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A playgroup in The Glebe outside Strabane is highlighting the fact that a cap is limiting the number of places they can offer this year. Little Flower leader Sandra Harper says they’ve been capped at nine places, with thirteen applications for admission from September. She says this means for the second year in a row, […]

The Northern Ireland Assembly has been told that the North West is still being discriminated against when it comes to rail provision. Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin said on Sundays, more than half of all westbound services from Belfast end in Coleraine. She also said there need to be earlier trains from Derry and later trains

An Inishowen Councillor is seeking a special and urgent meeting with Uisce Eireann to address ongoing water supply disruptions. Councillor Albert Doherty says schools and businesses were forced to close and families left without water in recent days due to the inadequacy of water infrastructure in the peninsula. It’s understood the replacement of old water

The Dail is voting this afternoon on the Order of Business, despite a submission from Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn that the process should not go ahead because changes proposed by the government last week were not properly passed. Deputy MacLochlainn argued that while an amendment was passed, the substantial question was not voted on, thereby

The Donegal Tweed Association is seeking to secure a Protected Geographic Indication for their produce, which would mean only tweed woven in the county can be given that name. Magee CEO Patrick Temple is Chair of the Association. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, he said it’s imperative that a very unique local product is

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic incident that occurred on the R245 in Carrigart on Saturday afternoon last. Danny Gallagher, who was in his late seventies and from The Glebe, Downings, lost his life in the tragedy. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Grainne Doherty made this appeal for

Donegal County Council is being urged to develop a better electric vehicle charging network for the county. Councillor Ali Farren says with the huge increase in EVs and just 19 public charging points in Donegal, the current infrastructure is totally insufficient. Donegal County Council is the lead authority for the west and north of the

Glenveagh Castle is to close to tours on Mondays and Fridays from the 1st of June, with the exception of bank holidays. Councillor Michael Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig stated that staffing issues have been cited by the government as the reason for the move. However, he argues that more should have been done to keep

Donegal County Council collected €34.7 million in commercial rates in 2024, up €3.3 million on the previous year. It was the highest commercial rates collection in the history of the Council. In 2024, commercial rates bills were issued to 4,305 customers in respect of 5,607 properties across Donegal, to the value of €48.4 million. Of

Donegal County Council has approved a loan of €2 million to assist first time buyers. The money will help those looking to get on the property ladder who are unable to obtain a loan from private lending agencies to purchase a new or second-hand property or to build their own home. Councillor Martin Harley, says

Another protest has taken place outside Letterkenny University Hospital calling for improved cancer services in Donegal, including the provision of a dedicated cancer centre at the hospital. Among those the hospital today was Betty Holmes, the Chair of Donegal Action for Cancer Care. She says the map showing the geographical divide in cancer services that

Donegal County Council is moving to phase out the use of B&B Vouchers to tackle homelessness, with more emphasis on the use of hostels and other similar living arrangements. Local Cllr Michael Cholm McGiolla Easbuig is welcoming the new focus, but says there is a need to ensure that people can stay within their own

Donegal County Council has a new member. Fine Gael’s Michael Boyle was co-opted on to the council this morning to replace his brother Manus, who was nominated to the Seanad earlier this year. His father John also served as a member of the authority. Speaking to Michaela Clarke at County House, Cllr Boyle said it’s

Two incidents of  damage in Inishowen on Saturday are under investigation, with calls on those responsible to foot the bill in both instances. In Buncrana, on Saturday night, someone drove through a fence at Festival Park on the Shore Front, before driving away. Inishowen MD Cathaoirleach Cllr Jack Murray says  whether it was accidental or deliberate, gardai will find whoever

Pay-related social welfare changes come into effect today, for people with a strong work history. Anyone who becomes unemployed from today and has made at least five years of PRSI contributions will have their jobseeker’s benefit linked to their previous earnings. It’s split into three different payment rates over 13-week periods – starting at a

  The section of mains has been the subject of regular bursts, including a significant one within the last two weeks, which left some homes and businesses without water for almost 24 hours. Local Cllr Martin McDermott says he’s now been told that the work will get underway immediately, with hopes that it’ll be complete