The HSE is warning that hospitalisations for Covid-19 and flu could reach over one thousand each this Christmas. A National Crisis Management Team has been set up to allocate resources to emergency areas of the health service. Today, senior health officials will meet with the Taoiseach and Health Minister over a spike in viral infections. …
Last night’s Grand Canal Hotel Donegal Under-21B Hurling Championship Final between Dungloe and Buncrana was abandoned. The game was played at the Convoy Centre of Excellence in Convoy but heavy fog reduced visibility dramatically during the first half. Indeed, so bad was the fog that the referee had little choice but to call a halt …
Donegal U21B Hurling Championship Final abandoned Read More »
Irish Water say efforts are continuing to maintain supplies following a process fault at Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant. They says the isssue may lead to intermittent low pressure and/or water outages in Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Maghery, Falmore areas, and Inishfree Island. Statement in full – Irish Water is working with our …
Process fault may lead to water supply issues around Lettermacaward Read More »
Water supplies still haven’t returned to Falcarragh and surrounding areas, with water now being provided to people via a supply station at Falcarragh Community Hospital. People are being asked to bring their own containers. Irish Water say they are working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in the area following what they’ve …
Emergency water supply station established at Falcarragh Community Hospital Read More »
An East Derry MLA is calling on the UK government to reconsider the impact its Nationalities and Borders Act could have on tourism in Ireland. Caoimhe Archibald says the act introduces the possibility of visa requirements for certain people travelling across the island, a prospect she says which is unacceptable, and an affront to the …
Archibald calls on UK Govt to rethink possible visa requirements for NI Read More »
New figures from Police in the North show that 176 people were arrested there on suspicion of drink or drug driving between December the 1st and December the 18th this year. That’s an increase of over seven percent on 2021. Police have warned motorists to be mindful of other road users in the approach to …
An Inishowen Councillor has condemned the vandalisation of the Glengad Football Club’s pitch at Crua. The incident happened on Wednesday night, where it’s believed a car rammed through the gate of the pitch, before going on to damage the playing surface significantly. Local Councillor Martin McDermott is also the Chairman of Glengad FC – he …
Vandalisation of Glengad FC football pitch condemned Read More »
The main evening news, sport, farming news and obituary notices for Thursday, December the 22nd…
Private Sean Rooney has been laid to rest in Newtowncunningham today with full military honours. The funeral of Private Rooney who died while on a peace keeping mission in Lebanon last week took place in Dundalk this morning. His cortège then traveled through Northern Ireland where assistance was provided by the PSNI. Private Rooney was …
Private Sean Rooney laid to rest in Newtowncunningham Read More »
Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the announcement of Ireland’s fishing quota for 2023, as well as the outcome of negotiations between the European Union and the UK on a shared fish stock. Industry representatives have raised concerns with the deal, calling on the Government to address the disparity between Ireland’s …
McConalogue welcomes finalised fish quotas for 2023 Read More »
A Glenties councillor has welcomed the news that a boil water notice affecting areas in West Donegal has been lifted today. The boil notice has been in place for the last week, but local residents have been notified that the notice has now been removed. Local councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig has welcomed the …
Removal of boil notice in West Donegal area welcomed Read More »
Tusla say that their Foróige youth services will remain in Dungloe for the forseeable future. In a statement released today, Tusla said that funding for Foróige services in the Dungloe area have not been reduced, and that there are no plans to move premises or end services in Dungloe. Tusla also acknowledged that there had …
All Foróige services in Dungloe will remain – Tusla Read More »
The County Donegal Heritage Office has begun the process of preparing a new heritage plan for the county, in association with Donegal County Council and the Donegal Heritage Council. They’re asking people to submit their views on what a five year plan to identify, protect and promote Donegal’s heritage should entail. Joe Gallagher is Donegal …
Consultation opened ahead of drafting of Five Year Heritage Plan for Donegal Read More »
The funeral mass of Private Sean Rooney in Dundalk has concluded and the funeral cortege is making its way to Donegal. The cortège will stop at Aiken Barracks in Co Louth where he was stationed before travelling on to Newtowncunningham where he will be buried with full military honours. Hundreds have gathered to say their …
Proud mother of Sean Rooney describes him as ‘national hero’ Read More »
Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue has welcomed an agreement between the EU and UK on fishing opportunities for shared fish stocks for 2023, saying it provides for greater certainty and stability. However, industry representatives say it’s time for a fairer deal. They want the government and the EU to address what they’ve described as the massive …
EU – UK fish quota deal agreed, but industry says change is needed in 2023 Read More »
The Donegal senior backroom team still has to be officially confirmed but according to several reports this week, two of the men involved in the manager selection process to replace Declan Bonner have stepped in to fill roles under new boss Paddy Carr. The Irish News reported, Michael McGeehin, who is Sport Ireland’s Director of …
Is the new Donegal backroom team becoming clearer? Read More »
Irish Water says a water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruptions to Magheroarty, Meenlaragh, Meenaclady, Glascherchoo, Derryconner, Killult, Falcarragh, Dunmore, Ballyconnell, Shroughan, Old Town, Meenderry and surrounding areas this morning, with works scheduled to take place until 10am. Local Cllr Michael McClafferty says once again, people supplied by the Ardsbeg plant at Gortahork are …
Irish Water report supply interruptions in West Donegal and Letterkenny Read More »
24 year old Private Sean Rooney, who died last week in an attack in Lebanon while on peacekeeping duties will be buried in at All Saints Cemetery in Newtowncunningham this afternoon with full state honours. Before that, his requiem mass will take place in his native Donegal. As a result, temporary road closure will be …
The HSE says it has sourced a suitable location for Day Care Services in the Carndonagh catchment area and is working closely with a local community centre group regarding the reopening of Day Care Services in the Glengad Community Centre. Local people say the service closed during COVID-19 and never reopened, leaving many elderly people …
Carndonagh needs a permanent local Day Care Centre – Doherty Read More »
The New Frontiers entrepreneur development programme is seeking prospective new start ups to participate in its next online programme, which starts on January 12th. Over three phases, the programme examines an idea’s feasibility, and if that is successful, it helps develop and implement a business plan, with potential funding of up to €22,000. Geraldine Beirne …
Prospective entrepreneurs urged to consider New Frontiers programme Read More »
The St Stephen’s Day 5k has been one of Finn Valley AC’s biggest success stories over its 50-year history – and we are all set for another big one on Monday. The 2022 event was launched by European Cross Country medallists Sean McGinley, Eilish Flanagan and Roisin Flanagan. Entries are now open for the 52nd …
Twenty-three-year-old Hannah Shiels, from the Fanad Gaels club in County Donegal, has been announced as the overall winner of the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year Award for 2022. Now in its sixth year, the Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer Award is an initiative designed to celebrate the important contribution young members of …
Fanad’s Hannah Shiels is Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year Read More »
The North West has lost a Junior Minister. Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal TD Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy have both been returned to the back benches. Fine Gael TDs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Kieran O’Donnell have been promoted to Junior Ministerial ranks after today’s reshuffle. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has been promoted to Minister of …
News, Sport, and Obituaries on Wednesday December 21st……..
There’s been a major breakthrough in the delivery of a new community hospital for Lifford. Following talks between the HSE and Donegal County Council, a 3.5 acre site on the outskirts of the town has been identified. Plans include a new community hospital as well as a Primary Care Centre and 177 car parking spaces. …
Major breakthrough in delivery of new Community Hospital for Lifford Read More »
Crime in the North West has increased in most areas. However, the region has seen the biggest decrease in controlled drug offences. Theft and Related offences has increased 32% in the North Western region in the year to the third quarter of 2022. Incidents of attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments & related offences meanwhile, is …
Decrease in controlled drug offences in North West Read More »
Almost 7,000 people waited on a trolley at Letterkenny University Hospital so far this year. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have revealed that 6,793 admitted patients were without a bed at the hospital in 2022. That’s up 17% from last year. Nationally, it was the worst year for overcrowding with 118,662 patients …
A €50,000 winning Lotto ticket has been sold in Lifford. The Old Daly’s Filling Station and Diner was informed last night that they sold the winning EuroMillions ticket. The lucky winner is not believed to have come forward yet. Sharon Neeson, store manager says customers have been lucky in recent times:
Donegal Airport is reminding people of the dangers of flying drones in and around the facility. The airport is protected with a Control Zone within which it is illegal to fly a drone at any time unless permission has been granted by air traffic control at the airport. Eilis Doherty, Managing Director of Donegal Airport …
Warning issued over flying of drones around Donegal Airport Read More »
There’s been a cautious welcome to confirmation from Foróige that they will continue to provide services to young peole in Dungloe and Killybegs. There was much upset after claims emerged yesterday that the service was to close. In a statement, Foróige says, in line with Tusla’s plans to extend the availability of Tusla funded youth …
Foróige commits to continue provision of services in Dungloe and Killybegs Read More »
Sales of the ShopLK Gift Card this year are expected to exceed the €3 million worth sold in 2021. For each gift card bought, four times its value is believed to be added to the local economy. 230 businesses in Letterkenny are currently signed up to the initiative.
The Donegal Primary Schools’ Sportshall Athletics Programme is set to return in 2023 after a four-year break due to the impact of Covid-19. The popular sports programme, which caters for small and medium to large primary schools, was last run in 2019 when over 300 children participated. Sportshall athletics is based on a team …
Donegal Primary Schools’ Sportshall Athletics Programme returns Read More »
A report from the FAI revealed that attendances in the League of Ireland were 29% up in the Premier Division last year. A breakdown of the figures shows that Finn Harps’ average attendance was 1,293. This was up from 1,154 the previous season. Derry City’s average crowd was 3,184 (up from 2,049), but it probably …
Finn Harps and Derry City see average attendances rise Read More »
The Athletic Grounds in Armagh is the venue this evening for the rescheduled AIB Ulster Club Intermediate Football Championship Final between Galbally Pearses of Tyrone and Corduff of Monaghan. This game was originally set for Páirc Esler in Newry, was then put back a week, then moved back a further 24 hours and to a …
Tyrone champions bid for Ulster title joy in rescheduled final Read More »
A new survey is being rolled out to islanders in Donegal in a bid to gather their perspective on the sustainability of tourism. The overall study aims to enhance the understanding of the true cost and benefit of tourism to the islands and how best to maximise the economic return for communities while reducing and …
New survey launched to measure and monitor tourism on Donegal islands Read More »
There has been 172 reports of police officers being assaulted in the Derry City and Strabane area this year. It doesn’t include the attempted murder of two officers in Strabane last month. Between January 1st and December 6th its reported that police officers in Derry and Strabane were assaulted 172 times. Area Commander, Chief Superintendent …
Police officers in Derry and Strabane assaulted 172 times in 2022 Read More »
The soldier critically injured in last week’s attack on UNIFIL troops in Lebanon is on his way back to Ireland from Beirut. Trooper Shane Kearney is being medically evacuated and will arrive at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel today He will be taken to by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital to continue receiving medical treatment. According to …
Soldier critically injured in Lebanon to arrive in Ireland today Read More »
Fewer on street car parking spaces and a 20% reduction in car journeys are targets set out in the new Climate Action Plan. Ministers will be asked to approve cross-sectoral targets at a meeting this afternoon. Ministers will be asked to leave their phones and devices outside the Cabinet room this afternoon under a new …
New Climate Action Plan expected to be approved today Read More »
Junior Ministers are set to be reshuffled this afternoon as the changeover of Government is complete. Most of the changes are expected to come in the Fine Gael camp. The Green Party Ministers are staying put while there will be minimal change in Fianna Fáil – with the exception of Thomas Byrne. The European Affairs …
Calls have been made for safety measures to be put in place at an accident black spot in Inishowen which has seen around 10 collisions in the past year. Cllr Rena Donaghey says the site on the Umricam road, between Cockhill and the North Pole junction needs to be addressed due to regular crashes on …
Urgent calls for safety measures at Inishowen accident black spot Read More »
People living along the A5 are being urged to take part in a consultation. Following a previous consultation earlier this year, the North’s Department for Infrastructure is further consulting on a number of new and other updated reports. Those who will be impacted by the A5 have until Friday to have their say on the …
The Justice Minister is facing a renewed call for mandatory sentences on conviction for attacks against gardaí. It comes as a garda recovers in hospital after being dragged by a stolen car that he tried to intercept in Gorey, County Wexford in the early hours of this morning. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors …
GRA President renews call for mandatory sentences for Garda attacks Read More »
A person has been injured following a crash in Derry involving two buses earlier today, one of them is believed to belong to a Donegal company. Emergency services attended the scene of the collision shortly before 10am this morning. One person sustained injuries which police say are not believed to be serious at this time. …
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A book of condolence has been opened in Newtowncunningham today for Private Sean Rooney. The book will be available at the Tourist information Kiosk in the village until 5pm this evening and tomorrow and Thursday from 9am-5pm.
Geraldine Kavanagh and Kay Ward joined Greg on the Nine ’til Noon show to talk about their rendition of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’. The song was released in aid of the Ronald McDonald House. Kay’s son Danny stayed with the Ronald McDonald house for 14 weeks in 2019. She told Greg that the family …
The Nine ’til Noon Show – Moville Staff release single for Ronald McDonald House Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed that gritters will be deployed on a number of routes in the county tonight. The routes to be gritted from 8pm are; 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North BT: Buncrana Town Council
The National Ambulance Service says anyone calling 999 for a non-life threatening emergency may be left waiting. It’s posted a note saying it’s experiencing a very large volume of calls. NAS has warned people could experience delays before an ambulance arrives, as it has to prioritise the most serious cases.
Garda Sean Sweeney joins Greg for this weeks Community Garda Information on the Nine ’til Noon Show.
An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning permission for the construction of a controversial asphalt plant in Burnfoot has been welcomed by local residents. Donegal County Council granted planinng permission for proposed development by Moyle Plant Limited at at Gortnaskea near Scalp Mountain in 2021. However, an appeal was lodged to An Bord Pleanála and …
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