A mental health charity is urging people to swap screens for in-person activities this year. AWARE Northern Ireland is warning against the dangers of spending too much time online. The organisation’s Nigel Fyffe says social media can be overwhelming as we head into the New Year:
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Letterkenny Youth and Family Service have expressed their shock and sadness after they were given an ultimatum when being offered a sizeable financial donation. This required them to guarantee it would go to ‘Irish families only’. In a statement on social media, the service says this “directly contradicts” their ethos. They say discrimination has no
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Seventeen childcare services risk closure from tomorrow if they fail to finalise their Tusla registration, potentially impacting hundreds of families. All early years services are required to renew their registration every three years to continue operating. Tusla says more than 3,200 services met the December 31st deadline, but others didn’t – and its team is
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A section of the main Tralee to Killarney road remains closed today after a man died in a two car collision in County Kerry. The crash happened shortly before 7pm last night at Brennan’s Glen. One of the drivers, in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, a man in his
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A man in his 30s has been released from custody as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity in Donegal. He was arrested for alleged membership of an unlawful organisation but has been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the DPP.
A status yellow alert for wind will come into effect for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo at 4pm this afternoon. It will last until midnight tonight. Meanwhile, a status yellow wind warning now comes into affect at 2pm this afternoon for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Galway, Wexford and Wicklow until 8PM tonight. Met Eireann is
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Letterkenny’s shop local initiative, ShopLK, has recorded its 21st consecutive year of growth. In 2025, annual sales of ShopLK Gift Cards reached over €9 million, representing an increase of €2.2 million on the previous year This milestone year also saw a significant increase in the uptake of the digital ShopLK Gift Card, introduced in 2025,
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Stephen McCahill has been described as a person who devoted his life to his community and family as his funeral took place this afternoon. The 66-year-old businessman and publican died following a fatal assault at his home on Monday. He was remembered as a loving father, husband and grandfather and as a friend to many.
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A recent printing error on Irish passports is an embarrassment for the Department of Foreign Affairs, according to a travel expert. It comes as thousands of passports are being recalled because they are missing the letters ‘IRL’. It’s feared they may not be acceptable at border control. The mistake occurred on passports issued between December
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Thousands of farmers from all over the country are converging on the midlands today for a mass protest over the Mercosur Trade Deal. Gardaí have warned the public to be prepared for potential traffic chaos as farmers drive tractors across the country to a rally in Athlone. Protestors are concerned the deal – which would
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A rare endangered whale, which was first recorded in Donegal, has been spotted for the second time in the US. The North Atlantic Right Whale had made its first sighting off of Slieve League in 2024. Researchers from the US Centre for Coastal Studies have confirmed the same species was spotted in Massachusetts in November.
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Four people have been charged to court in connection with the discovery of a cannabis factory in Derry. It was found during a planned search in the Waterside area on Thursday. Three men aged 60, 39 and 37, and a 52-year-old woman, have been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of
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As the cold spell continues, road users are being advised to use extreme caution when travelling on all roads. The Curraghamone to Drumboe back road is impassable due to ice. Donegal County Council says all motorists should use the main road where possible and assume no road is ice-free. Community Grit Heaps are available for
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Rosses Community School and Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny were the winning schools from Donegal at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Adam Krska, Owen McGee & Ryan Boyle from Rosses Community School won The Road Safety Authority Award (Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences) for their project testing Irish Seaweed as a Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly
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A boil water notice issued for customers on the Slavery Water Supply in Buncrana was lifted yesterday evening It was in place for one week after mechanic issues at the Slavery Water Treatment Plant affected disinfection process The local community have been expressing frustration over the week long notice Cllr Jack Murray has called the
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Motorists are being advised to only travel if necessary this morning due to black ice on roads across Donegal. Gardaí say the Glenmaquin/Listillion junction on the N13 is in a particularly dangerous state. Donegal County Council has also advised that the Curraghamone to Drumboe Road is closed. Drivers are being asked to postpone any trips until
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National Schools in Donegal can apply for new grants as part of an initiative to empower young people in rural communities through technology The aim of the RISE community fund is to enhance learning or improve school infrastructure Applications are running until 14th February. This fund is supported by National Broadband Ireland and has awarded
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Main Evening News, Sport, an Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday January 9th
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The Boil Water Notice for the Buncrana (Slavery) Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Mechanical issues at the Slavery Water Treatment plant affecting the disinfection process caused the notice to be implemented on 2nd January. Following water testing and consultation with the HSE, customers on the supply can now use the public
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The parents of the late Leona Harper, who was one of ten people who died in the Creeslough explosion, has made a fresh call to the Government to establish an independent public inquiry into what happened that day. An investigation file into the tragedy was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions last September, however,
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Donegal County Council have advised all winter maintenance routes will be gritted from 3pm Friday and again from 6am Saturday. This comes as cold temperatures and freezing rain is predicted for some areas on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Road users are advised to use extreme care on the roads and assume that no road
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Discussions are underway with a view towards establishing a Chamber of Commerce in Inishowen. Political and business representatives on the peninsula had a number of exploratory meetings during 2025, including one with Letterkenny Chamber. That meeting included a discussion on the success of the Shop LK voucher scheme. On today’s Greg Hughes Show, Letterkenny Chamber President Claire
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Met Éireann have issued a status yellow weather warning for wind in Donegal, coming into affect on Sunday from 4pm. The warning is also set to impact: Clare, Kerry, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. They say it will be windy with strong and gusty southwest winds. Potential Impacts: • some wave overtopping • loose objects
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Figures released by the INMO this morning show 46 patients were awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. This week has seen a high numbers of patients at the hospital which is increasing pressures. Integrated Healthcare Manager in Donegal, Dermot Monaghan has given advice to the public on how to ease pressure on the facility:
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There’s been another year on year fall in the numbers the Live Register in Donegal. There were 7,498 people signing on across the county’s eight Social Welfare offices at the end of December, down just over 3% on the same period last year. All but one of the offices saw their figures fall over the
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The European Union has approved the Mercosur trade deal. A majority of member states confirmed they would back the agreement in Brussels today, with Ireland and France among the countries which opposed it. It aims to increase trade opportunities with countries in South America. Farmers here are opposed to the deal, raising concerns over the
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We chat emigration – why it’s happening, the impact on local communities and if those leaving will ever return. Seamus Gunn joins Greg to answer listener’s legal questions: Our Friday Panel is Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Cllr Martin McDermott and business women Claire McDonagh – we discuss the business year ahead, the EU/Mercosur Deal and
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One of the campaigners behind the development of greenways in Inishowen says if Donegal County Council cannot or will not maintain the current greenway and cycling infrastructure in the county, then future funding should be withheld until a fully-funded maintenance strategy is provided. Rónán Gallagher of the Wee Greenway Initiative says while visiting the greenway
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Great Blasket Island off the Kerry coast is looking for two people to live and work over the summer. The caretaker roles involve managing a coffee shop, along with overnight accommodation for three holiday cottages, on the secluded, picturesque island from April to October this year. Interested applicants are required to be confident and creative
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Police in Derry have arrested four people following the discovery of a cannabis factory in the city. It was found during a planned search of a property in the Waterside area yesterday. Three men, aged 37, 39 and 60, and a woman aged 52 have been arrested on suspicion of drug related offences. PSNI Inspector
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Independent Ireland says the proposed trade deal with countries in South America needs to be opposed to help protect public health. The government has confirmed Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade deal over farmers’ concerns about the standard of imported beef. However, the majority of EU member states are likely to vote in favour
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Donegal County Council is warning of dangerous road conditions in a number of areas. The council says although roads were gritted at 6am this morning, it’s been made aware of the high risk of black ice on a number of routes located within South Inishowen. In light of this, all Roads users are being asked
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Donegal County Council is being asked to introduce a permanent one way system in Rathmullan. Traffic restrictions are implemented on a temporary basis during times of heavy traffic, most recently during Christmas week. Cllr Pauric McGarvey says when that happens, it works well, and he believes now is the time to make that arrangement a
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Donegal County Council is warning some untreated roads remain in in a dangerous condition after freezing conditions overnight. The R250 Letterkenny to Fintown Road at Meenaroy is impassible and temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions. Vehicle users are advised to avoid the area for the moment.
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EU ambassadors will vote today on whether to give the go-ahead to the Mercosur trade deal. The Irish Farmers’ Association says until the deal is signed, it’s not done and the best way to stop it is through the European Parliament. Member countries are voting on whether to increase trade with South American countries, despite
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New analysis from the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) has revealed that Irish electricity price growth has dramatically outpaced both general inflation and the energy price trajectories of almost all other EU states. While other prices in Ireland were in line with Europe over the past decade, electricity prices underwent a massive divergence. The report
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Concerns have been raised over the lack of clarity on construction work at Farhill Lodge in Dungloe. Residents have voiced their dissatisfaction to Donegal County Council and local representatives because of unfinished work. The development project was in receipt of over €1m in 2022 to create eight two bedroom apartments for people on the social
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The Department of Further and Higher Education have welcomed changes by SOLAS to entry requirements for craft apprenticeship programmes. One of the changes means a pass result in a colour vision test will no longer be mandatory for entry to almost all craft apprenticeships. The alterations to requirements have been informed by independent research commissioned
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday January 8th
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An Inishowen Councillor has encouraged people to attend a public meeting for the launch of the 2040 Vision Action Plan created by the Buncrana Town Team. The plan has been crafted by various sections of the town’s community including sporting clubs and the voluntary sector. Cllr Fionán Bradley said it is vital everyone had input…..
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Donegal County Council have said all winter maintenance routes will be gritted from 6am Friday morning. Road users have been asked to assume no road is ice free. The Routes: 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:
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Derry Magistrate’s Court heard today that the case against a priest facing sex offences involves some 650 pages of communications that police have to go through. Edward Gallagher (58) of Orchard Park in Lifford County Donegal had been charged with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and
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The Greg Hughes Show is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 11am. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty accuses the Government of broken promises inflation and calls for the introduction of cost of living measures, we chat to Barry Molloy from Glenswilly GAA Club
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A Finn Valley councillor is urging people to be patient in the vicinity of Kilross Junction, where significant delays have been reported in recent days. Cllr Patrick McGowan says Uisce Eireann is carrying out works to address issues in the area from the Twin Towns to Convoy and Raphoe, and this is impacting on the
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Ireland won’t be voting for the Mercosur deal. The EU is due to vote on the arrangement on Friday, which would increase trade opportunities between Europe and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Taoiseach says huge progress has been made in relation to the deal, but says he doesn’t have confidence that Irish farmers won’t
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The National Lottery has confirmed that a Daily Million Plus prize of €500,000 has been claimed this week, just days before the final deadline. The multi-draw ticket was bought at Ardara Filling Station on the Portnoo Road on Friday October 10th. and the prize was won on the 2pm draw on Sunday 12th. Had it
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Midlands North West MEP Nina Carberry is to be the EPP’s main negotiator in the Budget Committee on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. The EPP is the parliament’s largest political grouping, and the one to which Ms Carberry’s party, Fine Gael, belongs. Last year, €136 million in CAP was distributed in Donegal, and
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Women’s Aid is ending it’s use of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. It follows criticism of the platform’s AI tool, Grok, which has been linked to deep fake images that ‘nudifiy’ women and children. The national organisation which works to prevent domestic violence, says it can no longer tolerate the situation. Yesterday,
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A West Donegal Councillor says he will raise the issue of the lack of signage alerting people to deer in various areas, at a Municipal District meeting This comes after there were two collisions between cars and deer in the last few weeks Cllr John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh says he raised this issue previously, and
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Property prices in Donegal have risen by over 4 and half thousand euro in the last year, according to the lates MyHome Property Price report. The report states that in Donegal the average asking price for a property is now €250,000. It also shows that the asking price for a 3-bed semi-detached house in the
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