There’ll be a shortage of some fruits and vegetables this summer, with growers cutting back on production as costs rise. The Irish Farmer’s Association is warning what does make it to the shelves will cost buyers a higher price, as farmers suffer a five fold rise in energy bills. It says some growers had to …
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The Government is seeking to secure church owned properties for free or at a low cost to house Ukrainian refugees. The State is reportedly poised to spend 5 million euro on renovating and maintaining the buildings. The Department of Children’s been leading the Government effort to house refugees – it’s been in talks with the …
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The number of new car purchased in Donegal in July has increased by over two percent in 2022. 2,134 new car were purchased in July 2022 compared to 2,085 in 2021, a rise of 49 new vehicles. Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry found almost 22 thousand cars were registered nationally …
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Politicians will once again try to elect a speaker as the Stormont Assembly returns from its summer recess today. The DUP’s refusal to agree to the nomination has prevented the reconstitution of the legislative assembly following May’s election. MLAs engaged in a special sitting yesterday to pay tributes to former First Minister David Trimble following …
It’s emerged the rising cost of materials is impacting the delivery of road projects in Donegal. A roads programme was agreed and a budget allocated at the beginning of this year. However, some residents in the East of the county have been informed that a portion of the route will not be upgraded or repaired …
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Donegal County Council has confirmed that plans are in place in the event of flooding in East Donegal. Councillor Gerry Crawford raised concerns at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District as Ballybofey, Castlefinn and Lifford continue to be under threat. Councillor Crawford has welcomed the confirmation and is confident the flood mitigation …
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Sabina Higgins says she strongly condemns the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Michael D Higgins’ wife has been criticised for a letter she wrote to the Irish Times last week, where she called for talks to agree a ceasefire and negotiations. In a statement this evening, Sabina Higgins says she put the letter on …
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Main Evening News, Sports and Obituaries Tuesday August 2nd:
Gardai are on the hunt for two men caught causing damage in a park in the Riverview area of Buncrana. At around 4:30am on Monday last, a swan ornament was damaged and flowers pulled out of a number of other ornaments. The men caught on CCTV made off in the direction of Riverview Park. One …
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A motorist in Donegal was one of the highest speed detections in a 60km/h zone yesterday. Road safety Partners GoSafe monitored 104,922 vehicles across the country yesterday. 484 were caught speeding and will be issued with a Fixed Charge Notice. A driver was detected travelling at 87km/h in the Lifford Common area.
A cash register and a sum of cash has been stolen from a takeaway in Rathmullan. Between 11:40pm on Saturday night last and 2:30pm on Sunday, the premises on the Pier Road was broken into. It’s believed entry was gained through a side window. No damage was caused within the property. Anyone who witnessed any …
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Do you know anything about renowned fiddler Seán (John) Reid? John Breslin was joined by Martin McGinley qho was appealing for information about the 1907 fiddler Seán Reid who was from Castlefin. Listen to the full interview here:
A new primary care centre has opened today in Newtowncunningham. While the state of the art facility is up and running, work will continue to ensure once complete, a wide range of services will be available. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Councillor Paul Canning says the ‘Castle Medical Centre’ will serve the entire South …
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@jepictiktok on TikTok Edward Grimes, one half of Irish pop duo Jedward, seized the opportunity to diss his ex-manager Louis Walsh on TikTok live last night. When a user asked in the 30-year-old could get them an autograph from Walsh, he promptly replied “pick up a piece of sh**e” as it would be the same …
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A man has died after falling while out walking in Sligo. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the Devil’s Chimney at Glencar yesterday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hit reality TV Show Big Brother is making a return to TV screens. Sources say the show will contain ‘familiar points’ but it will have a brand new look and some added twists. It will be aired on ITV with further details yet to be announced.
Have you noticed your chocolate doesn’t seem to last as long? Well Maltesers has been announced as the latest victim of ‘shrinkflation’. This means manufacturers are reducing the amount of goods in the packet while keeping prices the same. Last month, the size of Twix bars were reduced by 15 percent. There a now 7 …
The Chief Executive of FinTru in the North West says the promised creation of 300 jobs in Letterkenny over the next five years is only the start for the company. Greg McCann was speaking ahead of a recruitment evening for the company in Letterkenny’s Radisson Hotel on Thursday evening between 6pm and 8pm. He says …
‘300 jobs in Letterkenny only the start’ – FinTru CEO Read More »
Sgt Eunan Walsh joined Donal Kavanagh on the Nine til Noon Show for today’s Community Garda Information Slot……………..
North Donegal Coast has been identified as high biodiversity ‘Area of Interest’ for potential Marine Protected Area designation. The ‘North Coast Area of Interest’ is one of 16 areas Fair Seas has identified as a potential new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. Marine Protected Areas aims to give species, habitats and coastal communities …
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A local councillor believes the Eurovision final could be hosted in the Derry city and Strabane Council District in 2023. The 2022 competition was won by Ukraine, but due to the ongoing war, Ukraine cannot host the event. The UK is set to hold the event with councils and cities invited to submit applications to …
Derry City and Strabane District could host Eurovision – Alderman Hussey Read More »
In the past two years alone, over 350 people from County Donegal have raised an incredible €46,000 for the Mater Public Hospital which has made a huge difference to our patients who come from all across Ireland. So once again, we are calling on the wonderful people of Donegal to take on our 100 Miles in …
A sum of cash was stolen and damage caused to a house during a burglary in Kilmacrennan. Sometime between Friday 22nd of July and Wednesday 27th, a house in the Rosemount area of Kilmacrennan was burgled. A sum of cash was stolen and damage was caused to the inside of the house. Speaking on today’s …
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a business premises and a van was burgled in Lifford. The incident occured during 2.50am and 3.30am on Friday morning, July 29th. A business premises was broken into and burgled while a van which was parked at the location was also broken into and a number of items were …
Gardaí are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by three males in Buncrana. The assault occurred outside the An Cranna View Estate, on the Cockhill road at approximately 1.35am on Sunday morning. The man sustained injuries in the assault and Gardai believe the men made off in a vehicle. Sergeant Eunan Walsh is …
Gardai have renewed their appeal for information following a serious collision on the Letterkenny to Ramelton Road last thursday evening. The collision, involving a motorcycle and a car, occurred at around 6.50pm on Thursday at Cashelshannan. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital and remains there for treatment for his injuries. Sergeant Eunan Walsh has appealed …
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The group of leisure cyclists known as the ‘Turtles’ set off on the 650km cycle from Mizen Head on Wednesday 29th June and finished at Malin Head on Sunday 3rd July in aid of Donegal Hospice. The brave twelve raised €12,500 for their cause & can be seen presenting their earnings to Mary Coyle of …
Finn Wheeler Turtles raise €12,500 for Donegal Hospice Read More »
The number of people waiting over 24-hrs in Emergency Departments this year has tripled. Over 24 thousand patients spent over a day waiting for a bed in the ED from January to May That includes over 8 thousand patients who were over the age of 75, according to the Examiner. Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson David …
Number of people waiting over 24 hours in Emergency Departments has tripled Read More »
Petrol stations may have to ration fuel at the pumps for only essential workers if there are oil shortages this winter. It’s one of the contingency plans being looked at by the Government’s emergency energy group. It’s meeting today to discuss how to deal with the worst-case-scenarios of low fuel stocks caused by the Russian …
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Two hotels in Donegal are among the ten hotels in the country earning millions by housing Ukrainian refugees. In total, the government has agreed contracts worth 99 million for private accommodation and services for Ukrainian refugees, with two hotels in Donegal earning a combined €6.1m. According to tender documents published by the Department of …
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The Bishop of Raphoe has announced a number of clerical changes for the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes are to take effect from 20th/21st August. Bishop Alan McGuckian has announced that Very Rev Dean Austin Laverty, PP, Ardara is to retire and to be PE, Ardara. Very Rev Seán Ó Gallachóir, PP, Gort a’ Choirce …
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The country’s 49 Local Development Companies are calling for an extra € 19 million per year for the rural development programme known as LEADER. The call is being made in the Budget 2023 submission to Government by the Irish Local Development Network which is the representative body for the 49 Local Development Companies around the …
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There have been calls for Lough Mourne to be lowered by one metre, costing around €20m. Lough Mourne supplies water to the Finn Valley area right down to Lifford but during the recent spell of good weather, the water level dropped significantly. It had previously been proposed that the Lough should be lowered by one …
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A voluntary Critical Care Doctor with the Community Air Ambulance Service says while extending the service to Donegal and the North West would be desirable, securing it would be a very difficult and complex process. Gerry Lane, a former Emergency Department Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital, says the service is not supported in any way …
Air Ambulance in North West ‘desirable’ but €2.5m funding presents difficulties Read More »
A new Artlink showcase will be on display throughout the month of August at Fort Dunree. The Artlink Members Show 2022 will be on display at the scenic Inishowen location for the next four weeks until August 28th. In total, works from 40 artists from Ireland, as well as the US and Canada, will be …
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The identity of A man who passed away yesterday following an accident in Sion Mills last week has been revealed. Police say the man was 77 year old Kevin McCrory, who was from the Omagh area. Investigations are still ongoing following the accident, which happened on the Melmount Road just before 2 o’clock last Tuesday …
The President of Ireland has responded to criticism of a controversial letter written by his wife, stating that he’s always condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A spokesperson for Michael D.Higgins told the Irish Times he’s repeatedly called for an immediate Russian withdrawal and end to the violence. However the President’s office did not explain …
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A Lifford-Stranorlar Councillor has raised the issue of uncut grass and hedges becoming a potential safety hazard on the main Lifford to Letterkenny road. Cllr Gerry Crawford says that visibility is so bad in some parts, that cars have to almost fully pull out onto the road before they can see oncoming traffic. He says …
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A man has died following a two car collision outside of Omagh last night. The victim was killed when the car he was driving became involved in a crash on the Barony Road outside of Omagh at around 11:15pm A male passenger and the female driver of the second car have been taken to hospital …
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The Chair of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee says accusations banks are deliberately offering poor customer service are ‘outrageous.’ Brian Stanley has commended the Financial Services Union, which has made the claims. It says banks are deliberately slow to answer phones, delay fixing broken ATMs and are under-staffing branches to force customers online. The Laois-Offaly …
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Mourners are starting to gather ahead of the funeral of former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble in Lisburn. Taoiseach Michael Martin and President Michael D. Higgins are among some of the key political figures attending today’s service at Harmony Hill Presbyterian. The former leader of the UUP is being remembered as a leading figure …
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A man has died following a road traffic collision in Sion Mills last week. The accident occurred last Tuesday, the 26th of July, just before 2pm, when a white Vauxhall van and a blue Volvo lorry collided on the Melmount Road. Police and other emergency services attended the scene where the driver of the van …
Police are appealing for information after an assault in Derry earlier today left a man with serious injuries. They say a man was assaulted by a number of other men in the Beechwood Crescent area of the city just before 2:30am. The man in his fifties sustained serious injuries and has been taken to hospital …
Survivors and families of those killed in the Claudy bombings in the County Derry village 50 years ago are marking the anniversary. Nine people – Catholics and Protestants – were killed, and 30 others were injured when three car bombs exploded on this day in 1972. The attack was blamed on the Provisional IRA – …
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A Green Party Senator says she is satisfied with the Government’s emission targets. The agriculture sector must aim for a 25 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The announcement came on Thursday, and has been met with heavy criticism from farmers across the country. Senator Pauline O’Reilly says she would have liked a …
Green Party Senator “satisfied” with Agri emissions targets Read More »
Police in Derry are investigating an alleged petrol bomb attack that occurred in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred at a property in the Beraghvale area of Derry just before 12:25am early this Sunday morning, with reports that a man was observed in the garden of a property in the area. Police …
The funeral of Nobel Peace Prize recipient David Trimble takes place tomorrow. He was a crucial figure in the peace process and negotiations leading to the Good Friday agreement. The former Unionist leader and Northern Ireland 1st Minister died on Monday, aged 77. Dr Peter McLoughlin, is a peace and politics expert from Queens University …
The State’s health watchdog HIQA is concerned about the suitability of some of the accommodation provided for Ukrainian refugees. The Health Information and Quality Authority has also warned that the influx of refugees could have major implications on some health and social care services as Government has not provided sufficient resources. Almost 42 thousand refugees …
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The North West region had the second-most cannabis growhouses seized by Gardaí in the last year. New figures show 182 cannabis growhouses containing drugs worth 4 million euro were discovered in Ireland in the past year. The most were located in the South of the country, with Cork and Kerry accounting for one-third of the …
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40 per cent more energy is to be produced by offshore wind farms by 2030. The Irish Examiner says the Government is committed to the increase, but industry experts are concerned planning delays will make the target unattainable. Wind Energy Ireland says the goal could easily be exceeded, but only if state policies change to …
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