Serious safety concerns have been raised surrounding the Mill Bridge in Buncrana after the wingmirror of a car made contact with pram being pushed on the footpath. Cllr Rena Donaghy says she had called for a new bridge in the area around 10 years ago. Cllr Donaghy noted that while designs had been drawn up, […]
Close shave between car and buggy leads to safety calls in Buncrana Read More »
A Dail discussion on calls for an external review of services at Letterkenny University Hospital was deferred tonight because health minister Stephen Donnelly was not in the chamber. The review was sought by 79 Donegal GPs who wrote to the minister earlier this month, and subsequently backed at the weekend by 11 consultants at the
Sinn Fein defer Dail discussion on LUH because the health minister wasn’t present Read More »
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Donegal and other counties. It will see spells of rain to be heavy at times as well as strong and gusty east to southeast winds. There are increased risks for localised flooding, reduced visibility and dangerous road conditions The warning will expire tomorrow at 8 o’clock
Yellow weather warning in place for Donegal Read More »
Supermarket giant Tesco says its surplus food programme has delivered 130,000 meals to charitable groups in Donegal in 10 years. The company says it distributes leftovers at the end of each day to those who need it most. All food is edible but nearing its use by date, and typical donations include fruit, vegetables, baked
Tesco donates 130,000 in Donegal over 10 years Read More »
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has defended the funding given to his department and the HSE in next year’s Budget. Minister Donnelly says it will cover a broad number of areas, but also includes funding for the increased costs of equipment. It comes following reports over the weekend that HSE CEO Bernard Gloster told ministers 800
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly defends budget allocation Read More »
Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise
Ours to Protect – Halloween Swap Shop, St. Marys NS, Stranorlar 17/10/23 Read More »
The Chief Executive of the Saolta Hospital Group has welcomed the call from GPs in their letter to the minister for them to be given a role in how health services are organised and planned across the county. Tony Canavan says that’s something he’ll be happy to facilitate…….
Saolta CEO welcomes GP call for more involvement in planning health services in Donegal Read More »
The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon – the podcast is below. In Part One, after a look at the papers, we are joined by the former Director General of the HSE Tony O’Brian to discuss a cut in funding at the HSE and the current
Podcast Tuesday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
A Buncrana based councillor says a protest last night against the arrival of 66 asylum seekers in the town was the result of a lack of government information and consultation. 66 men were to have been housed in a 19 room building in the town, but their arrival last night in two minibuses was blocked
Lack of government communication contributed to Buncrana protests – Murray Read More »
Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating a criminal damage incident to a small business premises close to An Grianan Theatre. On Sunday afternoon October 15th at 15.40, a large window pane was broken on a small business premises by a person throwing a glass bottle. Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing for information, their number is 0749167100.
Gardai investigate criminal damage incidents in Letterkenny and Dungloe Read More »
Gardai are appealing for information after a parked vehicle was hit by a UK registered vehicle which failed to stop in Raphoe. The driver also failed to report the incident. Gardai say the incident, which was captured on the damaged vehicles dashcam, happened at William Street on Tuesday afternoon last at 1.06. Anyone with information
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Gardai in Letterkenny have renewed an appeal for information about an attack on two parked cars at Glenard Park, Long Lane. During the Community Garda Slot on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Niall Maguire told Greg Hughes what happened…….
UK registered cars damaged in Letterkenny attack Read More »
A former head of the HSE says it’s significant that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has agreed to visit Letterkenny University Hospital to meet with management there. He’s also agreed to meet with Donegal GPs and consultants, who wrote separately to the minister in recent days warning of the serious problems at the hospital which are
Former HSE head says there is no hostility in Dublin towards LUH Read More »
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe is facing pressure explain in the Dáil why there’s a 2 billion euro hole in the health service budget for 2024. The Social Democrats are accusing the government of starving the health service of sufficient funding. The party’s spokesperson for health, Róisín Shortall, says serious questions must be answered, and
Social Democrats say Pascal Donohoe must address the HSE’s budget shortfall Read More »
The traffic lights on Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny are becoming operational todqay, with Donegal County Council urging motorists to approach the roundabout carefully and follow the new road markings. The council says if the markings are not followed, then traffic on other lanes may be blocked. The council is warning of the possibility of traffic
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The strike by health and community workers, due to begin today, has been called off. It follows crunch talks at the Workplace Relations Commission, which ended in the early hours of this morning. 5 ,000 workers were due to start industrial action in their attempts to achieve pay parity with HSE staff. In a memo
Health and community workers strike is off following WRC proposals Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Road Safety Engineer is to examine the Cullion Road and Listillion Road junctions on the N13 at Lurgybrack outside Letterkenny. The issue was raised at a recent MD meeting by Cllr Donal Coyle, who is urging the council to liaise with Transport Infrastructure Ireland in a bid to have traffic calming measures
Traffic calming measures needed on N13 at Lurgybrack – Coyle Read More »
A number of Sperrin and Derg based sporting clubs are set to benefit from grant assistance through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s “Support and Sport Programme” and the “Club Pitch Maintenance Programme”. The funding recommendations were made by Council’s Sports Committee, of which Cllr Ruairí McHugh is a member and were formally proposed by
Applicants at Sperrin and Derg based sporting clubs to receive £2,000 in funding each Read More »
The Justice Minister says she and senior members of An Garda Síochána are working together to tackle the worrying upward trend of road deaths. 150 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, with six people dying in separate incidents since last Friday. It was reported this morning 300-thousand checkpoint breath tests were
Justice Minister and An Garda Síochána to tackle the upward trend of road deaths Read More »
The Special Needs Parent Network in Donegal attended a meeting this morning between the HSE and local public representatives in Letterkenny. The HSE’s staffing crisis and it’s effects on the Children’s Disability Network Teams were discussed during the meeting with families impacted by the staffing crisis having their say. Josephine Corkery, a member of the
Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Portnablagh and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm today until 5am tomorrow. We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Portnablagh Read More »
Lane closures are taking place today between the Manorcunningham Roundabout and the Dry Arch Roundabout. This is due to essential maintenance on the N13 Dual Carriageway. Roadworks are to take place from today until the 27th next Friday.
Lane closures between Manorcunningham and Dry Arch Roundabouts today Read More »
A 23 year old man has been charged to court with a number of drug-related offences. The charges are in connection with the seizure of a number of items following a search of a property in The Old Fort area of Strathfoyle on Friday evening. He has been charged with possession of Class A, Class
23 year old man charged with number of drug-related offences in Derry Read More »
The RegTech Conference “Navigating the Future of Regulation,” is taking place in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal on Wednesday, 25th October. The conference is part of a North West RegTech Initiative being developed by Donegal County Council, Derry City & Strabane District Council, ATU and Catalyst, to establish an all-island national institute – working across
RegTech Conference to take place at ATU Donegal next Wednesday Read More »
A former head of the HSE is warning next year’s healthcare budget is not enough. Tony O’Brien, who stepped down from the HSE in 2018, says Budget 2024 is the most destructive for the health service in a decade. At least 4-thousand seriously ill patients won’t be able to access potentially life-saving medicines next year,
Consultants outline their LUH concerns Read More »
The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues: On Monday’s show, and after a look the papers, we focus on the health care system. GP Dr Ciaran O’Fearraigh reacts to 11 consultants
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A HIQA assessment of the use of restrictive practices at Aras Ui Dhomhnaill Nursing Home in Milford has found the facility to be compliant with national standards. The report, which follows an unannounced inspection in July, notes that residents enjoyed a good quality of life where the culture, ethos and delivery of care were focused
Aras Ui Dhomhnaill nursing home passes restrictive practices inspection Read More »
The Saolta Hospital group says 91 new beds will be required at Letterkenny University Hospital by 2030, and its continually reviewing the situation. In a statement this morning, Saolta acknowledges the concerns of consultants who wrote to the health minister at the weekend. The group says ED attendances are up 10% year on year, and
Saolta says LUH will need 91 more beds by 2030 Read More »
The decision of eleven consultants at Letterkenny University Hospital to write to the Health Minister about the crisis there has been welcomed by GPs in the county, 78 of whom signed a letter to the minister last week expressing similar concerns. The letter from the consultants expresses serious concerns over the operation of the Emergency
GPs welcome consultants’ statement highlighting LUH concerns Read More »
Many older people find it hard to meet one-off costs as they get older. Age Action’s new report shows older people highly value the State pension, but many still struggle. Three in 10 of those aged 66 and over rely on social protection for over 90 per cent of their income, and four in 10
Age Action survey shops many older people are dependent on Social Protection Read More »
An Inishowen councillor is predicting that within a matter of months, families with homes affected by defective blocks will be moving in to hotels while their homes are being rebuilt. Cllr Jack Murray says there is a serious shortage of housing in the peninsula, and in Buncrana in particular. He says this is pushing up
Defective block families may have to move into hotels – Murray Read More »
The HSA will today launch an inspection campaign targeting renewable energy installations including wind farm, solar farms and anaerobic digestion facilities. As the Climate Action Plan target of up to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 is being delivered on, there will be continued growth in the industry across the country in coming years. This is
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The need for foster parents is at an all-time high, due to the increased demand of children’s needs. That’s the warning from Tusla, as it launches its National Fostering Week today. Ireland is one of the world leaders in foster care, with almost 4 thousand foster carers opening their homes to over 5 thousand children.
Tusla seeking more foster parents to meet increased need Read More »
The Special Needs Parent Network in Donegal have been invited to attend a meeting between the HSE and local public representatives in Letterkenny this morning. The HSE’s staffing crisis and it’s effects on the Children’s Disability Network Teams will be discussed during the meeting with families impacted by the staffing crisis having their say.
Special Needs Parents Network invited to meeting to discuss CDNT crisis in Donegal Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to erect more warning signage on roads that are widely used by cyclists in the Letterkenny Milford area. The issue was raised at a recent Municipal District meeting by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh. Officials told members that signage is erected along designated cycle routes across the district, and as more
Cyclists seeking improved signage on roads they regularly use Read More »
60 jobs are available in the Donegal Gaeltacht according to a recent business seminar which was held in County Mayo. Údarás na Gaeltachta CEO, Tomás Ó Síocháin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney T.D. and Minister for State Dara Calleary T.D., discussed the valuable employment opportunities currently available in the Gaeltacht at a
Labour is calling on the Health Minster to address the Dáil this week about the crisis in healthcare funding. It comes in the wake of an extended recruitment freeze within the HSE, with a potential nationwide strike in the community and voluntary sector looming. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith says people feel deceived after the
Calls for Health Minister to address Dáil about healthcare funding crisis Read More »
Police in the north are becoming increasingly concerned for missing person Joseph Colhoun. Described as 5 foot 8 inches tall, medium build, fair hair and blue eyes. Joseph was last seen on the 3rd of October 2023 in the Derry area. He may have links to the Republic of Ireland. If anyone has any information
Police increasingly concerned for missing person in Derry Read More »
Donegal Gardaí have issued a reminder of the illegal use of fireworks coming up to Halloween. The illegal use of fireworks can cause great distress to older people, pets and families. Gardaí are appealing to parents in Donegal to ensure that they know where their kids are and to conduct regular searches of their bags
Gardaí in Donegal issue public reminder of illegal use of fireworks Read More »
Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were operating a checkpoint this afternoon when they observed that a vehicle had turned away from them. The vehicle was stopped and it was established that the vehicle was not taxed, insured or tested. The vehicle was seized and the driver will now face a court appearance.
Vehicle seized by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit this afternoon Read More »
The government is being warned to reign in its spending after what’s been described as a ‘giveaway’ Budget last week. The 14 billion euro package – which included a host of cost of living supports and tax cuts – breached the government’s own rule of not increasing spending by 5 per cent. It has led
Government warned to reign in spending after giveaway Budget last week Read More »
A fifth of 15 and 16 year olds in Ireland have used drugs. A newly-released European study has looked into the prevalence of drug and alcohol use and gambling among school students. Out of the 20% of 15 and 16 year olds who’ve used drugs in their lifetime, 19% have used cannabis, with 3% using
Ireland ranked highest for cocaine usage in Europe Read More »
Mica Action Group will host an information evening tomorrow at 6pm at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. All homeowners impacted by the Defective Concrete Block Scheme are welcome regardless of membership statues with the group. Sean McCabe from the Redress Banking & Finance Group will speak at the event updating attendees on the current
Mica Action Group to host information evening tomorrow in Buncrana Read More »
To mark International Stuttering Awareness Day today, the Irish Stammering Association is hosting a series of events throughout the week. There will be an Adult Support Group meeting this Tuesday at 7pm which will be held online. In Ireland, around 5 percent of children experience stammering, which typically resolves on its own. However, around 1
Online Adult Support Group meeting for International Stuttering Awareness Day Read More »
RTÉ is being urged not to let the government attention on the broadcaster go to waste. Director General Kevin Bakhurst revealed this week that RTÉ will run out of money by spring if it doesn’t receive a government bailout. It’s facing a 21 million euro drop in TV licence revenue by the end of this
RTÉ to face €21 million drop in TV licence revenue by end of this year Read More »
Two motorcyclists have died in separate road traffic accidents in Kerry and Roscommon. Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to both collisions. A man in his 40s has died following a collision with a van in Moyvane near Listowel in Kerry at about 7 o’clock yesterday evening. The driver of the van – a
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Police in the north have seized a number of items including a quantity of suspected Class A, B and C drugs following a search in the Strathfoyle area of Derry. The items, including a number of electronic devices, were seized yesterday evening. Police are appealing to anyone with information about suspected drug dealing in the
Police appeal for information after drugs seizure in Derry Read More »
The 100% Redress Party is to hold a series of information evenings in Donegal after being registered by the Electoral Commission. The party was established by homeowners in Donegal affected by defective concrete blocks. Information events are being held in the Station House in Letterkenny on the 6th November, The Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey
100% Redress Party to hold series of information evening in Donegal Read More »
Donegal champions Naomh Muire Íochtar na Rosann just lost out against Antrim champions St Joseph’s in their Ulster Ladies Intermediate Club Championship Preliminary Round game at The Banks. The west Donegal side put up a great performance but were eventually beaten by 5-9 (24) to 4-10 (22). At one stage they were ten points behind
Ulster Ladies IFC: Naomh Muire lose out in high-scoring thriller Read More »
The finals of the Nine County Novice Championships for Boys/Girls takes place at Na Dunaibh GAA club in Downings on Sunday with the weigh -in from 10 to 11 am and the first bell of the 26 finals set to sound at 12 noon.
Boxing: Nine County Novice Championship Finals in Downings Read More »
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