Donegal Minors suffered a heavy defeat to Derry in their final group game of the Ulster Minor Championship. Luke Barrett’s side went down 3-12 to 0-06 in MacCumhaill Park. Despite the defeat Donegal have progressed to the quarter final stage.
A joint funeral for siblings Dan and Christine McKane who lost their lives in fatal collision in County Tyrone is to be held on Monday. The Strabane brother and sister were killed when their minibus collided with a lorry on the A5 near Aughnacloy on …
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A vigil has been held in Strabane for three family members who were killed in a County Tyrone road collision. The victims – named locally as brother and sister Dan and Christine McKane and their aunt Julia McSorely – died when the minivan they were travelling in collided with a lorry on Thursday morning near …
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A Donegal Senator has called for the Sports Capital Programme to open to allow new applications avail of funding. Senator Niall Blaney told the Seanad that people have been waiting since November for the latest round to open for applications to the fund which he says provides much value to communities across the country. Senator …
A joint water safety appeal has been issued by the Coast Guard, RNLI & Water Safety Ireland this May bank holiday weekend. It comes with the expectation of more people getting on the water with the brighter evenings and better weather. The three organisations say that while these activities are enjoyable, they should be properly …
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€1.3 million has been awarded to primary and special schools in Donegal under the Minor Works Grant. The Education Minister announced the funding today. The funding will be available for schools to carry out maintenance work and small scale improvements. It comes as part of a national payment of €29 million. Minister Norma Foley says …
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Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday April 28th:
The number of people homeless in Ireland has reached a new record high. The latest figures published by the Department of Housing for March show 11,998 people are homeless across the country. It includes 8,526 adults, 3,472 children, and a total of 1,639 families. The majority of homeless adults are in Dublin at 8,516 people, …
The HSE has today announced the Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine programme for people aged 70 years and older, residents of long-term care facilities for older adults and people aged 5 years and older with a weak immune system. Those who are eligible can get a COVID-19 booster from a participating GP or pharmacy or at …
HSE confirms rollout of latest Covid 19 booster vaccine in Donegal Read More »
There are fresh calls for an urgent upgrade to the A5 in Tyrone after the latest fatal accident. Three family members died when the minivan they were travelling in collided with a lorry at Aughnacloy yesterday. Dan McKane, his sister Christine, and their aunt Julia McSorley were traveling home from a funeral in England. A …
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The Sea Fisheries Protection has opened a new office in Greencastle today. Executive Chaiperson of the SFPA, Paschal Hayes says the office and staff are committed to working to protect fish resources in Ireland. He acknowledged the difficult times at Killybegs Harbour last year but also commended the industry for working with them on a …
Members of the Fórsa trade union participating on Community Employment schemes have accepted a resolution to their long running dispute over pay. In a ballot of its 800 members nationally, Fórsa reported an 82% vote in favour on a ballot turnout of 60%. The deal provides for a 5% pay improvement in two phases in …
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 Paddy Rooney and Emma DeSouza and topics include the Niall Collins controversy and Michelle O’Neill attending the coronation of Britain’s King Charles: MEP Maria Walsh …
There were 1.037 marriages registered in Donegal last year, a 54% increase on the 668 marriages registered in 2021. Just over half of those marriages took place in Roman Catholic churches, while almost a quarter were Civil Ceremonies. Of the 1,037 marriages registered in Donegal last year, 603 took place in Roman Catholic ceremonies, that’s …
Over 300 women a year contact the Donegal Domestic Violence Services, and that figure has not fallen since the pandemic. Today is ’Go Purple Day’ raising awareness about domestic abuse and the local domestic abuse support services available to those affected. The initiative was first organised in 2020 to help strengthen community partnerships between domestic …
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A new HSE COVID booster campaign begins today Those over 70, people with weak immune systems and care home residents are among those eligible for a top up. It’ll be available from participating GP’s, pharmacists or at local vaccination centres. Eileen Whelen, National Lead of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme says the campaign should take a …
A Strabane priest says the hearts of people in the town are broken following the death of three family members in a crash in Aughnacloy yesterday. Dan McKane, his sister Christine Duffy and their aunt Julia McSorley, all from Strabane lost their lives after a minibus and truck collided on the Tullyvar road at around …
The three people who died in a crash in Aughnacloy yesterday have been named as Dan McKane, his sister Christine Duffy and their aunt Julia McSorley, all from the Strabane area. They died following a collision involving a minibus and truck on the Tullyvar road at around 7:30am yesterday morning. Four other family members who …
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A man arrested in connection with an investigation involving the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has been released without charge. The man who is aged in his 60’s was detained yesterday in connection with allegations of withholding information. The arrest followed the resignation of a GSOC investigator who is alleged to have attended a party at …
Tributes have been paid to three people from Strabane who were killed in a crash in Aughnacloy. It happened yesterday morning on the Tullyvar Road and involved a minibus and truck. The victims were from the Strabane area and all from the same family. Four other people have been injured and are in hospital at …
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The Donegal based road safety organisation PARC is urging the Road Safety Authority to address the issue of having driving disqualifications in Great Britain and Northern Ireland recognised in the Republic. There is mutual recognition of driving bans between the two jurisdictions, meaning that imposition of a ban on one side of the border will …
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A Sligo-Leitrim TD yesterday highlighted the issue of access to health care for those with cancer in Donegal and along the western seaboard. Deputy Martin Kenny sought a commitment from Government in the Dáil to continue to work to re-open the Western Rail Corridor. He says other modes of transport are not suitable for those …
Donegal County Council is being urged to speed up the delivery of the provision of emergency accommodation. Since the lifting of the eviction ban, 39 valid termination notices have been presented to the Council. The local authority has been made aware of 29 additional invalid eviction notices. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says those figures are growing …
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The Tánaiste has said there is an ‘infrastructural deficit’ in the north west of Ireland when speaking in the Dáil yesterday. It came after Dep. Séan Canney highlighted the notable gaps between the region and the rest of the country based on a report published. Micheál Martin recognised key areas that needed work, including the …
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Old water mains in Stroove on the Inishowen Peninsula are set to be replaced in the coming weeks. 4.3km of new pipes will be placed along the R241, from the Ballymcarthur Crossroads to Stroove. The works will put a stop to bursts, outages and water leakage to give improved confidence in the security of water …
The PSNI is asking people to stop sharing inappropriate pictures from a fatal crash that happened today. This morning, three people were killed in Tyrone when the minibus they were on collided with a truck on the A5. Four others are in critical condition following the crash near Aughnacloy. Superintendent Mervyn Seffan has asked people …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday April 27th:
Essential maintenance works may cause supply disruptions to Main Street, Bundoran and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9pm until 1:30am tonight. It is recommend that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for supply to fully return.
The PSNI have confirmed that three people have died following a road traffic collision on the Tullyvar Road area of Aughnacloy this morning. Four other people are critically ill in hospital. They were all travelling in a private hire minibus which was in a collision with a lorry. It’s understood that those traveling on the …
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 Fr Francis Bradley, Parish Priest for Buncrana and Fahan expresses his concerns on the impact of social media on young people. We also hear of more …
Auctioneer, and valuer members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland are forecasting that the price of agricultural land nationally will increase by an average of 8% this year. The prediction is contained in the latest SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report, which has just been published. The report finds that last year, …
Good quality agricultural land in Donegal the most expensive in Connaught Ulster Read More »
Drs Sarah Brennan and Liz O Sullivan, receiving their awards at the Friends of Breastfeeding Awards ceremony in Dunboyne Castle Co.Meath. Sarah, a Donegal based GP, was awarded Healthcare Professional of the year and Liz, along with Bainne Beatha, were awarded Initiative of the Year for their research on the breastfeeding experiences of over 5,000 …
Donegal BFLGI Members Bring Home Friends of Breastfeeding Awards Read More »
The Tullyvar Road in Aughnacloy is closed following a crash earlier today. Emergency services are at the scene. It’s believed a number of people have been hospitalised. The road is closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Stranorlar area. Residents are advised that supply disruptions may be experienced as a result in the Mullindrait, Corcam, Cavan Lower, Carricknamanna, Burnrock, Killygordon, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm.
A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into a GSOC investigator attending a party alongside Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch. The man – who is in his 60s – is being detained at a Garda Station in the east of the country. The party was held in Dublin the night Mr. Hutch was …
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A HIQA inspection of the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit has found no non-compliances. There were 26 residents at the centre when the inspection took place in January. The report published today notes that good care was provided to the residents in the centre, and this was validated by feedback received from them. The full report …
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Inland Fisheries Ireland has welcomed the conviction of two men in Donegal for the possession of a record 16 illegal salmon nets near the River Drowes. The men were ordered to pay €6,000 in fines and fees. The Inland Fisheries Ireland Mobile Support Unit for fisheries protection, and local fisheries staff, discovered evidence of possible …
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An Independent Councillor in Inishowen says there’s a major problem at the heart of the new Residential Zoned Land Tax which is set to come into effect next year. Land which is zoned residential will be subject to the tax, which is being introduced to tackle speculators who are hoarding land. However, Cllr Nicholas Crossan …
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A Donegal Priest has spoken out in a bid to highlight what he says is a tsunami across the world of people being dependent on social media. Fr Francis Bradley, Parish Priest of Buncrana says the tragic death of a 13 year old has drawn to a head something that needs to be addressed. He …
A Donegal Deputy says the Good Friday Agreement has not been implemented in full as legacy issues remain outstanding. Donegal Deputy Padriag MacLochlainn was speaking in the Dail during statements on the Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. He says in some aspects people have not been allowed to move on from the past:
Staycations are growing in popularity. New figures show a total of 13.3 million domestic trips were taken last year. It’s a 14% increase on the pre-covid days of 2019. The total spend for the period was €2.9billion, that’s up 36% on 2019. Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly is welcoming the figures, which he says demonstrates …
There’s a call to scrap funding to the greyhound industry. The Social Democrats says the Government is propping up a sport that’s in “terminal decline” and is wasting taxpayer’s money in the process. It comes after a report showed 1.5 billion euro in public money was funnelled into the Horse and Greyhound Fund in the …
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Junior Minister Niall Collins is set to make a statement in the Dáil today following controversy surrounding a land sale. He’s been the subject of allegations in recent days relating to a land sale when he was a local representative for Limerick County Council. The land in Patrickswell was bought by his wife. The Limerick …
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A man and woman have been charged in connection with the theft of money from charity donation boxes at a Church in Derry. The 42 year old man and 40 year old woman were arrested following the theft on Tuesday at around 4:30pm in the Pennyburn area. They are due to appear before Derry Magistrates …
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The Taoiseach has defended the government’s record in economic development in the North West and border region, saying the numbers at work have risen since the government was elected in 2020, and average incomes have also risen. Leo Varadkar was responding to South Donegal Deputy Marian Harkin, who questioned him about the fall in GDP …
Harkin and Varadkar clash in Dail over Border Region GDP decline Read More »
A South Donegal Councillor says there’s a need for a concerted effort to address the lack of infrastructure in many parts of Donegal, and in particular, to prioritise areas deemed to be at full capacity. Cllr Noel Jordan said Mountcharles is a typical example. No development can take place, and that situation is exacerbated …
More work needed to develop infrastructure in ‘full capacity’ areas – Jordan Read More »
Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Turk, Illies, Kinnego, Fallask, Foffenagh, Shandrum and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from midnight until 6am tomorrow morning. Uisce Eireann recommends allowing 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
Killybegs Coast Guard have issued a notice on social media alerting the public to training due to take place on Fintra beach this evening. As part of the training 20 white rocket flares will be discharged. The training is taking place from 8:30pm this evening and will cease at 9:30pm. The rescue group are urging …
Main Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries – Wednesday April 26th:
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill will attend the coronation of Britain’s King next month. The event is taking place on May 6th with world leaders to converge on London. She also attended the funeral of Britain’s Queen last year. First Minister designate Michelle O’Neill outlines her reason for attending the event:
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