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 …
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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 …
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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.
Rent in Donegal is 4.5% higher than this time last year. However, it’s down slightly on the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest Daft.ie report, the average rent in the county is €1,170. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Donegal is €755, 64% higher than the average mortgage for the same …
Senator Niall Blaney has voiced his support for the cross-border ‘Poreto’ initiative between Loreto Community School, Milford and Portadown College in Armagh. The project has brought together students from both sides of the border to learn from each other. Senator Blaney highlighted the importance of such initiatives in fostering understanding and building peace. He emphasised …
Donegal Senator calls for cross-border school projects to be fully implemented Read More »
Donegal County Council is facing calls to halt an active travel plan in Letterkenny. Plans are in place to install cycle lanes in the Ballyraine area from the Polestar Roundabount to Thomas Keys. However, concerns have been raised that the development currently progressing is not in line with what was agreed with when plans were …
Donegal County Council hears calls to halt active travel plan in Letterkenny Read More »
A county councillor has voiced concerns over the rising cost of renting in her area. Cllr Dakota Nic Mheanman highlighted exorbitant rental prices in Ballybofey, with some properties reaching as high as €950 per month. Currently residing in a mobile home, Cllr Nic Mheanman expressed worry about the impending cold weather. She called for an …
Councillor calls out soaring rental prices in East Donegal Read More »
Drivers are warned of road closures in the county today as a result of on going works. Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny will be closed to traffic from 10 AM to 3 PM today for emergency repairs. Local traffic will be accommodated where possible. Meanwhile, the Killygordon to Dromore road will be fully closed today, …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, November 12th:
Members of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District have backed efforts to get the Buncrana Leisure Centre over the line. Councillor Michael McBride proposed a review of the capacity of Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny, with a view towards seeking funding for an extension of the facility. However, with the Buncrana project shovel-ready, Councillor Ciaran Brogan believes Donegal …
A Donegal business has been listed as one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Priority Sites. The EPA has highlighted Aurivo Consumer Foods Limited’s non-compliant discharges into water. The milk processing company has been on the National Priority Sites List previously. Mick Henry is a Senior Manager in the EPA’s Industrial Licence Enforcement team. He …
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*Content warning – image below* A local councillor is calling on the public to take the proper steps when an animal dies. This follows the discovery of a dead sheep in a forested area in Falcarragh. Cllr Michael McClafferty says he understands that farmers are facing financial difficulties, but it’s important that animal carcasses are …
A Glenties area councillor says a planned social housing development in Ballymacool on the outskirts of Letterkenny will have ramifications for traffic, particularly for those coming in from West Donegal. It’s anticipated that up to 165 houses will be built in total, with 100 of them completed by the end of 2026. Cllr Dennis McGee …
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The Creeslough Community Regeneration Project has been awarded funding of over €€12,168,842 from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, with match funding of €€1,352,093 being provided by Donegal County Council. The €13,520,935 project will deliver community infrastructure and facilities on an existing community site in the village centre, including a new central hub for community …
Creeslough Community Regeneration Project to recieve over €13.5 million Read More »
As we gear up to the General Election on November 29th, Greg was join by the Tir Chonaill Tribune’s John McAteer and Political Analyst Paddy Rooney to discuss the possible outcome of the election in Donegal. So far, 20 candidates are contesting 5 seats with surprises guaranteed! Have a listen and email you views or …
The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: Jackie McBrearty outlines how elections in this country do not consider the visually impaired while we debate the locations and need for election posters: In this hour we have Community Garda Information and a chat with former housing …
A Donegal takeaway was shut down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland last month. Inspectors found flies in a food preparation area on the premises and in a container of raw burgers. Tasty Mac’s takeaway, Main Street, Falcarragh was one of 12 food businesses shut down by the FSAI last month. Inspectors from the …
Donegal takeaway served closure order as inspectors note presence of flies Read More »
A third non-statutory public consultation on the Emerging Route Corridor for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway is taking place next week. Following the completion of the Preliminary Options Assessment carried out on route options presented at a previous public consultation, the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor now identified will be presented at the upcoming events. The …
Investigations are underway into the theft of a car from Crawford Square, Moville at around 11pm on Wednesday night last. The silver Renault Fluence with a partial registration of ’11 DL 17’ was driven in the direction of Gleneely where it was involved in a crash. Garda Sergeant Eunan Walsh says they are particularly interested …
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Investigations are underway into the theft of a BMW from a carpark in Ballybofey. The black BMW 520, with a registration number of ’11 D 49529’ was taken from the carpark at Navenny Street sometime between 7:30pm on Saturday last and 12:50pm on Sunday. Gardai are appealing to anyone who observed any suspicious activity in …
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a stone was thrown through the front window of a house in Rathmullan on Sunday night. The occupants of the property at Abbey View were at home at the time at around 8:40pm. No injuries were reported. A number of youths were seen running from the scene. Gardai are …
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Gardaí are on the hunt for a group of youths seen running from a business premises in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny on Tuesday night last after damage was caused to the building. At around 9pm, the electric box at the premises was damaged and a window smashed. Gardai in Letterkenny say they are anxious …
Gardai on hunt for youths after businesses premises damaged in Letterkenny Read More »
Drivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are secured at all times, especially as the Christmas shopping season approaches. It’s after a sum of money and bank cards was stolen from a car parked at An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny on Saturday night between 7:30pm and 11pm. 63% of thefts from cars occur at non-residential …
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Gardai are investigating the theft of a phone from a woman in Kilmacrennan in broad daylight last week. The woman was walking in the Community Development Park, Ballykeeran at around 2pm on Thursday last when a male in his late teens or early twenties snatched the black Samsung Galaxy S22 from her hand as he …
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Gardaí say they are keen to hear from anyone who observed a white transit van in the Drumnahoe area of Letterkenny on Saturday night. They believe the vehicle was involved in the theft of two digger buckets from a business premises in the area at around 9pm. Garda Sergeant Eunan Walsh is appealing for information:
A public meeting to discuss funding for Buncrana Leisure Centre is taking place tonight. There was huge disappointment as money for the shovel-ready project was not allocated in the latest round of sports infrastructure funding. It’s understood funding will now be sought under the Repowering Buncrana Project. The meeting gets underway at 8pm at Crana …
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There’s outrage in Malin after a number of signs were vandalised last night. It’s understood a white Northern registered van was involved in the damaging of the Wild Atlantic Way and the Historic Towns signs at around 9pm. Councillor Martin McDermott is urging other villages to be on alert. He is also appealing to anyone …
Gardai in Donegal are warning motorists to be aware that it is deer rutting season which may lead to more deer on the roads. In recent days, there have been two crashes involving deer in the county. Motorists are advised that deer can pose a danger to road users at this time of year due …
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Free solar panels for 200,000 low income homes are being promised by the Green Party. Roderic O’Gorman will also commit to dozens of new bus routes in rural Ireland today. As you might expect a big focus on public transport and pouring the apple tax money into it. The Greens will say they have policies …
The Taoiseach has promised to carry out a full review of the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme if back in Government after the upcoming General Election. Simon Harris was in Donegal yesterday as part of his Leader’s Tour. He met with the Raphoe Playgroup in Stranorlar during his visit which is also affected by the …
Taoiseach commits to review DCB scheme if back in Government Read More »
Concerns have been expressed over the unusually low water levels at Lough Columbkille in Milford. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the lake levels are indeed at their lowest point in several years. However, they have assured the public that measures are in place to address the issue. The water utility company closely monitors lake levels, …
Low water level at Lough Columbkille have ‘stabilized’ Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked who is responsible for ensuring that Uisce Éireann upgrades are implemented in and around Letterkenny. There are plans to develop 165 new houses in Ballymacool and 175 at High Road. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the plan is feasible, subject to upgrades. A geophysical survey of the Ballymacool site …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday, November 11th:
The Respiratory Integrated Care Service Donegal’s Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) project has been awarded the Best Digital Project at the Bright Spark National Innovation Awards 2024. The CARE project introduces a 20-bed Community Virtual Ward, utilising continuous respiratory rate monitoring to enable COPD patients to manage their condition at home. Patients receive ongoing …
Protesters have gathered in Letterkenny as Taoiseach Simon Harris visits the town as part of his Leader’s tour. Home owners affected by defective concrete blocks and members from Raphoe Community Playgroup, also impacted by the crisis have in hopes of speaking with the Fine Gael leader. Manager of the playgroup, Fiona McCrabbe told Highland Radio’s …
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Kevin Sharkey says mass immigration is at the top of his agenda in his campaign in the 2024 General Election. Mr. Sharkey, a well known artist from Killybegs is running as an Independent candidate. He argues that healthy immigration, which could bring in more nurses and doctors, is not the issue. Mr. Sharkey believes that …
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A 32-year-old man has been charged with a series of driving offences following a single-vehicle collision in Derry this morning. The accused is set to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court on December 4th, facing charges of dangerous driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance. The arrest was made in response to the collision, …
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The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : The Teachers Union of Ireland reacts to controversial remarks from Michael O’Leary at at FG candidates launch and we hear of the plight …
Donegal County Council is currently ahead of its Housing For All Targets in terms of its housing delivery. Figures presented to a special meeting today show that 190 units have been completed to date, with 307 on site and a further 117 set to commence by the end of the year. That’s a total of …
DCC expects to meet housing targets by the end of 2026 Read More »
The Green Party’s Donegal General Election candidate says she wants to work to deliver a better, more resilient county. Nuala Carr, a native of Letterkenny, is currently working at Atlantic Technological University on an EU funded research programme involving offshore wind energy. She says if elected to the Dail, collaboration between communities will be high …
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A Donegal TD is calling for the recruitment of more gardai for the county, and also for more garda stations to be kept open at night. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the Garda presence in Donegal has shrunk from one Garda per 362 people in 2020 to one per 383 people in 2023, marking a 12% …
Garda numbers drop by 12% in Donegal, leading to calls for more Gardai Read More »
Another candidate has thrown their name into the hat in Donegal for the upcoming General Election. Independent Ireland has announced Donna Murray as their candidate in Donegal. She aims to champion policies that address housing, planning, agriculture and infrastructure needs in the county.
A Donegal Senator has hit out over the struggles of single parents in Donegal seeking housing from Donegal County Council. One mother who is currently pregnant with her fourth child is living in a two bed apartment in Ardara with her other three children. Mary’s children’s health has been affected by mould in the property. …
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Taoiseach Simon Harris has said teachers are the backbone of Irish society, and Michael O’Leary should stick to running Ryanair. It’s after Mr O’Leary said he prefer less teachers and more accountants in government. He told Fine Gael candidate Peter Burke’s weekend campaign event, he wouldn’t employ teachers to “go out and get things done.” …
O’Leary should listen more than he speaks – Donegal TUI Read More »
There’s renewed calls for action to tackle the high volume of deer in Donegal. It’s after two crashes in the county in recent days involving the animals, one in the Barnesmore Gap area, the other in Creeslough during which around €10,000 worth of damage was caused. Councillor Michael McClafferty fears someone will be seriously injured …
Renewed calls for action to tackle deer in Donegal following recent crashes Read More »
Serious concerns have been raised over low water levels at Lough Colmcille in Milford. The large water resource is currently the main water supply for Milford and surrounding areas. Councillor Declan Meehan fears the impact the depletion of Lough Colmcille will have on water supply in the coming months as well as the ecological and …
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Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan will travel to Azerbaijan today for the COP29 climate negotiations. Ireland along with Costa Rica have been selected as the Ministerial Pair with responsibility for negotiations on climate adaptation. The talks take place in the shadow of global warming, along with wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan. …
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