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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Kim McMenamin is to contest upcoming general election as an Independant under The Irish People/National Alliance in Donegal. Mr. McMenamin previously contested in the local elections in the Buncrana district.
The Tánaiste’s announcing €2 million in funding for Lebanon, at a conference in Paris today. Discussions will focus on the need for a diplomatic solution to the current conflict, and encourage pledges of humanitarian support, and support for Lebanese institutions, including the Lebanese Armed Forces. Speaking ahead of the conference, Micheál Martin said the scale …
Tánaiste’s announcing €2 million in funding for Lebanon today Read More »
Eamon McGee has announced that he is to contest the upcoming General Election as an Irish Freedom Party candidate in Donegal. Mr McGee, who is currently living in Conovy, contested this year’s local elections in the Buncrana Local Electoral area. He says he wants to be a voice for the most vulnerable in society. Mr …
Eamon McGee announces intention to contest GE for IFP in Donegal Read More »
Buncrana Main Street will be closed this week to facilitate overnight works. Essential roadworks are due to be carried out on existing ramps on Main Street. The road will be closed from 7pm to 2am today and tomorrow.
A Letterkenny Councillor says there needs to be a significant increase in the amount of government funding for roads in the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. Cllr Michael McBride told the council’s budget meeting this week that with over 107 kilometres of roads in the district, the current provision for road improvements will cover just 1.3 …
Significant increase in roads funding for Letterkenny Milford MD needed – Cllr McBride Read More »
The 100% Redress Party has called on Donegal County Council to amend its existing civil defence plan to provide rest centres for defective block homeowners during severe weather events. Councillor Joy Beard has warned that homeowners living in unsafe properties or in caravans while remediation works are being carried out on their property need to …
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, October 23rd:
Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has adopted a draft local budget of €250,000 for the coming year. All MDs must adopt local allocation figures before the council’s 2025 Budget meeting, which takes place on December 4th. The Council’s Director of Finance Richard Gibson told members his preference would be that the council budget be agreed first. …
Letterkenny Milford MD agrees local budget for 2025 Read More »
A victim of rape and coercive control hopes her decision to waive her anonymity will help others. Earlier this week, 48 year old Sergio Correia of Front Street Ardara, County Donegal was jailed for eight years for the rape and coercive control of his wife in 2019. Kathleen Correia waived her right to anonymity to …
The chair of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry says his investigation may be the last chance to find out if the atrocity could have been prevented. He’s written an open letter, inviting those affected to submit personal statements. In 1998, a car bomb, planted by the Real IRA, ripped through Omagh town centre. 29 people were …
Chair of Omagh Bombing Inquiry seeks public input Read More »
The Dáil has heard how Letterkenny University Hospital had to cancel elective procedures due to overcrowding. Deputy Thomas Pringle, speaking during a motion on public healthcare staffing, said he has long been calling for additional staff at Letterkenny to cope with overcrowding in the Emergency Department. Deputy Pringle says as it stands, the effects are …
Dáil hears of elective procedure cancellations at LUH due to overcrowding Read More »
The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! We hear from Kincasslagh Rowing Club after their facilities were destroyed by Storm Ashley. Later Minister for Business Peter Burke joins Greg to highlight supports that our available to small …
Donegal Sports Partnership has been allocated €78,750 under the new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund. The allocation is part of a €2.26 million package designed to support the purchase and installation of permanent sport infrastructure that can be placed on public land for community use. The money will go towards greenways and walks from Dungloe to …
Almost €79,000 allocated to Donegal Sports Partnership for walking infrastructure Read More »
Just under 110,000 people have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine since the start of the conflict with Russia with 8,000 living in Donegal. That’s according to CSO figures released this morning. In September last a total of 7,942 Ukrainians arrivals were recorded to be living in Donegal, registered with PPS numbers. It’s the fourth highest …
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The state will, in the future, have to make a formal apology to children who are currently in direct provision. That’s the belief of Donegal based Senator Eileen Flynn, who told the Seanad this morning that despite a promise to introduce an additional monthly international protection child payment, it hasn’t yet been done. Responding, Junior …
Children in direct provision will have to receive a future state apology – Flynn Read More »
Derry City Airport has announced plans to add Birmingham and Manchester routes to its winter schedule. The Birmingham-Derry route, which was successfully relaunched this summer, will now continue into the winter season. Additionally, the airport will introduce a new return service to and from Manchester, operating six weekly flights. Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwin, …
Ryanair announce winter schedule at City of Derry Airport Read More »
A Midlands-Northwest MEP has urged the European Parliament to prioritise the safety of Irish peacekeepers serving in Lebanon. MEP Ciaran Mullooly, speaking in Strasbourg yesterday, highlighted the urgent need for international intervention in the Middle East. Over 370 Irish soldiers from the 124th Infantry Battalion are currently deployed with UNIFIL forces in Lebanon, including troops …
Irish troops in Lebanon need to be protected – MEP Mullooly Read More »
Uisce Éireann has issued a water outage notice for residents in Clonleigh Park, Lifford. The planned works are scheduled to continue until 4:00 PM today. It may take up to four hours after this time for water supply to be fully restored.
Business Minister Peter Burke has said that businesses can claim rates supports from government from this week even if they are in arrears. On this morning’s Nine til Noon Show, Minister Burke accepted that there is concern, particularly in the hospitality sector at the pressures on business at the moment. He told Greg Hughes the …
Business minister says supports are available as concern grows for SMEs and family firms Read More »
The front of a business in Derry has been damaged following a road traffic collision. Shortly after 5 o’clock yesterday evening PSNI received a report of a single vehicle collision in the area of St. Brigid’s Avenue. They say no injuries were reported. However, the front of the building and it’s shutters sustained damage.
The footpath beside the area of Letterkenny’s Main Street where three building were demolished at the weekend has now fully reopened. Last night, comprehensive site clearance works were carried out, with the demolition site now clear, and measures taken to strengthen the walls of the remaining buildings. The road on the left heading down the …
A visit from the Palestinian Ambassador to Donegal has been postponed due to a family emergency. Dr. Jilan Abdalmajid and the Palestinian Embassy have extended their sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused. It means all engagements have been cancelled, including a public meeting that was due to take place in Scioból an Phobail, Min na …
Public meeting with Palestinian Ambassador cancelled Read More »
The search of the former family home of Kyran Durnin in Dundalk has resumed this morning. The eight-year-old is missing and presumed dead, with gardaí believing he may have been killed up to two years ago. A search at a house in Emer Terrace in Dundalk, were new tenants unconnected to Kyran Durnin or his …
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Two people were injured in a fire last night in Letterkenny. It’s understood that the blaze broke out at a house in the Ballymacool area at around 10pm last night. The victims were treated by ambulance personnel at the scene for non life threatening injuries. Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.
Strabane businesses have been alerted to a recent surge in counterfeit banknotes circulating in the town. Strabane BID issued a warning after receiving multiple reports from local vendors. Cllr Raymond Barr, a pub owner in Strabane, noted that this type of crime often increases during the holiday season. He advised businesses to use UV scanners …
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No child should have to travel abroad for a spinal surgery according to the Labour Party. Government plans to help reduce the number of kids with spina bifida and scoliosis who are waiting for their life changing surgeries, by making the procedures available overseas. Latest figures from Children’s Health Ireland show 264 kids are waiting …
Children shouldn’t have to travel abroad for spinal surgery – Labour Read More »
The Dáil will this evening vote on the recommendations of an Oireachtas Committee report on assisted dying. The document recommends assisted dying be made available in Ireland in extremely limited circumstances. The Oireachtas Committee report said people should be able to request an end to their life if they have an incurable and irreversible condition …
Dáil to vote this evening on assisted dying reccomendations Read More »
A Letterkenny based councillor says many council tenants in Defective Block Homes are living in unacceptable conditions, and this situation needs to be treated as an emergency. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine of the 100% Redress Party says there needs to be more focus on securing a remediation scheme. Officials say if necessary, people can apply …
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says while it accepts the need for the upgrade of the A5, it’s vital that those affected are treated fairly. UFU deputy president John McLenaghan, says a meeting in Omagh brought together over 150 farmers, landowners and local political representatives, and delivered a very clear message. Mr McLenaghan says the key …
UFU says farmers impacted by A5 upgrade must be properly compensated Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, October 22nd:
A Donegal TD has urged the government to begin planning for a meaningful discussion on Irish unity. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn told Taoiseach Simon Harris that the most recent poll published this week suggests there is now a majority in favour of Irish unity north of the border, and called for a citizen’s assembly. The …
MacLochlainn urges Taoiseach to begin planning for Irish unity Read More »
The Courts Service has said that the members of the Jury panel asked to come back to Letterkenny Courthouse tomorrow, Wednesday October 23rd, are not now required to attend.
The Sinn Féin leader has corrected the Dáil record this afternoon and apologised to the teenager at the centre of a text scandal involving her party. Mary Lou McDonald said the teenager was 17 years old when, in fact, he was 16 at the time of receiving the messages. He received inappropriate texts from former …
Sinn Fein leader corrects Dail record regarding Ó Donnghaile texts Read More »
Donegal Fire Service has published a video urging people to be safe over the Halloween period. The service says it can be one of its busiest times of the year, with bonfires in particular presenting a significant risk. You can watch the video below.
The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: With all signs pointing to a November 29th General Election, John McAteer joins Greg for an early assessment as to how things may play out locally and nationally: Coming up.. Community Garda Information, details of an AI information …
Two power faults have left 120 homes, farms, and businesses without power in Moville. 88 premises are due to have their electricity restored at 12:30 PM, while the remaining 33 were estimated to be repaired earlier this morning, however it appears this is not the case. ESB has apologized for any inconvenience caused. Live updates …
The North’s Department for Infrastructure has today published the formal Notice of Intention to proceed with the first phase of the A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme and confirmed that the Direction, Vesting and Stopping-up Orders have now been made. The Statutory Orders cover 55kms of new trunk road from the proposed Junction 8, south of …
Derry City and Strabane District Council have released a notice of repair works due to be carried out on the City Cemetery lower main trunk route. There may be minor disruption. Work on the road, which begins at the Gate Lodge on the Lone Moor entrance of the cemetery is scheduled to take place from …
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A Buncrana mother has been left in shock after a firework was thrown at her three- and four-year-old sons on the way to school. She’s now appealing to other parents to check their children’s schoolbags for the devices after the near miss yesterday. Catherina says fireworks are being sold on the street. A garda investigation …
Gardaí in Donegal are asking all road users to take extra care on the roads this Bank Holiday Weekend. Drivers have been urged to not drive under the influence, while distracted and to ensure all seatbelts are fastened, while walkers and cyclists are reminded to wear a high-vis at all times. Garda Claire Rafferty made …
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Following the demolition of three buildings Letterkenny’s Upper Main Street, Donegal County Council says part of the road will be closed between Rosemount and Market Square from 7am until 7pm tonight. Diversions will be in place via Justice Walsh Road, Church Lane and Rosemount Lane.
Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for witnesses to an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a business premises at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny in the early hours of Saturday last. The front window of the premises was smashed between 00.50 and 0400. Gardai are urging taxi drivers or anyone else who may have dash …
Gardai investigate window smashing incidents in Letterkenny and Buncrana Read More »
A resident discovered an intruder in their home located in the Glendale Drive, Glencar, area of Letterkenny on Tuesday last. Between 7:45 PM and 8:00 PM, the occupant heard rummaging around in the kitchen. When they went downstairs, the intruder had fled, leaving the back door open. Nothing was stolen from the house, and Gardaí …
Gardai in Donegal are urging anybody involved in construction or farming to conduct a review of the security measures that they have in place. The appeal comes in the wake of a number of recent incidents. They include the theft of digger track pads in Illistrin last week, and the theft of tractor parts …
Gardai urge caution in construction and farming sectors as thefts are reported Read More »
A vacant house has been burgled in Donegal Town. The house located in the Orbeg area was entered when the glass was removed from the front door frame, between Tuesday the 1st of October and Tuesday the 15th of October. Nothing was stolen from the property. As Gardaí progress investigations, they invite those who believe …
A man and a woman both received hospital treatment following a car crash in Ballynacor, Crossroads. The two-vehicle collision happened at 12:40PM on Sunday last. Injuries sustained by both drivers were said to be non-life-threatening. Gardaí are now investigating and are appealing to anybody who traveled between Ballybofey and the Crossroads and who may have …
Gardaí seeking dashcam footage of weekend collision Read More »
Safety concerns for parishioners at St. Aengus’s Church in Burt were raised at a recent meeting of Inishowen Municipal District. Cllr Paul Canning says people attending weddings and funeral attendees are regularly forced to walk on the road due to there not being a footpath all the way between the chapel and the Grianan Hotel. …
A Donegal sports club has made a public appeal after its equipment storage facility was destroyed by Storm Ashley. Kincasslagh Rowing Club shared images online of their cabin, which has been left in ruins following the extreme weather over the weekend. They are now seeking a vacant unit to house their equipment and ensure the …
Kincasslagh Rowing Club left devasted following Storm Ashley Read More »
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