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3,200 Ukrainians now housed in Donegal – Council
Donegal County Council says 15 accommodation units which were pledged by local people are now occupied by Ukrainian refugees, with a further 25 ready for occupation. Earlier, government figures suggested none of the 351 pledges of accommodation made by people in the county had been activated by the council. Figures released this morning by the …
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Donegal Travellers Project open Book of Condolence for Tallaght tragedy victims
The Donegal Travellers Project has opened a Book of Condolence for the three siblings killed in Tallaght, Dublin. 8 year old twins Chelsea and Christy Cawley and 18 year old Lisa Cash were stabbed at their home in the early hours of Sunday morning. Their brother, 24 year old Andy Cash with an address at …
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PSNI seek information after distraction burglary in Derry
Detectives from Strand Road in Derry are investigating a distraction burglary in the Culmore Road area of the city, during which a man in his eighties was targeted and had money stolen from his home. It’s reported that three men and two teenage boys were at the victim’s house in the Petrie Way area on …
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Energia joins other providers in increasing prices
Energia has become the latest energy company to sharply increase its prices ahead of the winter. The supplier says electricity customers will see an increase of 29%, while gas bills will rise by 39%. The change will be implemented on Friday, October 7th October, and will increase the average gas and electricity bill by around …
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Bieber pauses tour again for health reasons
Justin Bieber has announced that he needs to take another break from his Justice World Tour. The 28-year-old singer went public about his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome earlier in the year, a condition which leads to facial paralysis. In his statement he shared on Twitter, he said the past six shows have taken a …
Thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Donegal. The status yellow alert warns of occasional lightning strikes with heavy showers. The warning will be in place for Donegal and Monaghan until 6pm this evening.
Blessing of Bike & Bikers Ceremony to take place in Burt
The blessing of bikes and bikers will take place this Sunday 11th September at St Aengus Church Burt Co Donegal. This is located on the N13, main Derry to Letterkenny road. The blessing is scheduled for 1pm, all are welcome. A collection will be taken up on the day for the Lough Swilly RNLI. After …
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Around the Northwest with John Breslin| CBI Advocacy Open Day
John is joined by June Tinsley, Head of Advocacy and communications with NCBI to talk about the Open day taking place tomorrow in Letterkenny Library! #highlandradio #NCBI #aroundthenorthwest #voiceofdonegal
Wind provided 20% of Ireland’s electricity in August
A new report has found wind energy provided 20 per cent of Ireland’s electricity supply last month. It means wind energy has supplied 32 per cent of Ireland’s electricity demand this year to the end of August. The volume of electricity produced by wind increased by 4 per cent over the same month in 2021.
Mac Miller 4 year anniversary
Today marks the fourth anniversary since the death of Mac Miller. Miller died in 2018 of accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol aged 26. Fans have taken to social media to share tribute to the artist. Image credit: @_c_l_o__ Twitter 4 years ago today, heaven gained an angel. I will love him for the …
Person hospitalised following multi-vehicle crash in Letterkenny
One person has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash in Letterkenny earlier today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a three vehicle collision on Golf Course Road, at around 12pm. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. The road has since reopened.
Harry Styles spitting allegations shut down
Chris Pine and Harry Styles have been at the centre of speculation on social media. A viral video has been circulating of Harry Styles allegedly spitting on his ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ co-star. Users have been divided on what really happened, with many claiming the video was cut right before the co-stars shared a laugh. A …
Concerns as new PM fails to acknowledge protocol in maiden speech
A senator has expressed his concerns after Liz Truss failed to mention the Northern Ireland protocol in her first speech as prime minister. Last night Liz Truss announced her new cabinet, Pro- Brexit MP Chris Heaton-Harris was appointed as the new Northern Ireland Secretary. The Northern Ireland Protocol was not mentioned in her first speech, …
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Man charged by Gardai investigating organised crime in Sligo and Leitrim
A man has been charged by Gardai investigating organised crime in Sligo and Leitrim. The man in his mid 20s is the 10th person to be arrested as part of the year-long Operation Bulldog. He is the second person to be charged in relation to the wide ranging operation and has appeared at Loughrea District …
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Water outages in Rathmullan and Moville
Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Rathmullan area. Supply disruptions may be experienced in Rathmullan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to be complete by 5pm this evening. Meanwhile, a burst water main is being repaired at Bocan, Culdaff and surrounding areas, with the works estimated to take until 3pm this …
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Derry
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Derry. The 35 year old man was arrested by detectives following a report of a man being stabbed at a flat on Great James Street during the early hours of this morning. Police received a report at around 12:25am today of the stabbing. The …
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Treatment in NI and elsewhere in the EU must be made more accessible – McGarvey
A Donegal councillor is calling on the government to establish a revolving fund under which monies for procedures abroad could be paid in advance. Cllr Ian McGarvey says under initiatives such as Treatment Abroad and the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme, people are expected to pay for the procedure and then have the money refunded …
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Public’s help sought in identifying woman’s remains found on Scottish beach
Cold case investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman found washed up on a beach in Scotland 16 years ago. Human remains were discovered on a beach at Port Logan, Stranraer, in November 2006 and so far, identifying the woman has not been successful. It is believed the woman may have been …
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Arrested man is released pending file to DPP
A man arrested in Donegal on suspicion of being part of an unlawful organisation has been released without charge, with gardai now preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The man in his 30s from Northern Ireland was arrested in the East of the county on Monday. He had been detained at Letterkenny …
Renewed calls for more focus to be placed on promoting tourism in North Donegal
There’s renewed calls for more of a focus to be placed on promoting tourism in North Donegal. Councillor Martin McDermott says while there is an abundance of tourists visiting the South of the county, Inishowen appears to be being overlooked. Donegal County Council says they are reviewing how the county is promoted and are looking …
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Seven All Star nomination for Derry players
Ulster Champions Derry have received 7 nominations for this year’s PWC Football All Stars. Chrissy McKaigue, Conor McCluskey and Brendan Rogers are among the defenders. Conor Glass and Gareth McKinless are nominees in the midfield while up top Shane McGuigan and Ethan Doherty are named among the sharp shooters. Doherty is also on the shortlist …
None of Donegal’s pledged accommodation for Ukrainian refugees activated
None of the 351 pledges of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees have been activated by Donegal County Council. New figures have revealed that 351 pledges of accommodation were made by members of the public in Donegal, however, none of these were activated by the Council. 86 of these properties have since been withdrawn. Nationally, councils failed …
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Donegal musician fears for the future of the live entertainment sector
The cost of living crisis is increasing fears about the future of the live entertainment sector. The Music and Entertainment association says gigs are being cancelled due to low ticket sales, which is fueled by increased prices caused by energy bills and insurance. Donegal musician and spokesperon Matt McGranaghan says people don’t want to buy …
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Seven percent increase in school bus tickets issued in Donegal
There has been a seven percent increase in the number of school bus tickets issued in Donegal for this school year. Since school’s started back last week, a number of students, particularly in the Inishowen area have been left behind due to the lack of bus capacity. Fees were waived for a year as part …
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No life guard cover on Inishowen beaches for much of summer
Serious concerns have been raised as it’s emerged there were no life guards patrolling Blue Flag beaches in Inishowen for much of the summer. It’s claimed no warning signs were in place to warn beach goers of the absence of life guards at Culdaff or Shroove beach. Donegal County Council has confirmed it is finding …
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Handling of free transport scheme defended
A senior government Minister’s defending the government’s handling of the free school transport scheme. It’s after some children, who had a place in the past, missed out this year due to huge demand. Education Minister Norma Foley has been criticised for only agreeing to appear before an Oireachtas committee on October 12th. Housing Minister Daragh …
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday September 6th
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday September 6th:
Vehicle seized after motorist caught speeding
A vehicle has been seized in the Donegal Town area after a motorist was caught speeding. Yesterday evening, Gardai detected a vehicle travelling at 102kph in an 80kph zone. It was subsequently discovered that the driver did not have valid insurance.
Apple to release iPhone 14 tomorrow
It looks like Apple is set to launch the latest iPhone tomorrow – which could include an “always on” function. That would allow users to see the time and other basic notifications while the screen is locked – a feature already included on the company’s watches. The announcement’s expected to include a larger-specification iPhone 14 …
Bluefin Tuna continues to flourish along coast of Donegal
Bluefin Tuna continues to flourish along the coast of Donegal. John McGilloway from Bluefin Tuna and Angling Charters Donegal who has been taking part in Inland Fisheries Tag and Release Programme. The initiative also provides data on Bluefin tuna stocks and patterns of travels. John says there are no signs of the species diminishing in …
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Coalition leaders to discuss windfall tax on energy companies
The Taoiseach says a potential windfall tax on energy companies will be discussed at a meeting of the coalition leaders later. It comes as companies and households are set to be encouraged to turn down their thermostats in an effort to conserve energy. Micheal Martin will discuss the ongoing crisis with Leo Varadkar and Eamon …
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Man arrested in Donegal on suspicion of being part of unlawful organisation
A man remains in custody this afternoon after being arrested in Donegal on suspicion of being part of an unlawful organisation. The man in his 30s from Northern Ireland was arrested in the East of the county yesterday. He is currently being detained at Letterkenny Garda Station under the Offences Against the State Act. Gardai …
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Killybegs regeneration project public information event being held on Thursday
A public information event is being held this week on the ‘Killybegs 2040’ regeneration project. The €5.4m project aims to transform the urban fabric of the town through targeted renewal and environmental improvements that will contribute to a more attractive place for residents, visitors and business. It will see the redevelopment of the Island House …
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Council responds to ongoing safety concerns near Aura Leisure Centre
In response to ongoing concerns over road safety at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, Donegal County Council has confirmed again that the road is unsuitable for the installation of ramps. Local residents have repeatedly called for traffic calming measures to be put in place along the route in a bid to slow traffic down. …
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Community Garda Information Slot with Garda Grainne Doherty on Tuesday September 6th
Garda Grainne Doherty speaks to Donal Kavanagh on the Community Garda Information Slot on Tuesday September 6th.
Children forced to miss school due to lack of school transport
An Inishowen mother has been forced to keep her children off school today due to the lack of school buses available. As many as 50 children in parts of North Inishowen are without school transport. Bus capacity issues continue to affect students in the Glengad, Malin, Culdaff, Carndonagh and Clonmany areas. Speaking on today’s Nine …
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Nursing homes and elderly people in Donegal being ‘seriously shortchanged’ – CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland
Nursing homes and elderly people in Donegal are being ‘seriously shortchanged’ under the Fair Deal Scheme. That’s according to Tadhg Daly Chief Executive Officer of Nursing Homes Ireland who was reacting to a report which revealed that Donegal is receiving the lowest rate nationally from the Fair Deal scheme. The Fair Deal Scheme is a …
Damage caused to two Moville properties during burglaries
Damage has been caused to two premises in Moville during burglaries. Two burglaries occurred at James Street in Moville between 6pm on Monday August 15 and 3.30pm on Monday August 29. One of the premises that was broken into at that location was a vacant property and it is believed that entry was gained by …
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Digger stolen in Castlefin
Gardaí are investigating the theft of an excavation digger from Carrowreagh, Castlefin. The digger was stolen between Saturday August 13 and Wednesday August 24. The digger in question is a 2014 KomatsuPC-210-8. Gardaí are hopeful that someone may have seen this digger in transit. It is a 21 tonne digger and would have required noticeable …
Teleporter stolen and transported across the border in Muff
Buncrana Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to the theft of a yellow teleporter yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at Sappagh, Muff on Monday September 5th between the times of 2.15pm and 2.25pm. The teleporter had been parked in a carpark opposite the Rock bar and is believed to have been transported on a …
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Windows smashed and plants uprooted at Ballyshannon community garden
An appeal has been issued after plants were uprooted and thrown around and a window on the grounds was smashed at the community garden at College Street, Ballyshannon. Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred between Saturday September 3rd at 9am and Monday the 5 th of September at 9am. The …
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Gardaí investigating after car damaged and graffiti on bonnet
Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating after a car in Castlefin was damaged and graffiti was sprayed on the bonnet. The criminal damage incident occurred in the carpark at St. Mary’s Hall, Castlefin between 10pm on Saturday, September 3 and 7am on Sunday September 4. A car had been parked at that location overnight and when …
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Two men charged with drug-related offences to appear in Derry court
Two men have been charged with a number of drug-related offences and they are both due before Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning. The men, aged 24 and 28 years old, have been charged with offences including Possession of Class B and C drugs. This follows the search of a vehicle on Sunday night, 4th September, …
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Landowners reminded of responsibility to trim overgrown hedges
Landowners are being reminded about their responsibility to trim overgrown hedges and grass verges. Hedge cutting is now permitted following the summer months ban, and the council will be on the main roads in the coming weeks. However, Cllr Michael McClafferty is reminding landowners of the importance of ensuring that their hedges are not …
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Outbreak of E-coli in the Mid West
There’s a warning in the Mid-west about an oubreak of E-coli. The Department of Public Health Mid-West is warning of the importance of hand-washing and the treatment of private well water, after 20 confirmed cases of Verotoxigenic E. Coli or VTEC over the past 4 weeks. A number of people also had to be hospitalised. …
Boris Johnson has delivered his farewell speech
Boris Johnson has delivered his farewell speech outside a packed Downing Street. The outgoing British Prime Minister will now fly to Balmoral in Scotland to meet the Queen and officially resign. Giving his farewell speech, he looked back on his government’s record – listing what he sees as achievements over Brexit, the war in Ukraine …
Up to 50 children in North Inishowen without school transport
As many as 50 children in parts of North Inishowen are without school transport. Bus capacity issues continue to affect students in the Glengad, Malin, Culdaff, Carndonagh and Clonmany areas. Inishowen Councillor Martin McDermott says the pressure needs to remain on to ensure the Department acts and makes the funding available to Bus Eireann to …
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Nearly 5,000 children in Derry and Strabane relying on food banks
It’s emerged that almost 5,000 children across Derry and Strabane district are relying on emergency support from food banks. Latest figures from the Trussell Trust reveal that there’s been a 125% increase in the usage of food banks in the region when compared to figures from 2019/2020. Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin says the stark figures …
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday September 5th
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday September 5th:
