Donegal Town is one of six towns nationally to partake in the Green Hub pilot which was launched on Tuesday last. Over 30 businesses and organisations were represented at the launch in Donegal town. It’s hoped the initiative will lead to a more circular economy through-out the country. It was found 70% of waste found …
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The Taoiseach says the government hopes to accommodate thousands of refugees on a more permanent basis in the coming months. Leo Varadkar says it’s one of the objectives of a new working group which has been established to deal with the crisis. Earlier 20 million euro in funding was approved by cabinet which will go …
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News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday the 3rd of March.
British Labour leader Keir Starmer says Rishi Sunak’s new post-Brexit trade deal is an “opportunity” to restore devolution in Northern Ireland. The UK Prime Minister wants his so-called Windsor Framework to end the need for checks on all goods crossing the Irish Sea. The DUP resigned from the assmebly in protest at a de-facto Irish …
Starmer says there’s an opportunity for devolution in Northern Ireland Read More »
Minister Simon Coveney believes the Windsor Framework offers real opportunity for businesses in Donegal. Speaking during a visit to the county today, the former Tanaiste says the agreement reached last week provides more certainty and confidence for businesses in terms of investing and growing. Minister Coveney says it is a hugely positive step forward:
Loganair has announced that it is restoring its service from Donegal to Glasgow. Flights will operate twice weekly on Saturdays and Sundays from July 1st to September 24th. Eilis Docherty, Managing Director, Donegal Airport, is hopeful that if there is a demand, the service can be extended:
A fifth energy credit since the start of last year will be considered later in 2023. A fourth 200 euro credit on electricity bills is being paid this month to help with the rising cost of energy. In the government’s latest cost of living package, there was no further credits announced. Public Expenditure Minister Paschal …
Fifth energy credit to be considered later this year Read More »
The Nine Til Noon with Greg Hughes 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 Bairbre Uí Chathail, Thomas Pringle TD and Damien Dowds – topics include an inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic, the …
Police in Derry are investigating an arson attack in the Derrymore area. At around 11:30pm last night, a red Peugeot was set alight causing damage to the back of the vehicle. Both police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance. Anyone with any information relating to the incident is asked to …
There’s been a slight drop in the number of people on the Live Register in Donegal. In the 12 months up to February, 9,805 people were signing on in the county, down 19 when compared to January. The seasonally adjusted Live Register decreased by 0.9% to 182,500 over the month to February 2023.
A burst water main is causing supply disruptions in Buncrana today. Repairs to the burst water main are ongoing in the Rockfield Terrace, Buncrana and surrounding areas. Donegal County Council is advising that there will be some traffic disruptions for the duration of the works which are expected to last until 2pm this afternoon.
A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at those responsible for placing sinister and threatening posters outside a primary school in Artigarvan. Posters of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar appeared in recent days warning of ‘Peace or Protocol’. The Taoiseach previously warned that a return to a hard border would threaten a return to violence in Northern …
Crossan hits out at “sinister and threatening” posters outside Artigarvan school Read More »
It’s as important to create jobs in Donegal as it is in Dublin. That’s the view of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney who says the Government has a clear target to ensure job creation and economic growth exists right across the country. The Minister is in the Donegal today to host the …
‘It’s as important to create jobs in Donegal as it is in Dublin’ – Minister Coveney Read More »
The PSNI say a 47-year-old man, arrested in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh, has been released following questioning. Two men, aged 33 and 57, remain in police custody.
A peace summit bringing together more than 100 people to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement gets underway in Derry today. The summit supported by the International Fund for Ireland will review the unfinished business of peace and reconciliation and consider how a new generation of peace-builders can be better supported. …
The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District is urging people to attend an event on Sunday afternoon to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the execution of the Drumboe Martyrs in Stranorlar. Minister Charlie McConalogue will attend a formal wreath laying ceremony organised by Donegal County Council to commemorate the execution of Charlie Daly, Daniel …
McGowan hoping for large turnout at Drumboe commemoration Read More »
Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney is in Donegal today for the first in a series of Better Business conferences which are taking place across the country. The event, which gets underway this morning, is intended to help businesses to boost their performance through digital transformation, and also improve their energy footprint. Previewing the event last month, …
Coveney at Donegal ATU campus today for Better Business Conference Read More »
Donegal Mental Health Services say they have received funding for an additional five staff to provide ongoing support to the people of Creeslough. The HSE says it will continue to work with other agencies and services to identify persons who are vulnerable and in need of assistance. The issue was raised at this week’s meeting …
DMHS receives funding for five more staff to support people in Creeslough Read More »
Work is beginning this month to replace 300 metres of old water mains at Meendoran near Clonmany. Uisce Eireann says as work takes place along the L1191, traffic will be diverted via Drumfree on the R244 and R238. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times. The work is due to be completed …
Uisce Eireann to begin water main replacement project in North Inishowen Read More »
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday March 2nd………..
There are six Donegal routes to be gritted from 7PM this evening. They are as follows: 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West 11: Na Rosa 15: Stranorlar West 16: Donegal West 17: Donegal North Donegal County Council are urging drivers to assume no road is ice free.
The Chair of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum has welcomed indications from the HSE that they intend to bring all buildings on the St Conal’s Campus in Letterkenny back into use, including the original 1901 building, which is now in a state of dereliction. Cllr Gerry McMonagle had asked the meeting what the HSE’s long …
McMonagle welcomes plans to bring St Conal’s Buildings back into use Read More »
The Agriculture Minister says gorse burning is acceptable but only when it’s done appropriately. The practice is banned from March 1st to September 1st to protect wildlife. But firefighters in Cork and Kerry have been tackling large fires in those counties throughout February. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it is acceptable when done right:
Pierce Brosnan stopped by at The Diamond Bar in Antrim this week! Former James Bond star was spotted in a Ballycastle pub on Tuesday whilst in the area shooting his latest movie. On Tuesday, the Diamond Bar posted a picture of the star with a staff member. They captioned it: “Thanks for stopping by Mr …
Businesses in the north are hopeful the new Windsor Framework will mean frictionless trade between Britain and Northern Ireland. Announcing the new Brexit deal on Monday, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said it removes any sense of an Irish Sea border. The green and red lanes are designed to cut paperwork at ports. Selina Horshi …
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The Nine Til Noon with Greg Hughes is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show… Hour one kicks off with our usual review of the front pages, then we discuss traffic delays in Muff due to roadworks, concerns over the impact on new rules …
The HSE are continuing to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible cohorts in Donegal. Below outlines the available vaccines in Letterkenny. All people in the 18-49 years age group are eligible for their second COVID-19 booster, provided it is six months since their last vaccine or since they had a COVID-19 infection. The vaccine is also …
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out in Donegal Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Inishowen East, Moville, Ballynally and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. It is recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time …
The Transport Minister has again acknowledged the impact the absence of a rail network in Donegal has had on the county. In responding to Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív in the Dail today, Minister Eamon Ryan says the county has suffered for decades because of a lack of infrastructure. A strategic rail review is currently at …
Transport Minister acknowledges impact absence of rail has had on Donegal Read More »
The Health Minister has commended the work of emergency services for their response to the fire at Wexford General Hospital yesterday. The majority of the 220 patients have now been evacuated from the hospital, with 41 still onsite. Plans are still being worked out by Health Officials, but it has been confirmed that the hospital’s …
Health Minister commends response to Wexford General Hospital fire Read More »
The Agriculture Minister says Government will consider taxing the two state owned energy providers if prices don’t fall. Reports today suggest ESB-Electric Ireland and Bord Gais could face a ‘special dividend’ – used by the state to offset high bills for consumers. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told the Dail yesterday he expects householders to see …
Due to the fundraising efforts, two defibrillators have been acquired in the village of Doochary. Such efforts includes a charity concert by Catriona McElhinney-Grimes, tea and coffee mornings as well as bucket collections. The first has been installed at the entrance to the Village Shop. Meanwhile the second piece of life-saving commitment was was gifted …
Doochary secures two defibrillators through community fundraising Read More »
The Office of the Planning Regulator has raised a number of issues relating to the Draft Letterkenny Plan and Local Transport Plan 2023-2029. One of the major concerns raised by the body was that the plan does not provide for an appropriate level of flood risk management. The OPR has has made a submission to …
OPR raises number of issues with Draft Letterkenny Plan Read More »
Around 1,900 AIB customers who have experienced difficulties repaying their loans have had their debt written down by over 90% as part of final settlements. The bank is before the Oireachtas Finance Committee today, in the wake of the agreement reached with former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey. Jim O’Keeffe, managing director of retail banking at …
AIB to come before Oireachtas Finance Committee today Read More »
A 71 year old man, arrested in relation to the shooting of police officer John Caldwell, has been released from custody. The detective chief inspector remains in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in front of his son in Omagh, County Tyrone last week. The New IRA remains the PSNI’s main line of …
71 year old arrested in connection with John Caldwell attempted murder released Read More »
The Saolta Group has completed a Demand and Capacity Analysis for its Model 3 hospitals, to identify the future inpatient and daycase bed capacity requirements up to 2030, with the greatest need identified in Letterkenny University Hospital. The study found that by 2030, LUH will need 23% more beds than it had in 2019. The hospitals included …
A Donegal councillor says the HSE must consider whether a special package of incentives is necessary to attract people to work in Inishowen. When he asked a series of questions about respite services in North Inishowen at a meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum, Cllr Albert Doherty progress is possible at Riverwalk House, but …
Doherty says incentives may be needed to attract health staff to North Inishowen Read More »
The Taoiseach has told the Dail that issues around engineering costs being faced by families moving through the Defective Block Redress Scheme are being considered by the Housing Minister. Leo Varadkar was responding to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who told the Dail a Donegal family has seen less than 70 per cent cost recovery after …
Dail told Donegal family’s experience of redress has been less than 70% cost recovery Read More »
The bodies of two men have been recovered in Donegal this evening in unrelated incidents. Earlier emergency services attended the scene on an incident at Port Bridge, Letterkenny. The body of a man in his late 40s was removed from the water. Meanwhile, this evening also, the body of a man in his late 50s …
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Nearly 5,000 farmers from across Donegal will benefit from the new ACRES scheme, according to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue. He says ACRES proved to be a huge success among farmers across the country with over 46,000 applications being made for 30,000 initial places. Minister McConalogue confirmed today that places have been secured for all applicants. …
Almost 5,000 Donegal farmers included in ACRES scheme Read More »
Two further arrests have been made by detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh. Tonight marks a week since the suspected New IRA gun attack at a sports complex on the Killyclogher Road. The PSNI officer remains critically ill, but stable, in hospital. A 33-year-old man was arrested in …
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SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP challenged the British Prime Minister in the House of Commons today in relation to maximising the benefits of dual market access. Mr. Eastwood highlighted importance in investing in infrastructure and higher education. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak echoed the sentiments, saying he can commit to such investment in order to best …
Sunak commits to invest in infrastructure and higher education for dual market access Read More »
Students from two Donegal schools have been awarded funding totalling €1,100 to advance their ideas for ways of bringing about positive change in their communities, through their participation in the Young Social Innovators’ (YSI) Social Innovation Den in conjunction with Community Foundation Ireland. The high point of the YSI Den is a series of Dragon’s Den-style …
Students from Dungloe and Donegal Town awarded funding for social projects Read More »
A number of routes in Donegal are to be gritted this evening at 8PM. Drivers are urged to drive carefully and to assume no road is ice free. The routes are as follows: 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West 11: Na Rosa 15: Stranorlar West 17: Donegal North
John Breslin talks to Danielle and Roseann McGlinchey, founders of Noted Ireland, winners of Personalised Wedding Supplier of the Year!
The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast bellow! In hour one, we kick off with a look at what is making the newspaper headlines and then we get an update on Nowdoc services in Donegal. …
Justin Bieber has officially CANCELLED the remaining dates of his “Justice World Tour”. Check in with your point of purchase for refunds for your show dates. pic.twitter.com/vMZ2RsdlyR — Justice Tour Updates (@JusticeTourNews) February 28, 2023 Justin Bieber has officially cancelled the remainder of his world tour. The Canadian popstar has postponed performances several times as …
There was a slight reduction in the unemployment rate for February. The seasonably adjusted rate was 4.3%, down from 4.4% in January. According to the CSO, the rate was lower than the pre-pandemic level of 4.8%, recorded in February 2020.
Ulster Bank is warning people its credit cards will no longer work from next month. Customers are being advised to begin the process of moving their credit card to a new provider. Cards will no longer work from the 22nd of March, and any recurring transactions set up on an Ulster Bank customer’s credit …
Ulster Bank credit cards will stop working in March Read More »
A Donegal nurse who co-lead a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society Senior Researcher of the Year title. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dr Janice Richmond of Letterkenny University Hospital was instrumental in the trial, which set about taking patients receiving oral anti-cancer …
Donegal nurse honoured at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards Read More »
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