Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballyliffin, Cardonagh, Clonmany and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
The Agriculture Minister has warned of an increasing risk of Bird Flu affecting animals in Ireland. There have been a number of outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry flocks across Europe in recent weeks. Poultry farmers are being warned of an increased risk of bird flu. Outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry flocks across Europe …
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139 new cars were registered in Donegal last month. There’s been a 7% increase in the number of new cars bought in the county during October compared to the same period in 2023. Over 2,740 new cars have been registered in Donegal so far this year. Meanwhile, there’s been a 33% decrease in the number …
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, November 1st:
Update: The road has reopened The Carnamuff Road in Ballykelly near Limavady is currently closed following a crash. Police are advising motorists to seek an alternative route.
A man who died in a house fire in Kilmacrennan has been named locally. Philip McGettigan from Casheleenan who was in his 80s passed away following the blaze yesterday. A post mortem was carried out today. Mr McGettigan will be laid to rest following requiem mass at St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan on Sunday.
The Garda Commissioner says it could be possible to have a public inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy at the same time as the criminal investigation. Several families of those who died in the explosion two years ago met the Justice Minister earlier this week, to press their case for an inquiry into non-criminal factors of …
The Finance Minister says the income tax base will not be broadened. The Irish Tax Institute has found around one million people aren’t paying USC or income tax. It’s described the base of the tax system as “an inherent weakness”, and is calling on the government to widen it in order to include more lower …
Income Tax base will not be brpadened – Chambers Read More »
Police in Derry City and Strabane have acknowledged the significant planning that went into the delivery of Halloween festivities in the city and in Strabane. Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus says they saw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the four-day festival, and a significant policing operation took place. No arrests were made. …
No arrests in Derry or Strabane during four day Halloween festival Read More »
The PSNI’s enquiry office at Strand Road in Derry will temporarily close on Monday, 4th November, for approximately five weeks for maintenance work. Anyone required to attend Strand Road for pre-planned and scheduled appointments, should attend as normal. To speak with an officer or make a report, or for any matter that is not scheduled, …
Enquiry office at Strand Road PSNI station to close temporarily Read More »
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! Our Friday Panel is Charles Ward, Kathy Donaghy and Emma McGrath topics include upcoming elections in Ireland and the US and falling birth rates: We have an extended …
There were 279 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital in October. The figure was 20% down on last year’s total of 349, 55% down on the 2022 total of 617, and 70% down on 2021’s October high of 943. Sligo’s total last month was 663, the fifth highest figure in the country. Nationally, …
Number of admitted patients awaiting LUH beds fell last month compared to October 2023 Read More »
The broadcast moratorium imposed on radio and TV stations during elections has been scrapped. Coimisiún na Meán announced this morning the reporting restrictions would be lifted in time for the upcoming general election. Typically, the moratorium took effect from 2pm the day before polling and meant radio stations couldn’t talk about election issues until the …
Election coverage moratorium to be lifted ahead of the next general election Read More »
Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main in Milford may cause supply disruptions to Drumacloghan, Cairn High, Glentidaly and surrounding areas today, with works set to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, in South Donegal, repairs to a burst water main may interrupt supply to Knader, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas, with works …
Mains repairs may disrupt water supplies in Milford and Ballyshannon Read More »
The Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has given what she termed a clear and unequivocal pledge that under a government led by her party, 100% redress will be delivered. She was speaking on this mornings Nine til Noon Show. Ms McDonald has also been meeting with campaigners and families affected by the crisis. During …
A 31-year-old man has been charged with a number of drug-related offences and is scheduled to appear before Derry Magistrates Court. The charges include possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class C controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled …
A group of older people affected by defective concrete blocks attended a recent meeting of Donegal County Council’s DCB committee this week to highlight their plight. They told members they cannot afford to engage with the scheme as it stands, as there is no way they can raise the upfront funds necessary to begin work …
Scanlon urges more support for older homeowners caught up in the DCB scandal Read More »
Sinn Fein’s calling for a more robust inquiry into the country’s response to the pandemic. It’s describing the Cabinet’s decision to go ahead with an evaluation instead of a covid inquiry as insufficient. It means its chairperson and panel won’t have the power to compel documents or witnesses.SF joins calls for a stronger Sinn Fein’s …
A post mortem examination is taking place today on the body of a man in his eighties who died in a house fire in Termon. The man’s body was removed from the house and brought to the hospital. Gardai attended the scene along with the Donegal Fire Service. It’s understood the man lived alone.
Significant steps are being made to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints across the healthcare sector in Donegal. A new project in collaboration with SEAI will see a ground-mounted solar array installed at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar. It’s part of a larger Solar PV initiative being rolled out across five Community Hospitals in …
New solar array to be installed at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital Read More »
Over €46 million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to improve equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) Action Plan, which is co-led by Donegal ETB and ATU, is one of the projects that …
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is to meet with the family members of those who lost their lives and those that were injured in the Creeslough tragedy this afternoon. She will meet them at 16.45pm at the Creeslough Community Centre. It comes as the families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion say …
Mary Lou McDonald to meet with Creeslough families today Read More »
142 homes, farms and businesses have been left without power this evening. ESB says it is currently working to fix the fault. Power is expected to be restored at 7.45pm this evening.
Former RTÉ broadcaster and journalist David Davin Power has died at the age of 72. He first joined the station in the 1980s and was a presenter on ‘Morning Ireland’. After leaving the station for Century Radio in 1989, he returned to RTÉ and was appointed Northern Editor. He was then a senior political correspondent …
Former RTÉ broadcaster and journalist David Davin Power dies aged 72 Read More »
A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Hall Demesne, Mountcharles and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 11pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
The Green Party has confirmed Dr Nuala Carr as their Donegal candidate for the General Election. Michael White, Chairperson of the Donegal Green party, says her candidacy supports the party’s national drive for gender balance among candidates and representatives. In a statment, Dr. Carr says “it would be a privilege to represent the people of …
Dr. Nuala Carr announced as Donegal candidate for General Election Read More »
A large quantity of drugs, cash and illegal fireworks were seized by police in Derry yesterday. Police were conducting a search in the Eglington area when quantities of suspected cocaine, cannabis, diazepam and pregabalin along with a sum of cash and illegal fireworks were found. The total street value for the seized drugs is estimated …
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It’s looking increasingly likely the General Election will be called next Thursday, with the polling date set to be Friday the 29th of November. A draft Dáil schedule shows the Finance Bill clearing all stages next Tuesday – while other pieces of legislation will be pushed through on Wednesday. However, Thursday’s schedule is free – …
Former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has confirmed he will run as an independent in the upcoming general election. He claims he’s already received commitments of support from others who have resigned from the party. The Laois-Offaly TD said he was subjected to a ‘seriously flawed’ internal complaints process, when he left Sinn Féin earlier …
Former Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley to run as an Independent in General Election Read More »
Retiring TDs are set to cost the taxpayer at least 3.9 million euro in exit payments and pension costs in the 12 months after the Dáil is dissolved. The figures come from a report by The Journal Investigates, which looked at what each of the 29 current deputies who will not stand in the next …
At least €3.9 million to be paid to retiring TDs after the Dail is dissolved Read More »
A male pedestrian in his 30s was injured last night when he was struck by a hit and run driver on the Madamsbank Road in Derry. Police say at around 10.15 last night, they received reports that the man had been struck by a red Astra. The pedestrian was treated at the scene by the …
Derry PSNI confirm details of Madamsbank Road Hit and Run Read More »
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We chat to Emmett, he has been homeless for a year and living in his car – he’s calling on the council to do more to support him. Emma and Luke DeSouza …
Detectives are appealing for information after a reported shooting incident in South Tyrone. They say shortly after 7pm last night, they received a report that a man aged in his 40s had attended hospital with a suspected gunshot wound. He stated that while sitting in a vehicle in Coalisland, he was approached by two men …
A review of the Government’s actions during the Covid pandemic needs to have the power to compel key decision makers, according to Aontu. Professor Anne Scott will chair what’s being termed an ‘evaluation’ of the country’s response, which will have fewer powers than a statutory inquiry. Aontu leader, Peadar Toibin, says the high number of …
Aontu believes the government’s Covin examination will be a wishy washy cop out Read More »
The former Chair of Fine Gael in Letterkenny has resigned from the party, and says he will contest the forthcoming General Election as an Independent. Frank O’Donnell told Highland Radio News he had become disillusioned after raising a number of Donegal issues with party HQ without receiving a satisfactory response, He says he believes he …
Former chair of FG in Letterkenny resigns from party to launch independent Dail bid Read More »
A garda appeal for information after a man entered the sea in North Inishowen earlier this month has been withdrawn following the discovery of a body off the coast of Scotland a week ago. The man, who was in his seventies, was seen entering the water at Lagacurry Beach, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany on Saturday …
Body of man who entered the sea near Clonmany three weeks ago found off Scottish coast Read More »
The families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion say a public inquiry needs to be established, even if the Garda investigation is ongoing. They have been told the Garda investigation into the explosion will be completed early next year. Representatives for the families say they feel a step closer to a conclusion after …
Creeslough families say inquiry can’t wait for completion of garda investigation Read More »
Galway could see a light rail system developed like the Luas in Dublin. A feasibility study commissioned by the National Transport Authority says there’s a case for developing a 15 kilometre light rail corridor. Its been dubbed ‘Gluas’ by locals and could cost 1.34 billion euro or more, but the study believes it could reduce …
Police in Derry have arrested a man and seized suspected class A,B and C drugs following a search at a property in Ballygroll Road yesterday. Police say the search was conducted by members of the District Support Team, assisted by local Neighbourhood officers, detectives from Crime Branch and a Dog Unit. Quantities of suspected cocaine,cannabis, …
£34,000 worth of suspected drugs seized in Derry Read More »
Police in Derry say the road between the Madamsbank and Glengalliagh roundabouts has been reopened. They are investigating a collision involving a red car yesterday, which left a man with serious injuries. Anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident, or who would have dash cam footage is urged to …
PSNI investigate collision between Madamsbank and Glengalliagh roundabout Read More »
It’s expected the Garda investigation into the Creeslough tragedy will be completed in the first quarter of 2025. Families of the victims met with the Justice Minister yesterday, and say “extremely serious questions” still need to be answered about how the explosion occurred. Last month, Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, confirmed the investigation file was near …
Families believe gardai will complete Creeslough investigation by March Read More »
A Donegal Deputy is calling for a new specialised family law court system. Deputy Thomas Pringle told the Dail in recent days that frontline court staff believe the current system does not best support the broader needs of families. The Family Courts Bill 2022 aims to establish a Family High Court, Circuit Court and District …
Donegal Deputy calls for new specialised family law court system Read More »
People have until tomorrow to have their say on the preferred route option of N56 Falcarragh to Gortahork Road Scheme. The upgrade works will reduce social exclusion, enhance the accessibility of a low-income rural area, and provide an improved, safer means of transport to and between communities. Works are to be carried out to improve …
A man arrested in connection with a sexual assault in the Bank Place area of Derry on Saturday morning has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Police are continuing to appeal for information. They are asking anyone who can assist with their enquiries, to contact detectives on 101.
In a joint statement this evening, Ministers Helen McEntee, Eamon Ryan and Charlie McConalogue say it is important that Government heard first-hand the experiences of the Creeslough community. The Ministers say they listened to the personal stories of the families who have lost loved ones, and others affected by the Creeslough tragedy during a meeting …
Ministers issue joint statement after meeting with Creeslough Family Support Group Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, October 30th:
The Shore Road in Kerrykeel has reopened following a fatal crash. A man in his 60s died in the single-car collision at around 3:30pm on Shore Road. The road was closed to facilitate a technical examination of the scene but has since reopened.
The families affected by the Creeslough tragedy have told the Justice Minister they want an independent statutory inquiry to be held urgently. 10 people died in the explosion on October 7th, 2022. Around 20 family members who have been directly impacted and their legal representatives attended a meeting this afternoon with Minister Helen McEntee, Environment …
The President of the Atlantic Technological University is calling on the Government and policymakers to enable it fully deliver on its promise to the North West. Dr Orla Flynn says it’s vital the current constraints on the ATU are lifted and the same tools afforded to other universities are available. She says it’s essential the …
ATU President calls for TUs to be able to fully deliver on promise to North West Read More »
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