Gardaí have issued a warning to the public, after a driver was caught speeding at 159kph last night on a Donegal road – despite the icy conditions. Gardaí from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit detected the driver speeding almost 60kmh over the speed limit in the Newtowncunningham area. The driver was subsequently charged to …
Icy reception for driver caught doing 159 KPH on wintry Donegal road Read More »
Leo Varadkar has been elected as Taoiseach for the second time. The Fine Gael leader had a majority of the Dáil vote for him after Micheál Martin resigned this morning. Varadkar will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin shortly to receive his seal of office from President Higgins. It will be the second time he’ll hold …
Varadkar officially elected Taoiseach following Dáil vote Read More »
Gardaí say the Milford to Ramelton road has now been re-opened, after being closed this morning due to a large amount of black ice covering the road. Gardaí say that the road has now had a gritter pass through it, and that it has now been treated and is passable with care.
The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team has issued advice for climbers, after a rescue crew was sent out on what turned out to be a false alarm on Muckish Mountain this week. A DMRT crew was tasked on the mountain after a member of the public noticed what they believed to be a flashing light on …
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A 33 year old man has been charged with six separate offences by Police in the North, following an alleged crime spree that began with a shop being robbed in Castlefinn. Police say Gardaí initially received reports of a shop being robbed in the Castlefinn area at around 6:10pm on Thursday night, before the suspect …
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Leo Varadkar will be named Taoiseach for a second time later today, as the position rotates between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Micheál Martin has formally resigned his position, as he met with President Michael D Higgins earlier, before a vote of the Dáil is set to elect Leo Varadkar later today. In the afternoon …
Michael Martin resigns as Varadkar prepares to become Taoiseach Read More »
Donegal ETB has raised concerns over how the cost of living crisis is impacting schools. Members of the Oireachtas, including Donegal politicians met with representatives from Donegal ETB at a special briefing event in Buswells Hotel in Dublin last week The event focused on how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting the education sector, and in …
Donegal ETB raises concerns over impact of cost of living crisis on Donegal schools Read More »
Overnight restrictions have been put in place for customers on the Lough Mourne Water Supply. In recent days Irish Water has seen a noticeable increase in water usage on the network. In order to facilitate the replenishment of reservoirs and ensure a daytime supply, overnight restrictions are required from 10pm to 7am until further notice. …
Overnight water restrictions in place on Lough Mourne Water Supply Read More »
A Letterkenny Councillor believes modular homes are a ‘viable solution’ to the needs of defective block homeowners. At a special council meeting yesterday, Chief Executive John McLaughlin told members the local authority cannot build modular homes for people in need of accommodation while rebuilding or repairing their homes. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says he believes the …
Derry City and Strabane District Council says it will continue working with coal and solid fuel suppliers to ensure that smokeless fuel is available to help reduce air pollution levels in the Derry and Strabane area. Particularly high air pollution levels have been recorded recently in the Strabane and Newtownstewart areas, party as a result …
DCSDC is not imposing fines on households breaching smoke control rules Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says today’s meeting highlighted the Council’s role in the defective block scheme and the limitations they face from government. A special meeting of Donegal County Council was held earleir today to discuss the defective blocks issue and the role of the Council within the scheme was clearly outlined. Cathaoirleach …
Council would love ‘freer arm’ to help defective block homeowners Read More »
A 33 year old man has been arrested in Tyrone following a series of incidents on both sides of the border last evening. The PSNI say at around 6:10pm Gardai received reports that a robbery had occurred at a shop in Castlefinn in County Donegal in which a sum of money was taken. The suspect …
Man arrested in Tyrone following shop robbery in Castlefinn Read More »
A local councillor has raised concerns about the newly installed Crolly Water Treatment Plant following operational and mechanical issues at the plant yesterday. A Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply was issued yesterday following issues at Crolly Water Treatment Plant caused by the freezing weather conditions. The notice is …
Councillor says Crolly Boil Water Notice raises serious questions Read More »
Gardai are advising motorists to avoid the Lough Salt and Gleneraugh road towards Glen village. Due to adverse weather conditions motorists are being urged to seek alternative routes. A number of motorists have gotten into difficulty on the Lough Salt this week with the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team tasked to assist. Yesterday, they called on …
Motorists to avoid Lough Salt and Gleneragh roads Read More »
A special council meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned. The meeting was adjourned following exchanges between Cllr Frank McBrearty and Cathoirleach Liam Blaney. Cllr Frank McBrearty raised an issue surrounding questions he asked which have not received a reply too. He was asked by Cllr Liam Blaney to stick to the agenda but …
A special meeting of Donegal County Council has heard that progress on the release of emergency accommodation funding may be made today. The department has provided Donegal County Council with an update which says a letter is set to arrive today to allow the release of emergency funds worth €15,000 for accommodation and €5,000 for …
Progress on release of emergency accommodation funding may be made today Read More »
Donegal county Council has held a minutes silence in honour of Private Séan Rooney. A special meeting of Donegal County Council is taking place in Lifford this morning. Councillors and officials stood for a minutes silence in memory of Private Sean Rooney who was killed after a convoy was attacked in Lebanon. He was a …
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HIQA has published reports into the care provided at two nursing homes in Donegal, both of which required some improvements. Aras Mhic Suibhne in Laghey, which had 47 residents at the time was inspected in April, while Hillcrest Nursing Home in Letterkenny with 30 residents was inspected in August. Eight non compliances were found in …
HIQA publishes inspection reports into two Donegal nursing homes Read More »
Highland Radio understands that discussions have been taking place on the possibility of Caredoc taking over the NoWDoc service in Donegal. Under the proposals, the NowDoc call centre and triage will no longer be based in Letterkenny and will instead operate out of Carlow. There are concerns that local geographical knowledge will impact the delivery …
Discussions taking place on possibility of Caredoc taking over NoWDoc service Read More »
Donegal TD Joe McHugh says he doesn’t believe his decision to vote confidence in Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien contradicts his decision earlier this year to vote against the Defective Blocks legislation and leave the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. Speaking to Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Deputy McHugh said he believes there can …
Current government can deliver an acceptable Defective Blocks scheme – McHugh Read More »
A Defence Forces Captain says the loss of Private Séan Rooney, a native of Newtowncunningham is felt very strongly throughout the force. The armoured vehicle in which the 23 year old was travelling in came under attack on Wednesday night near Beirut. Another soldier was injured and remains in a serious conditions. Three separate investigations …
‘Loss of Private Séan Rooney felt very strongly’ – Defence Forces Captain Read More »
A homecoming reception was held on Thursday evening by Finn Valley AC for the club’s European Cross Country medal winners. Sean McGinley won silver with the under-20 Ireland men’s team at the championships in Turin last Sunday while the Flanagan twins, Eilish and Roisin led the Irish women’s senior team to bronze. The history-making trio …
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Tyrone’s Mickey Mansell was beaten by Scotland’s Peter Wright who began his defence of the PDC World Championships title with a three sets to nil success at the famous Alexandra Palace venue. Given a bye into the second round, Wright ended Mansell’s challenge after the latter had beaten Ben Robb earlier on Thursday. UK Open …
Tyrone’s Mansell beaten by PDC World Champion at Alexandra Palace Read More »
A Donegal Deputy believes there should be no income limit for being on the social housing list as many families who earn 60 thousand euro a year will never be able to buy a house. Speaking during a debate on the social housing threshold, Deputy Thomas Pringle says he is contacted regularly by families who …
Donegal Deputy believes there should be no social housing income limit Read More »
The Ulster Elite Boxing Championships took place in the Guildhall in Derry – with 12 contests and 500 people packed into the venue. Letterkenny featherweight puncher Paddy McShane emerged victorious in his bout against Tiarnan Glennon of St Josephs. He won 3-2 to be crowned the Ulster champion. He will now go onto the national …
McShane wins Ulster boxing title as Gormley just misses out Read More »
The Bishop of Raphoe has also expressed his sympathies on the passing of Séan Rooney, on behalf of the Diocese of Raphoe and the people of Donegal. Bishop Alan McGuckian says Séan’s tragic death reminds us of the great service and sacrifice that the Defence Forces make in their work of promoting peace and reconciliation, …
Bishop of Raphoe expresses sympathy on passing of Private Séan Rooney Read More »
A motorist has been arrested in Letterkenny after being caught drink driving at almost 2.5 times the legal limit. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they arrested the driver on suspicion of drink driving in the early hours of this morning. Gardai say the roads were in a treacherous condition at the time. …
Driver detected at almost 2.5 times legal alcohol limit in Letterkenny Read More »
Tributes continue to be paid to Private Séan Rooney. St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny say they are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of their former pupil. Séan attended the school for three years. The school has offered its deepest sympathies to friends and family of the 23 year old at this difficult time. …
St Eunan’s College pay tribute to former pupil Séan Rooney Read More »
A burst water main is impacting on the supply of water to a number of parts of Letterkenny. The Main Street, Port Road, Pearse Road, O’Donnell Park, Ballymacool, Rahn and Crievesmith areas are all affected. Repairs to the burst water main are continuing and are expected to be complete by 9am.
Parts of the country have been hit by severe frost and ice this morning. An Orange Low Temperature / Ice warning is in place for 16 counties which will last until midday. Met Eireann says patches of freezing fog will lead to dangerous driving conditions, with a yellow alert for the whole country. Alan O’Reilly …
A rise in covid 19 is expected and is ‘no surprise’. Cases of the virus have jumped by a fifth on a fortnight ago, with 550 new cases detected in the past week. The HSE is urging people to get their Covid booster vaccine before Christmas. Irish Medical Organisation GP Sub Committee Chair, Donegal doctor …
Donegal doctor urges people to get Covid vaccine booster Read More »
A series of investigations are underway following the death of a young Donegal soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, a second soldier was seriously wounded. 23 year old Private Seán Rooney, who was a native of Newtowncunningham and stationed in Dundalk, died after two armoured vehicles carrying members of 121st Infantry Battalion …
Investigations underway into death of Donegal soldier in Lebanon Read More »
The British Prime Minister is making his first visit to Northern Ireland since taking power. Rishi Sunak met with the main political parties last night to discuss the continued stalemate over the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Power sharing has been blocked since the elections last summer because the DUP wants movement on the …
The coalition party leaders meet tonight to discuss this weekends cabinet reshuffle. It’s Michael Martin’s last day as Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar will replace him in the role tomorrow. They, along with Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan, will discuss the other Ministerial moves at their meeting this evening. It’s expected that any changes will be fairly …
Coalition party leaders meet tonight to discuss Cabinet reshuffle Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has called on the government to provide mortgage relief to struggling household following the fourth rise in interest rates since the summer. The latest increase by European Central Bank, of zero-point-five percentage points, will put further pressure on homeowners already dealing with rising energy prices and grocery bills. It also pledged further …
Donegal Deputy calls for support for homeowners following latest interest rate hike Read More »
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the bombings in Pettigo, Belturbet and Clones the Dail has been told that for years the response to the tragedy has been silence. An renewed appeal for information was made by Gardai in October. However, no one has ever been held to account. Two teenagers were killed in the …
A Donegal TD has told the Dail that another attempt will be made to bring forward amendments to the Defective Blocks Redress Bill which were in July because there was not enough time to debate them. Speaking during a debate on the report of the Working Group into Defective Apartments and other residences, Deputy Padraig …
MacLochlainn warns people in Defective Apartments to check details of any legislation Read More »
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All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West 11: Na …
John talks to Ciaran Kelly about this years Letterkenny & District Christmas Annual. The launch takes place this evening and will he held in honor of the late Jim Lynch, former editor, who sadly passed away this year.
John talks to canine expert Kathleen Murray about the winter need-to-knows for man’s best friend, especially during this cold weather.
Artist Director of Constellations Rachel Akkoç and singer Ella McLaughlin join John in studio to talk about the show and give a sneak preview of the talent you can expect on the night.
John talks to Thomas Campbell about his journey with alcoholism and how fishing can be used as a tool for healing. He has now set up Fishing In Support of Hope, a fishing group to show others there is hope.
Greg is joined by Daniel & Finlay Sheridan a father and son who along with their family have done a take on Fairytale of New York. Finlay is 10 years old and starred in the Late Late Toy Show three years ago playing the drums. Daniel is a member of local band My Generation. Watch …
The Nine ’til Noon Show – Daniel & Finlay Sheridan Fairytale in New York Read More »
Greg is joined by Dr. Joe Kelly to talk history. Covered today is Erskine Childers and the civil war on it’s 100 year anniversary.
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice, arising out of operational and mechanical issues at Crolly Water Treatment Plant caused by the freezing weather conditions, has been put …
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Killybegs. The man’s body was found in the water in the town yesterday morning. His body has since been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place at a later date.
A minutes silence has been held in the Dail this afternoon in memory of Private Seán Rooney, a native of Donegal who was killed in Lebanon. The 23 year old from Newtowncunningham whose home unit was the 27 Infantry Battalion in Dundalk was travelling in an Armoured Utility Vehicle on the way to Beirut when …
Minutes silence held in Dail in memory of Private Seán Rooney Read More »
HIQA’s Director of Health told Highland Radio News today that the National Inpatient Experience Survey ensures that the voice of patients is heard by those who can implement change and improve healthcare in Ireland. Rachel Flynn is the survey’s Programme Director, and says the intention is that the observations made in the survey are acted …
Director of Patient Experience Survey says findings should be acted on Read More »
The soldier who died after his convoy came under attack in Lebanon last night was 23 year old Private Seán Rooney, a native of Newtowncunningham. He joined the Defence Forces in March 2019, and is attached to the 27th Infantry Battalion in Dundalk, and was serving with the 101st Infantry Battalion, UNIFIL. He previously served …
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