142 homes, farms and businesses are without power in Gweedore this morning. A fault was reported shortly after 10 o’clock. ESB hopes to have the issue resolved by 12:45pm this afternoon. Live updates can be found on the PowerCheck website.
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Donegal County Council is to seek a meeting with gardai to discuss the use of e-scooters in Letterkenny, on foot of motions this week from Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh and Cllr Gerry McMonagle. Officials outlined the by-laws regarding the use of e-scooters, including a ban on their use on footpaths, and the carrying of passengers.
Donegal County Council, in conjunction with the Sliabh Liag Company, is holding a non-statutory public consultation to enhance the visitor experience at Slieve League. The cliffs, towering 601m above the Atlantic Ocean, are a popular tourist attraction. Sliabh Liag is designated as one of the Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way. However, the existing
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Two men who were arrested in Strabane on Tuesday have been released on bail. The 29 and 38 year old were arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs related offences. Police say further enquiries are being conducted.
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Two newly elected councillors have voiced their frustration at the perceived lack of progress by the defective concrete block committee since their election last June. At the most recent meeting, Councillors Martin Scanlon and Ali Farren both expressed their concern that little has been achieved to date. Councillor Ali Farren, of the 100% Redress Party,
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he put Ireland’s view on the Middle East to Donald Trump yesterday. He’s come in for some criticism for not being more firm with Trump over his previous comments on Gaza. The subject was largely glossed over during the fifty minute meeting in the Oval Office between the two leaders yesterday.
Taoiseach says Ireland’s stance on Gaza is clear Read More »
An extensive road safety campaign kicks off from 7am this morning. The Garda Roads Policing Operation is being rolled out across the country to keep road users safe this Bank Holiday Weekend. This latest campaign will place a particular emphasis on detecting those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The operation will continue
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The Chief Executive of Letterkenny Chamber is urging members to make their views known on two active travel proposals which are out to public consultation. One, covering Circular Road, ends on Wednesday March 18th, the second, covering Ballyraine Road, ends a week later. Toni Forrester says while some members will be making submissions directly to
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As preparations continue for the construction of 170 new homes in Ballymacool, Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has been told that existing infrastructure such as water and roads must be upgraded. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly says he wants the development to go ahead, but the infrastructural improvements must come first. Responding to Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly,
The A5 Enough is Enough campaign group is set to hold a demonstration outside Belfast High Court on Tuesday to coincide with a judicial review set to be taken by objectors to the major road project. Dozens of people have lost their lives on the route to date. The group plans to hold a display
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Inland Fisheries Ireland have seized a large fishing net in Donegal. Officers were on patrol in Killybegs when they discovered the net hidden in a hedge near Stragar River. IFI say the seizure prevents harm to aquatic life.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, March 12th:
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed a motion criticising the lack of any tangible effort by the Irish Government to conduct their own inquiry into the Omagh atrocity, or deal with the wider aftermath of the troubles. MLAs also say through the motion that they believe a memorandum of understanding between the Omagh Bombing Inquiry
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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! After a look at the papers we are joined by Debera Dooher – her brother Charles was the victim of an attempted murder in Lifford and is continuing his recovery
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Sinn Féin in Donegal say they will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce domestic water charges by the back door, now, or in the future. It follows reports that the government is still considering a charge for excessive use of water, a claim denied this week
A restaurant and café in the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny was closed for two days in February by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on foot of an inspection by the HSE. During the inspection at Tank and Skinny’s, No Six, The Courtyard in Letterkenny on February 18th, it was found that there wasn’t
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A total of 316 planning permission applications were granted in Donegal for dwellings in Q4 of last year. It’s a 12% increase on 281 the year before. The majority of the applications were for houses. While 14 were for private apartments or flats.
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Two men are scheduled to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court today following a series of searches across Derry City and Strabane yesterday. Suspected Class C drugs, cash, drug-related paraphernalia, fireworks, and other items were seized during the operations. A 40-year-old man faces multiple drug-related charges, as well as possession of criminal property. A 35-year-old man
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A Letterkenny councillor says there is much the council can do to help secure a resolution to the crisis at Little Angels School in Letterkenny. It’s emerged that a new school building which hasn’t even opened yet is too small to accommodate at least nine pupils. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine asked at a meeting Letterkenny
Council can help acquire land and plan for an extension at Little Angels – Devine Read More »
The family of Charles Dooher, a 26-year-old man severely injured in an assault, claims a clerical error is hindering his medical care. Dooher, who suffered significant head injuries, including skull fractures, after being attacked in Lifford on January 20th, is awaiting surgery to replace a portion of his skull. However, a mistake in his medical
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A man has been charged following a search of a property in the Bridge Street area of Strabane yesterday, during which suspected Class A, Class B and Class C drugs were seized. The man, aged 30, has been charged with possessing criminal property, and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. He is expected
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Long-awaited works to repair water supply issues on Gola Island have been welcomed. However, a West Donegal Councillor has stated that the issue is symptomatic of a broader problem requiring attention. Councillor Michael Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig believes the disparity between island and mainland infrastructure must be addressed. He further emphasised that, while the islands
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Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions in Ballydevitt, Mountcharles Lower and surrounding areas today. The works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. It is recommended that customers allow three to four hours after the estimated restoration time for their supply to fully return.
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It’s been revealed that the winning Daily Million ticket was sold in Newmills, Letterkenny. A lucky person won €1 million in Monday’s draw after purchasing the ticket at Kernan’s Tullygay the day of the draw. The winning Quick Pick numbers are 1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 33, and the bonus number 23.
Winning millionaire ticket bought in Letterkenny! Read More »
Today marks five years since the then Taoiseach announced the country was going into lockdown because of Covid 19. Speaking from Washington, Leo Varadkar addressed the nation saying ”I need to speak to you about coronavirus”. Schools closed, social distancing began and people started working from home. Sinn Fein’s David Cullinane says families are still
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The European Union will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion worth of US goods from next month. The European Commission has just made the announcement this morning. It’s after Donald Trump increased tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminium imports which takes effect today.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets US President Donald Trump later today at the White House. Trade, tariffs, Ukraine and Gaza are all expected to be discussed by the two leaders. Micheal Martin gave little away in Austin over the past few days when repeatedly asked what his game plan is for dealing with Donald Trump and
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A meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has been told there is a potential issue with the Ballyraine Active Travel Scheme. When public consultation started regarding the proposal in 2020, the two cycle lanes were not included in the documentation that was presented. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says he has professional advice that strongly suggests this
Concerns raised again over potential issue with Ballyraine Active Travel Scheme Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to set up a task force to ensure that all children who need a place in Little Angels School will have it. While a formal task force wasn’t formed, members of the Letterkenny Mllford Municipal District say they will do all they can to help resolve the situation, with no place
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine has said it will accept a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Speaking after today’s talks in Saudi Arabia, he said “the ball is now in Russia’s court”. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the proposal, saying it covers the frontline, not just the air and sea
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The Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District says firefighters are angry at a statement issued by management this week in response to concerns they raised last week. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says the firefighters’ statement was not self serving, but was born of a concern for public safety. Cllr Declan Meehan claims there is a long
Heated scenes as Letterkenny Milford MD meeting hears of firefighters anger Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, March 11th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, March 11th Read More »
Six men have been arrested in Derry and Strabane and £54,000 worth of drugs seized. It was part of an operation today during which planned searches were carried out in the Waterside area as well as Strabane. Others items sezied include drug-related paraphernalia, electronic devices, a quantity of fireworks and a number of high-end designer
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A number of elective procedures have been postponed at Letterkenny University Hospital due to pressures on site and a lack of bed capacity. 186 people attended the ED yesterday. Meanwhile, 113 people are currently in the Emergency Department with 23 patients waiting to be admitted. All available beds in the hospital are in use while
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A woman and two children have been hospitalised following a crash this afternoon between Killygordan and Ballybofey. Emergency services attended the scene of the collision at Carricknamanna at around 2:45pm. Gardai say the woman who is in her 20s and the two children were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution. The road has
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash between Killygordan and Ballybofey. The road is blocked with traffic delays being experienced. No further details are available at this stage.
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A Sunday evening gorse fire near Pettigo prompted a rapid response from Gardaí and the Fire Brigade, who successfully contained the blaze at Tieveboy within two hours. Traffic was managed as crews worked to extinguish the flames, which were first reported at 5 o’clock. No injuries were reported.
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: After a run through the morning papers we speak to Cllr Patrick McGowan who responds to concerns over traffic safety in Convoy. We also hear concerns over the availability of Neurorehabilitation services in Donegal: Garda Grainne is in
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Letterkenny University Hospital, which initially leased a mobile endoscopy unit in 2021, has extended the rental agreement for three years, with the option for further extensions. This decision comes as the hospital’s plan to construct a permanent endoscopy building with increased capacity remains pending approval under the National HSE Capital Programme. While a timeline for
LUH extends mobile endoscopy unit lease as permanent build awaits approval Read More »
22 Donegal projects have secured a total of €1.33 million under the latest tranche of the Community Centres Investment Fund which was announced this afternoon. The Donegal allocations are spread across the county from Bundoran to Greencastle. Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says the key role of community centres came to the
Donegal Community Centres to share €1.33 million in funding Read More »
Gaeltacht communities across Ireland held protests yesterday, as part of the TINTEÁN campaign, demanding immediate action to address the Gaeltacht housing crisis. In Donegal, protestors gathered at Roinn na Gaeltachta in Gaoth Dobhair to highlight the ongoing depopulation and displacement of the Gaeltacht, caused by the struggle to secure housing and the resulting need to
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Gardai in Donegal are urging businesses to be on the look out for fake £20 Sterling notes which circulating at present. They say the notes are of very good quality, with a serial number that ends in 257. Gardai say business owners should ensure that their staff are aware of the dud notes, and ensure
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Research from Ulster University has found that the scale of the mental health impact of living in a defective concrete block house is comparable to people in disaster-stricken and displaced populations. A study of almost 400 adults revealed that just over 40% were suffering severe depression, 26% with severe anxiety, 4.9% of respondents have post-traumatic
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Gardai are investigating two hit and run incidents in Donegal. One, involving a parked car being struck, happened in Kilmacrennan just over two weeks ago, the second happened yesterday close to Glenveagh National Park. Garda Grainne Doherty made this appeal for information on today’s Nine til Noon Show…..
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Gardaí say a food truck parked at Chestnut Road in Ballybofey between 11.30 on Sunday night last and 8am the following morning was damaged in an incident. When the owner arrived yesterday morning, they found the locks had been damaged and the door was open. Nothing was stolen from within the truck. We appeal to
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Gardaí are seeking information in relation to an incident of criminal damage that occurred at Purt Lake, Dunfanaghy between Thursday February 20th and Thursday March 6th. A rowing boat at that location was tipped over and substantial damage was caused as a result. Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity
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Gardaí are appealing for information following an attempted theft of a trailer and ride-on mower at Killea Cottages in Altaghderry, Carrigans. The incident occurred on Friday night at 11:10 PM. Two men fled the scene in a wine-coloured Suzuki Grand Vitara jeep after being interrupted. Gardaí are requesting that any road users with dashcam footage
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A Lifford Stranorlar area councillor says a ‘Safe Routes to School’ project is at the planning stage for St Bridget’s National School in Convoy, after concern was expressed on Highland Radio’s Nine til Noon Show this week about the safety of children going to and from the school. The ‘Safe Routes to School’ programme began
Safety project on the cards for St Bridget’s NS in Convoy – McGowan Read More »
A house in the Crucknagapple area of Killybegs was burgled between last Tuesday and Sunday. Entry was gained by kicking in the front door. Several items were stolen, including two silver rings, an antique yellow gold ring with a single diamond, and a Dell Pro Support laptop. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have
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A new millionaire has been made in Donegal after a National Lottery player won the top prize of €1 million in yesterday’s Daily Million draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, ahead of the 2pm deadline. The winning numbers were 1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 33, and the
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