Fine Gael says it will publish a new National Disability Strategy, that will see a 60 per cent increase in funding for disability services, if re-elected. It’s pledging to increase the disability allowance by 12 euro a week, as part of its health and disability manifesto. Latest figures show more than 11-thousand children are waiting […]
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Derry. A 39 year old man and 36 year old woman were detained after thewy were stopped on Strand Road last night, another woman, aged 40 was arrested during a follow up search. Police say shortly after 8:05pm last night, officers observed a
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Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main in Greencastle may cause supply disruptions to Ballybrack, Drumaweer and surrounding areas this evening and tomorrow. Works are scheduled to take place until 3 o’clock tomorrow (Weds) afternoon.
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday November 19th………….
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The Donegal Enterprise Awards 2024 are back for another year to celebrate the achievements of Donegal’s small business community across a range of sectors. The awards spotlight businesses within the Local Enterprise Office client portfolio and celebrate their entrepreneurial achievements. The Final will take place at Rockhill House, Letterkenny on Friday December 6 th .
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Preparations are being made for widespread icy conditions tonight, with all of the roads on Donegal County Council’s Winter Programme being gritted from 6 o’clock this evening, and agaoimn tomorrow morning. Temperatures are set to dip below zero over the next few nights. Met Éireann is due to issue an updated snow warning for Munster.
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There were exchanges in the Stormont Assembly this afternoon between Foyle MLA Mark Durkan and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, after the minister announced a once off payment of £100 pensioners who will lose out when the Winter Fuel Payment is means tested, a requirement imposed by Westminster which Mr Lyons described as unwelcome and unexpected.
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: There’s an interesting conversation about the difficulty in selling Donegal homes with levels of MICA but not deleterious materials – these homes are not at risk of crumbling but aren’t mortgageable . We also hear of an information
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An Inishowen community group is to appeal a decision to grant planning permission for a battery energy storage facility. Donegal County Council sanctioned planning permission for the development on Gransha Road near Buncrana. FuturEnergy Ireland’s Ballynahone Energy Storage Development in Inishowen proposes to use iron-air batteries capable of storing energy for up to 100 hours
NoWDOC Out of Hours Service in Letterkenny is to be relocated. The HSE has confirmed that from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26th, the NoWDOC GP Treatment Centre will relocate from Oldtown Road to the Errigal Chronic Disease Management Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, which is opposite Letterkenny University Hospital. The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service
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Gardai are warning of the circulation of counterfeit Bank of Scotland £50 notes in Buncrana. On Saturday, one man entered a takeaway in the town and paid for his food using the fake note, leaving the premises upon receiving his change. Another man attempted to pass a counterfeit note but left immediately after staff failed
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A Donegal man has been swindled out of a Rolex watch. Having advertised the Rolex Explorer for sale online, the man was contacted by a woman who expressed interest in purchasing it. Following an inspection of the watch, the sale was agreed and the man was shown what is believed to have been a fake
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Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the theft of a caravan in Fahan. The two berth, beige coloured caravan with an IRL badge on the rear window, is believed to have been stolen from a field in the Ballinahone area sometime between September 30th and October 12th. Gardai are asking anyone with information
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Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a criminal damage incident in Letterkenny over the weekend. In the early hours of Saturday morning, at around 4am, the rear kitchen window of a property in Foxhills was smashed. No entry was gained to the house. Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area at
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Gardaí have described an attack on a man in Letterkenny as ‘very concerning’. The man was assaulted by a group of youths in the Market Square area shortly after 7pm on Friday evening. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries. Gardai say CCTV footage from the area is being
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Investigations are continuing into a weekend crash during which a pedestrian was injured in Bruckless. The female walker was hit by a vehicle between 6:10pm and 6:20pm on Saturday. She was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Gardai are appealing to anyone who witnesseed the crash or who has dash cam footage to contact them in
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Gardai are appealing for information after what is believed to have been a tyre fell off the back of a lorry and struck a car in Stranorlar last week. The driver was travelling in the Meetinghouse area on Wednesday last at around 12:40pm when the object hit the car, damaging the roof of the vehicle.
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A workshop is to be held to discuss the progress of plans for a new civic burial ground in Letterkenny. With Leck and Conwal graveyards nearing capacity, Councillor Ciaran Brogan says it’s important there is a continued focus to see the project come to fruition. The Council is to spend €670,000 over the next three
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Donegal County Council has won an award for creating age-friendly and inclusive beaches. Donegal County Council, in collaboration with local community groups, has been honoured with the prestigious All Ireland ‘Age Friendly Environment Award’ at a ceremony in Dublin attended by Chief Executive John G. McLaughlin. The award recognises the efforts in Donegal to improve
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Two people have been hospitalised following a crash in South Donegal this morning. Gardaí attended the scene of the two-car collision at Parkhill, Ballyshannon at around 8.45am. The injured pair were taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital for treatment to what Gardai have described as non-life-threatening injuries.
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A major power outage is affecting East Donegal this morning. 1,170 properties in the Stranorlar area are affected. ESB say they are working to repair the fault with power estimated to be restored by 10am.
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There’s calls for town councils to be restored in Donegal. General Election candidate Gerry McKeever says the decision to abolish local urban councils has had a detrimental impact on towns and communities. He believes the decision taken by the Dail in 2014 was an attack on local democracy. Mr McKeever has proposed voluntary urban councils
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A status yellow snow and ice warning for the North West has been extended. The alert in place for Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan will now expire at 11am. A yellow alert for low temperatures and ice will kick in for the entire country at 8 o’clock this evening.
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A West Tyrone MLA has appealed to objectors to the A5 road upgrade to back off. The much-needed project was finally given the green light last month after a series of legal challenges. It’s now been confirmed that a fresh legal challenge has been received in ‘pre-action correspondence’. An application for a judicial review is
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There’s another cold day in store, with sleet and snow falling in some parts of the country. A status yellow snow and ice warning currently in place for Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan will expire at 8 o’clock this morning. A yellow alert for low temperatures and ice will kick in for the entire
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Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats will launch manifestos today. While the other main parties have further policy launches. Sinn Féin launches its document called ‘A Choice for Change’ this morning with housing, childcare and the cost of living set to feature prominently The Social Democrats will also launch their document which will include five
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30,000 second-level teachers will be taking part in nationwide lunchtime protests today over a decision to accelerate Senior Cycle redevelopment plans. Teachers say they are gravely concerned that aspects of the plans pose a threat to education standards, fairness and quality for Leaving Cert students. Secondary level teachers in Donegal will gather outside Coláiste Eoghain,
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A second public consultation on the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway Project is taking place next week. Residents, members of the public and other interested parties are invited to participate in the second non-statutory public consultation for the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 2: Options Selection. People will be updated
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There’s calls for a survey of disabled parking bays in Letterkenny to be revisited. A survey was carried out in 2020 and reviewed 67 disabled parking bays in the town. It’s estimated the cost of implementing measures recommended in the report is over €31,000. The Council says the report is currently being reviewed and updated.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, November 18th:
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Second level teachers in Donegal will take to the picket line tomorrow in protest at plans to accelerate reform of the Leaving Cert. The plans include more of an emphasis being placed on project work worth up to 40%. ASTI and TUI members locally will gather outside Coláiste Eoghain, Buncrana at around 1:10pm. Padraig Curley
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A status yellow low temperature warning has been issued for the country for tomorrow night. It will start at 8pm on Tuesday, and run until 10am on Wednesday. Met Eireann is warning it will be very cold with widespread frost and ice.
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A man has been hospitalised following a workplace incident in Letterkenny this morning. Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to the scene of the incident at a property between Windyhall and Killylastin at around 8am. The man is being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital for what Gardai have described as non-life-threatening injuries.
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The 100% Redress Party has launched its election manifesto, with candidate Charles Ward stressing that while securing 100% redress for homeowners impacted by defective concrete is a key principle, the party focus goes beyond that, with the desire to secure key investment in Donegal and its communitie Mr Ward stressed that the party developed from
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The Green Party in Donegal has confirmed it will be running a poster-free General Election campaign. Candidate, Dr Nuala Carr, says postering is wasteful, polluting and a hazard to the public. She’s suggesting that Ireland adopts a French model under which mass postering is banned, but candidates get equal access to a designated billboard. Dr
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As we gear up to the General Election on November 29th, Greg was join by the Tir Chonaill Tribune’s John McAteer and Political Analyst Paddy Rooney to discuss the possible outcome of the election in Donegal. 20 candidates are contesting 5 seats with surprises guaranteed! John and Paddy discuss the campaign so far and if
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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 : A young learner drivers describes the implications and frustration of a last minute driving test cancellation, we hear of TUI and ASTI protests
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The Bundoran Lifeboat volunteer crew launched their inshore boat at 6.26pm on Saturday evening following reports of a missing kite surfer who had not returned from sea after attempting to retrieve their kite. Helm Elliot Kearns, accompanied by crew members Finn Mullen, Fergal Muller, and Mark Vaughan, quickly responded to the call at Streedagh Beach.
Donegal County Council, backed by the Department of Transport, is inviting local residents and other interested parties to participate in the third non-statutory public consultation for the Letterkenny Southern Network Project. The project is intended to develop the transport network around the South of Letterkenny town with a road development to provide connectivity from Letterkenny
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Update – Power has now been restored. ESB networks say 719 customers in the Newtowncunningham area are without power this morning. The fault was reported at 9.15, with 10.15 listed as the estimated restoration time.
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Gardaí and Emergency Services are at the scene of a workplace incident that occurred at a property in Letterkenny this morning at approximately 8am. The incident took place in an area between Windyhall and Killylastin. Gardai say no further information is available at this time, and their investigations are ongoing. The extent of injuries, if
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Police in Derry are investigating the theft of an Ifor Williams Tri-axle trailer from Campsie Industrial Estate on Friday evening lst. The trailer, which has a dent under the brake light on the right hand side, is reported to have been seen in the area being towed by a white van. Anyone who believes they’ve
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A Status Yellow Snow-Ice warning has been issued for Donegal, Cavan and Leitrim. Met Éireann say snowfall accumulations are possible this evening and overnight, with the potential for poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. The alert comes into effect from 7 o’clock this evening until 8 o’clock tomorrow morning.
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A Glenties Councillor says he’s very optimistic that the recently formed Town Team will play a significant role in bringing much needed investment and development to the town. Cllr Brian Carr says a preliminary meeting earlier this month was very positive. The Glenties Town Team was formed earlier this year, with similar initiatives in Creeslough,
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Over 420 thousand premises will have high-speed fibre broadband by the end of 2025. NBI says the National Broadband Plan has already been delivered to over 55 per cent of all homes, farms and businesses in rural areas, and the rollout of the plan is on track and on budget. National Broadband Ireland spokesperson Tara
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20 candidates will contest five seats in the Donegal constituency when the General Election takes place on Friday week, November 29th, seven more than contested the ast election in February 2020. Nominations closed on Saturday, and the list of candidates has been published. Nationally, the political parties continue their campaign trails this morning as the
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As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, essential works may cause low pressure and supply disruption to O’Donnell Park, Ballymacool, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place today from 10am until 1pm. Meanwhile, leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Kinnalargy and surrounding areas. And these works are scheduled to
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There’s calls for traffic calming measures to be put in place in Glen village. Donegal County Council has agreed to carry out a speed survey to establish the speed of traffic travelling through the village. A national speed limit reduction plan would see the speed limit in the village reduced. Councillor Declan Meehan however, believes
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Donegal County Council is to report back to members following a meeting with lending institutions to discuss bridging loans for people restoring derelict properties. The council sought the meeting after a number of members, including Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly reported that people who had been offered grants under various derelict property schemes were unable to
Sinn Féin says it will reverse the two most recent increases to tax on petrol and diesel, if elected to government. As part of its cost of living measures, the party is also promising to cancel all planned hikes to excise duty on fuel. Ireland has the highest taxes on petrol and diesel in Europe.
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