Police in Derry have arrested a man following reports of vehicle tampering and criminal damage in the city. Officers attended the Epworth Street area at approximately 5am this morning, after it was reported a man was breaking into and damaging vehicles. As a result, a number of cars parked in the area had their windows […]
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Two people have been hospitalised following a crash in Rathmullan yesterday. The single-vehicle road traffic collision occurred between the water’s edge and Rathmullan Woods at approximately 4.45pm. The male driver, aged in his 60s and a female passenger, aged in her 30s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be
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No injuries have been reported following a multivehicle crash near Elaghbeg. Three cars collided on the R238 yesterday evening. Gardaí say they attended the scene and there were no reports of any injuries.
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Gardaí in Donegal have issued preventative measures to avoid the theft of home heating oil. They say that due to the increasing prices of oil, there may be a surge in these incidents. Gardaí say examples of improving the security of domestic heating oil tanks include: Place the tank as close to the house as
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Delegates from across Donegal have travelled to Aontú’s Ard Fheis in Portlaoise this weekend, where party members will debate more than 100 policy motions. Donegal Representative Mary T Sweeney and Donegal Aontú Chairperson Rebecca McDaid have both been nominated for election to the party’s Ard Comhairle. Delegates attending the Ard Fheis will vote on the
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The National Transport Authority has announced that passengers travelling on TFI local link services in Donegal can now use contactless payments. This follows the introduction of the technology in Sligo and Leitrim last month. Contactless payments are available for single‑journey fares. Daily and weekly fare products will continue to be available through the Leap
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PSNI responded to a report of a road traffic collision this morning on the A5 Strabane Road, Newtownstewart. The collision was reported shortly after 08:30am and involved multiple vehicles. There are no reports of serious injuries at this time.
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There was a slight decrease in the amount of people on the live register in Donegal last month. The figure fell from 7,394 in January to 7,370. Decreases were seen at five Social Welfare Offices across the county. In Ballybofey, 921 people signed on in February, down nine from the previous month. The number dropped
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On today’s program, Greg is joined by our Friday Panel—Former Cllr Nicolas Crossan, businessman Leonard Watson, and Cllr Brian Carr—to tackle the big stories hitting the headlines in Donegal and beyond. The Big Debates The DCB Crisis: We discuss the urgent calls for a Council rent freeze for tenants living in social housing affected by
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The Native Irish Honey Bee Society has warned against importing Queens this spring. This is due to the detrimental effects importing Queens can have on biodiversity and the native Irish Honey Bee. The aim of the group is the conservation of the native species, and currently, there is a bill at Leinster House that will
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The first government charter flight to return people caught up in the Middle East is expected later today. Last night, a second commercial service touched down at Dublin airport, bringing hundreds of people home. Just over 24 thousand Irish citizens have now registered their presence in the Gulf, and it’s thought that will rise in
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There’s been a fall in the number of people paying for TV subscriptions, while dodgy box usage is soaring. A new ComReg survey shows only 57 per cent of the 3,000 adults it questioned now have pay-tv subscriptions. That’s down from 70 per cent in 2022. Meanwhile, it’s estimated 400,000 households have illegal dodgy box
Fall in TV subscriptions while illegal streaming rises – ComReg Read More »
Female trailblazers in Irish medicine are being commemorated in a new set of stamps. An Post is issuing 4 new stamps celebrating with work of Women Medics over the past 150 years. Dr. Emily Winifred Dickson the first woman Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Dr. Rhona Mahony former Master of the National
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Men in Ireland believe they should be paid 64 thousand euro a year, some 11 thousand more than women’s salary expectations. A survey by Irishjobs.ie found men expect to earn a median income of 64 thousand for their experience when applying for a job. Women felt they deserved a median of 53 thousand annually. The
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Representatives of the fuel industry will be pressed by government over accusations of price gouging. The Enterprise Minister will be seeking clarification from the group on how increases have kicked in so rapidly since the beginning of the conflict in Iran. The Minister is encouraging consumers to urgently report breaches of competition/consumer law in home
Fuel industry boss says no evidence to suggest price gouging Read More »
Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson has called for a step change in how endometriosis services are delivered in the North. She welcomed a commitment from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt that new protocols will come into place this year, but stressed he should urgently establish specialist endometriosis services and work with his counterpart in Dublin to ensure
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The Housing Minister says the rates paid under the Defective Concrete Block Redress Scheme will be reviewed later this year as part of an assessment of the programme. Minister James Browne was speaking in the Dail in answer to a question from Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn, who is seeking a review of the rates paid
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Cross-border trade of sheep and cattle will be allowed to recommence today. Trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland was suspended during January following the detection of the Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV3) in the Republic of Ireland. Engagement has been ongoing between veterinary authorities in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and with the EU Commission to
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday March 5th:
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Donegal County Council have advised that all winter maintenance gritting routes will be treated at 7pm on Thursday and at 6am on Friday. This comes as Met Éireann forecast temperatures dropping as low as -2 with ice potentially forming. They have asked all road users to assume no road is ice free. The routes: 01:
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Fast-food restaurant McDonald’s has confirmed that a video circulating on social media showing dead mice in the kitchen area of a store is at their Crescent Link branch in Derry. The store is currently closed for refurbishment works. A spokesperson from McDonald’s says: “We are aware of the video circulating which shows pests inside our
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Meanwhile, the issue of nine households living in Elm Park in Buncrana has again been raised in the Dail chamber. All of the houses are affected by defective blocks, but because their homes were built on a flood plain, they are seeking relocation rather than remediation. Housing Minister James Browne told the Dail he will
Elm Park relocations will be progressed as quickly as possible – Browne Read More »
A 48-year-old man was arrested in the Craigavon area today, Thursday, 5 March, as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian. Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team made the arrest on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, and preventing a lawful and decent burial. Lisa was last seen alive 21
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The Department of Housing has announced that 9,089 new-build social homes were delivered in 2025, 140 of those in Donegal. 97 of these were delivered by Donegal County Council through: Rapid, Traditional, Turnkey, Regeneration, Traveller Accommodation and the Homeless Capital Programme. 36 were Approved Housing Bodies new-builds, while seven were Part V new-builds.
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In today’s program, we cover a range of pressing local issues, from the emotional return of a Donegal native from the Middle East to ongoing frustrations with healthcare and housing in the Northwest. Headlines & Highlights: Morning Paper Review: We kick off the show with our daily deep dive into the headlines making waves in
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A Donegal TD has challenged the Government in the Dáil over the plight of seriously ill and terminally ill residents trapped in defective concrete homes. Deputy Charles Ward told TDs the Housing Department has responded to representations regarding very seriously ill homeowners with generic letters that fail to address medical urgency or provide practical support.
DCB scheme must prioritise those whose health is compromised – Ward Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to use bitmac for road resurfacing in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The material is a modern road surfacing material that replaces tar with a petroleum by-product. Cllr. Martin Scanlon says bitmac is already used in other municipal districts in Donegal and across Ireland, and should be used in all
DCC urged to use bitmac on road surfacing projects in the Lifford Stranorlar MD Read More »
Three people arrested yesterday in the Ballymoney area and the Waterside area of Derry on Wednesday, 4th March as part of an ongoing investigation concerning suspected fraud, have been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. The PSNI says the arrests were made by detectives from its Criminal Investigation Division, and followed a
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A child’s social class can have a big impact on their relationships with their teachers. An ESRI study’s found teachers say they’re closer to students whose parents are from professional, managerial or non-manual groups, and feel least close to those whose parents are unemployed. Emer Smyth, ESRI Research Professor says it raises serious questions
Teachers relate differently to children based on social class – ESRI Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to provide an update on which safety signage will be erected on the road leading to the old Forge outside Glengad. Cllr Ali Farren told a Municipal District meeting this week that there’s a long straight road leading into Glengad from the Malin side, ending with a very sharp
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Derry City and Strabane District Council says the appointment of Integrated Consultant Teams to design regeneration plans for Strabane is a major step forward. Officials from the key partners of the Derry and Strabane City Region City Deal and Inclusive Fund Projects say the official appointment of five ICTs will see the plans moving from
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Representatives from the fuel industry are expected to be grilled by the Minister for Enterprise about their price structure at a meeting tomorrow. Minister Peter Burke is expected to press them on how increases have taken place so rapidly since the beginning of the conflict in Iran. This move has been prompted by Pater Burke
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed a motion calling for more alignment between the college application systems on both sides of the border. The motion, which was moved by Foyle MLA Padraig Delargey, calls on the Irish Government to engage in dialogue with the Minister for the Economy and Minister of Education at Stormont to
A Donegal TD is warning of an epidemic of mental health issues among children and young people, particularly males in their late teens. Deputy Charles Ward, himself a father of four, was speaking in the Dail in support of a People Before Profit motion on online safety, which would require social media companies to turn
Donegal TD warns of impending mental health epidemic because of social media algorithms Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday March 4th………….
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday March 4th Read More »
Uisce Eireann says two water supplies in West Donegal have been removed from the EPA’s list of vulnerable supplies. It follows a multi million euro invesetment in Glenties Ardara, and Lettermacaward. Uisce Éireann says this project has delivered a significant and long‑lasting boost to drinking water security and safety in West Donegal, with the Glenties–Ardara
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Detectives investigating the disappearance and murder of County Down woman Lisa Dorrian, have today made a further arrest. The 25 year old was last seen alive at a caravan party in Ballyhalbert 21 years ago – and her body has never been found. A 40-year-old man’s been arrested in Millisle on suspicion of assisting offenders
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Firefighters from Northland Fire Station in Derry attended a fire which is believed to have been started deliberately. The incident was reported at 2:45am on Lecky Road in the Brandywell area of the City. It was subsequently dealt with by one appliance at 3:06am. One hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has unanimously supported a proposal calling on the Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons, to introduce legislation to require landlords to tackle mould and damp issues. This is after a similar motion was passed in the Stormont Assembly by People Before Profit MLA, Gerry Carroll, calling for mould and damp
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Plans have emerged for a potential miniature railway in the Barnesmore Gap. Donegal Railway Heritage Museum has begun a feasibility study as part of its 2025 -2030 Strategic Plan which has just been launched. Museum manager Marty Gilroy says they are striving to become one of the North-West’s flagship attractions and community amenities over the
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The mother and sister of Enoch Burke are to be jailed for two weeks for contempt of court. Ammi and Martina Burke have both been found guilty of the offence, following disruptions to High Court proceedings on the 20th of February. Neither of the women were present in court for today’s judgement, and the judge
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On today’s show, we navigate the fallout of global conflict on local pockets and hear incredible stories of resilience from the heart of the Donegal community. The Headlines: Fuel Prices Out of Control We open the papers to a grim reality: spiraling fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. With petrol
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A 30-year-old man has been charged to court following a report of a robbery at an entertainment venue in the Main Street area of Strabane on Monday, 2nd March. The man has been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is expected to appear before
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The Letterkenny Chamber has elected a new President. Karoline Sweeney, managing partner of Castle Grove Country House Hotel, takes over from Jimmy Stafford for the year ahead. A long-standing member of the Chamber, she’s previously served as Chair of the Membership Committee. On today’s Greg Hughes show, she set out her aims for her time
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Criticism has been levelled at the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority at a meeting of the Joint Committee of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs. Among the critiques was the level of surveillance that Irish fishers are subjected to by the SFPA, which one member says affects their reputation internationally. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says at
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There’s going to be a review of the retail energy market, to establish if people are being price-gouged. Enterprise Minister Peter Burke’s written to the Chair of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to ensure the current crisis in the Gulf doesn’t lead to unfair price increases for consumers. It points to increased government scrutiny
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The lack of available teachers has reached crisis point with new figures revealing 75 percent of schools that advertised positions in the previous six months had no applicants. New findings of a survey carried out by the TUI revealed 60 per cent of schools have unfilled vacancies due to recruitment and retention difficulties. Almost one-in-five
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Members of Inishowen Municipal District have sought a workshop with council officials and the Donegal Roads Office to discuss the need to complete the Buncrana Inner- Relief Road. An MD meeting was told that €30,000 has been allocated for initial preparatory work this year, but Cllr Fionan Bradley says even if four times that amount
Completion of the Buncrana Inner-Relief Road must be prioritised – Bradley Read More »
Police in Tyrone have widened an investigation into burglaries and thefts from vehicles and commercial premises in the Castlederg area, and say they are following a line of enquiry that the incidents may be linked. Following reports of two burglaries at premises earlier this week, on Drumquin Road and Carrickdartans Road which took place between
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Donegal’s biggest tourism networking event of the year is taking place today at Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey. Donegal Tourism Connect, hosted by Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit and Fáilte Ireland will see tourism businesses from across the county gather to meet their peers and discuss potential collaborations as part of Local Enterprise Week. It’s the
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