Investigations are continuing into a number of alleged assaults in Burnfoot. A number of men are believed to have been involved in an incident in the carpark of a closed licenced premises at Sappagh on Thursday last at 10pm. Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident …
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An international conference on the science and societal impacts of defective concrete blocks is being held next month in Letterkenny. The event will be co-hosted by the ATU, Ulster University and Midlands North West MEP Luke Ming Flanagan on November 15th at the ATU’s campus in Letterkenny. The conference will see leading international experts in …
Major defective blocks conference in Letterkenny next month Read More »
Following an acute emergency during the summer of 2022 it was discovered that the Doochary Village Defibulator was not working and in fact had been recalled by the manufacture years earlier. Since that time Cumann Forbartha – Na Dúchoraidh, Doochary-Tidy Towns has been actively fundraising to acquire a new defib, a box to house it …
A Candlelight Autumnal Serenade in aid of Doochery village defib fund Read More »
The Construction Industry Federation says building levies to fund the Mica redress scheme should be aimed at manufacturers. Cabinet ministers are due to discuss changes to a proposed 10% levy on concrete announced in Budget 2023. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has re-iterated this morning it will be going ahead despite pressure from backbenchers to change …
CIF believes levies to fund redress scheme should be aimed at manufacturers Read More »
The Creeslough Post Office will this morning reopen at a temporary location. The facility was destroyed in the explosion over a week ago. The new temporary post office on the Main Street is located in the building which housed the local post office for a number of years and up to May of this year. …
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Gardai in Donegal are reminding people of the consequences of igniting an illegal firework, throwing an ignited firework at a person or property and possessing illegal fireworks with intent to sell or supply. All are offences that come with fines of up to €10,000 and 5 years imprisonment. Gardai are warning people to not risk …
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The Junior Cert results are to be issued on Wednesday November 23rd. The State Examinations Commission has confirmed that this year’s results will be available in schools on 23 November and candidates can also access their results online from 4pm on that date. The delay is being blamed, on a ‘very significant’ shortage of examiners. …
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€40 million is to be provided for the Summer Programme initiative to assist children with special needs. 45,000 children took part in the programme this year in over 1,000 schools across the country. The Department of Education says it’s hopeful all schools will run a programme for children who need additional learning support. Minister of …
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Police in Derry City and Strabane are warning people to be vigilant after a number of people in the area were scammed out of money. One person lost £1,700 while another lost more than £3,000. Police received a report on Sunday, from a member of the public who lost £1,700 in an energy discount scam. …
Police in Derry and Strabane warn of recent scams Read More »
A man who died after a crash in Carrigart last week will be laid to rest today. Seamus Rodgers of Gortnabrade, Carrigart who was in his 40s was the sole occupant of his vehicle when it crashed last Friday morning. His requiem mass will take place at the Church of St John the Baptist this …
Details of changes to the proposed concrete levy will go to Cabinet this morning. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe will present the Finance Bill – the piece of legislation which gives effect to budget measures. Backbenchers and opposition TDs have been calling for the levy to be dropped or changed significantly to avoid increasing the cost …
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Cabinet is expected to approve a moratorium on evictions for the winter months. It will mean no new notices to quit can be issued until the end of March after legislation passes the Oireachtas. Legislation has been drafted by the Department of Housing, but is expected to take a number of weeks to pass the …
There is set to be a focus on allocating more road space to pedestrians and cyclists in Letterkenny under new plans revealed by the Department of Transport. Under the Government’s Pathfinder Programme, initiatives are being put in place to encourage the use of more sustainable transport methods in the town. According to Transport Minister Eamon …
More focus to be put on walking, cycling infrastructure in Letterkenny Read More »
The Donegal ATU’s Careers Fair takes place next week, with dozens of local and international companies set to be present. The Careers Fair will give students and graduates the opportunity to directly connect with employers and recruiters from a range of sectors offering job opportunities and advice. The Fair gets underway in An Dánlann on …
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A special meeting of Donegal County Council takes place today to acknowledge the Creeslough tragedy. It’s the first meeting of the Council since the tragedy that took ten lives unfolded. Leas-Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Michael Naughton says this meeting is being held to express condolences to those who lost loved ones, and to discuss …
Special Council meeting to acknowledge Creeslough tragedy takes place todau Read More »
A time limited ban on evictions will be discussed by Government party leaders this evening. The Attorney General has examined options around reintroducing the ban which was in force during the Covid pandemic. Ministers want to know if it will stand up to constitutional challenge outside of an international pandemic. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien says …
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BigHit have released a statement on Twitter this morning confirming that members of renowned K-POP band BTS are going to ‘fulfil their military service’. Conscription laws in South Korea states that all able-bodied men aged 18-35 must complete a minimum of 18 months of service to the army, navy or air force. This ends …
BTS record label confirm band members will enlist to South Korean military Read More »
The Taoiseach is meeting party leaders in Belfast today for talks on restoring power-sharing at Stormont. It’s now just 11 days until the deadline for an Executive to be reformed – or another election will have to be called. The DUP is refusing to end its boycott of the North’s political institutions until its issues …
Taoiseach in Stormont for power-sharing restoration talks Read More »
Progress on the delivery of the major Fort Dunree Upgrade project continues. The Design Team has been appointed and preliminary design has commenced. The design phase of the Fort Dunree Upgrade project will continue until December with the detailed design phase starting in January 2023. Planning permission for the development is expected to be submitted …
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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Rodney Horan, who is missing from Colooney, County Sligo, since yesterday. Rodney is 5 feet 10 inches in height, of medium build with brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen he was wearing a grey ‘Gym King’ jacket, brown jumper, black jeans, …
A Donegal Deputy is warning the Housing Minister that he cannot walk away from families in Donegal living in dangerous Mica affected properties. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn has received a response from Minister Darragh O’Brien in which he doesn’t agree to task the Housing Agency and Donegal County Council to assist families in providing temporary alternative …
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The Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland has extended condolences to the family’s of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy from the people of Palestine. Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmjid is hosting a meeting in Letterkenny today. She told the Nine til Noon Show that the tragedy has impacted people far and wide:
A 53 year old man has died after a serious assault in County Tyrone last night. Two men were attacked by a man armed with a machete outside a house in Omagh. It happened just before midnight in the Slievecoole Park area of the town. Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene, …
Concerns have been raised following a number of reports of women being approached by men along Muff Greenway. On Saturday night, a woman claims she was grabbed around the waist by a man. She has reported the incident to Gardai. Grainne, who runs a local social media page says she has been inundated by women …
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Heavy rain overnight has once again resulted in flooding in parts of Glenswilly. Residents on a number of occasions have been left stranded due to flooding during spells of adverse weather. Works were carried out overnight to clear the water and reopen the road. Flood alleviation works had commenced in the area last week and …
Donegal County Council has paid out just under €1 million in public injury claims. The county has one of the lowest number of claims for trips on pathways in the country. According to the Irish Independent, Dublin, Louth, Limerick and Longford are among the counties with the highest rates of public injury claims against local …
Just under €1m paid out by DCC for trips and falls claims Read More »
The Mica Redress Scheme is ‘paralysed’. That’s according to the new Chairperson of the Mica Action Group. In a social media post, Lisa Hone says affected homeowners are at this stage collateral damage as the lack of progress on proper redress continues. The Mica Action Group has this morning written to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. …
Mica Redress Scheme is ‘paralysed’ – MAG Chairperson Read More »
The Government’s expected to make a u-turn on its plans to bring in a concrete block levy. Its reported a backlash from builders has led to its decision to postpone the move, originally planned to help pay for mica redress. The construction industry claims the 10 per cent levy on concrete could delay building homes …
Government expected to make u-turn on concrete levy Read More »
The Taoiseach will travel north today for talks with the leader of the DUP Jeffrey Donaldson. Micheál Martin will also meet with the leaders of the other four main political parties at in Belfast. The recent apology by Conservative MP Steve Baker over the way the British have treated the Irish over the Northern Ireland’s …
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A wind warning remains in place this morning for Donegal. A status yellow warning from Met Eireann warns of wind speeds of 50-65 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 90-110 km/h – with higher winds expected in coastal areas. Motorists are advised to be aware of wind-blown debris on the roads this morning. The weather warning …
It is ‘unbelievable’ householders will have to foot the bill themselves and wait to be re-reimbursed for retro fits. That’s according to Michael Fitzmaurice after it was reported the rules are to change and people will have to pay the whole bill and wait for money back. The average household could have to pay up …
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This week is Derry City and Strabane District Council’s eighteenth annual Recycle Week as they are encouraging everyone to be more responsible with their rubbish. This year’s campaign focuses on three main areas – on the difference recycling can make, making sure the contents of your bins is correct, and clearing up recycling confusion. During …
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Letterkenny Gaels avenged their defeat in last years Donegal Junior Football Championship to claim the title this year round. 0-12 to 0-10 was how it finished with Ronan Frain scoring three points in a Man of the Match performance. Letterkenny Gaels joint manager Paul Melaugh gave his thoughts to Diarmaid Doherty. Carndonagh’s Padraig Doherty told …
Watch: Paul Melaugh reflects on the Donegal Junior Football Championship final Read More »
Letterkenny Gaels claimed their first ever adult title on Sunday afternoon when they beat Carndonagh 0-12 to 0-10 in O’Donnell Park. At half time the Gaels trailed seven point to four but a strong second half showing saw them claim the two point victory. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with Man of the Match …
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Derry City booked their place in the FAI Cup final after they beat Treaty United 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Goals from Jamie McGonigle and Brandon Kavanagh had Ruaidhri Higgins men 2-0 up before an Enda Curran penalty pulled one back for the visitors. Both sides had chances in the second but neither could …
Patrick McEleney & Brandon Kavanagh on Derry City’s FAI Cup semi final victory Read More »
Letterkenny Gaels won their first ever adult title as a club after they beat Carndonagh 0-12 to 0-10 in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Conor McBrearty was the top scorer for Gaels on the afternoon scoring four points but his teammate Ronan Frain who scored three points was named Man of the Match. Diarmaid Doherty …
Derry City have beaten Treaty United 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell to seal their place in the FAI Cup final. Jamie McGonigle and Brandon Kavanagh with the goals for the home side. The Candystripes boss Ruaidhri Higgins told the media after the game that he was delighted to get into the FAI Cup final…
Derry City are through to the final of the FAI Cup after they beat Treaty United 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Jamie McGonigle and Brandon Kavanagh with the goals for the home side whilst Enda Curran scored a penalty for the visitors but they couldn’t find an equaliser as the Candystripes advance to …
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It was another busy weekend on the athletics front with the Autumn Cross Country event held on Sunday afternoon. There was a medal winner with Sean McGinley claiming victory in the Junior race at the event. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle has the wrap…
Naomh Ultan won the Donegal Junior B Football Championship title on Sunday afternoon in O’Donnell Park. They beat Letterkenny Gaels 3-06 to 0-12 with all their scores coming from Adrian Nesbitt and Darragh Murrin. Nesbitt scored 2-1 whilst his forward partner Murrin notched 1-06 in the three point victory. After the game captain Adrian Nesbitt …
Adrian Nesbitt and Darragh Murrin star as Naomh Ultan win Donegal Junior B Championship Read More »
An Taoiseach has stated no decisions have been taken on eviction bans. He’s been speaking at the annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration in Bodenstown, Kildare. Micheál Martin expects a proposal to come before cabinet soon on the issue. The Fianna Fáil leader says the eviction bill still needs work:
A Government TD says he’s hopeful the Irish Government can have a positive relationship with the new British Government. Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond says Britain having a successful economy is in Ireland’s interest as well as the UK’s. New UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has warned of “difficult decisions” to come, as …
Government TD “hopeful” of positive relations with new British Government Read More »
Gardaí have advised residents in Creeslough that they will be conducting door-to-door enquiries in the area over the coming weeks. In a statement they said they “do not wish to cause any alarm or upset by calling to houses in which residents are unaware of our intention to do so”, and have asked people in …
Gardaí to conduct “routine” door-to-door enquiries in Creeslough over coming weeks Read More »
Carrickmore are into the final of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship thanks to a three point victory over Clonoe. 0-11 to 0-08 was the final score. At half time the sides were level at five points a piece but a strong second half showing from Carrickmore saw them book their place in the decider. Carrickmore …
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It has been reported that the scene of the Creeslough explosion may remain cordoned off for another two weeks, as investigators continue to look into the tragedy. Today’s Sunday Times reports that Gardaí received a court order on Friday to allow them to keep the scene preserved and off-limits for a further 14 day period. …
Creeslough explosion scene to remain cordoned off for another two weeks, report claims Read More »
FAI Junior Cup Glengad United 1-0 AET Cockhill Youths Buncrana Hearts 3-0 Moville Celtic Aileach FC 7-0 Glaslough Jackie Crossan Premier Division Illies Celtic 3-3 Culdaff FC Strand Hotel First Division QPS 1-2 Dunree United Redcastle United 3-2 Buncrana Res Carn FC 6-0 Greencastle Youth Clonmany Res 0-1 Aileach Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two Cockhill …
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FAI Junior Cup Fanad United 0 vs 1 Castlefin Celtic Milford United 0 vs 1 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 2 vs 5 Greencastle FC Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Bonagee United 0 vs 2 Keadue Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 vs 0 St Catherines FC Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Convoy Arsenal 1 vs 5 Letterbarrow Celtic …
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Reports that the government’s concrete levy plans are going back do the drawing board have been welcomed by opposition. The 10 percent levy was announced for concrete products in Budget 23 to help pay for the Mica redress scheme – but it faced a major backlash over claims it could further delay the delivery of …
Junior Cert students may not receive their results until November. The Irish Daily Mail reports that marking of the exams is still not complete. 68,000 students were due to get their results five weeks ago. It’s expected that Education Minister Norma Foley will announce this week when students might receive their results.
Tributes have been paid to Noel Duggan, a founding member of the group Clannad, after his sudden death at age 73. Clannad announced the news on social media, saying that Noel had passed suddenly in Donegal yesterday evening. Noel Duggan was the uncle of fellow founding members Enya, Ciarán Brennan, Moya Brennan and Paul Brennan, …
Tributes paid to Clannad founding member Noel Duggan after sudden death Read More »
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