Gardaí in Inishowen are appealing for information in relation to the theft of an oyster dredge from Moville Pier between Tuesday February 18th and Monday March 3rd. They are urging anybody who may have observed suspicious activity or vehicles in the area of the Pier between those dates to get in touch with Gardaí in […]
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Update – The road has now fully reopened Road users in County Derry are advised that the Foreglen Road, at the junction with Feeney Road, Dungiven, is down to one lane due to a two-vehicle road traffic collision. People are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes for their journeys.
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Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooley is urging EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan J°rgensen to press ahead with an initiative to address housing shortages in EU member states. Mr Mullooly, Vice Chair of the European Parliament’s Housing Crisis Committee says the Commissioner needs to outline concrete measures to unlock public and private investment for
The Assembly at Stormont has been told that the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is in crisis, with over 2,000 waiting for appointments across Northern Ireland, more than 500 of them in the Western Trust Area. Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson told members that the previously adopted Mental Health Strategy sets out ambitious plans for
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the N17 at Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo on Friday February 14th. The two-car collision occurred shortly after 2pm. Four occupants of the vehicles involved were taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment, two of whom sustained serious injuries. One of these, a woman in her
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Long called for safety improvement works are set to be carried out on Mill Bridge in Buncrana. There have been many near misses on the busy route. In one instance, a pram was hit by the wing mirror of a passing car. As a temporary solution it’s been proposed a give way system be implemented
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ETBs are urging the Government to speed up the promised investment in Further Education and Training which was promised in the last Budget. They say this will equip learners with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving economy. A number of delegates attended the National Further Education and Training Conference in Sligo, hosted by the
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Killybegs Play Park has officially reopened following refurbishment works. In the suite of new equipment, is swings to cater to children with mobility issues. Killybegs Community Council sought out funding for the project under the Community Recognition Fund. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy says inclusion on a community level is imperative:
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Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Co Tyrone. The man in his 70s was found dead at a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon on Thursday evening last. A 33 year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder last night while a 27
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, March 3rd:
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Tributes are being paid to the victims of a fatal weekend crash in Gortahork. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola say as a school they are deeply saddened by the passing of former pupils, teenager Shaun Martin McClafferty and Jamie Diver who was in his 20s. The two men, both from Gortahork were pronounced dead at the scene
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Highland Radio’s CEO is calling on people in Donegal to turn the county yellow this Daffodil Day. Fionnuala Rabbit was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 52 in 2023 following a routine BreastCheck appointment. Reflecting on her cancer experience, she says: “I was very fortunate to have caught my breast cancer when I
Letterkenny University Hospital is experiencing severe Emergency Department delays and has cancelled some elective procedures. Yesterday, 124 patients attended the ED, its estimated there are over 70 in attendance this afternoon with 10 awaiting admission to a ward. All hospital beds are occupied with efforts being made to see discharges made where possible. Patients attending
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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 : In the first hour we talk to listeners frustrated at traffic congestion in Letterkenny. Later we get reaction to a meeting last night
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A public meeting is to take on this day week in Elm Park, Buncrana as concerns surrounding flooding have reached a critical point. A number of houses, located on a floodplain are also affected by defective concrete. Homes here were subject to severe flooding in 2017, leading to plans to implement flooding protection which is
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The family of a man who has been left fighting for his life after he was beaten by a masked gang, says his injuries are among the worst doctors have ever seen. Charles Dooher, a 26-year-old farmer from Lifford in Co. Donegal, was in his family home when the gang broke in and attacked him
A Donegal business man has confirmed he is to contest the upcoming presidential elections. Peter Casey, previously contested the latest European elections and the 2018 presidential elections. Speaking to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon show, Mr. Casey says he believes Europe has too much influence on the Irish Government, and this is
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The funeral details have been released for one of the young men who died as the result of a road traffic collision in Gortahork on Friday evening. Shaun Martin Mc Clafferty from Gortahork will be laid to rest on Thursday, following his funeral Mass in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí. Jamie Diver was also pronounced dead
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The INMO says there were 598 admitted patients awaiting beds across the country this morning, 391 of them in emergency department, and 207 elsewhere in the hospitals. There were 36 waiting in Letterkenny, ten of them in the ED, while Sligo had 42 awaiting beds, 21 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s a combined
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Concerns has been expressed that an ongoing discussion about a by-pass of Bridgend could lead to development being hindered and land effectively being sterilised for planning purposes. Cllr Paul Canning told a recent meeting of Inishowen Municipal District that a time limit should be put on the process, and if funding is not received within
The government is being urged to scrap what’s being described as a de facto recruitment freeze for home care assistants in Donegal. Last year, the government said a recruitment embargo had been lifted, and replaced with a ‘pay and numbers strategy’, which has been described as a freeze by another name. Donegal Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
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Loneliness and mental health issues are among the leading motivations for calls made to the Samaritans helpline. The suicide prevention charity is marking 55 years in operation today. The Volunteer Director with Dublin Samaritans is Mary McMahon………
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Homeowners looking to build log cabins on their property could be faced with a second property tax bill. Revenue says at a minimum, they are likely to see existing tax rates increase – however, each case will be determined individually. The increase would be added if the additional structure is valued as an entirely different
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Over 300 events will take place around the country over the coming days, as Local Enterprise Week kicks off, with over 20 events in Donegal. It’s aimed at helping both new and established businesses improve profitability, digitise and gain green credentials. Chair of the Local Enterprise Offices, Kieran Comerford says it’s geared towards helping both
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There needs to be consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Services in an effort to make beaches and rivers more accessible in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Cllr Declan Meehan says some beaches are the responsibility of the council while others are marked as special areas of conservation. Cllr Meehan says it regularly becomes a
As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Knockybrin, Bracken Lea, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm this evening until 3am tomorrow morning. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully
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Donegal County Council is being urged to examine the cost effectiveness of wooden fences. Cllr Michael McBride has argued that while in the moment, wood is the cheaper option, many fences were damaged by recent storm weather. He added that in a case were there is no adverse weather, such fences inevitable rot and
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UPDATE: A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following a report of a car on fire in Great James Street area of Derry on Saturday has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out. A man has been arrested following a report of a car on
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A woman in her 40s has died after being hit by a jeep in County Kerry. A number of others have also been injured in the incident. Emergency services responded to this incident shortly before 10 this morning. It’s understood a number of runners were hit by a jeep on the N86, Canal Road in
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An investigation is underway following the discovery of a suspect device in County Clare yesterday. The discovery was made inside a car parked at Shlee on chun-ig in Shannon yesterday afternoon. The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in and removed the car for further examination. The road was closed for a time and
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The public is divided on whether the Taoiseach should criticise US President Donald Trump in the White House this month. 43 per cent of people think the Taoiseach should criticise him, 50 per cent think he shouldn’t and 7 per cent don’t know. 71 per cent believe he’s right to go on the visit, compared
Israel says it’s stopping all aid and supplies entering Gaza – after the initial ceasefire there ended. There’s been no agreement to extend the truce – with an American proposal so far being rejected by Hamas. Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the halt.
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Prayers are continuing for Pope Francis outside the hospital in Rome where he’s being treated. Vatican sources say his breathing’s improved slightly – but doctors warn he’s still on the danger list. This nun and priest have been explaining why they’re holding a vigil outside the hospital.
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An investigation is underway following the discovery of a suspect device in County Clare yesterday. The discovery was made inside a car parked at Slí an Sionnhaigh in Shannon yesterday afternoon. The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in and removed the car for further examination. The road was closed for a time and
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The community is in shock after two young people were killed in a crash in County Donegal on Friday. A teenager who was driving a car died along, with a back seat passenger in his 20s, in the collision at Baltoney. They have been named locally as Shaun McClafferty and Jamie Diver. Two other passengers
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Carrickmaquigley, Meenavanaghan, Quigleys Point, Redcastle and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6:20pm 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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Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of man in Dungannon have made a second arrest. The man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including the murder of a man aged in his 70s at a flat in the Corrainey Park area on Thursday. He remains in
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Pope Francis is still wearing an oxygen mask, after suffering a health setback yesterday. Vatican sources say the 88-year-old is still NOT out of danger, and his clinical conditions are still complex. The Pontiff was admitted to hospital two weeks ago with pneumonia. Reporter Lisa Holland is in the Vatican City:
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European leaders have united behind Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy following fiery scenes in the White House yesterday. A press conference between the Ukranian leader and US President Donald Trump was cancelled, after disagreements between the pair in the Oval Office. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has retained “unwavering support for Ukraine” after he spoke with
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Searches have been completed in County Louth as part of the investigation into Kyran Durnin’s disappearance. Gardaí combed a home as they continue to investigate his murder. The searches by gardai were carrried out at a private property in Drogheda last night. However, the results of the searches aren’t being released for operational purposes. Kyran
Detectives in the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have charged a 35-year-old to court. He was charged with a number of drug related offences and is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court today. The charge relates to a proactive search in Derry yesterday during which a quantity of drugs were seized.
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A 39-year-old man arrested by police officers from Derry City and Strabane following a stop and search of a vehicle, has been charged to court. He has been charged with possession of a Class A drug, being concerned in the supply of Class A controlled drug and supplying a Class A controlled drug. He is
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Two young men have died and two others have been injured following a single vehicle collision in Co. Donegal last night. The vehicle crashed into the gable wall of a house in the townland of Baltoney in Gortahork at around 9.30pm. A male teenager, who was the driver, and a man in his 20s, who
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A Midlands North West MEP has raised concerns over the potential deployment of members of the Irish Defence Forces to Ukraine with the French President. Ciaran Mullooly recently met with Emmanuel Macron during which he questioned the implications of such a move on Irish neutrality. Serious questions have been raised over the possibility of Defence
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Dog Control and Animal Welfare is urging dog owners to keep their animals secure in their property and under control at all times, especially when they are near livestock to minimise the risk of worrying. In a statement, the council says when a dog atacks or chases livestock on
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Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in County Tyrone. Emergency services were called to a block of flats in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon at around 8pm last night. A man in his 70s was found with serious injuries, and died a short time later. No one else
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, February 28th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, February 28th Read More »
The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson will go ahead next month. Mr Donaldson faces charges in relation to historical sex offences while his wife faces charges of aiding and abetting – all of which they both deny. At a brief hearing at Newry Court today, a trial date
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Homelessness continues to rise in the North West. According to the latest homeless report from the Department of Housing, the number of people in emergency accommodation in the region was up 4% in January to 164. In Donegal, that figure jumped 10% from December to 66. The number of families homeless in the region remains
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