The Orchard Road in Strabane is closed due to a serious one vehicle road traffic collision that occurred this morning. Diversions are in place at the Rabstown Road and the Hillhead Road. Motorists are being asked to seek alternative routes for their journey.
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Motorists in Derry and Strabane are being advised that Rememberance Day services and parades will be taking place today. These services and events will take place at different times, in different areas, including in the city centre, Newbuildings, Magheramason, Newtownstewart, Strabane and Castlederg. Police are warning of possible traffic disruption. Between 8.45 and 9.15am, a
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Fine Gael has committed to a permanent cut in the VAT rate for hospitality businesses. At its campaign launch the party said it would cut the rate from 13.5 to 11 per cent within 100 days of returning to Government. It also plans to introduce a PRSI rebate for small businesses with less than 50
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The UN and World Health Organisation say immediate action is needed to avert the threat of famine in Gaza. It comes as a protest rally makes its way across Dublin from the Garden of Remembrance to Leinster House this lunchtime. The National Demonstration for Palestine is calling for the new Government to take action against
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Carol Gallagher is to contest the next general election for People Before Profit in Donegal. The announcement was made last night on the party’s social media accounts. In a statement, Gallagher says she is “delighted” and wants to “offer the people of Donegal the chance to vote for a socialist alternative”.
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A motorycylist has died following a road traffic collision in Fermanagh last night. The collision involving a Black Audi A4 and a Honda CBF 600 motorcycle took place on the Derrylin Road, Enniskillen at around 9.35pm. Police and emergency services attended but the rider of the motorcycle was confirmed deceased at the scene. Officers from
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Farmers are blaming an increase in dairy prices on the price of dairy commodities internationally. The cost of butter, milk and cheddar cheese have risen between September and October. IFA Director of Policy Tadhg Buckley says it’s all down to supply and demand.
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The importance of road safety should not be compromised during the General Election Campaign. That’s the warning from the RSA who are calling on politicans to adhere to safety practices while putting up campaign posters. Communications spokesperson with the RSA Aoibhinn Twomey says they’re asking campaign managers to be seen, and wear hi-vis jackets.
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Around 1,000 people attended a rally last night in Derry, protesting violence against women. The Rally for Women’s Safety at The Guildhall was organised after a number of serious attacks on women occurred in the city in recent weeks. Two women had been assaulted by a man armed with a knife in separate attacks in
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Pump interruption main may cause supply disruptions to Culdaff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those affected allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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There is concerns that some people have missed the deadline to apply for a special or postal ballot. Standard procedure is that the deadline to apply for such votes is two days after an election is called. However, as the election was called yesterday, the deadline is tomorrow, Sunday. According to the Gov.ie website, local
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National Treatment Purchase Fund figures have been released for October, showing a slight increase in the numbers on the inpatient waiting list at Letterkenny University Hospital, but a fall in the numbers waiting for outpatient appointments. There were 1,319 people awaiting inpatient appointments, up just over 8%, and 15,315 awaiting outpatients appointments, down almost 7%.
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Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday, November 8th:
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A fire at a licensed premises on the Creggan Road in Derry early this morning is being treated as arson. Police believe that shorty before 5am, a large amount of debris was stacked against the door of the premises and set alight, causing extensive damage to the front of the building. Detectives say their enquiries
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The 33rd Dáil has been dissolved. Taoiseach Simon Harris made his way to Aras an Uachtarain in the last half an hour. He spoke on the steps of Government Buildings in the last few minutes, saying he’s seeking a mandate to lead the next Government. Polling day will be set for November 29th in a
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Former Sinn Fein press officer Michael McMonagle has today been jailed for child sex offences. The 42 year old with an address at Limewood Street, Derry has been sentenced to nine months in prison for attempting to communicate sexually with children online. Mr McMonagle, has been sentenced to nine months in prison and nine on
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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! Our Friday Panel is Eamon McGee, Katy Tyrrall McCafferty and Michael Harrison – topics include the US election result and what will dominate the run in to the
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The Tanaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader says his party will be campaigning for a better future for Ireland. Launching their campaign in the last few minutes, Micheal Martin says he’s looking forward to showcasing Fianna Fail’s policies in general election debates. He added he has “no worries at all” about coming head to head with
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Two Donegal schools are to benefit from school zone improvement works. A total of 141 schools across the country have been included in the latest round of the Safe Routes to School Programme. The works will see signage and road markings installed in front of Kilbarron National School and Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries. The initiative
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Almost 690 drivers were caught speeding on National Slow Down Day. The operation began at 7am yesterday and ran for 24 hours. Examples include a driver travelling at 151 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone on the N4 near Mullingar. Another motorist was caught speeding at 94 kilometres per hour in a 60 zone
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Repairs are ongoing to repair a burst water main in Dungloe Uisce Eireann say works are scheduled to take place until 2pm. Property owners are advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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One third of adults have experience of financial abuse, 81% of it is carried out by someone well-known to the victim. The figures have been released to coincide with the launch of Adult Safeguarding Day. It has been estimated internationally that one in ten people are dishonest in how they manage another person’s money, property,
Financial abuse is a major issue in Ireland – HSE Read More »
The third non-statutory public consultation for the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project is underway, with the preferred route option now identified. This follows a series of consultations last December, during which seven options were outlined. Public meetings will take place next week, in Buncrana on Wednesday and Carndonagh on Thursday. ***************************** Full details – PUBLIC
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27 driving tests have been cancelled in Donegal this week. Recently due to illness and annual leave just one tester was available in the entire county which resulted in a number of test cancellations. Questions are now being raised again over the lack of driver testers in the county and the knock-on effect this week’s
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An Inishowen Councillor has warned that housing will not be delivered until changes are made to the planning system. Councillor Paul Canning says planning applications are continually being stalled due to objections and a lack of infrastructure in areas. There’s been repeated calls for a review of An Bord Pleanála. Cllr Canning told the Nine
A driver was arrested in Donegal during National Slow Down Day after being caught speeding and drug driving. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit yesterday, detected the motorist travelling at 140kph in a 100kph zone. After being stopped, the driver then tested positive for cocaine. They were arrested and are due to appear in court. Gardai
The Inishowen Football League has received €460,000 from the Community Sports Facilities Fund. The funding will go towards the redevelopment of Maginn Park in Buncrana. Following an appeal through the Department of Tourism and Sport of an initial allocation of €184,000, the grant was increased. Also under the appeals process, Aileach Youth Club was allocated
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One third of adults have experience of financial abuse, 81% of it is carried out by someone well-known to the victim The figures have been released to coincide with the launch of Adult Safeguarding Day. It has been estimated internationally that one in ten people are dishonest in how they manage another person’s money, property,
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Donegal is Ireland’s most seismically active county. The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, in collaboration with Geological Survey Ireland are seeking citizen volunteers to help monitor earthquakes in the county. A special workshop is being held next week for anyone interested. Laura Reilly, DIAS’ Community Seismology Programme Officer is urging people to get involved:
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The general election will be called later today, bringing down the curtain on the 33rd Dáil. Simon Harris is traveling home from Budapest to make the announcement. After weeks if not months of speculation the general election will finally be called today. A tight three week campaign will see polling day confirmed for November 29th.
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Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council are promising to work together to maximise the potential of the Riverine Project, which received over €16 million in PeacePlus funding this week. The councils say they will promote cross community and cross border activities through themed activities and initiatives. Donegal County Council’s Director of
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Over €115,000 has been awarded to animal welfare charities in Donegal. Animals in Need, Donegal Town has been allocated €55,200 while ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Letterkenny is to receive €32,400 and €27,850 has been set aside for Twin Towns Lost & Found Dogs, Killygordan. Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding
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A demonstration is taking place in Derry this evening calling for an end to violence against women and girls. Violence against women has been on the rise right across the North West with four recent sexual assaults reported in Derry, two during which women were held at knifepoint. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood is urging people
A Donegal Deputy has welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that he has been pressing for this, raising it in the Dáil eight times and having submitted seven parliamentary questions. The operation protocol will allow people with disabilities
The 33rd Dail has finished its business. Many TDs will leave Leinster House for the final time – with Taoiseach Simon Harris to ask President, Michael D Higgins, to dissolve the Dáil tomorrow. It paves the way for an election on November 29th – and the 34th Dail to reconvene in December.
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Carraig Donn has been crowned Ireland’s Best Fashion Retailer 2024/2025. After a shortlisting process and on site inspection, the company received the coveted award at a recent Retail Excellence Ireland Awards ceremony. The recognition comes as Carraig Donn begins its 60th year in businness in 2025. Carraig Donn was formed in 1965 by the late
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The Tánaiste says he stands over the government’s record on the conflict in Gaza. The Social Democrats are using the last day of this Dáil to raise a motion on the alleged genocide in the region. The party is demanding the government take a firmer stance on the situation, following the decision not to pass
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Defective concrete block homeowners are being advised to await the completion of a review of IS465 before requesting a review of their remediation option. The Government has announced that affected homeowners who have been given a remediation option other than demolition can now request a full technical review of their application by the Housing Agency.
The Northwest Future of Energy Conference 2024 is underway at the Ebrington Hotel in Derry. The annual event is a cross-border effort between the Derry and Letterkenny Chambers, with a focus on this year’s theme of sustainable energy through innovation. Beginning in 2019, the event was initially hosted solely by the Derry Chamber of Commerce,
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: After a look at the papers, we speak to Aontu’s Mary T.Sweeney, about a meeting she’s hosting in Buncrana tonight to discuss concerns about RSE in Schools, and Cllr Declan Meehan joins
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256 homes, businesses and farms remain without power in Milford this afternoon. An additional 395 premises were impacted by power cuts earlier this morning but have been resolved. The ESB says crews are working to resolve the remaining fault, with a view to seeing electricity restored by 1pm this afternoon.
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The latest JNLR figures confirm Highland Radio’s dominant position in the North West, with 77.2% of the population tuning in weekly. Of these listeners, 56.9%—or 66,000 adults—tune in daily. The station continues to lead in market share, a key metric for advertisers, boasting the highest reach in the country at 59.7%. This means listeners are
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Residents of Moville are being encouraged to attend a community engagement event this evening. The event is set to kick off at 4:30pm at the Moville & District Family Resource Centre and it will last until 5:30pm. Gardaí are inviting those to drop in if need of advice, information or just a chat!
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The Electoral Commission has confirmed the deadline for registering to vote in the general election will be next Tuesday, November 12th. People can sign up to on checktheregister.ie. Voters can also check they’re registered at the right address in advance of the election on this website.
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A new report commissioned by Dóchas, the Irish Network of Humanitarian and Development Organisations, has revealed that almost 350,000 individual donors across Ireland contributed to 27 of the organisations 56 members in 2023, representing one in five households. In Donegal, 7,241 individual donors contributed, representing 11.7% of households and 4.3% of the population. Meanwhile 81
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The government has been urged to intervene in Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s ongoing refusal to allow house building and other development along the N56. In what was the last Topical Issue to be raised before the Dail dissolves, Deputy Pearse Doherty Urged Junior Minister to raise the issue. He told the minister Donegal County Council has
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Donegal is to be allocated a further €260,000 under the Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025. This will place a particular focus on small capital works/improvements and the purchase of equipment for community use. The funding may be used to improve access for persons with a disability, enhance community participation for
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A Milford area councillor says while many people mat be surprised at news of International Protection Applicants being housed at the Mulroy Woods Hotel, the reality is here have been refugees in the facility since 2022, with the hotel initially being used predominantly for Ukrainians. Cllr Declan Meehan says a contract change in May is
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13 short-stay beds have been opened in Falcarragh Community Hospital following registration approval by HIQA. These short-stay beds will provide step-down care for older people following an admission to Letterkenny University Hospital and for those who require convalescence, rehabilitation, or respite within the local catchment area. The unit currently has an occupancy of 24 beds,
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It’s National Slowdown Day, and already, gardai across the country have been making significant speed detections.One of the biggest was a motorist found to be doing 113km/h in a 80km/h Zone on the R245 at Cashelshanaghan, between Letterkenny and Ramelton. Gardaí and Road Safety chiefs are asking motorists to slow down this morning. They’re also
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