A teenager has suffered life threatening injuries in a quad bike crash in Co Derry yesterday morning. The 14 year old boy who was riding the quad bike was seriously injured in the crash shortly before 11:30am in the Ballygudden Road area of Eglington. Police are appealing to anyone with information or who may have […]
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A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of intentionally and deliberately backing large energy companies which he says are profiting off people. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn was speaking during his party’s motion which proposed a 5 point plan to deal with the regulation of electricity prices. He lobbied Minister Eamon Ryan to step in and protect
A man is due in court today in Derry after being charged with assault on police, drink driving and possession of drugs. The 36 year old was arrested following reports of a suspected driver under the influence in the Main Street area of Ballykelly yesterday. He was subsequently located by officers in the Buncrana Road
Defective concrete block homeowners who have already commenced remediation works can now apply for SEAI grant funding. In an update, the SEAI have confirmed that an exemption will be granted to homeowners who have already appointed a contractor for rebuild or remediation works, who have commenced works on site or who have already completed the
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Searches are continuing for a man missing from Omagh. Police say they’re concerned for the welfare of Aaron Deazley. He was last seen by his family on Friday last. It’s understood Aaron may have travelled to Derry. Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101.
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Representatives of the education sector are meeting with TD’s today hoping to secure funding in Budget 2025 Education and Training Boards Ireland wants more community national schools, investment in further education and additional deputy principals in Deis schools. It also wants a return to pre-austerity funding levels for youth services. ETBI’s communications manager Gwen Moore
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Jack Chambers is to be formally appointed as the new Finance Minister this afternoon. The Fianna Fail deputy leader will take over from Michael McGrath, who has been nominated by the government as Ireland’s EU Commissioner. His appointment to the senior ministry is to be ratified by the Dail later today.
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Pilots at Aer Lingus have begun an indefinite work to rule in it’s pay dispute with the airline. It followed separate talks with the Labour Court – which has told both parties it cannot intervene at this time. Tens of thousands of passengers’ flights have been cancelled due to the indefinite work-to-rule. Aer Lingus also
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The owners of the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary have been left shaken after an attempted theft last night. At around 8:30pm a man made his way to the carpark area of the sanctuary in an attempt to steal collection tins. It’s believed he was dropped off nearby in a white car which later fled the scene.
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Following successful AI summits in September and January, GenAIEdu 2024 gets underway in Derry today. They will host international experts to explore the future of AI for the education sector and prepare the region for successful adoption. The third national conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, will explore the future of education in a
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Donegal Creameries have celebrated their 125th birthday with Aurivo Consumer Foods. The creamery in Killygordon produces 140 million litres of liquid milk annually, which is a quarter of all liquid milk consumed in Ireland. Stephen Blewitt General Manager of Aurivo, says the birthday is also a celebration of those who help with the production of
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The Ballygudden Road in Eglinton, Derry , has reopened following a serious road traffic collision at approximately 11.30 this morning. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or to anyone with dash-cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries to get in touch.
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday June 25th:
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Former RTÉ Journalist Tommie Gorman has died. He held a number of positions at the broadcaster including Northern Editor in a career that spanned 41 years. He died today surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife Ceara, children Joe and Moya, sister Mary and brother Michael. In statement his family say Tommie
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Finance Minister Michael McGrath has been confirmed as Ireland’s nominee for a European Commissionership. The Cabinet has signed off on the move which sees one of the Government’s most senior Ministers depart domestic politics. Jack Chambers is set to be named the new Minister for Finance.
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People in Derry have been left shocked and appalled after Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on Great James Street was damaged by vandals overnight. Staff turned up for work this morning to find that the building’s windows had been smashed with a beer barrel and alcohol had been stolen. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says the incident
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The Minister for the Marine has called for all fish caught in Irish waters to be landed at Irish ports. Minister Charlie McConalogue was speaking at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxemburg yesterday in relation to the Common Fisheries Policy. While the issue of fishing quotas remains on-going, Minister McConalogue says there is an
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: In this hour we speak to Kealan Dolan who heroically saved an elderly man from a burning house. Susan Grey of PARC discusses their updated guide for victims following the death or serious injury of a loved one
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Police are tending the scene of a crash on the Ballygudden Road in Eglinton. The area is closed in both directions to all traffic and pedestrians. They ask for the publics co-operation and patience at this time.
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Donegal is one of the least afforested counties in Ireland. 1,651 hectares of land was afforested in 2023 across Ireland, a 27% decrease from 2022. Donegal accounts for 21 of those hectares, the same amount as the year prior. In the last number of years the county has seen a decline in afforestation levels.
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Lough Swilly RNLI crews responded to a false alarm yesterday after a red flare was seen off the coast. The team have commended the member of the public who raised the alarm, saying its better to launch and see that all is well than to not launch at all. However, they added that marine distress
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It was a very busy weekend within the Donegal Garda Division with three significant events taking place, the Donegal International Rally, Sea Sessions in Bundoran and the Amateur Golf Open at Ballyliffen. 103 arrests were made from Thursday to Monday inclusively, the majority of which were based in Letterkenny. Garda Sargent Eunan Walsh gave break
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A holiday home owner in Magherabeg, Downings has reported the theft of newly delivered home heating oil to gardaí. It’s believed to have happened between 1.30pm on Monday the 17th of June, the day of delivery, and 3pm on Friday last. Appeals are being made to those who observed any suspicious activity in the area
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Four alloys were stolen from a Volkswagen Jetta that was parked in a carpark on Isle Lane, near the Station Roundabout. It’s reported to have happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. The car was damaged as a result and entry was gained, as the car was unlocked. However nothing was stolen. Gardaí wish
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The glass of a front door and a sitting room window were smashed in Carndonagh over night on Thursday last. Gardaí are appealing for information on the criminal damage incident that happened in the Abbotts Wood area between 8pm that evening at 9am the next morning. They are particularly interested in hearing from anybody who
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Gardaí have launched an investigation following a burglary in a yard in Sheskinarone, Dungloe. Between 5pm on Friday last and 10:30am the following morning, a canteen window was broken and the glass in the toilet door was smashed. Entry was gained inside these areas which were ransacked, however, nothing was stolen. Those who were in
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Three people were hospitalised following a single car collision in Letterkenny in the early hours of yesterday morning. A car travelling on the N56 from Letterkenny towards Illistrin at around 2.45am left the road and crashed into a fence. The driver and two passengers were treated at Letterkenny University Hospital for non life threatening injuries.
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A young man has been hailed a hero after he went into a burning house twice to rescue an elderly man. Kealan Dolan was traveling home from lunch with his grandfather when they noticed smoke coming from the house. The 22 year old knew the man who lived there and made his way to the
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The Taoiseach has strongly criticized the Defence Forces after it emerged it’s reviewing how many serving members have convictions for gender-based violence. It’s after a 22 year old solider received a suspended sentence for a violent unprovoked attack on Natasha O’Brien in Limerick. Bosses in the Defence Forces are now examining if other members were
A HSE internal audit has found that half of ambulances observed at Letterkenny University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital failed to reset inside twenty minutes. The Irish Independent reports that turnaround times were examined over a four hour period at the three emergency departments. The reason for the handover delays were due
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An event for farmers to discuss sustainability is being hosted by AIB in Ballybofey this evening. It will see a panel discussion with five industry experts talking about issues such as the nitrate directive, the cost efficiency of solar panels and the signpost programme. The event, which is free of charge, gets under way in
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Aer Lingus and the pilots union IALPA will attend separate meetings at the Labour Court today. It’s the latest attempt to find agreement on a pay dispute which threatens the travel plans of thousands of Aer Lingus passengers. With industrial action planned to start tomorrow, a last ditch attempt is being made to bring Aer
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Michael McGrath is set to be nominated as Ireland’s new European Commissioner. Cabinet will be asked to approve the current Finance Minister for the role in Brussels when it meets this morning. It’s understood Michael McGrath was named by the Tánaiste as his nominee to be the new European Commissioner at a meeting of coalition
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Ireland’s problem with cocaine is getting worse according to new research. There’s been a surge in people looking for help, with more women presenting with addiction issues. The Health Research Board says just over 13,000 people sought help for problem drug use last year. This is the highest annual number ever recorded and a rise
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The security alert that seen homes and businesses evacuated in Omagh has ended. The Sinn Fein Office was closed yesterday as a result of a suspicious object having been found, PSNI now confirm that item was a gun. It was found at around 12.50pm yesterday afternoon and then removed by Ammunition Technical Officers. It’s now
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A Cllr has called for a meeting with Uisce Eireann over concerns of persistent water outages in Glasserchoo. Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says while he appreciates the work that has been done to date, following another burst pipe yesterday, more appropriate measures must be taken. The area takes on Gaeltacht students, with some
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Concerns have again been raised in relation to the rate at which bills are passed as the Dáil reaches it’s summer recess period. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says it’s an evident pattern that important legislation ends up being rushed through scrutiny in an effort to see the matter closed before the Christmas and summer breaks.
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday June 24th:
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The Sinn Fein Office in Omagh has been closed due to a security threat. Órfhlaith Begley MP took to social media to advise the public. She says a suspicious object has been found and is hoping to resume business tomorrow. It’s understood police are tending the scene.
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€16,000 worth of controlled drugs were seized over the weekend in Donegal, along with €4,000 in cash and paraphernalia. It was with the assistance of a detector dog and handler who aided checkpoints and searches. Four men were arrested as a result on suspicion of possessing drugs for the purposes of sale and supply. They
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15 year old Steven Boyle has been located. Tomorrow would have marked one month since he was last seen in Magherabeg on May 25th. Gardaí have announced that the teenager is no longer missing and have thanked the public for their assistance.
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Donegal County Council has received €13,678.09 in funding under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan to see libraries made more accessible. Nationally €550,000 has been granted to see the installation of library supports. It’s in a bid to engage with marginalised groups in the community. Assistive technologies such as hearing loops and electronic magnifiers are included
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The need for the installation of CCTV cameras to monitor life rings in Letterkenny has been highlighted after the life-saving devices were interfered with yet again. Over the weekend, one life ring located near the Port Bridge was stolen while two more were removed and discarded nearby. Community campaigner, Colm McDaid believes CCTV monitoring of
More than 107,000 people have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine since the start of the conflict with Russia. Just over 100 people arrived in the week ending the 2nd of June. 7,802 people who fled Ukraine are currently living in Donegal. That’s an increase of 189 over the past four months. The majority of arrivals
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The Nine ’til Noon Show – 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: In this hour we hear calls for a full time Neurological Consultant at LUH, there’s an interesting chat on the history of the summer
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The Chair of Buncrana Tidy Towns Committee has described the latest IBAL survey as surprising and shocking. The town has been ranked 27 in the top 40 towns and cities surveyed in Ireland and deemed ‘moderately littered’. An Taisce says just four of ten sites in the town secured the top litter grade with a
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Tributes continue to be paid to Patrick Doran who died in a diving incident in South Donegal on Saturday afternoon. The 49 year old from Co Leitrim passed away after getting into difficulty at Teelin Bay during the North West Dive Rally. A second man, aged in his 60s was airlifted to hospital. Cathaoirleach of
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There’s a call for Donegal’s litter policy to be reviewed and for greater enforcement of fines to combat fly tipping. Councillor Michael McClafferty says a more stringent approach needs to be taken to send a clear message to locals and tourists that littering is not acceptable. He says the county prides itself on it’s scenery
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The HSE is facing mounting pressure to deliver a dedicated neurology service at Letterkenny University Hospital. An outreach neurology service is currently provided at the hospital with patients also forced to make the roundtrip to Sligo to see a consultant. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says he expects the results of a review of the service
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A young girl has been injured in a hit and run in Omagh. Between 4:10pm and 4:15pm yesterday, the young girl while walking on the Glencam Road was struck by a blue car. She suffered injuries to her ankle. Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed the
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