A local Councillor has called for repair works to be carried out on the road surface on Convoy main street. The road is reportedly breaking up and major cracks are visible along the route. The road was resurfaced only a few years ago but has deteriorated recently. Local Councillor Liam Doherty says work needs to …
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The HSE’s Regional Health Forum has been told it’s vital that conversations are maintained on the provision of a new Community Hospital for Lifford. Lifford Hospital is now closed, with a recommendation that a new facility be developed on a greenfield site. The issue was raised this week by Cllr Gerry Crawford, who asked about …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday November 24th:
The Portsalon Road will close over the coming days to facilitate essential works. The route will close tomorrow, Friday from 7am-6pm and on Monday from the crossroads Junction at Gala Shop, Portsalon to the Fanad Lighthouse Road Junction with Doaghbeg Road. Diversions will be in place. Access will be available for residents, The Stores restaurant …
Police in Strabane have launched an investigation after a man was threatened and robbed. It’s believed the man was threatened in the Carlton Drive area of the town at around 11:05pm last night. A sum of cash was taken from him. No injuries were reported. Police are appealing to anyone with any information to come …
There’s been an 8% increase in agreed prices to rent a home in Ireland. The RTB says new tenancies in the second quarter of this year were an average of €1,464 a month. Donegal has the lowest average new tenancies rates at €783 per month. The total average went up around €9 in six months. …
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Investigations are continuing after a car was burnt out in Letterkenny last night. The car was discovered on fire in the Iona Road area at around 9pm. The fire service was deployed and the blaze extinguished. Gardai are investigating it as a criminal damage incident.
As investigations continue into reports of shots being fired during a bonfire in Derry in August, two people have been arrested. The incident is believed to have occurred in the Meenan Square area of the Bogside on the night of August 15th. Searches were carried out at two properties this morning in the Bogside/ Brandywell …
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Donegal Hoteliers have raised the ongoing challenges for the tourism industry during a meeting with TDs and Senators in the county. The meeting heard that while there has been a welcomed upturn in tourism, businesses are now dealing with skyrocketing energy costs and an expected global economic downturn next year. Niall Coffey from Harvey’s Point …
Two GAA clubs in West Donegal are to receive a share of over €160,000 in funding. Naomh Muire will receive a grant of €128,207 towards the provision of a stand and score board as part of the preparation for Comortas Peil na Gaeltachta 2023 which is to be held in Kincasslagh. Na Rossa will receive …
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out at plans for a price increase at road tolls. Toll charges on most toll roads around the country are to increase to their “maximum level” from 1 January 2023 following a decision by state body Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Tanaiste Leo Varadkar though, says while they have time to …
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Fishing industry representatives in Donegal have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis during a series of meetings and debates about the fishing industry. The rising cost …
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The man who helped solve the mystery of the disappearance of a Donegal man who went missing over 30 years ago says it has brought closure to the family. Paul McGinty from Mountcharles disappeared in England in April 1991. His body was found in Meath and buried in an unmarked grave. The unidentified body was …
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Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 54-year-old man from the Dungiven area as part of the investigation into a vehicle hijacking and subsequent security alert in the Waterside area of Derry on Sunday, November 20th. The man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the Serious Crime …
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The lead Cervical Check report author says doctors must practice open disclosure and it should not be optional. The government-appointed investigator into the scandal, Dr. Gabriel Scally, yesterday published a 39-page report into the progress made to date. He said improvements have been implemented, but there’s still serious work to be done. Speaking on today’s …
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There have been 81 delayed discharges from Letterkenny University Hospital this year due to a shortfall of carers. That’s an increase of 42% on the number of delayed discharges last year. 57 were recorded during the entirty of 2021. The HSE has confirmed that a robust recruitment campaign for carers in Donegal is ongoing. Councillor …
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Major airports in the UK are set to follow in the footsteps of Shannon and Donegal, and scrap liquid limits. They’ve been given a deadline of 2024 to install more up to date CT scanners, which would also allow people to keep laptops and technology in their bags. The new 3D scanners are already used …
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The Dail has heard how people in Donegal are struggling to put food on the table each week and pay electricity bills. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle hit out at the Budget saying it is clear that it was not designed to target those most in need. He says social welfare increases have done very littlt …
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Donegal Councillor Gerry Crawford is welcoming the winter plan published recently by the HSE and Saolta, saying he fully agrees with the plan to enhance servicves in the community to alleviate pressure on Letterkenny University Hospital. However, he’s asking how successful the promised recruitment drive will be. At a Regional Health Forum meeting this week, …
Winter Plan to be welcomed but recruitment will be difficult – Crawford Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Budget Meeting was told this week that the issue of Defective Concrete Blocks has caused great distress in Donegal for several years, with many now having a fear of living in their homes. Officials said they hope the new Enhanced Scheme for privately owned properties will come into operation early next year …
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A 50-year-old man arrested by Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane on Thursday last has been released following questioning. Police say the investigation is continuing. They are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday November 23rd:
A Midlands North West MEP is urging communities and businesses to donate power generators to Ukraine. It’s estimated 25,000 generators are needed to power schools and hospitals and other essential services cut off due to Russia’s bombing campaign. The European Parliament has branded Russia a terrorist state in part because of the targeting of civilian …
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David is joined by legendary song writers Patsy Cavanagh & Shunie Crampsey on todays show.
Tributes are being made to the TikTok solicitor Richard Grogan who passed away after an illness. Richard became well known on TikTok during lockdown for his Q&A style work law videos with his infamous catchphrase ‘That’s the law and that’s a fact’. He was a friend of Highland Radio’s and a frequent guest on the …
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Over 100,000 cost of living payments are to be issued to Donegal families and households. The payments include Child Benefit payments, Fuel Allowance Payments and the Living Alone Allowance. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed that 102,843 cost-of-living payments have been issued in Donegal in order to ease the pressure …
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The Health Minister has confirmed that the Government is considering additional supports for Letterkenny University Hospital. Minister Stephen Donnelly says due to the location of the hospital, efforts are ongoing to enhance it. This week, a consultant urologist at Letterkenny University Hospital resigned from public practice due to what he says is the “impossible working …
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Join Highland Radio to see Michael Flatley’s 25th Anniversary Show of the ‘Lord of the Dance’ on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Highland’s super package deal includes, Luxury transfers, B&B in the 4 star Clayton Hotel, Dublin and your ticket for this fabulous show. Call us on 91 25000 for …
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The number of people who can’t afford to heat their homes has increased by over 3 percent – to over 7 percent – this year. That’s according to figures from the Central Statistics Office Survey on Income and Living Conditions for 2022. The most likely groups to suffer deprivation are; single adults with children, those …
Actor Andrew McCracken, from Manorcunningham, is currently playing the lead role on the Dublin stage in a new play called The Safety Catch by Nick Snow about the legendary motor cycle road racing Dunlop family. The play transfers to The Playhouse in Derry for one night only, this Friday the 25th November. Catch his interview …
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There are calls for NowDOC services in Inishowen to be properly resourced. Councillor Albert Doherty has raised concerns over the delivery of the service in the peninsula during the October bank Holiday weekend, with one GP on duty in Carndonagh, saying that’s not enough. The HSE says it has noticed more demand over holiday weekends, …
NoWDOC service must be properly resourced in Inishowen – Doherty Read More »
An exclusion zone has been extended in Co. Monaghan after a second case of bird flu in a commercial flock. The H5N1 strain was confirmed by Department of Agriculture officials on a turkey farm. Its the second such case in the county this month. While the risk to the public is low, people are being …
The Letterkenny Breast Cancer Unit is now holding Saturday clinics in an attempt to shorten waiting lists. The unit has seen over 3,000 breast care patients this year, with 2,000 of those new patients. The clinic also covers south Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The clinic is currently seeing around 300 patients a month and for …
The UK Supreme Court’s ruled Scotland’s Parliament does not have the power to hold a second independence referendum without the blessing of Westminster. A panel of five justices have delivered their decision. It’s a blow to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s plans to hold a vote next October. The UK Government argued her proposed referendum …
A meeting is taking place in Lettermacaward this weekend to discuss the decision by Maas Energy to go to An Bord Pleanala after Donegal County Council rejected a plan to erect three extra wind turbines in the area. The Gweebarra Conservation Group is organising the meeting, saying that the proliferation of wind turbines in the …
Concern in SW West Donegal as wind turbine appeal goes to ABP Read More »
Over 67 thousand secondary school students will receive their Junior Cert results today. They’ve had to wait five months to find out their grades, and will be the first to get the new ‘Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement’ certificate. Results have been sent to schools around the country, with the grades also available online from …
Police have confirmed that the object recovered from a hijacked vehicle outside Waterside Police Station on Sunday evening was a viable explosive device. The incident, which occurred at around 10.30pm, was reported that a delivery driver was hijacked by three masked men at gunpoint in Milldale Crescent in Curryneirin who placed a suspicious object in …
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A Donegal Deputy has pleaded with the government to act now and help those defective block homeowners who are living in ‘the worst houses experts have seen.’ Speaking last night in the Dail, Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn called for immediate action to be taken to provide funding for those whose homes have become inhabitable due to …
This week Leid week, more commonly known as Ulster-Scots Language week 2022. Pól Ó Frighil, the Languages Officer with Derry City and Strabane District Council, talks to Highland Radio about the ongoing programme of events to celebrate the ulster-scots heritage. The events emphasize the oral tradition of the Ulster-Scots language but implement a modern twist …
A review of the recommendations made in the wake of the CervicalCheck scandal will be published today. It’s the final report into the screening programme, which will be conducted by Dr Gabriel Scally. This final progress report will look at whether recommendations made following the inquiries into Cervical Check have been implemented. In his initial …
Review of recommendations made following CervicalCheck scandal will be published today Read More »
A recent drop in the price of petrol and diesel at the pumps, could be short lived. The AA’s latest price survey shows the average price for both has fallen by an around 6 cents per litre across Ireland. However, pressure could resume on the cost of fuel in the coming weeks due to a …
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane on Thursday 17th November conducted a search at a property in the Sion Mills area yesterday evening, Tuesday 22nd November. A number of items were seized and taken away for further forensic examination.
Concerns have raised about LED street lights affecting pedestrian’s vision on a footpath in Stranorlar. LED lights have been installed along the road from St Joseph’s Hospital and throughout the town. Residents have raised concerns that the LED lights only light up parts of the footpath and leave the remainder of the path in darkness. …
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Police officers in Derry City & Strabane responded to 1,978 calls last month, an average of 64 calls each day across the district. Chief Inspector Vince Redmond says response policing is challenging. Of the calls officers responded to in October, 183 required an emergency response. 380 calls were in relation to welfare concerns for people. …
Police in Derry and Strabane responded to 1,978 calls in October Read More »
The HSE is urging people who are behind on their Covid and Flu vaccinations to top up their immunity as winter begins to bite. The flu vaccine is available from GPs, health centres and some pharmacies, while Covid 19 vaccination centres continue to operate in Donegal. Some people are now eligible for third boosters, while …
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A sixth man has been arrested as the investigation into the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane last Thursday continues. The 50-year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act today, in the Strabane area, and taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station, where he remains at this time. A 38-year-old …
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Buncrana’s Jodie Loughrey has been named as the Under-16s Women’s International Player of the Year. The award comes after a memorable year, with many highlights, including captaining and scoring for the the Republic of Ireland in their 3-2 defeat of Finland 3-2 in a Women’s Under-17 European Championship qualifier in October She has played for …
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Fancy on brushing up on your Irish? Báirbre Uí Cathail Comhordaitheoir Pleanála Teanga/Irish language co-ordinator for Letterkenny is joining John to tell us about the Aonach na Gaeilge event taking place this Saturday. #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #gealige
Gardai have confirmed that investigations are ongoing into organised begging in Donegal. Serious concerns have been raised that illegitimate beggars are being bused into Letterkenny and Ballybofey and are intimidating people. A special meeting involving a number of organisations including Donegal County Council is being held tomorrow. Garda Grainne Doherty is urging anyone wishing to …
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