Senior HSE officials in the region are to meet with North West Oireachtas members and Regional Health Forum members on Friday to discuss the future of NoWDOC. Confirmation of the meeting comes as Donegal County Council prepares to write to the HSE seeking clarification on the future of the service. Cllr Donal Coyle said it’s …
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The Environment Minister is to get a ‘pedalling protection officer’ while he cycles around on Government business. Unlike his cabinet colleagues Eamon Ryan doesn’t use a ministerial car. Its understood expressions of interest for the role have been sought from Gardai, however Minister Ryan has told the Irish Independent that he understands there won’t always …
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MEPs are voting on new rules aimed at ensuring kids are better protected against the possible harms of online video gaming. It follows the publication of a report calling for better parental control tools. Developers are also being asked to avoid manipulative game design that can lead to addiction, isolation and cyber-harassment. The Midlands-North-West MEP, …
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One in every six people seeking to join the Gardai fail the fitness test. All candidates to join the force must undergo the physical competency test which consists of a shuttle run, obstacle course, timed sit-ups and other fitness assessments. However figures released to Fianna Fail TD Jim O’Callaghan and published in the Irish Examiner …
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Donegal’s Road Safety Officer is warning that vehicles do not have automatic right of way on the road at pedestrian crossings. It comes as a change in road traffic regulations comes into force. Four High Visibility Crossings were installed in the Twin Towns last year which Brian O’Donnell says have been well received by the …
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Snow continues to cause disruption in Donegal. A number of schools have announced they are closed today: Errigal College, L’kenny Scoil Colmcille L’kenny Lurgybrack National School L’kenny Scoil Mhuira gan Smal, L’kenny Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, L’kenny St Eunan’s College, L’kenny Deele College, Raphoe Royal & Prior Raphoe Kerrykeel National School Ballyraine national School, L’kenny Kilmacrenan National …
There needs to be a major increase in the resources allocated to the Letterkenny Municipal District during inclement wintry weather, particularly in terms of estates and footpaths. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says yesterday, Letterkenny town centre was extremely quiet because people were not leaving their homes as a result of treacherous footpaths and difficulty leaving their …
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A Donegal Councillor says the updated regulations for the defective block scheme is taking ‘far too long’. Campaigners were previously promised clarification on the regulations prior to Christmas, but the information has not yet been released. Cllr Martin McDermott says the regulations are an essential part of getting the scheme up and running. He is …
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Questions have been raised once again over the number of Gardai based in Donegal. Currently, there are 448 Garda personnel employed in the county with just 15 additional Gardai introduced in the Donegal division over the past 10 years. Councillor Paul Canning says in particular, there are difficulties in patrolling border areas. He wants cross …
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More than 500 flights took off or landed at Donegal Airport with less than 10% of their seats full in three years. Figures from 2019 to 2021, released after a parliamentary question from Green TD Neasa Hourigan, show 11,000 so-called ‘ghost flights’ took off or landed in Ireland during that period. 265 such flights were …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday January 17th:
A number of properties are without power this evening. Parts of Moville are affected while a huge outage has impacted over 2,000 homes in Ballyshannon. Outages in Dunfanaghy and Ballymacarry earlier today have been restored. Power is expected to be returned to all areas this evening.
Ian McGarvey is attending a council meeting for the last time this afternoon. The 92 year old has been a member of Donegal County Council for 18 years, and this afternoon, he introduced members of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District to his nephew Pauric, who he expects to be co-opted onto Donegal County Council at its …
Cllr Ian McGarvey bids farewell to time on Council Read More »
Concerns have been raised over emergency calls being dealt with by Gardai at a call centre in Galway when the new policing model for the North West is implemented. The North West Assistant Commissioner, Michael McElgunn says the current system is outdated and in a bid to reassure people says training is underway to deal …
A Midlands North West MEP believes food prices in the shops could be brought down if the EU helps farmers. Members are worried the rising food prices are putting pressure on families and contributing to inflation. The issue will be discussed in the European Parliament with the Agriculture Commissioner this afternoon. MEP Colm Markey says …
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In this podcast Michaela Clarke delves into the killing of Donegal County Councillor Eddie Fullerton. He was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries over 30 years ago. No one has ever been charged with his murder. That’s despite many elements surrounding the shooting all pointing to collusion. You will hear from Eddie’s daughter, Amanda and former …
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Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, some Bank of Ireland branches in Donegal will close at 2.30pm today. They are; – Ballyshannon – Donegal Town – Killybegs – Ballybofey – Letterkenny – Falcarragh – Carndonagh – Buncrana
A Donegal GP says some of the promises being made under the all party Slaintecare model cannot be achieved, but it seems no politicians are willing to challenge the model. Dr Denis McCauley, who chairs the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee, told Greg on today’s Nine til Noon Show that thjere are elements of the …
Gardai in Donegal are investigating a number of thefts in the county. Fuel was siphoned off a bus in Ballyshannon, items were taken from a car with the door left open in Letterkenny, and a Donegal County Council bench was taken in Lifford. Gardaí say the bench, which has a black iron frame and wooden …
Derry City and Strabane District Council has advised of some minor disruption to some of its services today as a result of the adverse weather conditions. While Council Bin Collection Services are operating, Council does anticipate some disruption to this services. Council is advising residents to leave their bin out for collection as normal, however …
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The Irish Heart Foundation has awarded the Silver Happy Heart Award to Letterkenny University Hospital in recognition of the ongoing work at the hospital to promote healthy eating in the workplace. Mark Duffy, Catering Manager at the hospital explains, “We were absolutely delighted when we received the Silver Happy Heart award. There are strict …
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The head of the HSE is defending its leadership in the middle of the ongoing hospital trolley crisis. 561 people were awaiting beds in Irish hospitals this morning, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, 47 of them in Letterkenny University Hospital. Of those, 27 were on Emergency Department trolleys. Yesterday, Letterkenny had the …
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Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to a collision in Killybegs on Tuesday evening last in which a woman in her sixties lost her life. The woman was involved in a collision with a van on Donegal Road, close to the Community Hospital at approximately 5.10pm. Anyone with information or dash cam …
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Gardai in Donegal are urging anyone feeling suicidal or depressed to get in touch with them or seek help elsewhere if they are in need of support. In an online initiative this week prompted by the designation of the third Monday in January as ‘Blue Monday’, gardai say their own District Offices are open 24/7, …
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Oakfield Park is moving to source a sustainable fuel source for the train that operates through the estate. At present, the train runs on coal, and Estate Manager David Fisher says they could seek an exemption to allow them continue doing so. However, on today’s Nine til Noon Show, he told Greg Hughes that would …
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Gardai in Inishowen are sweeking two men involved in a robbery at a business premises in Bridgend onSunday night. They’re also seeking information about a Northern Ireland registered car that may have been in the area. Sergeant Charlene Anderson made this appeal during the Community Garda Information Slot on today’s Nine til Noon Show………
Met Eireann has issued a yellow alert warning of ice and snow showers leading to some accumulations in the North Weat until tomorrow morning. The alert is in force until 9 o’clock tomorrow morning. The warning covers Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo. Meanwhile, a national advisory has been issued covering the period up to midnight on …
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Donegal County Council says traffic Should avoid the Sentry Hill, Cathedral Area, New line Road and Ard O Donnell area of Letterkenny. Roads are in poor conditions due to snow. Donegal County Council says its crews are working to improve driving conditions and clear the main artery roads through the town.
The HSE is expected to tell an oireachtas committee today the current situation facing hospital emergency departments is not acceptable. Senior officials will answer questions from TDs and senators relating to the record numbers seen on hospital trolleys in recent weeks at the meeting this morning. Yesterday morning, there were 66 admitted patients awaiting beds …
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There may not be enough Doctors to provide free GP care for all if the scheme was to be rolled out here by 2026. Free GP visits for all is one of the key recommendations of the all party Slaintecare plan. The ESRI’s been examining the demand and cost-implications of extending free GP care to …
ESRI identifies issues with Slaintecare free GP care plan Read More »
Widespread snow showers are making driving conditions very difficult for motorists this morning. Gardai say all main routes are passable with care, but there are reports of cars going off the road in a number of areas. A yellow low temperature and ice warning remains in effect until midday. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says …
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A Donegal Hotelier has joined calls for the 9% VAT rate on tourism to be maintained. The 9 percent VAT rate is currently set to expire in February, which would see it increase to 13.5%. The Irish Hotels Federation says such an increase would be disastrous for the tourism sector, especially at a time of …
Donegal Hotelier joins calls to keep 9 percent VAT rate on tourism Read More »
The Garda Commissioner has been told that some Garda stations in Donegal are not fit for purpose. Councillor Michael McMahon told that Garda Commissioner during his attendance at yesterday’s meeting of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee that working conditions for some members of the force is unacceptable. Commissioner Harris agreed that some stations are not …
Some Donegal Garda stations “not fit for purpose” – Cllr Read More »
The main evening news, sport and obituary notices on Monday, January 16th…
The Garda Commissioner expects the new policing model for the North West to be progressed and implemented this year. The new model will see Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim combined in one region with its headquarters to be located in Galway with a divisional headquarters in Letterkenny. Commissioner Drew Harris appeared before the meeting of the …
Garda Commissioner promises services in Donegal will be maintained Read More »
Police say a 31 year old man arrested in connection with ramming a Police car in Derry on Friday night has been charged with several offences. The man will appear before Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow, charged with a number of motoring offences including attempting to cause grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. At a traffic …
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Donegal County Council say that all routes on its winter maintenance gritting schedule will be gritted overnight, as more snow and ice is expected. The Council’s gritting map and schedule is here: https://donegal.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6c6e14762485409cbf66df0c69cbd8f2 Below is the list of roads that will be gritted from 4pm this Monday afternoon: And below is the list of roads …
Full list of Donegal roads to be gritted overnight Read More »
Donegal County Council say that repair works have begun on the R262 Frosses to Glenties road. Delays are expected for motorists as traffic management measures are in place. HGV drivers are being advised to avoid the road, and use the N56 Killybegs – Glenties road instead this afternoon.
The Finance Minister says Paschal Donohoe should continue in his role as Public Expenditure Minister. It follows controversy surrounding Minister Donohoe’s recent declarations in relation to his General Election campaign in 2016. It was revealed that he did not disclose a payment of €1,057 on public records at the time of the elections. Opposition parties …
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Two fishermen has been rescued after their boat sank off Tory Island this morning. Shortly before 6am Malin Head Coast Guard received a mayday call from the 36 foot crab vessel. Malin Head Coast Guard received a mayday call at 5:58am this morning from a fishing vessel reporting that it was taking in water. A …
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Two men were hospitalised following a crash in Ballybofey last night. A motocycle is believed to have collided with a barrier at the side of the road on the N15 and Cappry at around 9:45pm. The motorcyclist and the pillion passenger, both aged in their 20s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment.
A second status yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice will take effect nationwide this afternoon. Met Eireann’s warning of icy stretches from 4pm, leading to hazardous conditions – especially on untreated roads or paths. A separate, similar, warning is in place at the moment and expires at midday. Forecaster Michelle Dillon, says although …
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Police believe a car involved in the ramming of a police vehicle in Derry may have travelled across the border into Donegal. A 31 year old man has been arrested in Derry after two police officers escaped serious injury during the incident on Friday night. Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have …
Police believe vehicle involved in police ramming incident may have crossed into Donegal Read More »
Planning permission has been granted by Donegal County Council for the development of a quarry in Raphoe. The development was given the go ahead in 2019 but following an appeal to An Bord Pleanála, the decision was overturned. Plans for the quarry were again submitted in May 2022 and approved last week. There is much …
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The completion of the Muff to Derry Greenway project has moved a step forward. It’s been confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the Culmore section of the Greenway project. Plans to develop a greenway between Derry and Muff moved a step closer today with the appointment of a consultant. Northstone Ltd have …
Completion of Muff to Derry Greenway a step closer Read More »
Just over a third of Irish electricity was generated by wind last year. In total 34 per cent of power came from wind farms, up four points on 2021 According to an analysis from energy consultants Baringa, it resulted in Irish consumers not having to pay 2 billion euro for gas last year. The exchequer …
Donegal will have a role to play as wind energy generation is increased – WEI Read More »
A retired vet says the development of a new school of veterinary medicine in Ireland is vital, but progress is slow. Gerard Roarty says there’s a shortage of vets, particularly in terms of vets to look after cattle, and that’s a shortage that is being felt particularly acutely in Donegal. He says there are questions …
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66 patients are without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today. According to figures from the INMO, it is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland. 24 people are on a trolley in the hospitals Emergency Department while a further 42 are waiting on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 506 admitted patients are waiting for …
The cold spell is taking hold with a yellow ice warning in place for the country this morning, temperatures are below freezing in many parts of Donegal. A similar warning is in place in Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh. There’ll be icy stretches at least until midday, causing hazardous driving conditions. While a winter weather advisory …
Many roads in Donegal are icy and dangerous this morning Read More »
A local councillor has called for bring banks to be reinstalled in Leitir, three years after they were removed. Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher says the banks wee moved from their previous location over three years ago and a new site has not yet been identified. She has called on the council to act quickly to …
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