Donegal claimed a top prize at this years .IE Digital Town Awards. The winners were announced at a Gala event held today in Athlone. Dunlewey’s Virtual Heritage Trail placed first in the Digital Tourism category and were awarded a €6,000 prize. Carndonagh’s Digital Creative Lab was announced as runner up in the Digital Education …
Donegal project scoops prize at .IE Digital Town Awards Read More »
A Letterkenny man has been appointed as CEO of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland. SERI is the national representative body for social enterprises. John Logue previously served as CEO of Suas and the USI as well as previously working as Head of Operations of the Donegal Local Development Company. Mr. Logue says he is honoured …
Funding of over €100,000 has been awarded to Amharclann Ghaelige Ghaoth Dobhair and the Waterside Theatre for the new cross border creative arts programme. Funding was awarded by the International Fund for Ireland under the Communities in Partnership Programme. The programme will see people within Gaeltacht, Nationalist and Unionist communities on each side of the …
€100,000 awarded for for new cross border creative arts programme in Gweedore and Derry Read More »
A Lifford councillor is urging the County Donegal Education and Training Board to meet with the owners of the building currently being used by Youthreach in the town to discuss the service’s future. It emerged last week that the lease is expiring and the service has to temporarily relocate, with a potential move across the …
Crawford seeking face to face meeting between ETB and Lifford Youthreach building owners Read More »
In the early hours of this morning, a fire broke out at Magh Éne College, Bundoran. The emergency services attended the scene and the flames were contained and extinguished. No injuries have been reported. Donegal ETB are assessing the extent of the damaged caused. It is reported the core academic and administrative areas have been …
Fire at Bundoran school contained and extinguished Read More »
The PSNI says the investigation into the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell is continuing at pace. The senior detective was left with life changing injuries after being shot in Omagh earlier this year. Mr Caldwell’s still recovering at home after being released from hospital. Chief Constable of the PSNI, Simon Byrne, says the force …
PSNI say investigation into attempted murder of DCI Caldwell continuing at pace Read More »
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 bellow! We begin, as is the norm, with a look at what’s making the front pages and then we about the latest vandalism at Kilmacrennan Celtic Football’s grounds. Later we hear …
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office received 36 complaints from Donegal last year. According to ‘Falling Behind’ the OCO’s Annual Report, education was once again the most complained about issue with bullying, expulsion or suspension, and special education resources featuring in many of the complaints. 1,812 complaints nationally were received by the Children’s Ombudsman last year, …
Ombudsman for Children’s Office received 36 complaints from Donegal in 2022 Read More »
The Mental Health Commission has published its 2022 report into the Department of Psychiatry at Letterkenny University Hospital. It gave the unit a compliance rating of 81%, compared to 89% in 2021 and 86% in 2020. The report says a number of issues were identified, but they are being addressed. The inspection found the unit …
MHC publishes its 2022 report on LUH’s Department of Psychiatry Read More »
The Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue is being urged to step in and grant foreshore licences for a number of piers and harbours in Donegal to allow planned works proceed. Funding of €7.6m has been allocated for works in Burtonport, Bunbeg, Glengad and Rathmullan. However, its been confirmed that the approval of foreshore licences is outstanding …
Marine Minister urged to grant foreshore licences to allow works proceed in Donegal Read More »
An Inishowen Councillor believes the dangers of Lyme disease need to be highlighted through signage across Donegal. Councillor Albert Doherty raised the issue at this week’s meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District and Regional Health Forum. He is calling for awareness and information signs to be put in place:
A Midlands North West MEP has defended his decision to vote against the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee this week. Colm Markey says all those who opposed it accept there is a biodiversity crisis, but object to the way the commission was proposing to impose measiures without engaging with …
Proposed EU Nature Restoration Law is not workable in its present form – Markey Read More »
The potential of Swan Park is not going to be maximised until everyone can enjoy it. That’s according to Councillor Rena Donaghey who is calling for signs to be erected encouraging dog owners to keep their pets on a lead. The popular amenity recently reopened after much work was carried out there following significant damage …
Dogs off lead preventing potential of Swan Park being maximised – Cllr Donaghey Read More »
Kilmacrennan Celtic Football Club has appealed to members of the club and the public to be extra vigilant after significant damage was caused to their changing rooms facility. The Club says they are disgusted and disappointed to discover the level of vandalism at the building used by the Kilmacrennan Schoolboys/ Girls Football League Club. They …
Kilmacrennan Club face ‘massive’ cost to repair vandalism Read More »
The Dail has heard that diabetes care in Donegal is in an absolute crisis. It emerged in recent days that two Consultant endocrinologists at Letterkenny University Hospital have resigned. All the while, adults with diabetes are waiting 24 months for an appointment which is way above the recommended timeframe of 6 months. Donegal Deputy Padriag …
Dail told diabetes care in Donegal is in an ‘absolute crisis’ Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has appealed to the public to not be led by hate. While giving a statement on the accommodation needs for new arrivals in Ireland, Deputy Thomas Pringle said it’s easy for members of small communities to ‘fall into the trap’ of believing the current housing strain has been borne out of refugees …
Donegal Deputy appeals to public to not be led by hate Read More »
The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2023 “won’t even scratch the surface” of the healthcare crisis, according to Sinn Féin. HSE boss Bernard Gloster will outline what’s being done to help the health service recover from the effects of the pandemic, when he goes before the Oireachtas Heatlh Committee later. The plan has a total …
HSE 2023 Service Plan ‘won’t even scratch the surface’ – SF Health Spokesperson Read More »
A new programme launched to facilitate more inclusive and supportive working environments for the deaf across Ireland has this month seen its first seven students graduate. The course helps those in the deaf community develop necessary skills and work experience to enhance their personal and professional goals. As well as the employment initiate Enterprise Rent …
First seven graduate from Deaf Guidance and Employment Initiative Read More »
Last week students and young athletes from Donegal Town Boxing Club and Scoil Áodh Rua agus Nuala were lucky enough gain insight into what it takes to achieve their most ambitious goals from Team Ireland Olympic Boxer, Aidan Walsh. The visit was organised as part of Olympic Federation of Ireland Dare to Believe School’s Programme, …
Nearly three out of every four children are being negatively affected by the cost of living crisis. A study by the children’s charity Barnardos found 37% of families have had to cut down or do without basic essentials in the past six months. 43% of parents couldn’t afford to buy new clothes for their kids. …
Almost three out of four children negatively affected by cost of living crisis Read More »
There’s calls on Donegal County Council to address safety concerns at Greencastle Harbour. Councillor Johnny McGuinness says in its current format, he is not confident that safety has been given proper consideration in terms of layout. He believes the area needs to be revised in its entirety to ensure the safety of people availing of …
Concern has been expressed that there is a difference of 35 in Saolta’s estimation of the shortage of nursing and midwifery staff at Letterkenny University Hospital, compared to the INMO’s latest estimate. Saolta’s Chief Operations Officer said there is rolling recruitment, and stressed Saolta’s estimate only covers Emergency and Surgical Departments, as outlined in Cllr …
Saolta says a ‘rolling recruitment campaign’ for nurses is continuing at LUH Read More »
Donegal was recorded to herd the largest amount of sheep in Ireland last year. That’s according to the Sheep and Goat census published by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Overall, the greatest number of sheep throughout Ireland was kept in Donegal with a population of 541,063. Of this 368,223 were breeding ewes and …
Donegal Keep greatest number of Sheep in Ireland Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday May 22nd:
Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging business owners to review their security measures to prevent burglaries. The appeal follows recent reports of attempted burglary and burglary at city centre commercial premises. Chief inspector Yvonne McManus made the crime prevention appeal stating money had been stolen and premises damaged leaving businesses to count the …
Appeal to businesses in Strabane and Derry to review security measures Read More »
Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Main Street, Naran and surrounding areas tonight. The works are scheduled to take place from 11pm until 5am tomorrow morning. It is recommend that an allowance 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for water supplies to fully return.
A jury is set to begin deliberations in the trial of four men accused of taking part in a vigilante group attack on men guarding a repossessed farmhouse five years ago. One of the accused is Patrick J Sweeney of High Cairn, Ramelton. All four men have pleaded not guilty to 17 charges each at …
Jury to begin deliberations into attack at repossessed Roscommon farm Read More »
A ‘Day of Action’ took place for Gardaí within in the Letterkenny District this week. This resulted in a large number of arrests made on foot of 25 bench warrants. All those arrested were brought before a sitting of Letterkenny District Court.
Gardaí are investigating the possible attempted theft of a car from Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny on Wednesday last. Between 12.30pm and 7.30pm, the window on the driver’s side of the vehicle was smashed and the ignition tampered with. As the car was fitted with an immobiliser, the attempt to steal it was unsuccessful. Anyone who noticed …
Gardai investigating attempted theft of car from Ballymacool Woods Read More »
Investigations are continuing into a spate of criminal damage incidents in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny. At around 8:05pm on Thursday night last, a brick was thrown through the window of a house at James Larkin Court. A few hours later, at 1.15am on Friday morning, a number of other windows at the same property …
Windows smashed in spate of criminal damage incidents in Letterkenny Read More »
A Derry woman has been convicted for causing unnecessary suffering to a German Shepherd and two puppies in June 2022. The dogs were found living in unhygienic conditions without access to water. The complaint was brought against Nadine Wells of Cornshell Fields by Derry City and Strabane District Council under the Welfare of Animals Act. …
Derry woman convicted for causing unnecessary suffering to dog and two pups Read More »
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, we hear concerns about a reduction in services at Letterkenny University Hospital for patients with Diabetes. Later we have a report on the sentencing of …
A meeting is being held tomorrow to discuss how the remainder of an Irish Red Cross fund for Creeslough will be spent. €1.88 million was donated to the charity in response to the Creeslough explosion which claimed the lives of 10 people in October of last year. The meeting will consider a plan as to …
Meeting tomorrow to discuss how remainder of Creeslough Community Fund will be spent Read More »
The sister of Jasmine McMonagle says it is hard to comprehend the sentence handed down to Richard Burke yesterday. The 32-year-old from Killygordan has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the last 12 months suspended, for the manslaughter of Ms McMonagle in 2019. He was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished …
Hard to comprehend Richard Burke sentencing – Jasmine McMonagle sister Read More »
Gardai are investigating a hit and run incident in Ramelton on Friday morning last. A red Mitsubishi Shogun collided with another car, but the driver left the scene, Sgt Eunan Walshe says they have a good description of the vehicle involved and are seeking more information………
Gardaí are on the hunt for two youths in connection with damage caused to a car in the St Johnston area in the early hours of Friday morning. The pair, who were wearing grey hoodies and dark trousers were seen in the Cois Abhainn area at around 4.10am. It’s reported that they smashed the windscreen …
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Gardai are appealing for information after damage was caused at a Presbyterian Church in Convoy over the weekend. Gardaí say it would appear the roof of a portacabin on the grounds to the rear of the Church on the Letterkenny Road was jumped on between midday on Saturday last and 9am yesterday morning causing it …
Gardai in Buncrana have renewed their appeal for information about a road fatality at the weekend. A 21 year old woman from Derry lost her life when she was struck by a Garda car. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Sergeant Eunan Walshe made this appeal for information………..
Gardaí now believe that the smashing of a welcome stone in Doochary is an act of criminal damage. It emerged last week that the stone at the top of the corkscrew had been significantly damaged and it was initially thought it had been hit by a vehicle. Gardaí say they are anxious to hear from …
Gardai believe smashing of Doochary ‘Welcome’ stone is an act of criminal damage Read More »
38 Donegal groups are receive €12,800 to fund physical activity for older people. The monies are being distributed by Age & Opportunity, with support from Sport Ireland. Nationwide, €317,430 is being awarded to 909 organisations, ranging from active retirement groups to sports clubs and nursing and day care centres. Sue Guildea is Active Programme Manager …
38 Donegal groups receive support for projects supporting activity for older people Read More »
The Industrial Court has confirmed that it will hear an application for trade union recognition at Seagate. The decision marks a major step forward in the ongoing union drive at the Springtown-based manufacturer of semi-conductors which employs 1,600 onsite. Fears have been raised earlier that job losses and wage cuts are on the horizon for …
Industrial Court to hear application for trade union recognition at Seagate Read More »
Remedial works are set to be carried out at Lettermacaward Health Centre. The HSE has confirmed that the facility will be open and available to the local community. A petition was launched earlier this year in a bid to retain GP services in the area. Breda Byrnes, member of the Lettermacaward Health Centre Action Group …
Remedial works to be carried out at Lettermacaward Health Centre Read More »
An Inishowen Councillor believes the peninsula is being ignored when raising questions over possible gaps in the fire service. Councillor Martin McDermott asked for clarity on the number of times the Northern Ireland fire service responded to call outs in Donegal last year. However, no response has been forthcoming to date while previously, there were …
Questions continue to be raised over the proposed Bridgend Bypass. The project aims to improve connectivity between Letterkenny and Derry as part of the National Development Plan. A recent public consultation revealed the preferred route option. However, there are fears the project would be detrimental to businesses in the locality. Councillor Nicholas Crossan says it …
Concern Bridgend Bypass could be detrimental to businesses Read More »
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann will begin a search of a reservoir in Portugal today. Divers will look at an area around 30 miles away from where the toddler went missing in the Algarve in 2007. Suspect ‘Christian B’ is known to have camped in the area. Officers have already done a search …
Search of reservoir to begin in Portugal today for Madeline McCann Read More »
The Justice Minister will seek government approval to increase jail sentences for people who assault gardaí or anyone working in the emergency services. Simon Harris is proposing to increase the maximum sentence for assault from seven to 12 years. Minister Harris says the measure would also apply to hospital staff and prison officers, as well …
The government is being accused of failing to grasp the seriousness of energy poverty. The Oireachtas Environment Committee will today hear about the need to address income inadequacy in Ireland. Social Justice Ireland is among those urging the government to take a more long-term view, including by increasing all core social welfare rates by €25 …
Government accused of failing to grasp seriousness of energy poverty Read More »
Serious concerns are being raised over the future of adult diabetes services in Donegal. It comes as its confirmed the new second Consultant Endocrinologist who commenced work at Letterkenny University Hospital a few weeks ago has resigned. The matter is compounded as it follows the resignation too of a Consultant Endocrinologist who had been in …
Serious concerns over future of adult diabetes services after resignation of consultants Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to secure funding to provide a footpath in Milford as a matter of urgency. Councillor Pauric McGarvey has raised concerns over the absence of adequate infrastructure on the route from the Lagg area to Lidl in the town. A previous funding application for works was unsuccessful. Councillor McGarvey says …
Council urged to secure funding for Milford footpath Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday May 22nd:
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