Gardaí are investigating criminal damage incidents at houses in Buncrana and Letterkenny. At approx. 11.30pm on Friday last, January 3rd, a number of windows were smashed at a house in the Burwood area of Buncrana. Windows of a vehicle parked at the address were also smashed. Gardai in Buncrana are appealing to anybody who may […]
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939 people were arrested for drink or drug driving during the Garda Christmas Road Safety Campaign. It spanned from November 29th to January 6th, and saw gardaí conduct nearly 10 thousand checkpoints. During the course of the six-week garda campaign, 17 people died on Irish roads, while there were 85 serious collisions. 13,573 drivers were
The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: We we hear calls for the expansion of the council’s road gritting service and hear of difficult traveling conditions across the county. There’s news of an increase in sexually transmitted infections and their are calls for more to
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Gardaí are investigating a burglary that took place in the Killylastin area of Letterkenny area between Midday on Sunday the 15th of December and 2pm on Saturday 21st of December. A shed was broken into, with a lock cut and damage caused to the roller door. Two ladders were stolen from within the shed. One
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The Western Health Trust has issued an urgent staff appeal for Altnagelvin Hospital. They are asking any available staff to urgently cover shifts at the hospital tonight. It comes a number of days after the Western Trust warned that if a condition is not critical, patients in the hospital’s ED may have to wait longer
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A Donegal Councillor says the homelessness figures released at the weekend do not tell the full story, and are only the tip of the iceberg. The figures show over 15,000 people accessed homelessness services nationally in November, with 156 in the North West, 62 of them in Donegal. These figures do not include rough sleepers,
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a pedestrian was struck in a Hit and Run incident at Churchtown, Carndonagh on Wednesday December 18th. A man was crossing the road at approximately 7.50pm, when he was struck by a red car and knocked to the ground, sustaining non life threatening injuries. The driver of the car continued on
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Gardaí are treating a fire in Ramelton as arson. A mobile home in the Castleshanaghan area was completely destroyed by a fire which broke out at 4am on Thursday last. Garda Shaun Sweeney is urging anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward:
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Gardaí are on the hunt for a youth they believe may be connected to a criminal damage incident in Buncrana. At around 3:30am on Friday last, a number of window panes at the front of a business premises at Lower Main Street were smashed. Gardaí are particularly interested in any sightings or dash cam footage
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Gardaí are investigating incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles at Main Street, Falcarragh on Christmas Eve night. Between 11.30pm on December 24th and 00.30am on December 25th, vehicles were repported to have been driving dangerously. Anyone who was travelling in the area between those times with a dash-cam is being sked to make the footage available.
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A woman has been injured during a row over a taxi between two groups in Ballybofey in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The argument broke out between a group of men and a group of women on Main Street between 1:30am and 2am. One of the women was assaulted by a man. Her
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Investigations are continuing into an attack in Letterkenny over the Christmas period. At around 3am on Friday December 27th, a man who was part of a group attacked another man in the De Valera Road area. Gardai say the man’s injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone who witnessed the attack or who was in the area
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In Doochary, local community activist Andrea Redmond has called for the addition of the Leiter Road outside the village to the council’s gritting programme. She says the use of the road has grown in recent years, and there are many villages across the county which would have similar arguments for roads in their area………
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Half of all vehicles tested last year failed the NCT. Data published by cartakeback.ie shows Cavan has the highest failure rate in the country, followed by Athlone and Carrick-on-Shannon. Over 1.7 million NCTs were carried out last year – with the majority of failures for steering and suspension problems. According to latest figures from NCT,
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A Midlands North West MEP says opposition to the Mercosur deal must be a red line in Government formation talks. Ciaran Mullooly has described the deal as “an immediate threat to Irish farmers, rural communities, and the EU’s own environmental and legal integrity.” He has written to Independent TDs in the North West and Midlands,
Over 300 homes and businesses are without power in Donegal this morning. The majority of properties affected, 316 are in Milford while 30 are affected in the Buncrana area. ESB say they are currently working to repair the faults with power estimated to be restored to all areas before 11am this morning. Update: Power restored
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Met Eireann has confirmed the current weather warning will be upgraded for most of the country this morning as the cold snap continues. It will move from yellow to orange meaning the weather will be dangerous and could pose a threat to life and property. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as minus eight
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There are calls to reform the CAO points system for entry to third-level education. It comes as major changes are planned for the Leaving Cert, including a minimum of 40 per cent marks for projects across all subjects. The Senior Cycle Redevelopment Delivery Board recommendations include integrating apprenticeship applications with the CAO into one system
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Further snow overnight in Donegal is hampering travelling conditions this morning. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution when out on the roads. Gritters were deployed across the county from 6am this morning. There’s reports of treacherous road conditions in parts of Donegal this morning. Delays are being experienced particularly from Illistrin to Letterkenny. The
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A man’s been injured in a shooting in Co Antrim. He was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after the gun attack in Newtownabbey late last night. A 29 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being questioned by the PSNI.
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The Regional Independent group of TD’s are to be invited in the coming days to engage in formal talks on the formation of a new Government. Its understood Fianna Fail and Fine Gael will also open formal discussions with the Kerry Independent Deputies Michael and Danny Healy-Rae. Negotiations on a new programme for Government will
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Elderly and vulnerable people are being advised to reach out if they need help during the cold snap. ALONE, the charity that supports thousands of older people across the country is urging people to visit elderly relatives and drop into older neighbours to see if they need any help. Sean Moynihan from ALONE says its
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Further snow overnight in Donegal is hampering travelling conditions this morning. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution when out on the roads. Gritters were deployed across the county from 6am this morning. Meanwhile, Met Eireann is expected to upgrade its low temperature and ice warnings for the entire country today. Very cold nights with
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2024 was the fourth warmest year on record, with rainfall below average in most areas. That’s according to Met Eireann’s Annual Climate Statement for 2024. In Donegal, several new records were set in the Finner and Malin Head weather stations. It was the driest year on record at Finner with 1036.9 mm of rainfall, while
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A Commemorative Mass will be held in Acres, Burtonport today, marking the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the ‘Evelyn Marie’. The trawler, which had six young men on board, hit rocks and sank at Rathlin O’Byrne island on the night of January 7th 1975, as she headed back to port. Those who died were
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219 homes, farms and businesses have lost electricity in Buncrana. It comes as a powerfault is reportedly effecting the area. ESB say crews are working to get power restored as quickly as possible. It’s hoped the issue will be resolved by 6:45pm
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, January 6th:
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Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as Canada’s Prime Minister. It comes after rising discontent at his leadership, with his finance minister resigning last month over a policy clash. The Liberal Party leader has held the office since 2015 and says he will remain there until the party has selected a new leader.
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All routes on Donegal’s Winter Maintenance programme are to be treated at 6 o’clock this evening and 6 am tomorrow morning. Donegal County Council are however warning drivers to assume that no road is ice free. Find the routes below: ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6PM on Mon. 06/01.
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A hotel in Donegal Town has taken to social media to warn of its zero tolerance approach to online trolls. It follows a number of comments on videos shared by the Abbey Hotel which remarked negatively on the appearance of individuals. The establishment says such comments will, and have been removed, and the perpetrators blocked.
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The Arranmore Ferry has cancelled its service for the rest of today. This is due to a rapid change in sea conditions. The transportation service has apologised for any inconvenience caused, but says the safety of passengers and crew is paramount.
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A New York based candidate in the Seanad Election says more needs to be done to ensure the voice of Irish nationals is heard in Leinster House, and he believes the Seanad is the place in which that should happen. Roscommon native Hilary Beirne is one of 12 candidates contesting three NUI seats, with 112,000
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Litter levels in Buncrana have improved. According to the latest IBAL survey, the town has been ranked 18th out of the 40 towns and cities surveyed across Ireland – improving from ‘moderately littered’ in 2024 to ‘clean’. Inspectors gave a special mention to Swan Park. They say it is exceptionally well presented and maintained, sensitive
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There are calls for the next government to appoint more women to Cabinet. Women For Election say Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to show a commitment to gender equality, by having at least seven female ministers around the Cabinet table. The organisation’s communications co-ordinator Katie Deegan says it would be a better reflection of
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About 41,000 homes and businesses remain without power – and 40,000 without water – this morning. Most schools are set to reopen following the Christmas break – but some in the counties worst-affected by snow and ice have opted to stay closed. The country will remain under a status yellow low temperature and ice warning
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Credit Unions in Donegal have issued a warning over a rising fraud threat targeting Credit Union members. In a message shared by Lifford and Letterkenny Credit Unions as well as others across Donegal, they say an organised Irish criminal gang, purporting to be a representative of a Credit Union is contacting people and requesting personal
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People in Derry are being reminded that Foyle Street in Derry will be closed from today to allow water works. The street will be closed to throught traffic between Water Street and Shipquay Place. Pedestrian access and taxi services will be available while work is ongoing. NI Water, Arup and BSG say they are grateful
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A yellow low temperature weather warning remains in place for Donegal. The alert came into effect at 5pm yesterday evening and will last until 12pm this afternoon. It is expected temperatures will struggle to get above freezing during the day. As a result, Met Éireann are urging people to be aware of hazardous travelling conditions,
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There have been calls for Uisce Eireann to give more clarity to residents in Roughpark, Ramelton about ongoing water supply issues. Concerns have been raised over the past number of years, with some experiencing regular and extended cuts to their water. In a response to a representation raised by Cllr Declan Meehan, Uisce Éireann said,
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All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6pm this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West
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The Road Safety Authority is asking motorists to exercise caution during the low temperature warning. Met Éireann are warning of frost and ice during the night, which could lead to hazardous travelling conditions, icy patches and travel disruption. The RSA says road users should: Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a
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The cost of setting up a general practice is causing newly qualified GPs to leave the country. Up to 30 per cent of Irish-trained GPs emigrate to countries such as the UK and Australia every year at a cost of €30,000 to the taxpayer per student per year – according to a report in the
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There’s a veil of sadness over New Orleans this week – with communities in shock about what happened on New Year’s Day. 14 people died when a truck drove into crowds celebrating the holiday. Belfast man Stephen Rae has been living in New Orleans since 2004 – he says he’s never experienced anything like it:
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Government-formation talks are set to reconvene tomorrow, with immigration being a key issue. In its manifesto, Fianna Fáil pledged that issues related to migration currently under the remit of the Department of Children would be moved to a new department—the Department of Domestic Affairs. Deputy James Browne, Minister of State for International Law Reform and
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A man has been arrested after large quantities of drugs and cash were seized at a property in Fermanagh. District Support Team carried out a premises search in the Enniskillen Town yesterday evening, where they found suspected Class A and B Controlled drugs along with a large sum of cash. A man was arrested for
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Gardaí in Mallow in Cork have commenced a murder investigation after the discovery of a woman’s body last Friday. The investigation was upgraded to murder following a post-mortem examination carried out by the Assistant State Pathologist on Paula Canty. The 31 year old mother-of-two was found dead at a residential property on Bridewell Lane. It’s
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A yellow low temperature weather warning has been issued for Donegal. The alert comes into effect at 5pm this evening and will last until 12pm tomorrow afternoon. It is expected to get very cold during the night with widespread frost and ice and temperatures struggling to get above freezing during the day. As a result,
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Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Ballydevitt, Edrim Glebe and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until midnight. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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A man has been charged to court in Northern Ireland in relation to a number of drug offences. The man, who is aged 43, was charged with concealing criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C drugs. The charges are in connection with an ongoing investigation into an organised
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