The National Lottery is urging players in Donegal to check their tickets to see if they’ve scooped last night’s Lotto Plus 2 top prize of a quarter of a million euro. The winning quick pick ticket was purchased at Doherty’s Centra store in Moville – and the winning numbers were: 03, 06, 10, 19, 20, …
One Donegal Lotto player is a quarter of a million euro richer today Read More »
The Glenshane Road, Dungiven, remains closed this morning, as police and emergency services attend a serious two vehicle road traffic collision in the area. Diversions are in place for motorists travelling to Belfast and Derry. Please avoid the area if you can and seek an alternative route for your journey.
The man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a report of an assault in the Foyle Street area of Derry yesterday has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault in Foyle street in the early hours of this morning. At around 2 am officers responded to reports of a man being repeatedly struck around the head. A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in …
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€7 million euro worth of cannabis has been seized in Belfast Port overnight. A 45-year-old lorry driver from Portadown has been arrested by officers from Northern Ireland’s National Crime Agency and is currently being questioned. 300 kilogrammes of the drug was found hidden in a consignment of soft drinks. The NCA – which deals with …
Sinn Fein are offering up 12 scholarships to three Donegal Gaeltachts. Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly has encouraged people to apply for the second year of Sinn Féin’s scholarship programme to help young people to study at the Gaeltacht. “Following the success of last year’s scholarship programme to help young people to study at the …
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Clonmany, Ballyliffin, Isle of Doagh, Rasheeny, with works scheduled until 1pm today. It’s recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Fears surrounding job losses at Firstsource in Derry are rising. The Derry Call Centre Campaign have been hearing concerns from workers who have worked with the company for many years, some of whom are pregnant. Gareth Moore, Founder of Derry Call Centre Campaign says employers should be providing more information that the bare minimum to …
Firstsource workers need clarity – Derry Call Centre Campaign Read More »
The HSE West Regional Forum has been told that a number of properties in the Twin Towns are being reviewed with a view towards providing day services which were previously provided at St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar. Responding to questions asked at a Regional Health Forum this week, the HSE confirmed that its Estates and …
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Inland Fisheries Ireland is appealing to farmers to protect watercourses during the silage season. In a bid to curb agricultural run off into water systems, a six point SILAGE plan for optimum silage and slurry spreading etiquette has been released. The advice is as follows: Spread slurry during dry weather only, and never when …
Farmers asked to think S.I.L.A.G.E to protect watercourses this summer Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday May 26th:
PSNI in Derry earlier advised motorists of a road closure on Glenshane Road in Derry following a road traffic collision. The road is now re-opened. Motorists no longer need to seek an alternative travel route.
An Garda Síochána Donegal are warning of yet another text scam doing the rounds. The message claims to be from Electric Ireland, telling the recipient that their bill payment did not go through, resulting in imminent electricity disconnection. The text encourages the receipt to click the link attached in order to prevent this. Gardaí are …
The PSNI in Derry are advising motorists of a road traffic collision on the Glenshane Road, Derry. Diversions are in place at Ardmore Road and Church Brae. They are urging the public to avoid the area at this time and seek an alternative route.
14 families accessed emergency homelessness service in the North West during the last week of April, with 38 dependent children. In total, 109 adults accessed the service during the same period, 54 of them in Donegal and Leitrim. The figures are marginally down on the March figure. Nationally, 12,259 people are registered as homeless in …
14 families with 38 dependent children homeless in NW Read More »
In the North, the PSNI has released new CCTV footage and photographs of three vehicles believed to be connected to the attempted murder-bid on one of its officers. DCI John Caldwell was left with life-changing injuries after the gun attack in Omagh in February. The investigation is ramping up – with 11 arrests made this …
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A Donegal Garda Sergeant says it was “a miracle nobody was killed” in February 2020 when an armed man went on a shooting spree in Glenties. 11 Scott Medals for bravery have been awarded to serving, retired and deceased members of the Gardaí at a ceremony in Dublin today. Sergeant Edward Griffin was one of …
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An expansion of Foróige’s Youth Diversion Project has been launched today. Minister of State James Browne has officially opened the organisations new premises in Letterkenny to coincide with the expansion of the programme which will now cover the entirety of Donegal. Minister Browne says there have been challenges with regards young people and anti-social behaviour …
Foróige launches expansion of Youth Diversion Project in Donegal Read 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! The Friday Panel is former Senator Catherine Noone, Editor of the Tir Chonaill Tribune John McAteer and Cyber Security expert Michael Harrison. Topics include coalition unrest, competitive GAA for …
The head of the HSE has written to staff to ask them to volunteer to work over the June bank holiday weekend. CEO Bernard Gloster asked staff to take on extra shifts to avoid a “dreadful position” in hospitals following previous long weekends. He said further overcrowding would have “implications for the rest of the …
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Uisce Eireann are currently dealing with two water outages in Donegal. Outside Letterkenny, an outage is affecting supplies in Pluck, Rossbrackan, Aughlihard and surrounding areas, with works set to continue until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Meanwhile, a burst water main is being dealt with at Bridgend, with a 3 o’clock completion time forecast. Traffic management …
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A Donegal Councillor has written an open letter to Justice Minister Simon Harris following the sentence handed down to Richard Burke this week. The 32 year old from Killygordan was jailed for 15 years in prison, with the last 12 months suspended after being found guilty of the manslaughter of Jasmine McMonagle by reason of …
Cllr writes open letter to Justice Minister following Richard Burke sentencing Read More »
10 groups in Donegal are to share just over €22,000 under the latest tranche of the Community and Voluntary Energy Support scheme announced this morning by Minister Heather Humphries. The largest single allocation of almost €14,000 goes to Muff Sheltered Housing Association. Nationally, 166 groups are sharing €480,000. Release in full – Minister Humphreys and …
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The Chair of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum is urging Saolta to make space available at Letterkenny University Hospital where children attending the Emergency Department can wait, particularly children with autism and other special needs. When Cllr Gerry McMonagle questioned senior Saolta management about the issue, they said when a child is triaged in the …
Mc Monagle says children attending ED at LUH must be protected Read More »
Works are set to be carried out to improve safety at a junction in Inishowen following a number of near misses. Visibility at Gleneely Crossroads is said to limited. Councillor Johnny McGuinness has called for signage warning of the dangers at the junction to be put in place. He says improvements to road safety is …
Works to be caried out at Inishowen junction following near misses Read More »
11 people have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh earlier this year. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have this morning conducted a significant search and arrest operation. The 9 men and 2 women – aged between 21 and 72 years old …
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There’s fears up to 500 jobs could be lost as Firstsource, who has call centres in Derry and Belfast announces that it has commenced a redundancy consultation process. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking an urgent meeting with the company to discuss its future plans. Councillor Sandra Duffy says its …
The funeral mass of Rebecca Browne, who died after being struck by a Garda car in Buncrana will take place this morning. The 21-year-old from Derry was returning from a night out when the tragedy happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident has been referred to GSOC. Her funeral mass will take …
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A new bill put forward by People Before Profit last night would remove the 3 day wait limit for abortions. The party says it’s ‘utterly unnecessary’. It’s after the Tanaiste Micheál Martin confirmed to the Dail only 11 of the 19 maternity hospitals in the State are providing abortion services. Deputy Brid Smith says doctors …
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Four Donegal members of an Garda Siochana are to be awarded Silver Scott medals for bravery in Dublin today. The Garda Commissioner will host a ceremony to award deceased, retired and serving members of An Garda Síochána at 11 o clock in Walter Scott House. Sergeant Edward Griffin, Detective Garda Darren Carter, Detective Garda Enda …
Four Donegal Gardai to receive Silver Scott bravery medals Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has pressed Government to engage in negotiations with unions this year on outstanding issues in the community sector. Speaking in the Dail yesterday Deputy Thomas Pringle welcomed the recent announcement that SIPTU and Fórsa members in community sector organisations have voted to accept the recent WRC recommended pay rise. He is seeking …
Donegal TD urges government to negotiate with unions over pension provisions Read More »
The HSE has confirmed that efforts will be made to recruit members of the diaspora to fill a vacant post at Carndonagh Community Hospital. The position of Senior Radiographer at the hospital is ongoing and has to date, been advertised on three occasions without any success. Councillor Albert Doherty however, says all efforts must be …
Those returning home to work need proper working conditions – Cllr Albert Doherty Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming and Obituaries – Thursday May 25th
In the UK, a car has crashed into the gates of Downing Street. Police say no one’s been injured, and a man’s been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving. The surrounding area has been cordoned off by armed officers.
Private Seán Rooney has been honoured at a ceremony paying tribute to fallen UN peacekeepers. The 23-year-old was killed in an attack while on duty in Lebanon last December. Fergal Mythen – the Irish Ambassador to the UN – accepted a medal on behalf of the Rooney family. The UN’s Secretary General addressed delegates, before …
Private Sean Rooney honoured in New York ceremony Read More »
Donegal has been awarded €3,500 euro with Inland Fisheries Ireland for the appropriate assessment of the proposed river restoration works on the Bulba River on the Leannan Catchment. It’s apart of the announcement of 24 new projects supported under the Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund in 2023. Almost €1 million euro …
Donegal river awarded €3,500 with Inland Fisheries Ireland Read More »
A woman has been hospitalised after being assaulted in Ballyshannon. The woman, in her 20s was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment to what Gardaí have described as non life-threatening injuries following the attack at a residence in the town at 1am on Wednesday. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene …
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Police in Derry are appealing for information after a masked man who is believed to have been armed at the time robbed a bookmakers in the City earlier today. At around 9.30am the man entered the premises on Church Brae and confronted a staff member with what is reported to have been a firearm. The …
The Tanaiste has been told that parents and children right across the country, including in Donegal, are being failed due to the absence of respite services. The case of one mother in Donegal who has not been able to access respite care for the last three years was highlighted. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Micheal …
Dail hears of Donegal mother waiting three years for access to respite services Read More »
Stormont’s Sinn Fein leader says now is the time for a solid plan to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland: Parties are meeting with the head of the civil service for the first time since last week’s council elections. It saw Sinn Fein secure another politically historic result – winning the most seats at local Government …
‘Now is the time for a solid plan to restore power-sharing’ – Michelle O’Neill 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: After looking at the front pages we chat to ISSU Donegal representative Cassie Lambe about the date for leaving cert results being announced and the GAA banning competition for under 12s. The …
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A portion of the surplus of the Irish Red Cross Creeslough Community Support Fund will go towards providing trauma support. A meeting took place in the town last night to discuss what the remaining €236,000 will go towards. To date, €1.4m of the fund has been spent on compensation for loss of jobs, income, homes, …
Surplus of Creeslough Community Support Fund to provide trauma support Read More »
Mowi has confirmed that job cuts are on the way at its Rinmore base in Fanad. The company says the decision has been taken following a global review to streamline processing plants which are under capacity with secondary fish processing set to cease in Ireland in October. In a statement, Mowi says as a result, …
Donegal County Council is being urged to write to the Department of Housing ahead of the imminent publication of the revised defective block redress scheme. Councillor Martin McDermott, Chair of the Council’s Defective Block Redress Committee is calling for the building condition assessment requirement to be revised. The Department recently proposed 11 changes to the …
Housing Dept urged to review defective block regulations ahead of imminent publication Read More »
Private Seán Rooney will be honoured at the United Nations Headquarters in New York today. The Irish Ambassador to the UN will receive a medal on behalf of the family of the Irish peacekeeper. 23-year-old Private Rooney was killed while on duty in Lebanon last December. The ceremony forms part of a series of events …
Private Sean Rooney to be honoured at UN ceremony today Read More »
The Higher Education Minister is to meet students today to discuss how to reduce the cost of education. Simon Harris says he and his department want to hear directly from “the people that matter”. Over 100 people, including students, higher education bodies and representative groups, will attend the event in Dublin later. An ‘Annual Paper …
Higher Education Minister to meet students to discuss reducing cost of education Read More »
Tensions are rising between the main coalition parties over the budget. Tanaiste Michael Martin told the Fianna Fail parliamentary party meeting last night that junior ministers writing newspaper opinion pieces ‘was not helpful’ and ‘undermines’ the budgetary process. He was referring to a call from three Fine Gael junior ministers for a 1000 euro tax …
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A Donegal member of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum says there needs to be a study of the impact the a shortage of GPs in the county is having on Letterkenny University Hospital. Cllr Gerry Crawford asked at a meeting this week for an outline of the protocols in place in cases where a person …
Crawford concerned at plight of non-Medical card patients who can’t get a GP Read More »
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a 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 Monday evening. Donegal County Council is appealing to the public to exercise caution and …
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