There have been reports of a fireball shooting across the Donegal sky last night. Many people from across the region and as far as Scotland observed the object. The UK Meteor Network says it is investigating to establish whether the object is a meteor or space debris. David Moore is Editor of Astronomy Ireland Magazine. …
A local Councillor has welcomed progress on the €9.5m Tús Nua project but says the delay in works starting is disappointing. The Tús Nua project in Carndonagh is due to commence this month with the tender process for the professional design and supervision team services and a valuer. Work on the project is expected to …
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A Midlands-North-West MEP has expressed her disappointment after her proposal to have 2023 designated as the European Year Dedicated to Mental Health was unsuccessful. Maria Walsh had been optimistic that her proposal would be ratified in Parliament yesterday, but instead it was announced that 2023 would be the Year of Education and Training. Walsh says …
MEP disappointed to have dedicated year of mental health proposal refused Read More »
A Cloughaneely councillor says lives are being lost because of a lack of footpaths in the area. Cllr Michael McClafferty told a meeting of Glenties Municipal District this week that Transport Infrastructure Ireland is not providing adequate funding to Donegal for the development of greenways and footpaths, and the county must demand its fair share. …
Lives are being lost because of a lack of footpaths – McClafferty Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Wednesday September 14
The extension project for Scoil Cholmcille, Newtowncunningham, has received approval to proceed to the tender stage. The project, under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme, will consist of the addition of two new SET rooms. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue says this confirmation is good news for the school community …
Scoil Cholmcille Newtowncunningham extension approved Read More »
A 26 year old man who has been missing since yesterday afternoon has been found safe and well. Gardai have confirmed the man from Buncrana has been located and have thanked the public for their assistance.
The Dail has been told that a number of children from Donegal are among 35 nationally who are not being oven access to a vital drug for those with Cystic Fibrosis. The issue was raised by Deputy Thomas Pringle, who pointed out that families were protesting outside the Dail today, and their demands must be …
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Taoiseach Michael Martin has defended the decision to offer free school bus transport in the current school year, denying a claim from opposition TDs that the move was not thought out and has led to chaos. In Donegal, pupils and students with valid tickets have been left on the side of the road in a …
Taoiseach confirms more school buses and drivers are being sought Read More »
Ray Doherty from Moville tells Greg Hughes the remarkable story of tracing a US soldiers family after his youngest son found “dog tags” in Italy!
The Cabinet has approved an 80c increase in the national minimum wage. The rate will be 11 euro and thirty cent an hour from January 2023. It’s part of a move towards a living wage by 2026 which will be set at 60 per cent of the median income in Ireland. Tánaiste and Minister for …
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing the gun used to kill journalist Lyra McKee. Niall Sheerin appeared before Laganside Court today and was sentenced to seven years having plead guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition. 29 year old Lyra McKee died after being shot in the Creggan …
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John is joined by local chef Daniel Lambert to talk about the release of his new book ‘Lush’. Watch live now! #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #thevoiceofdonegal #cookbook #donegalchef
The index of the price of homes is at its highest level ever – but the prices themselves remain slightly below the peak in 2007. According to the CSO, there has also been a slight slowdown in the rate of increase. In the border region, house prices have increased 17.4%. The lowest median price was …
A teenager has been arrested after a white Vauxhall Combo was taken from a premises on Irish Street in Derry at 8.50 this morning. Inspector Kyle Rowntree says it was reported the vehicle was being driven at speed towards Newbuildings. Police, successfully deploying a stinger device, were able to bring the vehicle to a stop …
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The INMO is warning a “winter chaos” is on the way as the number of people waiting on trolleys in Irish hospitals continues to rise. The latest Trolleywatch figures have shown that 596 patients were without a bed this morning, 47 of them at Letterkenny University Hospital. INMO General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha says were …
Two people have been arrested by police in Derry after a van stolen in Ballycastle on Monday night was found on fire at Culmore Point. At around 8am yesterday, police were alerted that a white Citroen van stolen from Dalriada Gardens in Ballycastle after 11pm on Monday night was sighted on Letterkenny Road in the …
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The Government has turned it’s back of Mica affected homeowners. That’s according to campaigner, Paddy Diver who is encouraging people to travel to Dublin for the cost of living protest on September 24th. He says he has resigned himself to the fact that an acceptable redress scheme will not be delivered until there is a …
‘Mica homeowners face another gruelling winter’ – Paddy Diver Read More »
Police in Derry are investigating criminal damage caused to a bus parked on Foyle Street this week. Windows on the vehicle were smashed, and a Garmin Sat Nav and items of clothing were stolen from the vehicle at some point between 7 o’clock on Monday evening and 8.15 yesterday morning. A 43-year-old man has since …
Donegal County Council is to increase its efforts to restore an air service from Donegal Airport to Glasgow. At a meeting of Glenties Municipal District this week, Cllr Noreen McGarvey urged officials to contact the Transport Minister for an update. Cllr McGarvey says a Public Service obligation is in place, and the real challenge is …
Renewed effort needed to restore Glasgow air service – McGarvey Read More »
The Minister for Foreign Affairs is in Ukraine today ahead of a meeting of the UN Security Council next week. Simon Coveney will meet with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, to get an update on the war and territorial gains against Russia in recent days. Minister Coveney will also visit the port city of …
Irish Water has reiterated that they are working to lift the Boil Water Notice in Lettermacaward as soon as possible. Work is ongoing at the Water Treatment Plant to service the clarification unit and replace filter media. This work is expected to continue throughout this month. The notice which was put in place on August …
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Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly has been nominated for this year’s Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver Award for the 2022 opening period of January to May. The 23-year-old has been contesting the Junior British Rally Championship in a Ford Fiesta Rally4 for the last two years while supplementing his campaign with selected domestic outings in …
A 40-year-old man arrested following the search of two properties in Derry on Monday night has been released following questioning. Police say the incident remains under investigation.
A free contraception scheme for young women, aged 17 to 25, begins today. They can register for forms of birth control through their GP, while women who access contraception through a medical card can also avail of the new scheme. The cost of removing a current contraceptive device is also covered. Alana Ryan, from the …
Public patients are waiting six times longer than private patients, for vital heart testing. According to a report published by Croí, in the Saolta University Healthcare Group the majority of routine waiting times are between 7-12 months. The report published by the heart and stroke charity also found on average, public patients can expect to …
Majority of routine heart testing waiting times in Saolta 7-12 months Read More »
The cabinet is set to sign off on an 80 cent an hour increase in the minimum wage this morning. It’s one of a number of items on the agenda as the Dáil returns from its summer recess this afternoon. For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 Ministers will meet in the traditional …
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An increasing number of households are set to be driven into a crisis situation following a decision by the Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to announce an increase to social housing income limits for only five counties. The eligiblity threshold is not being raised in Donegal. People Before Profit said the failure by the Minister …
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A local Councillor is calling for a permanent traffic warden to be appointed in Donegal Town. Cllr Tom Conaghan says Donegal Town is chock-a-block and it can take up to 15 minutes to get into the town centre due to traffic parked on either side of the road. He says a traffic warden needs to …
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Tusla has issued an urgent appeal for foster carers as the system in Donegal nears full capacity. The Covid pandemic and the arrival of Ukrainian refugees is said to have resulted in a surge in requests and in the number of children being placed into care. Of the 213 children in care in the county, …
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Glenties Municipal District has been told that money must be provided for flood relief and prevention in the West of the county. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh told a meeting there’s been flooding in several areas in recent weeks, and money for immediate works came from the council’s own resources. He also says the river at …
Call for money for flood relief and prevention in the West of the county Read More »
An 80 cent per-hour increase in the minimum wage is set to be approved by Cabinet tomorrow. It means the minimum wage will rise to 11.30 an hour from the start of next year. The move is part of a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission and will be brought to Cabinet in the morning …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday September 9
People are being urged to look out for the symptoms of sepsis. Slurred speech, confusion, shortness of breath, joint pain, and a fever are among the signs being highlighted as part of World Sepsis Day. The condition, which is a life-threatening reaction to an infection, was the cause of death in 12-thousand people who died …
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A greater emphasis has been placed on renewable energy to lower the impact of cuts on agricultural emissions. That’s according to Environment Minister Eamon Ryan, who’s speaking at a joint Oireachtas Committee today. Ryan has referenced a ramp-up in offshore energy and green hydrogen production in achieving Ireland’s emissions targets. Minister Ryan says his department …
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Wilbur was adopted by a family and in turn he saved their lives. The family says their beloved rhodesian ridgeback rescued them all after he barked frantically in the middle of the night to wake them up, as their house was being engulfed in flames. Wilbur was surrendered to Dogs Trust in December and adopted …
The 74th annual Emmy awards were held last night in Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony, hosted by SNL’s Kenan Thompson, gave credit to the best of prime time television. “Succession” reclaimed it’s title as Best Drama while “Ted Lasso” was re-awarded Best Comedy Series. The South Korean dystopian thriller “Squid Game” took home …
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John is joined by Michael McLaughin, the festival coordinator of the Disappear Here Film Festival taking place in Ballyliffin in 10 days time. Hear all about what you can look forward too! #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #filmfestival #donegal #voiceofdonegal
A Glenties MD councillor is warning that if new windfarm regulations are not changed, community and family conflict will be inevitable. A provision that allowed councils declare scenic areas exempt is now being withdrawn, and Cllr Mary Therese Gallagher says if this isn’t challenged, areas such as Errigal and Magheraroarty could face applications. She says …
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A man has been arrested and a number of items seized following the search of two properties in Derry last night. The 40-year-old was arrested under the Terrorism Act and taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning. Detective Inspector Corrigan says the search, and subsequent arrest, is part of an …
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Feargal Doherty, musical director of the Carndonagh Brass Band is joining John Breslin. The band is back in action and are looking for new recruits from age 9-90! Experience is not necessary – just a willingness to learn. Get in touch via their Facebook page.
Donegal County Council is seeking expressions of interest for a new enterprise building in Burtonport. The first phase of the Burtonport Harbour Redevelopment is currently under construction while the second phase includes the construction of a new harbour users building and enterprise building. The enterprise building at Burtonport Harbour is being developed to provide opportunities …
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It’s emerged that a scammer attempted to withdraw over €6,000 from a person’s bank account in the Ballyshannon area in recent days. The perpetrator was able to confirm the potential victim’s correct name and address which led them to believe it was a genuine call. On this occasion, the withdrawal was stopped in time. Garda …
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A man has been hospitalised after being assaulted in Stranorlar. The man was walking along Meetinghouse Street on Wednesday last at around 8:10pm when he was set upon by another man. Gardai say the injuries sustained are believed to be non-life threatening. Garda Claire Rafferty is appealing to anyone with information to come forward:
Gardaí are appealing for information about two break-ins in Donegal, one involving damage to the contents of an apartment in the Twin Towns, and another involving the theft of tools from the garage of a house in Inishowen. On Friday last, the 9th of September, gardai say just before 8pm, three men with their faces …
Gardai investigating burglaries in Stranorlar and Fahan Read More »
Plans are in the offing to develop Donegal’s first ever purpose-built Child and Family Hub. The €3m facility will be built on St Patrick’s Park, Carndonagh and will see the relocation of Carndonagh Football Club to a state-of-the-art facility in Carrickafoden. The development is a joint collaboration with Trustees of St Patrick’s Park, Carrick Sports …
Ball gets rolling for €3m Child and Family Hub in Carndonagh Read More »
€190,000 in CLÁR funding has been announced for Donegal. Rosses Park Community Walk in Dungloe, CLG Ard an Ratha, Moville Green Carpark and Pobal Eascarrach Resource Centre have all been successful in obtaining money. Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the CLÁR programme is important in supporting rural Ireland. €12.2 million has …
he Taoiseach is denying the waiving of school transport fees was a mistake. It’s reported Tánaiste Leo Varadkar privately told his party some sort of fee should have been maintained to avoid the service becoming oversubscribed. The Irish Daily Mail says he suggested the government should instead have looked at changing voluntary contribution schemes to …
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The dates and times for this weekend’s Donegal Intermediate Championship semi-finals have been confirmed The first of the semi-finals will be on Saturday evening with Dungloe up against Termon. That match will be played under the lights at Pearse Memorial Park in Ardara and will throw-in at 8pm. The second semi-final is between Naomh Columba …
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Gardaí expect to question a person of interest in the deaths of two children in a car fire in Co Westmeath before the end of this week. The suspect identified by investigators is the only person Gardai want to speak to at this stage. Gardai yesterday confirmed that a criminal investigation was underway into the …
Criminal investigation underway into fatal car fire in Co Westmeath Read More »
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