Donegal County Council should be employing more support staff in every municipal district, according to Cllr MIchael Cholm McGiolla Easbuig. The West Donegal representative says the local authority should have more social workers and tenant liaison officers, but most importantly, it should be employing its own occupational therapists. The council uses OTs from the HSE, …
A pre-election debate heard how a secondary school in Letterkenny is struggling with a lack of SNA’s. Loreto Milford has a student population of over 800, but is only entitled to 5.5 special need assistants. As a result, one member of staff has had her timetable changed six times since the start of the academic …
The N15 at Liscooley has reopened following a fatal car crash. The two men aged in their 30s, died when their car was in direct collision with another car on the road, at around 10pm on Friday night. They were named locally as friends Ryan Glenn and Gordy Galbraith, from Castlederg. A man and a …
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Detectives in Derry are appealing for information following a report of an arson attack at a property in the Clon Dara area yesterday evening. Police received a report shortly before 8.20pm that a short time earlier an accelerant had been poured on the front door and through the letterbox of a house in the area …
A man in his 30s has been killed in a crash in County Clare. The car he was driving crashed at Kilmurry McMahon, Kilrush in the early hours of this morning. Arrangements are being made for a post-mortem exam – and the road remains closed for a technical examination of the scene.
Reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Old Town and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1:25am tomorrow morning. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar on the Uisce Eireann website should you wish to return for an update: DON00085677.
The Taoiseach says he is “the man in charge” and is determined to fix the housing crisis. According to the Central Statistics Office, the average age of an Irish home buyer is 39. Fine Gael’s housing policy pledges to build 300 thousand homes in the next six years and allocate €40 million to housing over …
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says the verdict in the civil case against Conor McGregor sends a strong messages to other survivors. On Friday, McGregor was ordered to pay almost 250 thousand euro in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of allegedly raping her in a Dublin hotel six years ago. Rachel Morrogh, Chief …
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The Labour leader is defending plans for a left alliance after the election. Ivana Bacik says she’d like to explore the possibility of forming a pact with other left-leaning parties like the Social Democrats and the Greens. But Social Democrats’ co-founder Catherine Murphy responded yesterday by saying Labour has never suggested a merger or invited …
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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald claims rotating Taoisigh during the last government left the public “dizzy”. With five days left on the campaign trail, the opposition leader says speaking to all parties to form a coalition government is the “grown up thing to do”. Mary Lou McDonald says the objective for the party is …
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There has been shock and anger after a well-known Donegal bus comapny’s bus was vandalised last night. In a social media post, McGettigan Travel shared photos of the damage caused by a group of young boys who had rented the bus. They say they broke a window and attempted to burn the driver with lit …
Ballyshannon Gardaí have conducted a number of checkpoints this weekend in the area, including the Donegal/Fermanagh Border. They are urging motorists to Slow down Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Wear your seatbelt Do not use/hold your mobile phone while driving Ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before …
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Support for Fine Gael has dipped as a resurgent Sinn Féin are breathing down their necks. That’s according to the latest Sunday Independent Ireland Thinks poll which has Fine Gael leading on 22 per cent, down 4, followed by Sinn Féin on 20, up 2. Fianna Fáil remain the same on 20 per cent support. …
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause low pressure and intermittent supply disruptions to Ballyliffin, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm tomorrow evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
Nearly 600 homes and businesses remain without power this afternoon in Donegal. Over 16,000 hads been affected by Storm Bert, with many getting power back yesterday evening. Estimated restoration times vary across the county, as pwer is expected to come back between 2pm and 8pm today. ESB says they are currently working to repair the …
The two men killed in a crash in Castlefin on Friday have been named locally. The two men aged in their 30s, died when their car was in direct collision with another car on the N15 in Liscooley, at around 10pm on Friday night. They have been named locally as friends Ryan Glenn and Gordy …
Power outage may cause supply disruptions to Ardara, Glenties and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 11:55pm tonight. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar on the Uisce Eireann website should you wish to return for an update: DON00085651.
Reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Stranorlar, Glenfin, Ballybofey and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar on the Uisce Eireann website should you wish to return for an update: DON00085647.
UPDATE: The road has since been reopened. Two men have died and two other people are in in a serious condition following a two car collision in Castlefinn last night Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N15 at Liscooley just after 10pm last night. The two …
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Heavy flooding has struck Killybegs this morning, with a number of homes and businesses being affected. Councillor Manus Boyle said in a social media post the flooding has receded after the removal of a tree that was obstructing the flow of the river. Emergency crews had been working overnight to lessen the impact for those …
Esb networks say over 6,000 homes and businesses are without power in Donegal this afternoon. All parts of the county are affected, with the biggest outages being reported in Inishowen, West Donegal and Fanad. It is estimated that power will be restored by 8pm this evening in most areas. ESB Networks say they are assessing …
A Self Advocacy Conference is taking place in Donegal next week. The event aims to highlight the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the county while showcasing the impact of self advocacy. The conference gets underway on Tuesday Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. Edel Quinn, Head of Disability Services for Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo …
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Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision near Castlefinn, Co. Donegal. The collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10:00pm today, Friday 22nd November 2024. The road is closed and local diversions are in place. No further information is available at this …
A man has been charged following the seizure of £1.8 million worth of cocaine in Omagh yesterday. The 38 year old was arrested after detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the INLA discovered the drugs during the search of a van. He has been charged with possession of …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, November 22nd:
Nikita Hand has won her civil legal action against Conor McGregor, whom she accused of raping her in a Dublin hotel on the 9th of December 2018. However, the jury didn’t find in her favour in relation to her lawsuit against the MMA fighter’s friend, James Lawrence, whom she also accused of raping her that …
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The need for speeding and parking issues at Gortlee Graveyard in Letterkenny is back in the spotlight. An Active Travel scheme proposed for the route is currently at design stage. Councillor Ciaran Brogan says given the number of people attending the graveyard, efforts need to be made to protect their safety:
Fianna Fail has committed to invest €2 billion in rural towns and villages. The party launched its manifesto for rural Ireland today. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says farmers will receive a boost as well in the form of €278 million per year. He says it’s about breathing life into rural areas:
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! Today’s show came live from An Grianan Theatre to mark this 25th anniversary of its opening, more on that later but first its our Friday panel of Eamon …
People in the West and North West are most likely to have a medical card, according to the CSO. The region encompassing Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway had a population of over 750,000 people at the time of the 2022 census. 34% of people had a medical card, while 11% had a GP …
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Aontú says if elected into Government, they will roll out Operation Shamrock to bring construction workers home to address the housing crisis. Donegal Candidate Mary T Sweeney says the move will bring thousands back to Donegal, with a €15,000 incentive. It includes €5,000 of vouchers to cover relocation costs and tax credits worth €10,000 over …
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Local issues need to be discussed in the run up to the General Election. That’s according to Author and Journalist Kathy Donaghy. Speaking to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show, Ms. Donaghy says economic disparity must be a key consideration for candidates. The Inishowen based writer added that simple local issues such …
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Living at home can often leave young people feeling stuck in their adolescence. That’s the opinion of a Senior Clinical Psychologist who says independence plays a huge role in people’s development. Census 2022 found, 41% of people aged between 18 and 34 were living with their parents, a 13% increase on 2016. Anne Kehoe says …
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Cold and frosty with some icy stretches this morning. There will be scattered showers this morning, mainly of rain or sleet but isolated snow showers are possible. The showers will die out from most areas through the afternoon and sunshine will become hazy. Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in light to moderate west …
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Gort Na Gréine, Carnamogagh Upper, Letterkenny, and surrounding areas this morning. Works are scheduled to take place until 3 pm this afternoon. However, Uisce Éireann says it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to fully return.
The man who was arrested yesterday in relation to the Creeslough explosion has been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The man, aged in his 60s, was arrested for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. Ten lives were lost in the tragedy …
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Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to the public to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy as weather conditions worsen. Motorists are urged to carry out safety checks before travelling, especially tyre conditions. The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm, however, it is recommended that tyres are changed when they fall below 3mm. Lights should be clean …
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£750,000 worth of suspected cocaine has been seized from a vehicle in Omagh. Yesterday morning, detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the Irish National Liberation Army, conducted a search of a van in the Doogary Road area. A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class …
Around 90,000 homeowners are to be paid compensation after being overcharged on their mortgages. Those involved were originally home-loan customers of Ulster Bank and their mortgages were sold on to the likes of AIB and PTSB when the lender exited the Irish market. The Irish Independent says they were overcharged interest, although the amounts involved …
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Ireland’s two-tier health system is failing public cancer patients, who are not getting the same potentially lifesaving cancer treatments, as those being treated in private hospitals. According to the Irish Cancer Society, private patients have swift access to EMA approved anti-cancer drugs, but public patients must wait on average two years to find out whether …
Donegal County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at last night’s Chambers Ireland’s Excellence in Local Government Awards. It was a successful night for the local authority as they also scooped the Supporting Sustainable Communities category for the Burtonport & Arranmore – Harbour to Island Regeneration project and the Health and Wellbeing category …
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There’s ongoing frustration over the lack of a dedicated litter warden for the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District. Currently, the area shares a litter warden with the Inishowen MD. Cllr Patrick McGowan believes the allocation of resources is unfair, given that Inishowen already has a full-time warden. He says the geographical spread of the Lifford Stranorlar …
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A Glenties councillor is calling for additional funding for the preservation of council houses affected by defective blocks in West Donegal. Cllr Brian Carr says in the absence of a scheme for the remediation of social homes, temporary work is necessary in a number of areas. In some cases, he says, paint jobs are being …
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Planning permission has been granted for an Islamic cultural centre in Letterkenny. Permission for the construction of the centre at Lisnennan was applied for in November 2023. The development will see the construction of a main building, consisting of ground floor and first floor mezzanine prayer hall areas for men and women, a coffee dock, …
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A West Tyrone MLA has warned that defective concrete blocks is a huge problem that is coming down the tracks in Northern Ireland. It’s understood remediation works have been carried out on six social homes in the North while one private dwelling has been identified as being impacted by the crisis that is affecting thousands …
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Tributes have been paid to former Donegal Councillor Seamus Rodgers who has died at the age of 90. A trade union official, he was first elected onto the council in 1960 as a member of Sinn Fein. After the party split, he aligned with the Workers’ Party, going on to serve as a member of Democratic Left …
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We start with tributes to former Councillor Seamus Rodgers who passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital. We later get confirmation of Donegal’s first static speed camera: We catch up on listener’s comments …
Donegal has received one of the largest allocations under the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025. The fund is now open for applications to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings. All historic thatched structures in Donegal are eligible under this scheme and do not need to be on the Record of Protected …
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HIQA has published reports following two nursing home inspections in Donegal. No non-compliances were noted at St Eunan’s Nursing Home outside Letterkenny, while one non-compliance was noted at Killybegs Community Hospital. There were 38 residents at St Eunan’s Nursing Home on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny when the unannounced inspection took place in September. The …
HIQA publishes reports following two nursing home inspections in Donegal Read More »
The number of COPD patients being admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital is down 22%. The decrease is due to a newly developed alternative care pathway that has been available to people living with COPD since 2023. 192 people have been admitted to the CARE Virtual Ward to date. It allows patients to be monitored and …
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