Rathmullan Car Park and beach area, with a number of faults noted. Cllr Pauric McGarvey had asked that the Roads Department carry out an inspection, and have the dangerous and missing lights replaced and repaired. Officials say the faults have
Defective lights at Rathmullan Car Park to be repaired Read More »
Members of the Burke family were forcibly removed from a gala dinner attended by the Taoiseach in Washington DC last night. Three family members attempted to interrupt the Ireland Fund’s dinner to accost Micheál Martin over the case of Enoch Burke. They were tackled to the ground by security and forcibly removed from the premises
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There’s a fear US President Donald Trump will target Ireland’s agri-food industry with tariffs. It’s after he threatened the EU with a 200 percent tariff on alcohol being exported to America. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has called for dialogue between the two sides in the coming weeks. Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh says Irish agri-food
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Almost €20 million euro has been allocated to projects in Letterkenny so far under the first two phases of the Urban Regeneration and Redevelopment Fund. A further €4 million will be allocated under the third phase according to figures provided to Cllr Gerry McMonagle this week. Under the first URDF call, €330,000 was allocated towards
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Concern’s been expressed about issues at the bridge at Corky outside Letterkenny. Cllr Donal Coyle says the last storm left a lot of debris in the eye of the bridge. The council is writing to the OPW requesting that the debris be cleared, while the council is to carry out work on the parapet, which
DCC being urged to speedily address issues at Corky Bridge Read More »
In store spending in Donegal was up 9% in February. According to the latest AIB Spend Trend, as expected, January 24th, the day Storm Éowyn hit the country was the lowest spend day of the year in the county so far this year. There was a similar picture across the country, as spending was down
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, March 13th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, March 13th Read More »
A fresh appeal has been lodged against the proposed redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion. Damien Tansey Solicitors on behalf of 10 bereaved family members, has submitted an appeal to An Bord Pleanála after Donegal County Council granted planning permission to demolish the existing building and rebuild a service station on the site
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Vladimir Putin says his country agrees with the US proposals for a ceasefire’ in Ukraine. However the position is based on a number of assumptions. The Russian president says there are ‘lots of questions’ and he needs to speak to Donald Trump first. He also claims the Kursk region is ‘completely under’ Moscow’s control now,
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The North’s Infrastructure Minister says she is keen to see the A5 progress without further delays. A public hearing on a judicial review being taken by objectors to the long awaited infrastructure project is set to commence on Tuesday. Minister Liz Kimmins speaking on a site visit to one of the locations where advance works
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Interim works carried out in a bid to improve safety on Mill Bridge in Buncrana are said to be causing additional issues. A give way system was recently implemented on the bridge in response to ongoing calls to alleviate pedestrian safety issues on the busy route. This is now believed to have resulted in significant
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Funding of just over €11.2 million has been announced today for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre. It’s part of a national fund of €27.75 million to modernise and enhance state-owned Fishery Harbour Centres. The majority of the funding earmarked for Killybegs, €7 million will go towards the third phase of smooth point works while €2.5 million
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Sinn Fein is accusing the Public Expenditure Minister of deliberately misleading the public on housing figures. The party says Jack Chambers knew the figures were down in the days leading up to the General Election. Jack Chambers was the Finance Minister before the General Election last November. In the days leading up to it –
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A drop in international tourists to Ireland this year is set to continue for St Patrick’s Day. Visitor numbers fell by 25 per cent in January when compared with last year. Meanwhile Dublin Airport says the cap on passengers means less seat capacity to bring in tourists this weekend. Fáilte Ireland’s Orla Carroll says they’ll
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: Paul McLoughlin discusses new guidelines which could impact farmers and gardeners – later a listener has their say on Michael Martin’s visit to the White House: Much of this hour is in
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There are calls for a deposit return scheme that you could use at home. It would work via an app and unique bar codes on your bins and bottles. The Irish Waste Management Association says it would have saved 80 million euro a year if it had been introduced from the start. Secretary Conor Walsh,
Waste Management Association says a home based deposit return scheme is still feasible Read More »
Injury has been escaped following a two car collision outside Mountcharles this morning. Gardaí received the report of the crash at Doonan at around 10am this morning.
Injury escaped in South Donegal crash Read More »
There were 33 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the fourth highest figure in the country according to figures published by the INMO. Nine of them were on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, there were 440 admitted patients awaiting, with the highest figures in Limerick, Galway and Cork. There were 27 patients
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