The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service is experiencing a high volume of calls. In a statement, the HSE says the service is currently very busy and is asking for patience due to longer wait times. They say urgent calls will be prioritised. It comes after Saolta earlier this week said Letterkenny University Hospital was …
The HSE has confirmed that it will continue to offer support in Creeslough. The HSE support service in the village will only be available this coming Tuesday and Wednesday in private rooms behind Brennan’s Pharmacy, after which a consistent presence will not be available. The HSE Support Line however will remain open Monday to Friday …
John talks to marketing manager of Homeland Caroline Miller-Price at the launch of the Donegal Creameries x Homeland partnership where you can get €10 in-store by collecting milk tokens.
The Irish Amateur side have qualified for the UEFA Regions Cup finals next Summer following a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Romania in this morning’s Group 6 qualifier in Albena, Bulgaria. Ireland required Bulgaria to drop points against San Marino in the group’s other fixture and when they drew 1-1 this afternoon it confirmed Gerry …
John talks to general manager of Donegal Creameries Stephen Blewitt at the launch of the Donegal Creameries x Homeland partnership where you can get €10 in-store by collecting milk tokens.
Author & Hurler Zak Moradi joins John to talk about his new book ‘Life Begins in Leitrim’ The road to Croke Park can be a long one, but for Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi it was longer than most. Born in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, at the height of the Gulf War, Zak …
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Ireland’s Funniest Play ‘It’s The Real McCoy’ comes to Letterkenny Written and Directed by Tommy Marren Following on from the huge success of the play ‘3 Hail Mary’s’ playwright Tommy Marren is currently touring Ireland with his highly acclaimed rollercoaster Irish comedy It’s the Real McCoy. It has been heralded as Ireland’s funniest play and …
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Gardai in Carndonagh are warning of high levels of water on roads in the area. They are urging motorists to drive with care. Many parts of the county were severely impacted by flooding following heavy overnight showers. Most areas have now cleared.
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is appealing to all road users as the clocks go back this weekend, to exercise extreme caution. As winter begins, the group is urging pedestrians, runners, walkers and cyclists in particular to be safe and be seen by wearing high visability clothing, carrying a torch and to ensure bicycle …
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There’s been a huge 77% increase in the number of children homeless in the North West. Latest figures from the Department of Housing show that last month, 39 children were in emergency accommodation in the region, up from 22 the previous month. The number of adults homeless has meanwhile, increased by 23% with 110 homeless …
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The HSE is asking people to consider other care options before attending a hospital this bank holiday weekend. It says emergency departments continue to be extremely busy, and people may experience long waiting times. The HSE is suggesting people consider injury units, out of hours GPs, or pharmacies before attending a hospital. However people who …
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Buncrana has been named Donegal’s tidiest town, followed by Letterkenny and Carrigart in second and third place. Trim in Co Meath has taken the overall prize of tidiest town at the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards. Elsewhere in Donegal, Raphoe, Moville and Glenties also received a bronze award for their efforts while Gola Island has claimed …
A Donegal TD says the European Union is failing to impose consequences on countries that set unilateral quotas for mackerel, despite several years of breaching agreements. At a meeting of the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Tuesday evening, Deputy Pringle questioned Minister Charlie McConalogue on the issue of unilateral quotas set by …
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Former Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has stressed her decision to accept the Chair of the Donegal County Executive of Fianna Fail is not an indication that she is eyeing a return to national politics. She was elected to the chair unanimously at the executive’s AGM last night, and a new board was elected which Ms Coughlan …
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Letterkenny University Hospital and Community Healthcare staff in the region are promising an integrated approach this winter. They’re promising initiatives to support hospital admission avoidance, and promote patient flow across all acute and community healthcare facilities. The inititives include recruitment of staff to maximise usage of community support services, and the enhancement of the minor …
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Scoil Mhuire Creeslough received a video message from popular children’s author, David Walliams. David tells the children they are not alone and as a gesture of good will he will be sending over copies of his books for them to enjoy.
A priest from the Diocese of Raphoe has been appointed as Bishop of Ossory, taking in County Kilkenny and parts of Carlow and Laois by Pope Francis. Fr Niall Coll, who is 59, is concelebrating a special mass in St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny at which he is being introduced to the diocese. His appointment …
Donegal Christmas Toy Appeal is looking for 50 people to become Secret Santa’s to 50 children in Donegal this Christmas. Lifestart Services, a non profit based in Newtowncunningham work with hundreds of families in Donegal. They have identified some families who are struggling with affording gifts for Christmas. Volunteer Secret Santa’s sign up for the …
A British Government minister’s confirmed there will be a pre-Christmas election in Northern Ireland after a deadline to restore powersharing passed without agreement. The DUP’s still blocking the formation of an executive at Stormont, in protest over the post-Brexit Protocol. Now the UK environment secretary Therese Coffey says voters will “definitely” go to the polls, …
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New Director of The Teaching Council lives in Ramelton, Donegal. Dr. Lynn Ramsey will take up her appointment as Director in February 2023 The Teaching Council has announced the appointment of Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, as Director of the Council. Dr. Ramsey will take up her role on 1st February 2023, joining the Teaching …
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland doesn’t always get it right. That’s according to Councillor Michael McBride who has called on the TII to re-examine the possibility of including a climbing lane on the N56 in the Blue Banks area. He says while the works carried out on the route have greatly enhanced the road, an issue with …
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The ATU Donegal hurlers were beaten by their Sligo ATU counterparts in Division 3 of the HE Senior Hurling League. The Donegal side were hoping to make it back-to-back wins, but Sligo turned out to be too strong and ran out victorious on a final scoreline of 5-14 to 1-8.
Care is being urged on the roads this morning with large amounts of surface water on several roads in the region. Flooding is being reported in the vicinity of the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts in Letterkenny, as well as on the dual carriageway on the way in to town. Gardai say there is a …
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Former Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has been elected Chair of the Donegal Executive of Fianna Fáil. She was returned unanimously at the executive’s AGM in Ballybofey last night. The elected Donegal Fianna Fáil Executive consisted of; Mary Coughlan, Chairperson Claudia Kennedy, Vice Chairperson Susan Meehan, Secretary Desmond Lynch, Treasurer Walter McGrory, Assistant Treasurer Gavin McGowan, PRO …
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A man and woman have been killed in a road crash near Castleblaney in County Monaghan. Another person’s critical after the collision involving a lorry and two cars,which happened on the N2 at Mullaghnee at around quarter past 6 yesterday evening. A man and woman in their 60s who were in one of the cars …
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Donegal County Council is holding a Public Information Day on the Castlefinn Flood Relief Scheme. The event will detail plans on the preferred option for the scheme. A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for the Castlefinn Flood Relief Scheme will take place on 10th November in the CPI Centre, Castlefinn. Members of the …
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The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District says there’s been positive feedback regarding a pilot retrofitting scheme being carried out in the district. Cllr Patrick McGowan says that three housing schemes in the Lifford and Castefin areas have been provided with retrofitted air-to-water heating, as well as updated insulation and home wiring to try and …
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The Tanaiste says the Government’s desire is to see hundreds of Mica affected homes repaired through the revised redress scheme next year. Leo Varadkar says the Government is very keen to get the scheme up and running. He was responding to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty in the Dail who pressed the Tanaiste for an update …
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Gardai are continuing to investigate all of the circumstances into cause of a fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough on October 7th A High Court order has been obtained to extend the preservation of the scene until November 27th. Gardai say a careful and systematic approach is being taken to the forensic examination …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday October 27th:
Ireland’s most intrepid traveller Hector O’hEochagáin returns to his travels after 18 months grounded. The adventurer, banter-er and mischief maker in chief is primed for another set of epic adventures as he takes on an amazing trip from the Balkans of Eastern Europe to the Baltics of the North. #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #hector
Voters in the North are set for another election in mid-December. It’s after Stormont met this afternoon and failed to elect a speaker, which is necessary to officially elect a new First and Deputy First Minister. US senator George Mitchell, who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement, says there needs to be patience in the …
Author Michael Harding joins John to tell him about his latest release ‘All the Things Unsaid’ Recovering from surgery, Michael Harding travelled to the coast of Donegal to heal in solitude, with the comfort of the ocean around him. As he recuperated, he set himself the task of writing letters to people who had a …
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Investigations are ongoing into a report of a car being hijacked in the Castlederg area this morning. Just before 6am, it is believed a Kia Sportage and a sliver-coloured BMW were involved in a crash on the Ballynaloan Road. Following the crash, two men from the silver-coloured BMW proceeded to assault the Kia driver before …
Our dog expert Kathleen Murray is giving us her top tips to keep our four legged friends safe this Halloween! #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #halloween #dogs
John is joined by Author Maureen Gallagher to talk about her new book ‘Limbo’, a murder mystery surrounding a baby set in the 1980’s. #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #irishauthours
John was joined by Mary, owner of MD Serendipity Designs, Sab owner of Sourced by Sab and Cinu, operational lead of FM Services Group to talk about being shortlisted for the Sustainable Superstar award by Eirgrid. This award is centred around how a business is embracing sustainable development goals (SDGs). It is not just about …
Best Tourism Initiative sponsored by Donegal Airport Rónán O’Doherty from Oideas Gael & Eimear Ní Mhathúna from Fanad Lighthouse talk to John about being shortlisted for the ‘Best Tourism Initiative’ award sponsored by Donegal Airport. This award is seeking an outstanding attraction or initiative that is drawing visitors to the area and enhances the profile …
The European Central Bank has dealt another blow to mortgage holders this afternoon, as they confirm another interest rate hike. Another 0.75% increase in interest rates has been confirmed this afternoon. Tracker mortgage holders are set to be hit with higher repayments from next month after this afternoons announcement from the ECB. There are almost …
There’s calls for safety measures to be installed at a busy junction in Letterkenny. Concerns have been raised over dangers being posed to pedestrians crossing between Letterkenny Shopping Centre and Gleneany House due to the speed of traffic on approach to the junction. There are fears someone could be seriously injured unless measures are put …
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Works are set to get underway on the new €7m Burtonport Sewerage Scheme. A new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage infrastructure will be constructed as part of the project to eliminate the discharge of raw sewage into the sea. Once operational, the new plant and associated infrastructure will ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations and …
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Quasi Doherty. That is what the Tanaiste has labelled Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty. In what has become the norm, during a heated exchange between the pair, Leo Varadkar claimed it would take just one budget for Sinn Fein to wreck Ireland’s economy. He was responding to Deputy Doherty who was calling for more relief for …
HIQA has issued reports two accommodation providers for older people in Donegal, Falcarragh Community Hospital, which had 11 residents when it was inspected in July, and Larissa Lodge in Letterkenny, which had 42 residents when it was inspected in August. In the cases of Falcarragh Community Hospitak, the inspector said the provider had failed to …
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Donegal Fire Service is urging people in the vicinity of Druminor, Buncrana to keep windows and doors closed following an overnight fire at a recycling plant On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Acting Chief Fire Officer Michael Scott said there’s no indication that anything dangerous was burned, but they say as a precaution, people should …
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The Helping Hands project at the Family Resource Centre in Raphoe faces an uncertain future after a break in at its base at the weekend. Around €2,500 worth of equipment used in the maintenance of gardens was taken, including two lawnmowers, two hedge cutters, two blowers, two trimmers and a power washer. The items were …
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€10.4m million has been allocated to Donegal under the Leader programme for the next five years, the second highest allocation in the country after Cork. The money is used to support rural communities and enterprises, with Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue urging interested groups to apply for funding. He says the LEADER model has …
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The Donegal Association Dublin will hold their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 9th of November at 8pm in the Bonnington Hotel, Drumcondra. As always new members are welcome. This is our first AGM in 3 years and we look forward to seeing you there. As we look forward to the year ahead – take note …
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It was another solid night for the men’s gaelic football teams of the ATU Donegal. The senior side made it two wins from two in Division 1 beating St Mary’s Belfast 0-16 to 1-7 at the Tyrone GAA Centre in Garvaghy. Carndonagh’s Conor O’Donnell scored 0-4 while Keelan Dunleavy, Jason McGee, Jack McSharry, Mark McAteer …
Ulster Champions Derry have been awarded two spots on the 2022 All Stars selection, their first in 15 years. Derry veteran Chrissy McKaigue is included in the defence and becomes Slaughtneil’s first ever All-Star winner in their history while Glen’s Conor Glasss is named as one of the two midfielders. The duo are Derry’s first …
Senator George Mitchell will virtually address the Oireachtas committee today on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement today. The special envoy to the north who was appointed by former US president Bill Clinton, is expected to comment on the current political impasse at Stormont. Jon Tonge, professor of politics at the University of Liverpool, …
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