The following routes will be gritted from 7pm this Sunday evening: 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 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East 15: Stranorlar West 17: Donegal […]
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The body of a man has been recovered off Arranmore Island. Gardaí in Donegal assisted the local coastguard in a search and recovery operation near the island yesterday. Shortly after 4pm, the body of a man aged in his 60s was recovered. The body has since been removed to the mortuary in Letterkenny University Hospital
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Fuel protestors blocking Foynes Port in Limerick are standing down this afternoon. The decision was made following a vote among protestors earlier. It was anticipated members of the Garda Public Order Unit, who cleared blockades at Whitegate oil refinery in Cork yesterday and Galway Docks this morning, would travel to Foynes next. Fuels for Ireland
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Sinn Féin says it will table a motion of no confidence in the government when the Dáil returns next week, citing its handling of the fuel and cost of living crisis. The party says the scale of the protests seen in recent days shows the government has lost the confidence of the public and is
Police in Derry are appealing for information after a man was shot in the hand in the early hours of this morning. It is reported that the victim was walking home around between 1:00 and 1:30am on the Bushmills road when a man appeared, dressed all in black with his face covered and fired four
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Sinn Féin has announced it will be tabling a motion of no confidence in the Government. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald says “the actions of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents have been disastrous” and claims “they have lost confidence of the public”. Deputy McDonald says the package of supports expected to be announced by
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Hundreds of people gathered on the Dual Carriageway, outside Letterkenny, yesterday for a go-slow protest. It comes as service stations across Donegal have reported shortages of petrol and diesel. Among those in attendance was 100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward. Deputy Ward says he hopes protests like the one that took place yesterday sends a
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A mural of legendary Letterkenny figure Jim Lynch will be officially unveiled next week on the town’s most historic street, nearly four years after he passed away. The mural depicts the town’s former mayor watering flowers in Church Lane, giving him a permanent presence in the street he worked to restore. The mural is a
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A large group of demonstrators have gathered in Strabane for a slow-moving fuel protest. This is in response to the rising prices seen across Northern Ireland. Strabane organisers are calling for cuts to excise duty, VAT and Carbon Tax as well as a cap on the price of fuel. Spokesperson for the protest, Michael McLaughlin,
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A fuel protest will be taking place outside Letterkenny this evening. Demonstrators are set to gather at 5pm at the Manor Roundabout and take to the dual carriageway, on the way to Letterkenny. It’s expected the two lanes will be filled up with vehicles.
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The Irish Road Haulage Association says the protest situation must be “sorted one way or another” by tomorrow. Representatives are attending talks at the Department of Transport this afternoon. They say they presented government with proposals for supporting the sector last Wednesday, which remain unchanged. The Agriculture Minister is also speaking with farming groups again
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Members of the public are advised of potential traffic disruption in Strabane today, due to a planned protest. The protest is scheduled to begin at Dublin Road Industrial Estate at 3.30pm before continuing onto the A5 and into the town centre. The PSNI are asking motorists to plan any journeys accordingly.
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Gardaí in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a fake document that is circulating on social media and messaging apps. The document claims to be an Operational Directive for the enforcement of road obstructions on national routes due to fuel protest activity. An Garda Síochána say they have regularly highlighted the rise in
The remains of 69 infants in total have been recovered at the grounds of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam. Coffins containing multiple bodies were retrieved in County Galway yesterday, in a second burial ground close the original one. The exhumation, which began last July, is expected to last until 2028, where it’s
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Nationwide fuel protests have entered their fifth day, with a number of blockades still in place on roads across the country and at fuel depots in Cork, Galway and Limerick. Talks between representative groups and the Ministers for Agriculture and Transport are due to resume this afternoon. The government has confirmed a “significant” package of
A Fuel Protest organised in Strabane is due to get under way at 3:30pm today. Starting at the Dublin Road, Industrial Estate demonstrators are seeking action from the UK Government as fuel continues to spike north of the border. Taking inspiration from protestors in the Republic multiple demonstrations are due in the next week. In
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The National Emergency Coordination group have met to deal with the fuel pressures that are facing the emergency services as fuel protests continue. Fire services across Ireland have put in place contingency measures to cease non-essential activities such as training. The National Ambulance Service also have plans in place to manage fuel supply shortages with
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A status yellow warning for wind has been issued by Met Éireann affecting five counties from midnight. Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo with be under the alert until 2pm on Saturday. Met Éireann warn of Some potential impacts including difficult travelling conditions and some fallen trees and branches. Drivers should exercise caution.
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Protestors have been turned away from a meeting between the Government and farm and haulier groups. There had been confusion over whether or not they would be allowed at the table – with the Government saying they’d talk to them if they were part of the national associations’ delegation. The meeting kicked off around half
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Donegal County Council has advised select routes in the county are set to be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning. The Routes: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar
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The latest figures from the Central Bank show the average cost of compensation for public liability insurance claims is down in the past five years. Data for the first half of last year shows the average compensation cost, for injury claims for less than 150-thousand euro, was down 17 per cent compared to 2020. Almost
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In a question tabled to Donegal County Council, Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig asked what steps are being taken to improve access to offshore islands, emphasising the possibility of a new ferry landing at both Arranmore and Burtonport. A council spokesperson responded that Donegal County Council is endeavouring to adapt the infrastructure with
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Derry Magistrate’s Court was told today that the trial of nine men charged in connection with rioting and the shooting journalist Lyra McKee in 2019 should conclude next week after lasting two years. The revelation was made during the appearance of one of the men charged with the murder for breaching his bail by being
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Educate Together has welcomed the publication of figures by the Minister for Education and Youth following a national survey of parents whose children are in religious-run schools across the country. The survey showed 40% would prefer a multi-denominational primary school nationally, while in Donegal, the figure is just under 30%. Edward Platt is Schools Development Officer for Educate Together.
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Gardaí are exhuming the body of Liam Farrell today in County Leitrim. The 87 year old died after being found unresponsive at the back door of his home near Rooskey in January 2020. A review into the initial investigation was ordered by Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly last year, and Mr. Farrell’s body is to be
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On today’s show, we navigate the sharp contrast between the pressing political issues of today and a poignant look back at a tragedy that shook the heart of Letterkenny forty years ago. The Friday Panel: Fuel Hikes & Public Defiance Spiralling fuel costs are no longer just a kitchen-table concern—they have moved to the streets.
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Fuel protestors are insisting they’ve been invited to attend talks with government today, but government insists they have not. Representatives of those involved in go-slow convoys and blockades say some of its members from Dublin and Galway have been asked to attend the talks with a number of ministers this afternoon. As the country enters a fourth day
A man is due in court today charged over an alleged assault on two teenagers in County Derry this week. The teenage boys were allegedly attacked in the Roe Mill Road area of Limavady on Wednesday evening. The 34-year-old has been charged with three counts of common assault and possessing an article with a blade
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The Agriculture Minister will meet national farming and haulier groups this morning, as part of ongoing engagements around the price of fuel. It comes after blockades at depots in Cork, Galway and Limerick yesterday led to fuel stocks running out at some petrol stations. Protestors say they’re also set to join the meeting with Government
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A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of being detached from reality when it comes to the crisis hitting home heating oil and other fuels. It’s after new data by the CSO showed home heating oil has hit it’s highest prices on record and petrol and diesel the highest since 2022. Last month,
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Uisce Éireann have confirmed that a boil water notice in place for the Culdaff water supply and Three Glens Water scheme is still in place over seven weeks after its first introduction. This notice is affecting around 1,300 customers on the supply, with Uisce Éireann saying that remedial works are continuing at the water treatment
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A national funding announcement of nearly €300,000 has been made this week to support over 1,000 clubs and groups. This is under the Age and Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme which aims enhance wellbeing for older people through participation in sport and physical activity. Across Donegal, €13,810 in grants supported by Sport Ireland were announced
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As national fuel protests continue into their third day, with a fourth day planned tomorrow, a Donegal demonstration has got under way. Driving from Bridgend to Manorcunningham, the protesters are seeking a lowering of costs to fuel. Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to engage with demonstrators. The Taoiseach
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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has met with the families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion for the first time this afternoon. The meeting was also attended by the families’ legal representatives and a survivor of the tragedy. Ten people died during the blast at the service station, where planning applications are currently being
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The inflation rate’s at its highest level since January 2024. Prices rose by 3.6% in the year to March , that’s up from 2. 7% in the 12 months to February. Meanwhile, separate figures from the CSO show the cost of home heating oil went up by 67.5% in March alone. Diesel and petrol prices
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Some Donegal roads are to be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning, with motorists being asked to assume that no road is ice free. The following routes will be gritted: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly
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Police have made an arrest following a report of a man armed with a knife in Derry yesterday. They received a report at around 6.50pm that a man with a knife had jumped out at two men who were cycling through a local forest park in the Roe Mill Road area of Limavady. Officers attended
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Strabane Drama Festival has been denied funding from Derry City and Strabane District Council, putting the event at risk for 2027. The group applied for £10,000 of funding under the Headline process as part of the Large-Scale Local Events Stream, but were unsuccessful due to insufficient funding within the council. This adds to the setback
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The North’s police watchdog has found no evidence to support an allegation of criminal wrongdoing made about a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson. The 21 year old showjumper died in hospital in 2020 – after being attacked in her home in County Derry. Her death was originally
There were 46 admitted patients without beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 17 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That was the second highest figure in the state, after Limerick with 106. There were 44 admitted patients without beds in Sligo, the third highest figure in the state, giving a North West total of
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Motability customers in Northern Ireland are being treated as “second class citizens”. That’s according to Aontú Representative Emmett Doyle, following the news that they will shortly face costs to bring their cars across the border. The financial penalty, which comes into effect on July 1st, was revealed in a letter from the CEO of Motability
The airwaves were busy today as we tackled the rising tide of public dissent, personal triumphs, and local legends making a global impact. Here is a look back at what went down in this hour of the show. The People’s Protest: A Nation at Odds? We took an extensive look at the morning newspapers, which
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A Yellow Wind Warning has been announced for Donegal, with strong and gusty south to southeast winds expected tomorrow. The warning will operational from 12 midday until 9 o’clock tomorrow evening. Met Éireann say potential impacts may include difficult travelling conditions and fallen trees and branches.
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Police searches in County Tyrone have resulted in two arrests, and the seizure of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The searches took place in Newtownstewart, Killen and Castlederg. A quantity of cash, a suspected imitation firearm and a number of electronic devices were also seized yesterday. Two men arrested on suspicion of
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A new Atlantic 85 class lifeboat has gone into service at the Lough Swilly RNLI station in Buncrana. The ‘Davdot’, which arrived at the Buncrana base last night, replaces the ‘Minnie and Ernest George Barry’, which has been based on the Swilly since 2007. The new lifeboat has been funded by English couple Dorothy and
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Today marks the third day of demonstrations against what protestors say is Government inaction on the fuel crisis. Truckers and farmers blocked access to ports across the country overnight with convoys travelling around towns and cities again today. A number of trucks and other vehicles from Donegal are in Sligo for the North West protest
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Foyle MLA Gary Middleton is stepping down from the Assembly to deal with what have been termed significant mental health challenges. Mr Middleton, a member of the DUP, will formally resign his seat tomorrow. He’s been an MLA at Stormont since 2015 and was briefly a junior minister in the executive. Previously, he served as
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North West Donegal has been named as one of Ireland’s Seven Wonders . The citation for Donegal highlights Glenveagh National Park, Tory Island Fanad Lighthouse, saying that even by the wild and rugged standards of Ireland’s Atlantic coast, Donegal feels like a place apart. The list, published by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, is topped by
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Today marks the third day of demonstrations against what protestors say is Government inaction on the fuel crisis. Truckers and farmers blocked access to ports across the country overnight and plan to take convoys to the cities once again. Cavalcades are setting off from various locations across the country around now (7am) ; a number
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The Minister for Justice will meet families of those killed in the Creeslough disaster this afternoon. The relatives of the victims of the explosion which took place on 7th October 2022, are seeking answers from Jim O’Callaghan on a number of questions. 10 people were killed that day with campaigners pushing for a public inquiry
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