Cash and debit cards were stolen from a Letterkenny home over the weekend. Sometime between 5pm on Saturday evening last and 2am on Sunday morning entry was gained to at a home in Manor View Park via an open window at the rear of the home. The occupant, who was out for the night, returned […]
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Gardaí in Milford are appealing for information in relation to a burglary that took place between Sunday October 1st and the following Monday in Burtonport. Locks were broken and entry was gained to a compound at Meanbanad. Further locks were then broken in order to enter four shipping containers. Nothing was taken. Anyone who believes
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Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Thursday last between 8pm and 10pm at the GAA Club in Newtowncunningham. Two shipping containers were accessed and equipment was stolen including a lawnmower, a trimmer and a leaf blower. Anyone who believes they have information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation, including dashcam footage are
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Details of the 6-point-4 billion euro Budget 2024 package will be revealed at lunchtime. The Cabinet is to sign off on the proposals when it meets this morning. There’s a bit of something for everyone in this year’s Budget, with lump sum payments for carers and double payments for child benefit and fuel allowance. The
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The GRA has welcomed the new interim roster for their members following yesterday’s meeting with Garda officials. Management met all four Garda Associations on Monday to try and resolve the issue over rosters that lead to threats of industrial action from members earlier this month. Following yesterday’s meeting, the sides struck a deal that would
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The Institute of Public Health says a healthier and more resilient economy is possible in Donegal if the government puts health at the heart of public policy. The institute, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, says the fact that it is a North/South agency recognises that a geographical border offers no protection against disease
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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following recent thefts from chemists in Castlederg and Strabane over the weekend. It’s believed two men aged in their mid 20s-30s were involved in three separate reports. It was reported on Saturday afternoon shortly after twenty five to two, two men entered a chemist in the John Street
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Residents and businesses in Ballyshannon and the surrounding areas may experience water outages today as planned leak detection works proceed. It is due to begin at 11am this morning until 6am tomorrow morning. Uisce Eireann are urging the public to allow for up to 3 hours after the works have finished to allow for supplies
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday October 9th:
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The number of Gardaí policing the roads has fallen by 36% in fourteen years. Back in 2009, there were 1046, while this year there are 676. Four people died in separate road accidents over the weekend, bringing to 143 the number of fatalities on Irish roads so far this year. Aontú leader Peadar Toibin, who
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The road from Frosses to Kilraine has reopened following a technical examination of yesterday’s fatal collision outside Glenties. A male motorcyclist in his 40s died following the single vehicle collision. Gardai are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or has dash cam footage to come forward.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is appealing to the public to heed the warnings about the potential risks posed by children’s Halloween costumes and accessories. The campaign led by the Council’s Environmental Health Team says its important that parent’s check for the CE mark. They have put together a list of some potential risks
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An interim roster for Gardaí will come into place shortly following a meeting between senior Garda management and all four Garda associations this morning. It was also agreed that the associations, within a short period of time, will “engage with Garda management in internal negotiations on a new roster.” The Garda Representative Association confirmed last
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The smear test results of around 17,000 women in Northern Ireland are going to be re-checked. It comes as part of a review of cervical screening at the Southern Trust – dating back to 2008. It was called after concerns were raised by laboratory staff last year. Chloe Gibson has more:
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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: Listen back to Monday’s show: We have a look through the front pages before being joined by Dr Padraig McGuinness. He is among 78
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Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main in Dungloe today may cause supply disruptions to premises on Quay Road and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Meanwhile, in Ballybofey, repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Carn View, Glencovitt, and surrounding areas with
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There were 41 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the third highest figure in the country after Limerick with 102 and VCprk with 51. Of the Letterkenny total, 14 of them were on Emergency Department trolleys. There were 34 patients awaiting beds at Sligo University Hospital, 19 of them in the
Donegal County Council is being asked to prioritise the Bonagee Link in discussions with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the implementation of the Ten-T project, which includes roads from Letterkenny to Manorcunningham, Manorcunningham to Lifford, and Lifford to the border linking with the A5 in Strabane. Cllr Michael McBride will tell a meeting of Letterkenny Municipal
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78 Donegal GPs have written to the Health Minister calling for urgent action at Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department. Describing the system as broken, the letter asks Minister Stephen Donnelly to meet with GPs locally along with Saolta management to discuss how to address the situation. They have concerns over patient safety in the Emergency
A pleasure craft that lost engine power off the Donegal coast yesterday afternoon was brough to safety by Killybegs Coast Guard. The team was tasked at 3pm by Malin Head Coast Guard. The coastguard took the vessel under tow and brought it to the small craft harbour, where the awaiting shore team tied the vessel
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Ireland’s three main banks must offer real financial support to defective block homeowners, according to a Fine Gael MEP. Bank of Ireland, AIB and Permanent TSB are willing to offer millions of euro in zero-interest loans to those trying to rebuild their homes, according to reports in the Business Post. Proposals reached following discussions with
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Donegal County Council will be carrying out road resurfacing works at Meenacharvy today and tomorrow. The road works will be carried out on the Meenaneary to Crove / Ardara Road (R230) and will take place between 8am and 6pm on both days.
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Donegal towns will have the opportunity to donate blood this week. Blood donation clinics will be set up in Killybegs, Donegal Town and Letterkenny from today until Thursday. Dublin Donor Services Manager Aisling O’Brien has more: See below for more information on Donegal blood donation clinic times….. 09/10/2023 -Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Tara Where: Hotel
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Donegal County Council are investigating reports of water supply disruptions in Letterkenny. The supply disruptions may affect Greenhill, Loughnagin, Letterkenny and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal.
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Donegal County Council will hold the final stage 3 of the Peaceplus Action Plan this Wednesday. The public consultation will take place in the Letterkenny Public Service Centre and follows on from previous Stage 3 workshops in each Municipal District which presented the findings of the returned concept forms and survey. Peaceplus is a new
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A man has been rescued from Lough Salt mountain this afternoon. The man was injured while hiking and required assistance. Emergency services including Gardaí and a coast guard helicopter were alerted. They responded and the man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
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Sinn Féin spokesperson for Transport and Communications TD Martin Kenny has extended his condolences to communities across the country, after four deaths occurred on the country’s roads in the past 36 hours. The TD for the Sligo-Leitrim constituency says that there is no single thing that will resolve this issue. TD Martin Kenny advises that
The suggested social welfare increase of 10 to 12 euro will not be enough for people who are facing homelessness. That’s the view of Focus Ireland CEO, Pat Dennigan, who says prices are increasing at the same time. Proposals for Budget 2024 include tax cuts and ‘once-off’ cost of living payments to help struggling households.
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A Donegal County Councillor has confirmed that Triur Construction Ltd. have been appointed to carry out works at Arbatt Bridge. The contractor will be onsite within the next couple of weeks. Works are weather dependent and may run into the new year. Stranorlar Municipal District Councillor Pat McGowan highlights the importance of the route for
Ireland’s three main banks are offering to pay out millions of euro in interest-free loans to mica homeowners. The Business Post reports that AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB have submitted a proposal to the Department of Housing to offer zero-interest finance to assist affected homeowners. The government has launched a 3 billion euro
The government will be judged on whether it helps households through this winter and if it chooses to help those who have the least. That’s the claim from the Labour Party as it launches its pre-budget submissions. Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash has urged the Government to implement the range of cost of living measures
Donegal County Council are investigating reports of water supply disruptions in Carndonagh. Supply disruptions are affecting Carndonagh, Carrowblagh and surrounding areas in Donegal.
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Two young men have died in separate crashes overnight. One was hit by a car in Kerry, while another died when the car he was driving crashed in County Roscommon. Ellen Butler has more: A male pedestrian in his 40s has also been killed in a separate road accident in Louth. The incident occurred at
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The country’s continuing to enjoy unseasonably warm weather for the time of year. The thermometer reached 21.9 degrees in Oak Park in Carlow yesterday, the hottest part of the country, and highs of up to 23 degrees are predicted for today. Met Eireann’s Deirdre Lowe has the forecast:
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A minor collision occurred in Burnfoot yesterday. Gardaí were at the scene of the two vehicle crash which occurred at around 12.20pm. No persons were seriously injured, according to garda reports. The road was closed for a time, but has since reopened.
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Gardaí from the Community Policing Unit in Letterkenny are holding a property marking event today at Drumoghill Football pitch between 10am and 2pm. Gardaí have asked for people to ensure that they have their correct eircodes with them.
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There was no joy for Letterkenny in the Towns Cup as they were soundly beaten 50-12 by Ballymena. In the same competition, Limavady beat Larne 36-22. In the All-Ireland League, Omagh lost 28-16 in their Division 2C encounter away to second placed Enniscorthy. Omagh remain ninth in the table. In the All-Ireland Junior Cup, City
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Oldtown Celtic made it six out of six as they maintained their 100% record and great start to the Glencar Inn Saturday Division One campaign with a convincing 7-0 over Donegal Town. Keadue Rovers are remain second after a comfortable 4-0 win over Glencar Celtic. In the Old Orchard Saturday Division Two, Dunlewey Celtic are
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Events will take place today and tomorrow at the Mullan Hope Centre in Donegal. In Quigley’s Point, Co. Donegal, there will be a number of events ranging from music to crafts with guest speakers in memory of Amelia Mullan on what would have been her 10th birthday weekend. For more information, please visit our website
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Police are appealing for information in regards to an incident of dangerous driving which occurred this Wednesday (4th October 2023). At approximately 6.50pm it was reported that a black Audi A4 and a blue Volkswagen Golf were observed travelling at speed and ramming into each other along the Skeoge Road. Police believe the cars may
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The traffic lights on the intersection of the Craigavon Bridge, Spencer Road, Victoria Road and Duke Street are down. Police in the north and the DFI are aware that this is causing some tail backs and hope to have the lights running again soon. In the mean time, road users are advised to please avoid
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The Nine ’til Noon Show with Greg Hughes have won gold at this year’s 2023 IMRO Awards. The show received the gold award in the category for Best Local/Regional News Programme.
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There are calls for the government to address infrastructure deficits and to provide funding for rural Ireland. MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the Finance Minister to deliver the resources needed for regional development across Donegal and North-West regions. MEP Walsh says that she wants to ensure that young people across the country are living
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A pre-budget protest in Dublin today will slam the Government over an onslaught of price hikes. The Cost of Living Coalition has organised the demonstration at Parnell Square at 1pm, which will then march to the Dail. It’s due to rising inflation and mortgage interest going up by 2.6 per cent in the last month.
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A 50 year old man has been released on bail after he was arrested in Derry on Thursday. He was arrested after a car was set on fire outside a house in the Clon Elagh area of Derry. He has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.
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Gardaí have launched an investigation after a woman’s body was found in Donegal . The remains of the woman, who was in her 60s, was found at a house in St Johnston on Thursday. The body of the woman was removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital. A post mortem will take place in
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Today we remember along with many across the county, country and further afield the 10 people who died on October 7th 2022 in the Creeslough explosion. They are; 48 year old James O Flaherty, 24 year old Jessica Gallagher, 49 year old Martin McGill, 39 year old Catherine O Donnell and her son James Monaghan
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Derry City and Strabane District Council have launched a targeted new recycling scheme that will help reduce paint waste. Council has joined the Community RePaint network and are calling for householders to help reduce paint waste by dropping reusable paint to Pennyburn, Strathfoyle and Strahans Road recycling centres. Leftover paint can be passed on to
At approximately 5am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the discovery of the body of a male, aged in his 40s. The scene is currently preserved to allow for a forensic and technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The body of the deceased remains at the scene. A post-mortem examination will be conducted
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A new Child Casualties Report which focuses on children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads was published today. The report revealed that 3% of killed and seriously injured road users under the age of 15 took place in Donegal between the years 2014 and 2022. For full press release, see below. October 2023 –
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