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.” …
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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 …
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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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A man has died following a crash in Strabane yesterday morning. 29 year old, Eoin Lynch from the Castlederg area was pronounced dead at the scene after the white Toyota Land Cruiser he was travelling in crashed in the Orchard Road area shortly before 7:40am yesterday. Police say enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances …
Social Justice Ireland says the new government will face some key challenges in rural areas following the General Election. The independent social justice think-tank has outlined what it sees as obstacles facing policymakers. It wants to see people in rural communities have access to everyday services such as doctors, schools and pharmacies. Michelle Murphy Research …
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The Ryanair boss is being slammed for his controversial remarks on teachers at a Fine Gael campaign event. Michael O’Leary said he “wouldn’t generally employ a lot of teachers to go out and get things done”. He told Fine Gael candidate Peter Burke’s weekend launch he thinks more accountants are needed in Government. Teachers Union …
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Emergency works are due to begin this morning on the Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny. They road will be closed from 10am to 3pm today and tomorrow. Local traffic may be accommodated if possible from Glencar side only to Long Lane.
A candidate in the upcoming General Election says there must be an urgent review of Ireland’s Critical Skills List in a bid to address the housing crisis. It follows a recent report from the Fiscal Council indicating that the country requires an additional 80,000 construction workers to tackle pressing infrastructure needs. Fine Gael’s John McNulty …
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The Taoiseach is visiting Donegal today as part of his Leader’s Tour. As momentum builds ahead of the General Election, Simon Harris will travel to Letterkenny this evening before making his way to Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The Fine Gael leader will congregate outside Hatch’d Coffee Shop in Letterkenny at around 5pm for a walkabout and …
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Glebe House and Gallery has been recognised as one of Ireland’s best public parks and gardens, with the announcement of the 2024 International Green Flag Awards. The Office of Public Works welcomed the gallery was recognised for their provision of good quality parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways. The awards …
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Meter installation works may cause supply disruptions to Downings and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 1pm until 5pm. As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruption to Kilclooney Beg, Portnoo and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11am until 3pm. It …
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The Social Democrats say they want a senior Minister for Disability Services if elected to government. The party is also promising a 200 million euro investment for the capital city and a reduced 9 per cent VAT rate. It’s also planning for an increased Garda presence in Dublin City. Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns says …
Many hotels are unlikely to return to the tourism industry after their contracts as migrant centres end, according to commercial real estate firm, CBRE. Figures published by Fáilte Ireland earlier this year found around 77 thousand beds from the tourism sector were being used as humanitarian accommodation. Eoghan O’Meara Walsh CEO of Irish Tourism Industry …
Fianna Fáil says it will further crack down on organised crime and drug trafficking if re-elected to government. Launching the party’s Urban Communities plan today, Junior Minister for the Department of Justice James Browne promised increased punishments for those involved with the supply of drugs. Introducing legislation to require online communication platforms to supply Gardaí …
The Taoiseach says he wants to see an EU-US summit to discuss the impact on jobs and the economies following the US Presidential Election. President elect Donald Trump says he wants to impose tariffs on non-US goods being imported to the country, which could have an effect on Irish companies. He also said he would …
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A man has been arrested after a teenager was killed in a hit and run collision in County Kildare. It’s understood the 16-year-old was hit by a vehicle which left the scene on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown at around half 12 this morning. He was pronounced dead, and his body has been taken …
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A university lecturer is warning Ireland could experience weather events such as the recent flash floods in Valencia, if the environment is not prioritised. Tomás Finn, lecturer in History at the University of Galway, has co-edited a book entitled ‘Inside Rural Ireland’, which looks at power and change since independence. He says while life in …
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The North’s First Minister has laid a wreath in Belfast to mark Remembrance Sunday. Michelle O’Neill is the first senior member of Sinn Féin to participate in the official ceremony. The move has prompted outrage from the families of some Troubles victims, who’ve accused her of populism. But Ms. O’Neill says it’s in line with …
Donald Trump has secured all seven so-called ‘battleground’ US states. Arizona – the last to be called following this week’s election – has gone to the president-elect. The Democrats are now analysing what went wrong after a disastrous result. Law lecturer at University of Galway, Larry Donnelly says the party’s voter base is changing rapidly.
The Restaurants Association is welcoming Fine Gael’s plan for am 11 per cent VAT rate for parts of the hospitality sector. Taoiseach Simon Harris has made the promise for food-led businesses, excluding hotels, if his party returns to government. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats have put forward their own proposal to cut the VAT rate to …
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An Irish man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an American tourist in Hungary. Police launched a search operation after 31 year old Mackenzie Michalski disappeared from a nightclub in Budapest last Tuesday, November 5th. A 37 year old Irish man was arrested two days later after CCTV showed them leaving the nightclub together …
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Fine Gael is just a nose ahead of Fianna Fáil to top the latest opinion poll. The Business Post/Red C poll shows Fine Gael is on 22 per cent, with Fianna Fáil one point behind – both unchanged. Simon Harris’ party is the most trusted on the economy and job creation, but Sinn Féin – …
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A 16 year old boy has died in a hit-and-run in County Kildare. The crash, involving a car and the pedestrian, happened at around half 12 this morning. This incident happened on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown. The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead, and his body …
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.
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 …
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”.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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:
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 …
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 …
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.
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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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 …
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 …
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