Alone, a charity for older people are seeking volunteers for their operation in Donegal. This is for their Support and Befriending services. The charity said in a statement demand for services in Donegal is continuing to grow with many older people experiencing loneliness and isolation. Alone volunteers play a role within their community offering practical […]
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During the first month of this year 6,165 cars in Donegal went through an NCT test. 3,126 cars passed while 2,656 failed major and 383 failed dangerous. The number of tests is an increase on January 2025 when 5,218 cars took the test. During that month 2,434 passed with 2,397 failing major and 387 seeing
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The Justice Minister says the Irish Farmers’ Association is wrong to call for the removal of the Chair of Bord Bia. IFA members have occupied Bord Bia’s offices in Dublin as part of an ongoing demonstration calling for Larry Murrin to be removed from his position as chair of the State agency. Farmers are
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The North’s Deputy First Minister says the Executive is working to secure more resources to tackle suicide and self harm. Emma Little Pengeley was responding in the Assembly to Foyle MLA Mark Durkan, who said figures in Northern Ireland are disproportionately high compared to other areas in the islands. He asked why a working group
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Donegal TD Pearse Doherty and Tanaiste Simon Harris have clashed in the Dail over flood relief schemes. Deputy Doherty, Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson, asked the Tanaiste why only a small proportion of the flood relief schemes promised over 10 years ago when he was an OPW minister have been delivered. As the Tanaiste answered, Deputy
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There were 58 admitted patients without beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO, 18 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s the third highest figure in the state today, behind Limerick and Galway. There were 51 patients without beds in Sligo University Hospital, a North West total of 108, just over
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Uisce Éireann have said that they will commence work to replace water mains on Main Street, Letterkenny next week. This work will take place from 7pm through 7am and will see approximately 80 metres of water mains replaced before a larger project from Donegal County Council begins in the town centre. These works are being
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We hit the ground running with our daily Morning Paper Review, dissecting the headlines making waves across the Northwest and beyond. Economic Shockwaves The local retail landscape has been dealt a massive blow with the news that Eurogiant is entering liquidation. With stores in Letterkenny and Donegal Town directly impacted, we get expert reaction on
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President Catherine Connolly is in Derry today on the second day of her visit to Northern Ireland. This morning, she arrived at the Guildhall to deliver a civic address. In her address, the president complimented the spirit of the people of Derry, particularly in terms of reconciliation. She paid tributes to the families of the
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Sinn Féin still remains the most popular party, despite a three point drop in support. Fianna Fáil has gained two points and sits as the second most popular party at 19 per cent, according to the latest Ipsos B&A poll in the Irish Times. Support for Fine Gael hasn’t changed much at 18 per cent.
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A security alert in the Culmore Park area of Omagh has now ended. The alert began last night, following the discovery of a suspicious object in the area. A number of nearby properties were evacuated and a local Community Centre was opened as a respite centre. *************************** PSNI statement – Detectives in Omagh are this
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The Irish Farmers Journal has published its annual land price report, with Donegal showing the most affordable prices in the country last year. Nationally, prices rose by 3% to an average of just under €13,000 per acre. However, Property Editor Paul Mooney says the best value is to be found in Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and
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The Transport Minister is being asked to come to the Seanad to address concerns about potential changes to the Donegal Dublin air service which would see a different timetable that would not facilitate cancer patients and others travelling up and down to the capital on the same day for medical appointments. The issue was raised
The urgent need to progress an extension and refurbishment of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny has been raised on the floor of the Dail. Deputy Charles Ward highlighted the disappointment across Donegal that only one school in the county was included in the planned works under the National Development Plan over the next two years.
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Two men, aged 37 and 47, arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch as part of an ongoing investigation into shots being fired in Derry last month have been released on police bail. Reports were received on January 11th January of shots being fired in the Tullymore Road area of the city. Enquiries
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Two arrests have been made for offences under the Terrorism Act in Derry by the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch following searches in the Currynierin area of the city today, 4th February. These arrests are part of an ongoing investigation following a report of shots fired in the Tullymore Road area on 11th January. Two men,
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Today’s climate statement for January published by Met Éireann has shown that Donegal registered the least amount of sunshine of anywhere in Ireland during the month. Malin Head recorded just 47.8 hours of sunshine through the month which equates to 3.75 hours per day. The weather station at Malin Head was also noted for
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One Inishowen Councillor is encouraging people to engage with a data gathering exercise next week. This exercise seeks to compare energy consumption between homes affected by defective concrete and those which are not. It is set to begin on Tuesday, 10th February and can be carried out using a Free Home Energy Saving Kit available
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CSO figures published this morning show that Donegal had an average disposable income €24,686 per capita in 2024, 18.1% less than the national average. The Donegal figure was the third lowest in the state, with Longford recording the lowest figure at €23,725. Dublin had the highest disposable income per person nationally at 12% above the
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Uisce Éireann says it is progressing with plans to upgrade wastewater services in Falcarragh. At present, Falcarragh has no wastewater treatment plant, and untreated sewage is discharged to Ballyness Bay. A new treatment plant, along with pipework and associated infrastructure, is being developed to address this, and as part of the necessary coastal impact assessment
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Gardaí and emergency services attended a workplace accident in Ramelton yesterday, February 3rd. This took place at approximately 2:30pm at The Quay. A man in his 40s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
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Today on the show, we dive into the pressing issues affecting Donegal and the national stage, from a high-stakes standoff at Bord Bia to a new roadmap for transparency in our schools. Headlines & Discussion: The Morning Papers: Greg kicks off the morning with a comprehensive look at the front pages and the stories making
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The Interim CEO of the Irish Cancer Society has written to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill urging her to intervene in the discussions on a new PSO contract for the Donegal to Dublin Air Service. The contract is up for renewal at the end of this month, with speculation that flight times will be changed
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58 patients were admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital without a bed this morning, the fourth highest figure in the state. That is according to figures from the INMO. Sligo University Hospital saw the second highest figure in the state with 65 patients awaiting beds, giving a north-west total of 123. Nationally today, the figure stood
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A Milford based Councillor has said vacant HSE properties could be converted into social housing. Currently the HSE own 10 vacant properties in Donegal, and 200 nationally. Cllr Declan Meehan has said these should be offered to other state agencies such as Donegal County Council to help housing need. He explained his position on today’s
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A Midlands North West MEP says there must be dedicated funding for the ‘PEACEPLUS’ programme in the next EU Budget. Nina Carberry, a member of the Budget Committee, says the latest round of talks in Brussels come as the Donegal Action Plan for ‘PEACEPLUS’, worth €7.6 million for 2025–2026, is currently being delivered across the
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This week marks the second anniversary of the restoration of the Stormont institutions, but it’s been claimed the promise and potential of devolution has not been realised. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says there is no coherent plan coming from the Executive which continues to hide behind excuses. Mr McCrossan is a member of the
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Properties have been searched in Donegal as part of a European investigation into a fraudulent scheme targeting people in Malta. Losses of around €1 million euro have been reported. There were no arrests. On Monday of this week, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, in coordination with Europol and authorities in Malta and the United
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One million euro is being set aside by the Breakthrough Cancer Research for a cross border project aimed at improving pancreatic cancer outcomes. The announcement comes on World Cancer Day. Its hoped the funding will help improve the early detection of pancreatic cancer, leading to better survival raters. Orla Nolan, CEO of Breakthrough Cancer Research
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An investigation’s underway into the death of a man from Derry in central London. 23 year old Joshua Robbins from Claudy fell from a height at his block of flats in Holborn last Thursday. His mother Fiona Garret says she wants answers – and that the whole family is devastated………
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Officials from Meta, Google and TikTok will address the Oireachtas Media Committee later. The social media companies are due to face questions from politicians on safety concerns and their duty of care towards young children online. X will not be attending today’s meeting despite a request from Taoiseach Micheal Martin to do so. Committee member
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A toddler from St. Johnston who is seriously ill was transferred to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle on Saturday to receive treatment. Daibhín Curran had been receiving the highest level of life support available in Ireland at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, after being diagnosed with myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, along with rhinovirus and parvovirus
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Donegal County Council are advising there is a moderate risk of flooding in the county. This weather advisory will be valid from today until midnight on Monday 9th February. Met Éireann have said spells of heavy and persistent rainfall will continue through the week. Flooding is likely due to a combination of already saturated
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A new initiative with the aim of improving accessibility and inclusion has been launched across the Donegal Library Service. 13 large Communication Boards have been installed county-wide alongside A4 take-home versions. This initiative has been designed to help non-verbal communication and early language development to support communication with library staff and users. The Communication Boards
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Donegal County Council has launched its “Peacebuilding Through the Environment” initiative at the Deele Community Anglers facility at Mongorry Lake near Raphoe. This PEACEPLUS funded programme is a county wide project with several strands addressing the need for individualised and community-based climate actions within the County, and cuts across several initiatives on personal climate actions, engagement, education and
Today on the show, we dive into the pressing issues affecting Donegal, from a major threat to vital transport links to the latest figures on road safety. Headlines & Discussion The Morning Papers: Greg kicks off the morning with a comprehensive look at the front pages and the stories making the rounds across
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Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an incident of criminal damage in the car park at the Nas Mór Apartments in Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny between 10 o’clock on Wednesday night last and 7.50 the following morning. The rear window of a car that was parked there was smashed, Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant
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Gardai are investigating an incident of criminal damage in which a bus window was smashed in Inishowen. At 8.35 on Saturday evening , a bus pulled in at Newpark Road, Carndonagh to let out a number of passengers. A number of minutes later, something was thrown at the bus, causing a window to smash. Gardai are
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Three people are due in court on a number of matters after a car stolen in Northern Ireland was recovered in Donegal a week ago today. Gardaí were alerted to theft, and a coordinated response followed between themselves and the PSNI. As part of that response, extensive patrols were conducted by Ballybofey Gardaí, the Donegal
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A bust of former US Senator George Mitchell will be removed from the grounds of Queens University. Seen as one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, Mr Mitchell was honoured by the university in 2023. However, his name was mentioned in the latest Epstein Files, detailing links with the disgraced paedophile. Queens
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A Foyle MLA has told the Assembly that a changing global economic order means that now, more than ever, it would make sense for the UK to re-join the EU. Sinead McLaughlin believes that the domestic and international uncertainties created by the Trump regime have led to international investors looking beyond the US, and it
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St Vincent De Paul is asking the Government to use 2026 to tackle the scourge of child homelessness. Latest figures from the Department of Housing found over 5,000 children were living in emergency accommodation in December. There were 30 families registered as homeless in the North West, with 56 dependent children. Louise Bayliss is the
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A man has died following a work accident in Omagh yesterday morning. The PSNI is investigating after an industrial worker was killed in a collision with a lorry on the Donaghanie Road. He died at the scene and the north’s Health and Safety Executive is also looking into the incident. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
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Cllr John Sheamuis O Fearraigh is calling on Donegal County Council to review its current parking policy on council housing estates. He says a lack of clarity around tenant parking and public parking on some estates is causing ongoing issues for residents, and is asking the council to designate parking spaces specifically for tenants. Cllr
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Two drivers have been arrested after they were caught racing each other at high speed in Letterkenny. Gardaí from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were conducting patrols on Sunday, when the two cars were caught on the Four Lane Road. The speed limit in the area is 60km/hr. The two cars were stopped and the
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Shercock, County Cavan. Gardai say the crash, involving a car and a lorry, happened on the R192 at Corcloughan shortly before half past seven this morning. The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The
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A number of drivers have been arrested on drug driving charges in Letterkenny over the Bank Holiday weekend. Gardaí were conducting cross border checkpoints yesterday, where one motorist tested positive for cannabis, one for cocaine and one for cocaine and cannabis. Meanwhile, Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks on the N56 Four Lane Road
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Police are investigating a report of arson in Strabane during the early hours of this morning. The incident, which occurred on Bridge Street, was reported shortly before 12.30am and left a vehicle burnt out. A second vehicle also sustained significant damage. The incident is being treated as arson and police are asking anyone who saw
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Letterkenny Rovers got their hands on the Brian McCormick Cup Letterkenny Area trophy on Sunday afternoon, thanks to a big win over rivals Bonagee United. At the break, Rovers led 1-0 thanks to a strike from their captain Aidy Delap. 10 minutes into the second half, Stephen McConnell’s side were three to the good with
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Letterkenny Rovers have won the bragging rights in the Letterkenny derby after they beat Bonagee United 4-0 in the Brian McCormick Cup Area final on Sunday afternoon. Aidy Delap opened the scoring for Rovers in the first half before second half goals from Shane McNamee, Joel Gorman and Lee McMonagle sealed the win. Chris Ashmore
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