Sinn Féin says it will expand paternity leave to 52 weeks. Currently, maternity leave is available for 26 weeks, with the right to take an additional 16 while paternity leave is currently at 2 weeks. Under the plans, both parents would be able to spend a full year with their new borns. Sinn Féin spokesperson …
Sinn Féin plans to extend paternity leave to 1 year Read More »
Burst water mains may cause supply disruptions to Keenagh, Lower Bree, Malin Head and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It’s recommended to make an allowance of 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.
A man in his 20s has been killed in a crash in County Cork and another man has been left seriously injured. Two cars collided at Cecilstown at around ten past 5 yesterday evening and the man who died was the driver in one of the cars. A man who was driving the second car, …
Man (20s) dies and another seriously injured in Cork collision Read More »
Depaul has launched an urgent appeal to support children and adults waking up in emergency homeless accommodation this Christmas. The cross-border charity is urging people to keep them in mind as they plan for the festive season ahead. The charity says for the cost of a Christmas card, around €3.50, they can provide a traditional …
Operation Nexus is making a return to Donegal this afternoon. It will showcase a seized Volkswagen Golf 2.0 litre, 295 bhp, 4wd car, which was previously used in criminal activity. This vehicle has been repurposed to educate young people about the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of road safety. Gardaí will be present …
The North West has been making a splash in the United States this week after two separate representative groups have travelled to promote the region. One group will place a focus on tourism, while the other looks to strengthen trans-Atlantic ties. The first group, comprising 11 tourism companies from across Ireland, including Lough Eske Castle …
North West delegations make a splash across the pond Read More »
Uisce Eireann says as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, valve installation works are taking place in the Milford area this morning. As a result, there may be supply disruptions around Lough Fern, Aghawoney, Drumabodan, Ray, Mullagheep, Milford Town and surrounding areas until midday today. It may be three to four hours after that …
Leakage reduction works taking place today around Milford Read More »
PSNI are appealing for information in relation to a collision between a car and a lorry that occurred yesterday afternoon on the Glenshane Road towards Drumahoe, Derry. The incident happened at around 4:30pm, involving a grey Toyota Aygo and a concrete lorry. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has …
PSNI appeal for information following Derry collision involving car and lorry Read More »
A man has received a three year sentence in Derry Crown Court today following an incident which a police officer was stabbed and police firearm discharged in 2021. 46 year old Noel Quigley will serve the remainder of the sentence, 18 months, on licence. Charges include attempting to wound with intent to do grievous bodily …
Derry man sentenced for three years following stabbing incident in 2021 Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, and Obituary Notices – Friday, November 15th:
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. Saolta are requesting that people consider other options for non-emergency care such as Out-of-Hours GP services and pharmacies before attending the ED. The public are also asked not to visit the hospital if …
ED at Letterkenny University Hospital ‘extremely busy’ Read More »
Police in Northern Ireland have confirmed they’re now reviewing three cases recorded as suicide, following the Katie Simpson case. Earlier this week, a police watchdog report, into the death of the showjumper, found the police investigation was ‘flawed and failed her family.’ Our reporter Tara Griffiths has more………………
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 Leonard Watson, Marie Duffy and Seamus McDaid – we discuss the big election related issues of the campaign so far: We hear how a …
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up …
Uisce Eireann urges people to conserve water in Ramelton and Milford Read More »
Repairs are being carried out today to a burst water main outside Ballybofey, with supply disruption possible in Sessiaghoneill, Whitehill, Carrickmagrath and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon.
More than 4 thousand 600 Irish trained teachers are currently working abroad. The joint research by the CSO, the Department of Education and the Teaching Council found about 60 per cent of teachers that emigrated are aged between 25-34. However, those identified in the study still pay the yearly Teaching Council registration fee – indicating …
4,600 Irish teachers working abroad could be attracted home with proper pay – TUI Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to review priority group water schemes, with a focus on improving the scheme in Letterbric which serves 50 local families. The review has been ordered by Housing and Local Government Minister Darragh O’ Brien, who is seeking more information regarding options to minimise costs, and details about the history …
Local Government minister seeks more information regarding Letterbric GWS Read More »
Fine Gael remains the most popular political party in the country after the latest opinion poll. It has clear water ahead of Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in the race to be the most popular party. Despite a 2 per centage point drop in support Fine Gael is the most popular party in the country …
FG drops 2%, but retains top spot in latest opinion poll Read More »
A coalition of medical professionals and community leaders is asking General Election candidates to sign up to a Five Point Pledge commiting to real improvements in local healthcare services. The pledge states that Donegal residents have long faced extended wait times, overcrowded facilities and insufficient resources at Letterkenny University Hospital, one of the busiest in …
LUH consultants and Donegal GPs urge candidates and voters to sign pledge Read More »
Buncrana’s Children’s Charity is asking candidates in the upcoming general election to pledge their commitment to supporting local families facing the challenges of childhood illness. In their manifesto, released yesterday, the organisation aims to ensure every child facing illness has unwavering support, resources, and compassion. Calls include financial assistance to affected families, enhanced local healthcare …
Buncrana’s Children’s Charity seeking comittment from general election candidates Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says it’s vital that planning clinics recommence in the area. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says there needs to be a mechanism to allow people raise planning issues locally. He’s been told that clinics will resume shortly, and is calling on officials to do so as quickly as possible:
Donegal County Council is inviting public input for Donegal’s first County Biodiversity Action Plan. Recent studies indicate that 85% of EU-protected habitats are in an unfavourable status, highlighting an urgent need for collective action to address biodiversity loss. A number of drop-in events are to be hosted, kicking off at 11am tomorrow in Buncrana Library. …
Donegal County Council launches biodiversity action plan consultation Read More »
A road sign on the Derry-Donegal border has been altered to read ‘You are now entering occupied Ireland’ rather than ‘Northern Ireland’. A group called Derry Lasair Dhearg have taken credit for the act on social media. It is their belief the incident “highlights the reality of British occupation and partition in Ireland.” Police say …
There have been 37 sexual assaults reported at Western Trust Hospitals from 2019 until 2024. The region seen the least number of reports in Northern Ireland from a total of 2,341. The Health Minister for Northern Ireland confirmed the figures to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley in a written parliamentary question. 15 occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital, …
37 sexual assaults reported at Western Trust Hopsitals in last 5 years Read More »
Police in Strabane are urging businesses to be vigilant after reports this week of counterfeit currency being used at businesses in Castlederg. Police received three reports yesterday, involving a female who had used a counterfeit £20 note to purchase items in three shops. A male is also reported as attempting to use a similar note …
PSNI warn of counterfeit bank notes in Castlederg Read More »
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has welcomed what has been described as a ‘significant financial settlement’ for the family of William McGreanery who was killed by British Soldiers in Derry in September 1971. The settlement follows a civil legal action taken by the McGreanery family, which led to a fresh inquest being ordered earlier this year. …
A public meeting is being held tonight, to discuss ideas on how to make Derry safer. It follows a recent spate of sexually motivated attacks on women in the city. Police patrols have already been upped. These women in the city were asked what they believe would make the city safer……………. *********************************** Statement in full …
In the latest episode of Talking History, we learn about John O’Donovan. In the early 1820s, a consistent island-wide valuation of property in Ireland was initiated by the British parliament as a basis for an effective taxation system. John O’Donovan (1806-1861), led a project of information collection, notation and compilation. His Ordnance Survey Letters are …
Talking History Podcast with Dr Joe Kelly. The remarkable story of John O’Donovan Read More »
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We hear of the severe impact cancelled driving tests are having on one Donegal family, there concerns over street lights out in Buncrana and a we have a special feature on the …
A technical assessment of the proposed site for new build for Scoil Mhuire National School in Milford has been carried out Department of Education officials. Welcoming the development, Minister, Charlie McConalogue says the inspection, which took place yesterday, was a significant step in the process of securing a new school building. ************************* Statement in full …
Technical inspection carried out at proposed site for new Milford school Read More »
HIQA has published assessment reports on four residential centres in Donegal for people with disabilities. There were six residents at Fiona House in Letterkenny and Edencrest and Cloghan Flats, while there were four residents at Moville Residential Group Home and Radharc na Cé. The inspections, all of which were unannounced, took place over the summer. …
No non-compliances noted in four HIQA inspections in Donegal Read More »
Police in Derry have charged a man in connection with drug-related offences after a quantity of suspected Class B drugs was seized in the city on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has been charged with possessing, offering and supplying a Class B controlled drug. He is due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning.
West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan is seeking to avert a potential last-minute legal challenge to the A5 road upgrade. He says news of the potential challenge emerged last night. Mr McCrossan says people in the area genuinely believed that finally, the end was in sight, and news of another potential legal challenge has come as …
Crossan urges those behind potential A5 challenge not to proceed Read More »
Young people are becoming more politically engaged and are ready to make their voices heard in the General Election. That’s according to the National Youth Council as they call for a dedicated Minister for Youth in the next Government. The Electoral Commission says a “significant wave” of people have registered and updated their details ahead …
NYCI seeking a dedicated Ministry for Youth in the next government Read More »
Despite an overall decrease in alcohol consumption, there’s a growing number of people becoming dependent. The past decade has seen a shift in patterns of consumption, with increases in binge drinking and drinking at home. Ireland’s first ever national conference on alcohol-related brain injury is taking place in Sligo today. Paula Leonard, CEO of the …
The lack of planned social housing in the Milford Electoral Area has been highlighted this week. At a special Donegal County Council housing meeting, members were told that Donegal County Council plans to have over 1,200 houses constructed by the end of 2026. However, Cllr Liam Blaney says while every other EA has multiple houses …
Lack of social housing plans for Milford LEA is a concern – Blaney Read More »
Representatives from the Mary From Dungloe Festival have made a presentation to Donegal County Council seeking financial support, particularly in terms of Irish language workshops and other initiatives. Committee representatives told members that 33,000 people visited the festival last year, availing of 128 events. They stressed the importance of the event to the whole of Donegal, …
Mary from Dungloe committee seeks support from Donegal County Council Read More »
Once speed changes on regional and national roads take effect, it will be the responsibility of the Gardaí to see them implemented. A meeting of Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District was told by the roads & transportation official that new speed signs are to be erected in the coming weeks and will be covered with black plastic …
Speed limit changes need to be enforced by Gardaí to work – Cllr McGowan Read More »
Several groups and individuals from County Donegal have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to marine conservation and are now shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Ocean Hero Awards. The awards, hosted by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme, celebrate the efforts of volunteers, groups, and communities across Ireland who work tirelessly to protect our coastlines and …
Local groups and individuals shortlisted for Ocean Hero Awards Read More »
AIB has appointed Enda Kelly as Branch Manager in Buncrana. This follows AIB’s recent announcement of a €40m investment programme in its nationwide network of branches. Mr Kelly says he is proud to take on the role and that he understands the importance of a strong branch network to local communities, particularly in Inishowen.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, November 13th:
Northern Ireland’s First Minister is being urged to intervene, after a Co. Tyrone man was arrested in Dubai – over a negative online review he’d posted about working for a dog groomers. 33-year-old Craig Ballentine, from Cookstown, was arrested three weeks ago. Campaign group ‘Detained in Dubai’ says he’s facing prison because of the U-A-E’s …
First minister urged to intervene on behaf of Tyrone man arrested in Dubai Read More »
A man has been arrested following a drug seizure in Derry yesterday. The 27 year old was arrested on suspicion of possessing, offering and supplying a Class B controlled drug. Police say he remains in custody, and is assisting with enquiries.
The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! It’s a listener driven hour – Martin wanted to meet Simon Harris to outline the impact DCBs are having on his family and their health, Siobhan discusses the lack of …
Concerns have been raised over the stability of the structure of the Milford Hotel building. Donegal County Council has confirmed an assessment of the vacant property will be carried out after which further contact will be made with the property owner. Councillor Declan Meehan says not only is the property an eyesore in the town …
Concern at the state of the Milford Hotel building Read More »
A defective block homeowner says he is sick of empty promises from Government. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Martin spoke of how he had brought a mould covered jacket to Letterkenny on Monday night last, hoping to show it to Taoiseach Simon Harris, but did not get the chance. Martin told Greg Hughes the …
Defective block homeowner says government must understand the human cost of the crisis Read More »
It’s essential the Department of Sport and Donegal County Council work with the Buncrana Leisure Centre Committee to secure funding for the amenity. That’s according to Minister Charlie McConalogue following a public meeting last night to discuss funding for the facility. There was much outrage after the Buncrana Leisure Centre missed out in the latest …
A Letterkenny Councillor has warned that a lost life buoy is a lost life. There have been ongoing issues with life rings being tampered with in Letterkenny. A pilot project has seen smart ring buoys installed at 20 locations across the county since June. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh however, is urging Donegal County Council to ensure …
Council urged to roll out smart ring buoys across Letterkenny Read More »
Emergency services were deployed to a fire in Newtowncunningham last night. What is understood to be a chimney fire broke out at around 9pm. The Donegal Fire Service brought the blaze under control. The extent of the damage caused is unknown at this time.
Parties and candidates canvassing for the General Election are being warned not to take tourism and hospitality for granted. The Irish Hotels Federation wants the next Government to change direction, to avoid a commercial crisis facing the industry. Federation President Michael Magner says they’re facing enormous challenges, driven largely by the Government’s own economic policies.
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