A Nationwide Housing Order for Poultry is now in place in a bid to stop the spread of bird flu. The restriction means free-range farmers must house birds indoors and restrict their movements. The order was taken by the Department of Agriculture and follows two confirmed cases of bird flu outbreaks on separate commercial turkey […]
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A man from County Donegal is due in court today in London today, charged over an alleged hit and run incident in Lewisham. The man was arrested in the North on Friday last, in relation to the incident which occurred a week earlier on October 31st. It’s reported a 65 year old woman was struck
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Uisce Eireann says an interruption at Carrigart Reservoir may cause disruptions for all customers supplied by the facility. This includes households, farms and businesses in Glen village, Glenree, Kill, Creevagh, Ballohaggan, Drumreen, Kinnalargy and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9pm tonight.
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Ongoing enabling infrastructure works at Lifford Common are expected to be complete by the end of next month. The works began a year ago, with the site earmarked for a new 60-unit Social Housing scheme, new playing fields, and new Community Health facilities, including a replacement building for Lifford Community Hospital. The HSE has confirmed it
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Donegal County Council is being asked to take urgent action to cut back overgrown hedges and trees where they resent a danger to road users. Moving the motion, Cllr Declan Meehan said in cases where landowners have not responded to reminders from council of their responsibilities, the Council should do the work, and then bill
DCC urged to penalise landowners who don’t cut back dangerous hedges and trees Read More »
President Michael D Higgins has attended the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, one of his final public engagements before his term comes to an end. Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald also took part in the service, organised by the Royal British Legion. She says remembrance is about acknowledging all
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Police are appealing for information following two reports of assault at a sporting event in the Ballycolman Estate area of Strabane yesterday afternoon. The first report stated that a child had been assaulted at the event by another male. and then a second report was received that another male had also been assaulted at the same
PSNI investigate reports of two assaults at a sporting event in Strabane Read More »
Eirgrid says it is working to improve the electricity grid in Donegal with the ‘Powering Up the North West’ programme. Speaking at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards, which they supported, Eirgrid’s Head of Public Engagement, Sinead Dooley said a stronger grid will not just help meet the increasing demand for electricity in the area,
Eirgrid promises more investment in Donegal and the North West Read More »
The crew of the Arranmore Lifeboat have laid a wreath at the site of the Arranmore Disaster this morning to commemorate 90 years since 19 people from the island lost their lives. The tragedy happened on the evening of Saturday November 9th 1935, as a yawl, which had just left Burtonport harbour for the island,
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Donegal County Council has indicated it expects to see the publication of the Downings Action Plan in the first quarter of next year, with a draft to be published first so people can have a final say. The details were given in answer to a question from Cllr Declan Meehan. Donegal County Council undertook a
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A Donegal TD says the process of processing and adjudicating on aquaculture licence applications must be speeded up. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn told a meeting of the Oireachtas Fisheries Committee that Ireland is not meeting its potential for aquaculture development. He said one major problem is that partly because of objections, it’s taking too long for
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Update – The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm the name of the man who died following a road traffic collision in Coleraine in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 8th November. He was 24-year-old Jamie Mitchell from the Portrush area. ********** A man in his 20s has died after he was
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The average person is spending up to €5,000 more a year on food and electricity than five years ago, according to a leading Consumer Affairs commentator. It comes as new research by HelloFresh found 65% of people are cutting back on non-essential spending. Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times, says people are
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Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the water main connection to Gola Island is damaged, and it be take some time before a permanent replacement is completed. In a response to Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig, Uisce Eireann say an alternative supply is in place. An assessment to determine its replacement is currently underway and is
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People are being urged top avoid driving to the Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane for the next two weeks. In a statement to users, they say they are entering a crucial phase in the development of the new Multi Sports Hub, and to allow the contractor realign and integrate the new car park extension, there
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Uisce Eireann repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Killybegs and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm on 8 November.
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Waiting lists and the abolition of the means test for carers will set the agenda, when representatives of family carers meet this morning. Family Carers Ireland will hold the first meeting of its new National Carers Council, which aims to give carers a voice in shaping policy and services. Head of Communications and Policy, Family
New National Carers Council meeting for the first time today Read More »
Donegal County Council is to review the fees imposed when Emergency Services are called out to road traffic collisions. Those fees have increases in recent times, with the council attributing the increases to the higher costs being incurred in implementing the 2023 deal for retained fire fighters which was agreed at the Workplace Relations Commission.
DCC to refer fire service call out costs to its Strategic Policy Committee Read More »
Several Remembrance Day parades and services will be held across the Derry City and Strabane District tomorrow. Events take place at different times, in Derry City Centre, Newbuildings, Donemana, Newtownstewart, Strabane, and Castlederg. Police are urging people to allow extra time for their journeys tomorrow. Between 8.45am and 9.15am, a service and wreath laying ceremony
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Police in Derry have made a specific witness appeal in relation to an incident in which a female and a male were assaulted in the city centre in the wake of last week’s Halloween festivities. The incident occurred on Foyle Street and was reported to police to have occurred just after 2.30 on Saturday morning,
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Uisce Eireann say they are investigating reports of supply disruptions affecting Carnamoyle, Burnfoot, Muff, and surrounding areas in Inishowen. Reports of disruptions affecting Fintown and surrounding areas are also being investigated, as are reports of disruptions to supplies in the Sylvan Park, Kiltoy, and Ballyraine areas of Letterkenny. In each case, Uisce Eireann says crews
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The Housing Minister says he wants to put an end to nuisance objections to housing. James Browne says he’ll be the one to fix the housing crisis – despite a Department of Finance warning it will likely persist until at least 2040. The Department of Housing Activation Team met for the first time yesterday. Minister
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A 23 year old man from Omagh has been jailed at Belfast Crown Court in connection with an attack in Omagh in October 2022. Deon Fullen had initially been charged with the manslaughter of 53 year old Paul Brown and the attempted murder of Paul’s son, Owen Brown. Following a PPS review, in June of
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The North’s Deputy First Minister has declined an invitation to Catherine Connolly’s inauguration as Irish President next week. The DUP’s Emma Little Pengelly says it will not be possible for her to attend, due to other commitments in Belfast and Windsor to mark Remembrance Day. In a statement this evening, she says she wishes Catherine
North’s Deputy First Minister will not attend next week’s presidential inauguration Read More »
A 37 Year old woman reported missing from her home in St. Johnston two weeks ago has been located safe and well.
Missing woman found safe and well Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday November 7th…………..
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A new Director of Midwifery has been appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital. Glasgow native Marion Doogan has worked at the hospital in various midwifery management roles since 1999. ********************* Statement in full – Media Release New Director of Midwifery Appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital 7th November 2025 Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is pleased to announce
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A South West Donegal Councillor has recounted how the scene of a fatal road collision last week couldn’t be closed off, because the only garda at the scene had no patrol car, no road closed signs, and no back-up. Cllr MIchael Boyle was one of the first people to come onto the scene near Glenties
Lack of resources meant a garda couldn’t close a road after a fatal crash – Boyle Read More »
Our Friday Panel is John McAteer, Mary Harte and Marie Coyle – topics include the Ivan Yates controversy, Letterkenny traffic and court character references: Seamus Gunn answers your legal questions and Minister Helen McEntee discusses are major survey on the future of national schools: Aileen from Evolve discusses the impact road works are having on
Podcast: Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says the next two years will be crucial if the three strands of the Ten-T project are to be fully delivered by 2033. Following 16 public consultations, 5,000 total engagements and one on one meetings with landowners, formal Compulsory Purchase Orders will be published in the new year, and
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: Today we are broadcasting from the Giving Donegal event at the An Grianan Theatre. In the first hour we chat to the organisers, some of the key note speakers and delegates: Guests
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The Agriculture Minister is appealing to the public not to handle sick or dead birds. Poultry farms are in the process of bringing in their flocks ahead of a mandatory housing order from Monday. It’s after avian flu was detected in a turkey flock near Kells and Meath, following similar cases in Carlow and Cork.
Agriculture Minister urges people not to handle sick or dead birds Read More »
A new Northern Ireland police scheme’s been officially launched in Derry, aimed at keeping people safe on nights out. Project Vigilant sees both uniformed and plain-clothed officers patrolling pubs and clubs, looking out for anyone showing signs of predatory behaviour – such as harassment or stalking. The pilot launched on Halloween night in Derry
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Highland Radio has once again cemented its position as the North West’s most listened-to radio station. JNLR/Ipsos figures which have just been published show Highland has the highest market share of any radio station in the country at just over 65%, a 3.4% increase. The figures show 82% of the population listens at least once
A Fianna Fail Senator is urging Sinn Fein TDs in the region to be more vociferous in their support for the A5, and to lobby their party colleague Minister Liz Kimmins, the North’s Infrastructure Minister to have the A5 Improvement Scheme resumed as quickly as possible. On the Order of Business in the Seanad
Blaney urges Seanad to back attempts to get the A5 improvements back on track Read More »
Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main in Redcastle may cause supply disruptions to Upper Cabry and surrounding areas today. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works, which are set to last until 4.30 this afternoon.
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Donegal based Senator Eileen Flynn is calling for a discussion in the Seanad about the defective concrete crisis. She told Senators many people don’t realise that there is no remediation scheme in place for non-residential buildings, even those providing vital public services as childcare and education. Senator Flynn revealed it’s an issue which could soon
Flynn wants a discussion on the Seanad floor about the need for more DCB schemes Read More »
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has played down the prospect of a border poll, saying there’s still no appetite for a united Ireland. Hilary Benn made the comments during a visit to Lisburn to see the Windsor Framework in action. When asked by reporters about the possibility of a border poll, Mr. Benn said
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The extent to which the defective block crisis is affecting schools is coming under the microscope, with the government this week confirming it is developing a strategy to deal with school buildings that are affected. The commitment is contained in a reply to a Dail question tabled by Deputies Padraig MacLochlainn and Pearse Doherty after
Government says a strategy will be drawn up to support DCB affected schools Read More »
Serious fire safety issues have been found at dozens of accommodation centres for asylum seekers across the country. Inspections at more than 50 IPAS facilities uncovered problems including blocked fire exits, overcrowded rooms, and fire doors left open. In one case, an evacuation drill for just 11 people took 30 minutes to complete. Among
Fire safety concerns expressed after inspections at over 50 IPAS centres Read More »
A charge of taking part in an illegal procession against Foyle MP Colum Eastwood have been withdrawn at Derry Magistrate’s Court after he accepted an informed warning. Eastwood (42) of Duncreggan Road in Derry had been charged with others for taking part in an illegal procession in support of Palestine on February 14 2024. At
Charge against Foyle MP dropped after informed warning was accepted Read More »
The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! We talk to the owner of a charity shop in Ballyliffen who is being forced to close her doors, we discuss the future of the twin towns post by-pass and
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A Donegal TD has told the Dail that Donegal families in defective concrete homes are struggling to pay for school uniforms due to the ‘unbearable cost’ of the defective concrete crisis, as well as the ‘desperate cost of living crisis’. Deputy Charles Ward said many parents are facing impossible choices, as schools continue to make
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Police in County Derry say they are concerned for the safety of a man who’s been missing from his home in Limavady since Monday. 56 year old Ian Scott is described as being 5ft 9 inches, of large build, with brown hair brown eyes. He is likely to be wearing jeans, a black coat and
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Uisce Eireann says a reservoir interruption on the Rossguill Peninsula may cause supply disruptions in Downings, Dooey, Melmore, Derrycassan, Meevagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 8am tomorrow morning.
Uisce Eireann says ongoing works to repair a burst water main in North Inishowen could result in supply issues in the vicinity of Moville, Greencastle, Tullyally, Clare, Ballyrattan, Ballylawn, Glencrow, Cooly, Ballyhally and Drumaweer. It’s anticipated the works should be complete by 6 o’clock this evening. Meanwhile, mains repair work in Lifford may cause supply
Mains repair work may lead to water outages in North Inishowen and Lifford Read More »
We’re continuing our series of reports and interviews on the Ten-T road project, with a focus today on the proposed new Ballyraine to Dry Arch road, incorporating a new bridge over the Swilly and two new junctions on the dual carriageway, including a significant expansion of the Trimeragh Junction. However. questions have been asked about
Blaney says new Swilly Bridge should be closer to Ramelton Read More »
Donegal County Council’s new Tourism Strategy has been formally launched, with officials saying the document sets out a shared vision for the continued growth of Donegal as a leading sustainable tourism destination. The strategy seeks to ensure the county’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage and communities remain at the heart of tourism development, with sustainability at
Sustainability at the core of Donegal County Council’s new tourism strategy Read More »
The North coast of Derry and Antrim is dying as a result of short-term lets and holiday homes. That’s according to East Derry MLA Cara Hunter, who moved a motioin in the Assembly calling for action to help local people live and work in their own areas. The motion received cross party support. Ms Hunter
North coast of NI is dying as a result of housing issues – Hunter Read More »
Six new jobs will be created in County Fermanagh by a firm that will replace road signs south of the border. Ernco group will receive a share of a €2.6 million investment. The company is based in Derrylin near the border. It’ll be one of four companies which will supply new signage to replace existing
Fermanagh company wins major ROI sign contract Read More »
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