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Castlefinn to soon see 34 social housing units

Castlefinn will soon see 34 social housing units built. Stage 4 approval was granted by the Department of housing earlier this month. Habinteg Housing Association Ireland, who are leading the project, now must select a contractor. Cllr Patrick McGowan, who identified the site 15 years ago, says providing the smooth appointment of a contractor, work […]

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25 year old to appear in court today on a number of offences following Derry arrest

A 25 year old man who was arrested on an array of offences has been charged to appear before Strabane Magistrates Court today. These include three counts of theft, two counts of possession of a Class C controlled drug, possession of a Class B Controlled drug, possessing article with blade or point in public place,

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HIQA publishes three reports on residential centres for older people in Donegal

HIQA has published reports on three residential centres for older people in Donegal. Inspections were carried out at Dungloe Community Hospital, Harbour Lights Nursing Home and St. Joseph’s Community Hospital at the start of the year. A number of non-compliances were recorded in all three. There were 32 residents at Dungloe Community Hospital when the

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Five ‘Bridgils’ for Palestine to take place on Friday evening

Five Bridge Vigils will take place in Donegal on Friday evening as part of a nationwide protest calling on Ireland to impose sanctions on Israel until it ends its war on Gaza. The “Bridgils” will be held at Letterkenny, Donegal Town, Falcarragh, Crolly and Buncrana. Meanwhile, speaking in the Dail after Ireland formally recognised Palestine

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Demonstration at Leinster House this afternoon calling for Gaeltacht planning guidelines

A group of people from Gaeltacht areas will hold a demonstration outside Leinster House this afternoon highlighting the failure of the government to publish guidelines for planners designed to help people stay in Gaeltacht areas, and by doing so, protect the Irish language. Dónall Ó Cnáimhsi is the Irish Language Planning Officer in Gweedore, and

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ICU audit identifies pressures on the system and outlines how to address them

An audit of the country’s intensive care units shows they’re operating at near maximum capacity. The report also highlights a need for hospitals to prioritise discharges, to free up space for their sickest patients. Professor Rory Dwyer is the Clinical Lead for the annual Irish National ICU Audit. He says there are ways to improve

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Mandatory drug testing starts this weekend for drivers in serious crashes

Mandatory drug testing for drivers in serious crashes will be in in place by the bank holiday weekend. Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers has signed a new order into law – which comes into effect from midnight on Friday the 31st of May. It’s being introduced as part of the new Road Traffic Act, which

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Data Protection Commissioner investigating St Conal’s data breach

The Data Protection Commission has launched an investigation into two data breaches at the HSE last year. The inquiry will look into how a video, featuring a person looking through a large number of historic patient files in a disused part of St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny, appeared on TikTok last year. It’ll also examine

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Lough Swilly RNLI offer condolences after missing woman found under sad circumstances

Lough Swilly RNLI have offered their condolences to the family of a woman who was located under sad circumstances following a search operation on Monday night. In a statement they say both their lifeboats were tasked just after 3:15pm by the Malin Head Coast Guard to assist the Rescue 118 helicopter in a missing person

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Carnatreantagh to benefit from National Leakage Reduction Programme

Carnatreantagh is the latest area to benefit from the National Leakage Reduction Programme. 2km of watermains will be replaced in a bid to see a reduction in bursts and supply interruptions for customers. These works will take place along a section of the Trentagh Road, which will have a closure in place until October. Diversion

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Dáil suspended during Ireland’s recognition of the State of Palestine

The Dáil was briefly suspended this evening during statements on Ireland’s recognition of the State of Palestine. Cabinet signed off on the proposals which were announced last week, while the Palestinian flag is being flown outside Leinster House. As the Leas-Ceann Comhairle invited Minister Emer Higgins to speak, chanting of ‘sanctions now’ erupted from the

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North West Regional Development Group put forward case for funding to NI Infrastructure

A delegation from the North West Regional Development Group recently met with the Northern Irish Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd. The meeting seen a case put forward for future investment in the road, rail and air network in the area to allow for balanced regional development. The delegation sees councillors and senior executives from Donegal County

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Ms Sue Donaghy appoint Deputy Principal of Moville Community College

Ms Sue Donaghy has been appointed by Donegal ETB as the new Deputy Principal of Moville Community College. The school is one of three post-primary schools in Inishowen under the management of Donegal ETB and has a school population of over 600 students. The Carndonagh native has worked in a number of roles within the

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€4 million allocated to Donegal under Urban Regeneration and Development Fund

€4 million has been allocated to Donegal County Council under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund to see the remediation of vacant and derelict properties. It’s from a national total of €142.5 million across all 31 local authorities. In Donegal, 46 properties have been approved to date with an estimated 141 properties to be provided

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Traffic lights restored to regular function at Glencar Park

Slow to change traffic lights have been restored at Glencar Park. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh raised the issue at the latest meeting on Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District, voicing concerns raised by parents. He’s welcomed the news, saying the prior four minute wait was unfeasible and that children in particular tended to take chances:

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Man arrested on number of offences in Derry following drug seizure

A 25 year old man was arrested last night following the seizure suspected drugs in Derry city centre. Police responded to a report just before midnight, resulting in the man being arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class C controlled drug, theft, fraud by false representation and

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Ours to Protect – Electrical Appliances with Declan McElwaine 28/05/24

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Inishowen company wins Green Sustainability section of the National Enterprise Awards

A Quigley’s Point based producer of peat-free compost and other environmental products has won the Green Sustainability section of the National Enterprise Awards. Living Green is an established business offering products designed to promote sustainable living and healthy choices, and has the largest worm farm in Ireland. This is the second consecutive year a Donegal

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McConalogue says National Biomethane Strategy could prove a lucrative one for farmers

The Agriculture Minister says farmers could gain a potentially lucrative income if they sign up to the new National Biomethane Strategy. This is a long-awaited plan to produce zero-carbon homegrown gas from grass and organic waste. Full details of the 40 million euro project will be revealed this afternoon. Minister Charlie McConalogue believes there’s widespread

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Donegal County Council lodges funding application for Buncrana Leisure Centre

Donegal County Council is lodging a funding application for the Buncrana Leisure Centre under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, which has a closing date of July 1st. Local Councillor Jack Murray says with planning permission already secure, the council still has the option of seeking funding for the centre within the Shore Front development

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Watch – Local Election Debate 7 – North Inishowen Carndonagh

Nine candidates are battling it out for four seats in the Carndonagh Local Electoral Area. The candidates taking part in this debate are – Johnny Mc Guinness – FG Ali Farren – 100% Redress Martin Mc Dermott – FF Toni Devine – SF Martin Farren – Labour Albert Doherty – SF Michael White – Green

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Government seeks to retain Special Criminal Court

The Justice Minister is looking for Government approval to extend Ireland’s counter terrorism laws. Helen McEntee will tell Cabinet “a real and persistent” threat remains from so-called dissident republican paramilitary groups. The renewal has to pass both houses of the Oireachtas. Higher Education Minister and Limerick TD Patrick O’Donavan says the laws are needed to

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Casey dismisses cross border migration initiative as “smoke and mirrors”

The joint Garda/PSNI initiative to tackle illegal migration across the border has been branded a ‘complete joke’ by European candidate Peter Casey. The Midlands-North-West Independent candidate says ‘Operation Sonnet’ has been ‘overhyped’ – and stopping 50 people at checkpoints last week is just playing ‘smoke and mirrors’. They were stopped on the main Belfast to

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EPA says Ireland is falling short of climate emission targets

Ireland is on course to fall short of its carbon emissions targets. Analysis from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the State will reduce emissions by 29 per cent by 2030 – far short of the government’s 51 per cent target. Projections for certain sectors have also dropped compared to last year’s forecast. EPA Inspector Suzanne

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Minister urged to commission a pollock study in North West waters

A Glenties Councillor has written to the Minister for the Marine in relation to the ongoing ban on fishing pollock. Previously, Minister Charlie McConalogue indicated the ban is in place following scientific advice due to a reduction in pollock stocks. Cllr. Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says this is based on a recent survey taken by

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Two people arrested in relation to the Creeslough explosion have been released without charge

Gardai have confirmed the man and woman in their 40s who were arrested yesterday morning as part of the investigation into the explosion which killed 10 people in Creeslough on October 7th 2022 have been released without charge. They say the investigation, involving gardai and other agencies including the Health & Safety Authority and the

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Finn Valley College extension approved to go construction

The Finn Valley College in Stranorlar has been given approval to proceed to construction under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. It will see the secondary school equipped with three new classrooms for children with special needs, two special education rooms for one-to-one teaching or group working and three general classrooms. Minister Charlie McConalogue welcomed the

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Letterkenny Councillor calls for slip road to alleviate Ramelton Road congestion

Donegal County Council have been asked to consider constructing a slip road on the Ramelton Road to divert traffic intending to turn left from the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny. Cllr John O’Donnell says people can get stuck in severe traffic congestion and this is a possible means of shortening tailbacks. He says while the installation

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Information sought in relation to accompanied woman seen in her underwear in Castlederg estate

Police in Strabane are seeking the publics help in identifying an accompanied woman seen in only her underwear in Castlederg in the early hours of Sunday morning. At 2am she was seen walking the Muckle Hill View estate. Two men were with her. PSNI are appealing to those with information and the woman herself to

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Fianna Fail forgetting the border counties is not surprising – MEP Chris McManus

Last week Senator Niall Blaney called on his own party, Fianna Fail, to ensure that the border counties and Connacht are not forgotten. However Sinn Fein’s Chris McManus says it’s simply always been the case. Blaney made the call after he said himself and running mate Senator Lisa Chambers are being thrown “overboard” by senior

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Podcast – Local Election Debate 6 – Letterkenny PT2

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! In hour one we have ‘Community Garda Information’ and later Brenden Devenney reflects on Donegal’s win over Tyrone on Saturday night: Local Election Debate 6 – Letterkenny Part two

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Gardai investigating vandalism incidents in Doochary and St Johnston

There’s been another incident of vandalism of a tourism sign in Doochary. Gardaí are investigating reports that between 11.30 and midnight, a tourist information sign at the Corkscrew Hill was pulled out of the ground and broken, and a number of wooden planter boxes were turned over and the plants discarded. Anyone with information or

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Security advice offered to churches following recent spate of break-ins

The Parochial House at St. Joseph’s Church in Rathmullan was broken into on Wednesday last between 8am and 3pm. The rear door of the house was damaged, and entry was gained. Some paperwork was stolen from the house but nothing of monetary value was taken. Gardai in Milford are investigating. Meanwhile, a donation box in

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Watch – Local Election Debate 6 – Letterkenny 2

18 candidates have put their names forward battling it out for 7 seats. Today’s panel is: Jimmy Kavanagh – FG Thomas Sean Devine – 100% Redress Anne Mc Closkey – Indp / Irish People Gerry Mc Monagle – SF Michael Mc Laughlin – Labour Donal – Mandy Kelly – FF Ulick Hughes – SF Kevin Bradley – Ind No Vincent J Bradley- Non Party  

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