Yesterday Gardai in the Ballyshannon area identified a motorist that was using their mobile phone whilst driving. Upon use of the active mobility device, it was found that the vehicles tax was expired 954 days. A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued and the vehicle seized. Another driver was also found through the use of […]
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Progress has been made on Uisce Eireann taking over the Tullygay Group Water Scheme. Residents on the scheme have been plagued by repeated water outages. Donegal County Council has confirmed that the tender to have all essential equipment on the Tullygay Group Water Scheme replaced and brought up to Uisce Eireann standards before the takeover
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More anti-bullying classes are to be introduced to primary and secondary schools from this September. Education Minister, Norma Foley, says she hopes the initiative will help to address bullying and prevent a ‘scourge’ amongst young people. The lessons have been created by the Anti-Bullying Centre in Dublin City University and follow on from the
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The Government must introduce a comprehensive bill of disability rights that ensures equal access to employment, education, and healthcare.. The call from the Labour Party comes after its scrapped the Green Paper on disability reform. The paper had proposed a three tier system for payments, based on the nature and restrictions of a person’s
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Six people have died and many others are injured after a multiple stabbing at a shopping centre in Sydney, Austalia. A man – believed to be the single, lone, attacker – has been shot by Police. Hundreds of people ran in terror from the Westfield Complex near Bondi Beach, after the horror attack began, shortly
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A man’s been seriously injured in a shooting in County Down. He was shot in his abdomen in Banbridge shortly after 8 o’clock last night. It happened while the man in his 40s was in a car park on Rathfriland Road. He’s been taken to hospital where his condition has been described as serious. A
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€10,000 is to be invested in the upgrading and enhancement of the Binbane Bog Road, which is part of the Bluestack Way. The enhancement will include drain reopening and resurfacing. The funding was announced by Minister Heather Humphreys this morning as part of an upgrade of 43 walking and hiking trails across Rural Ireland.
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The Dail has been told that it is not just homes that are crumbling because of the defective concrete block crisis but families are crumbling too. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty pressed the Finance Minister this week on an update on the issue of mortgageability of affected properties. He told the Minister that six months on,
Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking local tourism representatives to join the Tourism Strategy Working Group, to inform the delivery of the district-wide Tourism strategy. Representatives will oversee the implementation of the strategy on behalf of the sector, and support development of any emerging strategies, in partnership with other strategic stakeholders, such as
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As part of a ‘National Day Of Action’ to clampdown on the use of mobile phones while driving, 21 fixed charge penalty notices were issued to motorists in the Letterkenny area. Gardai say mobile phones are the number one distraction to drivers on Irish roads as people continue to text, make phone calls, take selfies
A man has been jailed in Derry today after pleading guilty to offences linked to an encrypted communication channel used by criminals. EncroChat is used to plan illegal activity, such as drug importation and the movement of cash. 44 year old, Michael O’Loughlin, who was arrested after the search of a property in Warrenpoint in
Vacant defective concrete block properties in one estate in Letterkenny have become a ‘magnet for crime’. That’s according to Councillor Gerry McMonagle who says other residents in Windmill View are living in fear after fires were started in a number of the derelict social homes. It was indicated late last year that a Government scheme
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Donegal County Council is being urged to adopt a common sense approach in response to a call for a survey of all trees within housing estates in Letterkenny to be carried out. Councillor Ciaran Brogan says as a result of the strong winds that have battered the county over the past number of months, residents
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100,000 additional school bus places will be created in the next six years. More children are due to be eligible for the scheme, as distance criteria is to be reduced for secondary schools. Applications for school bus tickets for this September close on the 24th of April. Education Minister, Norma Foley, says it’s an important
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Aquatech businesses in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for a new BIM mentoring programme. The free two-week programme offers a unique opportunity for companies with technology applicable to the aquaculture sector to improve their investor readiness and increase market access. In announcing the Innovation Studio programme, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie
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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 Cllr jimmy Kavanagh, Leonard Watson and Noeline Blackwell – the hour is dominated by the Government’s decision to sign up to all aspects of the
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A member of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum says he accepts a commitment from Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte that she is closely monitoring the issues affecting Community Disability Network Teams in Donegal, and working to ensure that necessary resources are available. Cllr Albert Doherty was responding to a detailed response sent by Minister Rabbitte on
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Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main in South Inishowen may cause supply disruptions at Lenamore, Dundrean, Muff Road and surrounding areas. There will be a traffic management plan in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon, the 12th of April.
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A Fine Gael councillor in Donegal has backed Ireland’s decision to opt into new Migration Protocols which were accepted by the European parliament. A number of politicians say the new regulations will make it harder for people to seek asylum here, but Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh says the new arrangements will make the process quicker, and
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Tanaiste Michael Martin have clashed again in the Dail, this time over the lack of funding for the National Cancer Strategy. Deputy Doherty told the Dail that after requesting €20 million for the strategy, the HSE rceived nothing, and questioned why radiotherapy machines and other pieces of crucial equipment are
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Update – Gardai have confirmed this road is now clear. The N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road is partially blocked at the moment as a result of a collision between Porthall and Lifford. Gardai say traffic is moving, but people should expect delays, and be extra cautious when approaching the area. No serious injuries are
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A second man has been extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland this week in relation to cultivation of cannabis. The 40 year-old was extradited yesterday, and is due before Derry Magistrates Court later today. The alleged offences occurred in County Derry in October 2019, and the suspect skipped bail before court hearings in Coleraine and
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The Government will be clamping down harder on drivers not complying with the law, after the Road Traffic Bill was passed by the Oireachtas. The measures are intended to make Irish roads safer. This new bill will now be forwarded to the President for signing after being passed by the Seanad yesterday. It aims to
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The case of Donegal teenager Muireann Kavanagh has been highlighted in the EU Parliament. The 14 year from Arranmore Island previously fished for pollock with her family, but they are now prevented from doing so because of EU regulations. Midlands North West MEP Chris MacManus told the EU Parliament that while the likes of
Arranmore teenager’s wish to fish raised in the EU parliament Read More »
Donegal is one of 20 regions across Europe involved in a project to extend the lifetime of electrical and electronic equipment. The E6 programme aims to increase the capacities of regions to reuse, repair and refurbishment electric goods. €1 million in funding has been set aside to rollout the project across the North West and
Funding is being made available for communities in Donegal hosting refugees or asylum seekers. The Community Recognition Fund 2024 is now open for applications. This Fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine
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A dangerous junction leading onto the N56 just outside Letterkenny has been labelled a ‘death trap’. Councillor Michael McBride has called on Donegal County Council in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to review the safety concerns being raised by the 70 residents living close to the Coolboy junction. The local authority has previously said that
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Two men in their 20s have died after crashes in Cork and Kerry. The collisions happened within twelve hours of each other. At around 9pm last night, two cars crashed on the N69 at Banemore near Listowel in Kerry. Three people were brought to hospital for treatment on non-life threatening injuries, while a fourth person,
Number of deaths on Irish roads rises to 63 Read More »
Britain’s Princess Anne is in Northern Ireland today, and has stopped off in Derry. She was greeted by staff at Fleming Agri Products just outside the city, as well as the Mayor of the Derry City and Strabane District Council.
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Gardaí in Donegal continue to crackdown on drug driving. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit yesterday, arrested a disqualified driver who was subsequently found to be driving under the influence of drugs after testing positive for cannabis. Gardai are reiterating the importance of never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The Wild Atlantic Way is worth an estimated three billion euro a year – a decade on from when it opened. Failte Ireland says the route which goes from Donegal – through Connacht – down to Cork has supported 120,000 jobs over the years. Head of the Wild Atlantic Way, Miriam Kennedy, says ten years
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A significant amount of agricultural waste has been found dumped near Lough Derg. The waste which contained sheep drench containers was discovered discarded directly in front of a ‘no dumping’ sign. Donegal County Council say while on this occasion the containers were empty, even a small drop entering the watercourse could be very harmful. People
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has been given a dressing down in the Dail again. Last evening, the house was suspended for a time after a row broke out between Deputy Doherty and Finance Minister Michael McGrath over excise duty increases. This time the Ceann Comhairle was forced to take to his feet:
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A 41 year-old-man is due in court in Derry today after he was extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland yesterday. The man had previously been charged with offences relating to the alleged cultivation of cannabis in the Maghera, Coleraine and Kilrea areas of County Derry in October 2019. The suspect breached bail and failed to
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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: We hear how a listener’s Facebook was hacked and is no being used to scam people, there is advice on avoiding scams and there’s an appeal of the theft of an expensive,
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Hospice care for a loved one has been rated as the most positive type of end of life care. The first ever National End of Life survey gathered the experiences of more than 4,500 bereaved family members and friends. 74 per cent would rate the care for their loved one as ‘very good’, with 11
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A Donegal born former DUP councillor and Speaker in the Stormont Assembly says the fact that he cannot get a British passport is a source of frustration which he hopes will be resolved. Lord William Hay was born in Milford, but moved with his parents to Derry when he was three. After over three decades
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A Lifford Stranorlar Councillor is asking Donegal County Council for regular reports on the negotiations with the HSE regarding the Lifford Common site, which has been earmarked for a new Community Hospital. The area is currently being development by Donegal County Council, with a roads and services such as water being planned. As well as
Crawford wants regular DCC updates on Lifford Common site Read More »
A major new report is recommending that conveyancing goes digital. The legal process of transferring ownership is needed when properties are bought and sold. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority has been examining ways to speed up the process and make it more transparent. Dr. Brian Doherty CEO of LSRA says one of the best ways
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A man has been charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Co. Monaghan. Revenue officers seized nearly 195 thousand euro worth of herbal cannabis after searching a property in the county yesterday. The man, aged in his 30s, is due to appear before Cavan District Court this morning.
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A South Donegal Deputy says petrol stations in the border counties will suffer if increases in the excise on fuel are not scrapped. The cost of petrol and diesel rose by 4 and 3 cent a litre this month with a further increase planned for August. The tax take from fuel was just under 3.8
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The majority of Irish people believe that now is the right time for a General Election. Amarach Research carried out the poll earlier this week in the wake of Simon Harris being elected Taoiseach. 58% of the Irish public think now is the right time to have a General Election, instead of the Government running
52% of people in Connaught Ulster want a General Election – Poll Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed that it is continuing to liaise with the owner of a Letterkenny housing estate where tenants are facing eviction with regards to the testing of concrete blocks. Residents of The Forest, Ballymacool were served with eviction notices in October 2023. However, Twin Estates Ltd has confirmed no householder will face
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Residents living in the Church Street and Rectory Road areas of Ramelton say they are living a nightmare due to the speed and volume of traffic on the routes. Donegal County Council has agreed to carry out a traffic survey on the routes. Locals however, have warned that if work is not carried out, they
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The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum will add to the suffering of refugees without addressing the causes of migration. That’s the view of Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle after the European Parliament passed the major new laws yesterday. The new rules will see faster processing of asylum seekers, and an option for member states to
‘EU Pact on Migration and Asylum will add to suffering of refugees’ – Deputy Pringle Read More »
Setanta Hurling Club have been honoured at Municipal Reception. The event was held in recognition of the club’s achievements over the last number of years and in particular, on becoming the first Donegal side to win the Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship in December 2023. The Club have won back-to-back Ulster titles winning the Ulster
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Major new laws regulating migration in the EU have been passed. The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum was approved by MEPs in the last few minutes. It creates common, EU-wide procedures for dealing with migration – but has faced criticism from those who say it violates asylum seekers’ rights and infringes on member states’
Major new laws regulating migration in the EU pass Read More »
The Dail was suspended for a time earlier after a row broke out between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and the Finance Minister. There were heated exchanges as Deputy Doherty called on Minister Michael McGrath to scrap increases in excise duty on petrol and diesel set to come into force in August and October. Deputy Doherty
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The Children’s Rights Alliance is calling on the government to support initiatives to tackle holiday hunger. Last Christmas, the Donegal Family Resource Centres Network supported over 400 children experiencing holiday hunger through the agency’s Food Provision Scheme. Meanwhile, in 2023, 96 Donegal schools availed of the Hot School Meals Programme, benefitting 9,118 students. Tanya Ward,
Over 400 children in Donegal experienced holiday hunger last Christmas Read More »
A Letterkenny Councillor has hit out at the re-emergence of graffiti in the town. There was an issue with the defacing of buildings in the town earlier this year and it was believed the issue had been tackled. However, a number of buildings in the Main Street area have been targeted recently. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh
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