Two men have been arrested in Derry as part of an ongoing investigation into violent dissident republican activity by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit. The arrests was made under the Terrorism Act 2000. The men aged 36 and 59 years old are being questioned by detectives at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite. Planned searches were …
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A Donegal hotel has made the cut in the top 25 hotels in Europe. That’s according to the Trip Advisor ‘2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top Hotels’. Harvey’s Point Hotel came in at number 25. Other destinations included Corfu, London, Paris and Budapest.
PSNI in Derry are appealing for information following the attack of a 12 year old boy in the city yesterday afternoon. The boy was assaulted by a number of persons in the Fountain area of the city at around 1.10pm. Police ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or was driving in the area around …
PSNI in Derry are urging the public to be vigilant following reports of scam letters circulating in the Skeoge and Springtown areas of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Ryan Robb said scam letters have been sent to residents this week to inform them they’ve won thousands of pounds in a football lottery. He …
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A group established in Buncrana to welcome all new residents to the town has urged people with concerns to meet those who have moved to the town, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. ‘Buncrana for All’ spokesperson Sinead Stewart says a number of recent incidents, including the throwing of a firework at the window of a …
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The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon – the podcast is below. In Part One, after a look at the papers, Fr Brian O’Ferraigh reflects on the very sad passing of Stephen Montgomery in Gweedore yesterday. David Coleman joins us to answer questions on the case …
Gardai remain on the hunt for a plastic ice cream cone stolen from a shop in Letterkenny. At around 6:32am on Sunday May 21st, two men and a woman stole the display from a premises at the Glencar Shopping Centre. The trio made off in the direction of the Dr. Mc Ginley Road. Gardai are …
There’s been a noted increase in car thefts, according to Gardai. Between Wednesday and Saturday of last week, three vehicles were stolen in Letterkenny. One of the cars was later found on fire while the other two have yet to be located. Garda Grainne Doherty has more information:
Gardaí have not ruled out the possibility that a fire at a derelict property in Convoy was started deliberately. The blaze broke out at the property in the Main Street area at around 3:35am on Sunday morning. Gardaí and the fire services attended the scene and the fire was brought under control. Gardaí are appealing …
Gardaí have described an assault on a boy walking home from school in Milford as ‘worrying’. On Wednesday last, the boy was walking home from school when he was assaulted by two males who were unknown to him shortly before 4pm. The student was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to injuries sustained. Gardaí …
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The site of yesterday’s explosion in West Donegal has been declared safe by the Army Bomb Disposal team that attended the scene last evening. Gardaí say continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the explosion in Brinlack, near Bunbeg, in which Stephen Montgomery, who was in his 40s, lost his life. His body has been …
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An investigation has been launched after the office of the Parochial house at St. Mary’s Church, Ramelton was broken into in recent days. Between 6.30pm on Thursday evening last and 9am on Friday morning, the lock on the office door was broken and damage caused to the door frame. Nothing is believed to have been …
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Donegal County Council and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have issued an extended Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until 6.00 pm on 6th June 2023. The council is appealing to landowners and …
The Parish Priest of Gweedore says there is a blanket of sadness over the area after a man was killed in an explosion yesterday. Stephen Montgomery who was in his 40s was believed to have been clearing rock with machinery in the Cnoc Fola area yesterday afternoon. Gardaí and the HSA have both launched investigations. …
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The company taking a legal action on behalf of defective block homeowners has confirmed that it is still taking people into the case, but will be closing it off soon. At the weekend, the Mica Action Group indicated they believe that at present, the legal proceedings which are underway represent the only viable pathway to …
Coleman Legal says cutoff point will be announced for defective blocks case Read More »
Over 6,000 Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers are currently living in Donegal. There are 136 providers of accommodation for those seeking refuge in the county. In response to a question from Councillor Michael McMahon, Donegal County Council reported that as of May 24th, there were 123 providers of commercial accommodation in Donegal for Ukrainian refugees …
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Donegal County Council has been told that it is ‘absolutely crazy’ if a proposed wind farm development in West Donegal receives planning. Clogheracor Wind Farm Ltd has submitted an application to An Bord Pleanála for the wind energy development in the Gweebarra area. There’s fears that the go ahead could result in a repeat of …
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Up to 65,000 dairy cows may have to be culled each year for three years if climate targets for the farming sector are to be met. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has previously floated the idea of a voluntary dairy reduction scheme, with farmers compensated for reducing their herds. Now figures obtained by the Farming Independent …
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Investigations are continuing as a man remains in a serious condition following a crash in the Gladonagh area of Manorcunningham shortly before 5:15pm yesterday evening. The motorcyclist who is in his 30s, was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital while the driver and passenger in the car were also taken to hospital for medical …
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Laws to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to children will be approved by the Cabinet this morning. The changes will also prohibit the advertising of nicotine products near schools and on public transport. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly expects legislation to be passed before the Dáil’s summer recess. Founder of Respect Vaper, Joe Dunne says e-cigarettes …
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Almost 90% of parents have had to cut back or delay spending in order to pay the voluntary contribution charge to schools. A new report from St. Vincent de Paul has found the average payment per child is €140, with some schools charging as much as €550. Out of 1,500 respondents, more than three quarters …
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Investigations are continuing this morning after a fatal workplace incident in County Donegal. A man – named locally as Stephen Montgomery – was killed in an explosion outside the village of Bunbeg yesterday afternoon. Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are trying to piece together what exactly led to Mr. Montgomery’s death. It’s understood …
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A jury in the trial of four men accused of taking part in a vigilante group attack on men guarding a repossessed farmhouse will continue deliberating for a third day today. All men have pleaded not guilty to 17 charges each at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. One of the accused is Patrick J Sweeney of …
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Approval has been granted for the former Courthouse in Glenties to be transferred to the Brian Friel Trust. The playwright’s work is internationally renowned. €4.5 million will be spent transforming the building and surrounding lands, while 30 jobs will be generated once operational. Councillor Anthony Molloy says the development will deliver significant social and economic …
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Glenveagh National Park has seen the largest plantation of its kind to date as part of a woodland habitat improvement action by National Parks and Wildlife Service. 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted in the Upper Glen of the park. The efforts is one of many pursuits to improve native woodland habitat …
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Donegal Youth Service have launched a new youth project for young people. Elevate55, formerly, The Loft is a Tusla funded project. The project works with young people aged from 8 to 21 years, across north central Donegal, providing youth work supports to help young people develop and overcome difficult hurdles they may find them selves …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday May 29th:
An investigation by the Health and Safety Authority is underway after a man was killed in a workplace accident in West Donegal. Gardaí were called to the scene of an explosion just outside Bunbeg in the west of the county this afternoon. It is understood the man was operating a digger clearing rock when an …
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Donegal County Council has deferred a decision on publishing the Draft Donegal County Development Plan. There was much debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council. Councillors from the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District asked that members be given more time to consider elements of the plan relating to the MD area. Meanwhile, earlier members of the …
A young man has died following a two-car collision in County Derry. Emergency services were called to the scene on the Glenshane Road in Dungiven shortly after 4 o’clock yesterday morning. The driver of one of the cars was pronounced at the scene. The PSNI is appealing to anyone who was in the area at …
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Gardai said they are currently at the scene of an apparent explosion at a location on the outskirts of Bunbeg this afternoon. An Garda Síochána has evacuated the surrounding area and the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been requested. The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. The Health and …
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Construction of the Lifford-Castlefin Greenway is due to begin in the coming weeks. Cllr. Gary Doherty is welcoming the €3.6 million project, something he has been advocating for since 2013. The Greenway will link Lifford and Castlefinn along the N15. Cllr. Doherty says it will be useful to those living in rural parts of both …
Construction of Lifford-Castlefin Greenway to being in June Read More »
A minutes silence has been held in a meeting of Donegal County Council following the death of a person in an incident in West Donegal earlier today. Emergency services remain at the scene at this time. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Liam Blaney offered his sympathies to the family concerned.
Seven men have been remanded in custody, charged with the attempted murder of a senior officer with the PSNI. DCI John Caldwell was shot several times outside a sports complex in Omagh in February. All defendants will appear in court again next month.
Members of the Glenties Municipal District have today proposed changes to the County Donegal Development Plan. Councillors are calling for a change in policy to allow building along the N56. Refusal of planning permission along the route is said to be one of the main issues facing people in the area, forcing them to relocate …
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Step testing works may cause intermittent supply disruptions to Carricknahorna, Behy, Cashelard and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Supply may take 2-3 hours to fully return to all affected properties. There are also separate notices for Burt, Lismonaghan and Rossbracken.
Uisce Eireann are currently dealing with three separate outages in Donegal. Works around Burt and Lismonaghan are expected to last until 3 o’clock this afternoon, while they are also investigating another outage in the vicinity of Rossbracken, which also saw an outage on Friday last. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly says an application has been lodged …
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Glenveagh National Park has upgraded its defibrillators, with two of them now moved to outside locations where they are available 24 hours a day to people walking in the park grounds. Management say these life saving devices are for the health and safety of staff and visitors, and are advising people top note where they …
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Donegal Town Community Chamber has been awarded €150,000 under the Governments Community Recognition Fund. The monies awarded are to enhance and refurbish Donegal Town Community Playground. The funding has been welcomed, with aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities.
The Nine ’til Noon Show with Greg Hughes – 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: Listen back to Monday’s show… We start with a look at what’s making the front pages and then Avril McMonagle joins …
There are more short-term holiday lets available on Airbnb than long-term rentals listed on Daft.ie in all 26 counties. An analysis of the data platform Inside Airbnb has found that in some counties there are almost 100 times more short-term lets available. In Donegal, the figure is 44 times more, with 37 long term rental …
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One of Letterkenny’s biggest creches is launching a GoFundMe project to raise money for a new premises. The Letterkenny Community Childcare facility in Lisnennan has been found to have 35% Mica, and management say they will need to be out within the next two years. Deputy Manager Michelle Murray told Highland Radio News this morning …
Childcare facility in Letterkenny needs new premises due to Mica Read More »
There are calls to redraw county boundaries in Ireland. Professor of Politics at DCU, Eoin O’Malley, says merging some smaller counties would deliver better services, and forming one council would make sense administratively and historically. He says some counties are too small to efficiently provide the services the people living there need. Eoin O’Malley says …
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The number of children looking for school transport is likely to increase for the coming year. A primary school child will be charged 50 euro for the academic school year, while a post-primary child will be charged 75 euro. The deadline for applications is Friday week, June 9th, and parents are being urged to act …
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Seven men, charged with the attempted murder of a senior PSNI officer will appear in court later. Three of them will also face terrorism charges in connection with the shooting of John Caldwell. DCI Caldwell sustained life-changing injuries following the February 22nd attack. He was shot multiple times in front of his son, as he …
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The Chairperson of the Mica Action Group says they believe that at present, the legal proceedings which are underway represent the only viable pathway to 100% Redress. MAG has urged people to consider joining the action which is being brought through the courts by Coleman Legal, underwritten by Defective Blocks Ireland. In a social media …
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Efforts to work remotely continue to be hampered by a lack of connectivity in parts of Inishowen. Councillor Albert Doherty says there are still significant broadband issues facing people working from home. He says some people cannot consider remote working due to an inadequate broadband service or complete lack of it. Councillor Doherty says much …
Broadband issues hampering people in Inishowen – Doherty Read More »
The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Defective Block Committee says its vital plans are in place to carryout repairs on Council owned properties affected by the defective block issue as soon as the revised scheme is implemented. Limited works have been carried out on Council owned properties to date with some fallen into such a …
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Almost €20m is to be spent on health capital projects in Donegal this year. Following publication of the HSE’s 2023 Capital Plan this morning, Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue this puts Donegal among the 10 counties with the highest funding levels this year. The projects include an extension to the Donegal Hospice, and increased …
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The Killybegs Coast Guard were called to attend a casualty yesterday evening on the shore line of Fintra Bay. The call came at 5.41pm asking to assist a casualty with an injury to their lower leg near the ‘Secret Waterfall’, Largy. They were then taken to the slipway in Killybegs Harbour where an ambulance was …
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