A status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal. The advisory for rain will come into effect at 2pm and lasts until 10pm. Met Eireann says localised flooding is possible. Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel says surrounding counties will feel the impact also:
The first waves of finishers in the Dublin Marathon have reached the end of the 42 kilometre course. They were greeted by loud lively supporters on Mount Street. Kenyan Moses Kemei was the first man across the line, Ethiopian Asmirach Nega is the first woman. The first Irish woman to finish, Ann Marie McGlynn from …
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Two Donegal drivers were caught driving in excess of 100km/hr speed limits yesterday. One driver was clocked in driving at 157km/h in a 100km/h zone on the R238, Tromaty, Quigleys Point, while another was detected at 122km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N13, Maghera Beg, Manorcunningham. Since 7am yesterday morning, Gardaí are out detecting …
Donegal drivers caught speeding during Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation Read More »
Officials in Iran are condemning an Israeli airstrike on military targets last night. They say Tehran is “entitled and obligated”‘ to defend itself. Israel says its attack is in retaliation for a barrage of Iranian missiles that hit its territory earlier this month. Security analyst Declan Power thinks Israel’s strikes on Iran are distracting from …
People are being warned to check conditions before swimming this weekend. The RNLI along with the Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland say cold water can lead to shock as temperatures drop and the evenings get darker. They’re advising swimmers of rip currents and unknown depths due to recent localised flooding. People are being asked …
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Two men aged 75 and 82 have died following a road traffic collision in Ballymoney in County Antrim. The PSNI are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened between a lorry and a car, shortly after 1pm yesterday afternoon. The driver of the car died at the scene, and the passenger died a short …
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A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Donegal. The alert is valid from 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon until 10 o’clock. Met Eireann says rain will be persistent and heavy at times, with a possibility of localised flooding.
A man in his 20s has died in a crash in County Sligo. The single-car collision happened in the early hours of this morning. The driver of the car was killed when it crashed on the R294 at Drimina outside Tubbercurry at about 3.45 this morning. No one else was injured. The local coroner has …
A number of drivers have been caught speeding in Buncrana over the last few days. Gardaí say speed checks will continue over the Bank Holiday weekend. Detections included speeds of 104 and 106 km/h in 80 km/h zones, as well as 137, 126, and 121 km/h in a 100 km/h speed zone. Gardaí are urging …
Gardaí tell drivers to ‘arrive alive’ after numerous speeding offences in Buncrana Read More »
An Inishowen councillor is advocating for ramps or raised tables to address the persistent speeding problem outside St. Mura’s National School, Tooban. Cllr Paul Canning expressed concern that signs have been ineffective in deterring motorists from driving dangerously near the school, posing a serious safety risk to students. He highlighted that numerous councillors have raised …
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Police in Derry City & Strabane are working with partners to ensure people stay safe over the Halloween period. A joint statement has been released by the PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus said that Halloween is typically a busy time for emergency services, and an increase in callouts …
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An inspection of the proposed site for a new school building for Scoil Mhuire, Milford, is to take place within the next three weeks. Minister Charlie McConalogue received confirmation from Education Minister Norma Foley this evening. Yesterday, the cramped conditions endured by staff and pupils were highlighted, including teaching taking place in corridors and storage …
Inspection of proposed school building site in Milford to take place within three weeks Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, October 25th:
The government has issued its homelessness report for August, with very little change in the local figures. In the North West, 147 adults accessed services, down 16 on the August figure, with 51 of them doing so in Donegal, down one on the previous month. There were 18 families registered as homeless in the region …
Homelessness figures fall in the North West, but increase nationally Read More »
Elected members of Lifford and Stranorlar Municipal District have passed their 2025 draft budgetary plan, with a fund of €150,000 agreed. It will see an allocation of €25,000 to each member, to be allocated at their discretion. As has been the case at each MD this week, Director of Finance Richard Gibson warned there may …
Tensions at a Donegal County Council meeting yesterday were ‘palpable’ as the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block committee heard that legislation for a scheme to remediate social housing affected by the crisis, will not be signed off on until next year due to the upcoming general election. Cllr Gerry McMonagle told the chamber that it’s time …
A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Letterkenny. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit made the arrest yesterday after the driver tested positive for cocaine. Their car was subsequently seized for failing to have a valid NCT. Elsewhere, a car was stopped by the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit. Gardai then discovered …
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 Liam Whyte, Cllr Liam Blaney and Emma Govha – topics include young boys and nail varnish in playschool, hate crime legislation, the crisis in …
An Irish MEP says the biannual clock change is “no longer fit for today’s world,” in a bid to scrap the practice. The European Parliament had supported legislation to abolish moving the clocks in 2019 – however, EU governments couldn’t agree on beginning the change in summertime or wintertime hours. Brexit also caused concern, possibly …
The HSE has confirmed the nursing service on Tory Island will be unavailable from lunchtime today until Thursday next, October 31st. They say a review of all planned nursing activities has taken place, and has been addressed for this period. Mainland Public Health Nursing services are available for any queries or nursing requirements that may …
Tory Island to be without a nurse for the next week Read More »
Eight AIB bank branches are to be refurbished in Donegal as part of a €40 million programme. The branches in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Carndonagh and Killybegs will receive full refurbishments, while Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town and Dungloe branches will have interior and exterior improvements made. ************************ Release in full – AIB invests €40 million in upgrades …
The Glenties Municipal District has adopted its 2025 provisional budget. Addressing members this morning, Donegal County Council’s Director of Finance Richard Gibson reiterated how putting the cart before the horse by agreeing MD budgets before the full budget is brought before Councillors in December is not ideal. He says it is not a process the …
A Fianna Fail councillor in Donegal has said the decision by party HQ to add Claudia Kennedy to the general election ticket in Donegal was made to increase the number of female candidates being fielded by the party nationally. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Cllr Lima Blaney questioned whether a third candidate was necessary, …
FF decision to add Claudia Kennedy to the GE ticket was a shock – Blaney Read More »
A community campaigner in Donegal says he hopes young people in Donegal will come out to vote in the forthcoming general election. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Liam Whyte said he believes the housing crisis will be one of the defining issue of the forthcoming general election, with the defective blocks crisis set …
Activist urges young people to vote on the housing crisis Read More »
The Justice Minister has proposed to meet with the families of the Creeslough victims next week. Last month a number of families requested a meeting with Minister Helen McEntee and also called for a public inquiry into the explosion which claimed the lives of 10 people over two years ago. In September, a lawyer representing …
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There’s calls for an urgent update of a register of defibrillators in Donegal. Aontú General Election candidate for Donegal, Mary T Sweeney says it’s vital the life-saving equipment is quickly and easily located when an emergency arises. It’s been discovered that defibrillators have not been found at locations where they have been registered to. Mary …
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The Department of Education has confirmed that it has received an application from Scoil Mhuire Milford for a replacement school building and that officials will be in further contact with the school in due course in relation to the matter. Yesterday, the cramped conditions pupils and staff are forced to operate in were laid bare. …
The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a reminder to people to prioritise water safety this October Bank Holiday. They’re warning that colder temperatures and darker evenings pose an increased risk for water-based activities. People are urged to be aware of the body’s reaction to cold water and potential dangers such …
A major road safety operation is in place this morning ahead of an expected busy bank holiday weekend. Gardaí are urging drivers to slow down, focus on the road and never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as they setup checkpoints across the country. 143 people have lost their lives on the road …
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The case of Jeffrey Donaldson will be mentioned in court in Newry later. The former DUP leader’s previously pleaded not guilty to historical sex offence charges. Tara Griffiths has more:
There’s been a 141% increase in the number of people being treated for eating disorders in Donegal. Figures up to June last year show there were 41 people in the county availing of support from CAMHS. It’s led to calls for the Government to review the model of care for eating disorders. Donegal Deputy Thomas …
141% increase in people being treated for eating disorders in Donegal Read More »
Motorists are being fleeced. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty who says drivers in rural areas particularly, where transport is vital due to the lack of infrastructure are being hit the hardest. He also appealed to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to scrap planned toll increases. The Minister agreed that the plans to increase toll …
The death has taken place in London of Ailish Coyle Benaicha, formerly from Glenvar. Deeply missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours in London, Glasgow and Donegal. Rest in Peace Funeral will take place in London with burial in Herongate Wood Cemetery, Brentwood, Essex on Friday 1st November 2024. Mass will be offered for …
Ailish Coyle Benaicha, London, formerly of Glenvar Read More »
Investigations are underway in Derry into an attack on a man and woman in the early hours of this morning. The pair who were in a parked vehicle in the Strand Road were assaulted at around 2:20am. Prior to the incident, it’s understood criminal damage was caused to the vehicle when a bicycle was thrown …
Man and woman attacked in Derry in early hours of this morning Read More »
Members of the Inishowen Municipal District has this afternoon passed their draft budget for the MD for 2025. They’re being asked to adopt an initial budget of €225,000, the bulk of which will go towards the €25,000 given to each member to allocate at their discretion. As was the case with Letterkenny yesterday, member were …
Counterfeit goods worth over £200,000 have been seized from retail premises in Derry, Bangor, Belfast and Lisburn. Inspections were carried out by Trading Standards Officers after receiving intelligence that local retailers were selling counterfeit goods. Complaints were also received from consumers who had purchased what they believed to be genuine branded clothing, only to discover …
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the government is “incompetent” when it comes to housing. The Housing Minister however, maintains the government will exceed targets for new home completions this year. It’s despite CSO figures showing the number of homes completed in the first nine months of this year is down on the same period last …
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Members of Donegal County Council’s Defective Blocks Committee have again criticised the downgrading of applications because of the department’s adherence to IS465. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine said it was a disgrace that figures presented to a meeting today show that despite the recent scientific focus on sulphite attack, the number of downgrades has increased by …
Just under 9,000 new homes were completed in the third quarter of the year. That’s an increase of 6.3% on the same quarter last year. 179 new homes were completed in Donegal in the third quarter of 2024, representing just 2% of the national total.
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 have a cha to Derry astrophysicist Matt Nicholl who has made a couple of fascinating discoveries that change our understanding of black holes, we get an update on the Kyran Durnin …
Being taught in corridors and store rooms is the stark reality for students of Scoil Mhuire Milford. The current school building was built in the 1950s and is in a state of deterioration. There’s also serious road safety concerns over the location of the school with a number of collisions there over the years. A …
Saolta says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. On Monday of this week 209 patients attended the Emergency Department, one of the highest attendances ever recorded there. Yesterday, the figure was 155, while at the moment, there are 38 …
Letterkenny University Hospital has been the eighth most overcrowded hospital in the country so far this year. An analysis of the first 10 months of the year carried out by the INMO shows that between January 2nd and this morning, there were 4,145 admitted patients awaiting beds in Letterkenny. Of those, 1,525 were on Emergency …
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A Donegal Senator and General Election candidate is calling for JAM cards to be rolled out across all government departments. The initiative, designed to discreetly aid people with hidden disabilities who need extra time or support in interactions, are called ‘Just A Minute’ cards. Senator Nikki Bradley believes having the cards across government departments is …
Donegal Senator calls for roll-out of JAM cards across all government departments Read More »
‘Anti wind’ County Development Plans are undermining the country’s Climate Action targets. That’s the claim from Wind Energy Ireland which says planning remains the single biggest barrier to ending our dependency on imported fossil fuels. CEO Noel Cunniffe says the newly passed planning bill will help – but it’s really worrying that just one new …
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A yellow box is to be installed on the incoming lanes on the N56 Four Lane road for outgoing traffic entering the Cullion Road. The issue was raised by Cllr Donal Coyle, who was told the work is to be done in the coming months, and has been delayed because of works being done …
Yellow box to be installed at Cullion Road turn off on the Four Lane road Read More »
The Bus Eireann Donegal-Dublin route has been brought before the Dáil by a Cavan TD. Deputy Pauline Tully says the bus stops in Cavan, and is chronically late. She asked Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan what measures were being put in place to see this rectified. Deputy Tully says a couple who rely on the service …
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Ballyshannon Gardaí made an arrest yesterday morning for suspected drug-driving. During a routine Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoint, they stopped a driver who tested positive for cannabis. The motorist was subsequently arrested, and a blood sample was taken for analysis. Taking to social media, the Gardaí urged drivers to avoid the risk of endangering lives by …
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An investigation’s underway after hundreds of people in a small village in Co. Derry complained about mysterious bug bites. They’ve been voicing furstraiton online – and sharing pictures of itchy red spots and rashes. Samples have now been sent to specialists to confirm if mosquitos are behind what’s being dubbed the ‘Ballykelly Bite’. Sinead who …
Investigation launched into the ‘Ballykelly Bite’ Read More »
The PSNI is to re-engage with previous high-risk victims of gender based violence in the North. It comes as it’s been revealed six women and a girl have been murdered so far this year. This includes two women in Derry, who were killed just days apart in separate incidents. 57 year old Sophie Watson’s body …
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