A report setting out reform in the Defence Forces over the next 18 months will go before the Cabinet this morning. Defence Minister Micheál Martin will publish the plan in response to the Independent Review Group findings, which outlined a culture of bullying and harassment in the Defence Forces. The Independent Review Group highlighted serious […]
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The Alley Arts & Conference Centre and Strabane Visitor Information centre has been relaunched as part of a campaign to promote the town and the wider Sperrins area. Tourism Manager with the Council, Margaret Edwards says there is much to offer visitors, in terms of cultural, historical and environmental experiences. She says when considering the
Housing has been identified by members of Donegal County Council as the most important issue to be addressed by the authority. A lengthy discussion at the September meeting began with officials seeking clearance to borrow almost €7.5 million for land acquisition. Two motions were also moved, with Cllr Ciaran Brogan seeking to have housing returned
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Police are urging people to review the security of their property or premises. It follows the theft of a number of vehicles in Castlederg a number of weeks ago. On September 15th, it was reported that five vehicles had been stolen from a shed at an address on Corgary Road. Detectives believe the theft took
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A man arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run in Bundoran which claimed the life of a 9 year old boy on Saturday night has been charged. Ronan Wilson from Kildress, Co Tyrone died after being hit by a car on Atlantic Way at around 9pm. The man arrested is aged in his
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Graffiti targeting a Derry MLA has been condemned. Police have confirmed that they are investigating a number of incidents in the Strathfoyle area over the weekend including the graffiti directed towards Mark H Durkan.. Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus says abuse or threats towards politicians is ‘unacceptable.’ Mark H Durkan says he has lived in the
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday September 25th:
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A delegation from the European Parliament is to visit Donegal next month to gather information about the defective blocks crisis in the county and see some of the buildings that have been affected. It follows a submission to the EU Petitions Committee in 2021, and a follow up visit in June of this year. Joe
An emergency meeting of Donegal County Council is to be held next month. Two motions were brought before the Council today by Councillors Ciaran Brogan and Marie Therese Gallagher calling for urgent measures to tackle the ongoing housing crisis. The local authority agreed to the meeting on October 11th. The Council’s Director of Housing, Patsy
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The first named storm of the winter will hit Ireland on Wednesday – and it’s called Agnes. Weather models are predicting strong winds and heavy rain in parts, with the storm quite changeable. Met Eireann has issued warnings for Leinster and Munster, and the UK’s Met Office put out an alert for the north. Alan
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A commercial net fisherman has had his licence suspended for one year after being caught illegally fishing in Donegal. The Loughs Agency says it remains dedicated to preserving the marine environment. On June 30th 2022 , fishery protection officers patrol the waters near Redcastle witnessed a small white boat near the shore. Two men were
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Thousands of health, voluntary and community sector workers will go on strike from October 17th. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions says it’s over Government “failure” to address issues over funding and recruitment. SIPTU, Fórsa and the INMO reported high levels of participation in ballots, and “overwhelming” support for strike action. In total, 18 health
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This year’s #LoveDonegalDay reached a total of 123.9 million people. On Thursday September 14th, #LoveDonegalDay was trending across the country with people taking to social media to share their love of the county, reaching 85 million. It reached 123.9 million users by Sunday night with events showcasing the county’s strong links to the diaspora increasing
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There has been a sharp rise in the number of homicide and theft offences in Ireland. In the North West region, there’s been a 31% increase in homicides. CSO figures show however there has been a significant fall in the number of fraud incidents. According to CSO figures, in the North Western Garda region, homicide
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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: Following the death of 9 year old Ronan Wilson in a hit and run in Bundoran, Donal Kavanagh speaks
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Former Leas-Cheann Comhairle Pat the Cope Gallagher, has officially opened group homes in Fair Hill, Dungloe orchestrated by County Donegal Parents and Friends with Intellectual Disabilities Housing Association. Three houses will be in effect which will each cater to four people, enabling an independent way of living. The €2.2million project has a kitchen and living
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Job applications have opened for the role of PSNI Chief Constable. It follows the resignation of Simon Byrne in the wake controversies, including the major data breach in August. The job description describes the role as high-profile, demanding and often fast-paced. It goes on to say the future trust and confidence in policing will be
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HIQA has today published the report of an unannounced inspection of Hillcrest Nursing Home, Long Lane, Letterkenny. The inspection was carried out on March 22nd of this year with 31 residents present. 7 non compliances were noted. These were in the areas of Staffing, Training and staff development, Records, Governance and management, Contract for the
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the 3rd most overcrowded in the country today. There are 39 patients waiting for beds according to this mornings INMO figures. 12 are situated in the emergency department while 27 are elsewhere in the hospital. Cork University Hospital is the second most over crowded at 56 while University Hospital Limerick has
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Donegal Town’s new Garda station is being perceived as a ‘white elephant’. There’s claims locals when ringing the station’s doorbell are not receiving assistance with the door closed. Superintendent Karen Duffy however, says cover is provided there on a 24-7 basis. Councillor Micheal Naughton says Donegal Town is a busy area and a hub for
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Another tragedy has hit the Irish motorsport community after the death of a competitor during the Clare Stages Rally. 37 year old Damien Fleming from Kerry was a passenger in one of the cars involved in a two-car collision near Carron yesterday. The driver of the second car is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while
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The Social Protection Minister has launched the National Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2023/24 season. The allowance, which is a means-assessed payment, will be paid for 28 weeks to some 404,000 households across the country. This payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or if preferred, by way of two instalment payments of
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A man in his 20s remains in custody this morning after a nine year old boy died in a crash in South Donegal. The child was walking on Atlantic Way in Bundoran when he was knocked down shortly after 9.20 on Saturday night. The man is being held at a garda station. Bundoran councillor Michael
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The NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) Mobile Training Unit is currently booked to visit Donegal. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced a record number of participants in retrofitting programmes this year. The purpose of the programmes is for further advancement training and revision. For full
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Overnight road closures will be implemented in two areas of Letterkenny from tonight. For the rest of this week, High Road will be closed from just above New Line Road to the Hospital Roundabout, with diversions via New Line Road and Circular Road. Elsewhere, a three night resurfacing project begins at Polestar Roundabout, with moving
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Detectives in the North are appealing for information regarding an armed robbery in Belfast. Two men armed with a knife and metal bar burst into a supermarket in the Oldpark Road area earlier today. They were wearing surgical-style masks over their faces and gloves and demanded till contents from two shop workers. They left the
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Stragar, Killybegs and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 8am tomorrow. The council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the expected finish time for your supply to fully return
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We’re being warned the Irish economy is becoming a victim of its own success. The former Chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says full employment has sparked a labour shortage, which makes it hard to build houses and tackle staffing problems in the health service. Seamus Coffey, who lectures in economics at UCC, says
People Before Profit is calling on the Government to provide everyone in the State with a minimum of €300 per week in the forthcoming budget. It says the payment issued to all citizens during the pandemic gave people an adequate safety net to get by from week to week. Budget 2024 will be published in
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Over 30 memory walks are taking place around the country today for the Alzheimers’ Society of Ireland, including one at Ards Friary in Creeslough. However they’ve been hit by the weather and the society is asking people to keep an eye on weather forecasts and their social media accounts for updates. The society’s Cormac Cahill
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A woman was rescued this morning after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest on Lisfanon beach in Buncrana. Greencastle coastguard responded to an alert along with the 118 rescue helicopter and other emergency services. The woman was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital by helicopter after she received CPR from a doctor who happened to be at
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Derry City and Strabane District Council are continuing to resurface a number of busy carparks within the council area. Earlier this year, Council agreed to re-surface four car parks across Derry, Strabane and the wider district. These were Albert Street in Castlederg, Market Square in Claudy, Shantallow Health Centre on Racecourse Road and Townhall Street
Donegal jockey Martin Harley will be back in the saddle shortly in Australia as he prepares for a busy few months ahead. Earlier this year he suffered multiple fractures, including two in his neck, during a race in Australia, but has since made a remarkable recovery. Back in Donegal for three
Interview: Martin Harley on his recovery from injury, and plans ahead Read More »
Donegal Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter-Finals Glenswilly 1-16, Glenfin 0-10 Cloughaneely 0-10, Ardara 2-13 MacCumhaill’s 3-08 v 2-10 Four Masters Senior Reserve Championship Preliminary Quarter Final Glenfin 1-3, Naomh Conaill 0-4. Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals Naomh Columba 0-10, Termon 2-10 Fanad Gaels 1-13, Buncrana 0-14 Bundroan 0-10, Malin 2-9. Intermediate Reserve Championship Quarter Final Fanad
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Results from the three divisions in the Saturday League. Saturday 23rd September, 2023 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Cappry Rovers 0 vs 4 Glencar Celtic Donegal Town 1 vs 2 Arranmore United Glenea United 1 vs 5 Oldtown Celtic Kildrum Tigers 2 vs 2 St Catherines FC Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 3 vs 1 Strand Rovers
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Malin proved to be too strong for Bundoran as they emerged victorious by 2-9 to 0-10 in their Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final meeting in Killygordon. The Inishowen side led by 2-6 to 0-4 at the break with their goals from Daniel Houghton and Brendan McLaughlin. The south Donegal outfit tried to lift their
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Former Finn Harps captain Keith Cowan struck twice for Dergview as the Tyrone side thumped bottom of the table Knockbreda 5-0 in the Northern Ireland Championship. Cowan got two second half goals after another former Harps player Jamie Browne had bagged a brace in the first half. Padraig Lynch got the fifth in the 85th
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Termon and Fanad Gaels have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Intermediate Football Championship. Termon emerged as six point winners in Killygordon on a 2-10 to 0-10 scoreline, but made hard work of the victory. They led by 1-3 to 0-5 at half time. Bobby McGettigan got the two
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Joshua Magee, from Donegal, and Paul Reynolds (pictured above) will face number one seeds Nyl Yakura and Adam Dong in the semi-final of the Peru International Challenge later today. In the quarter-finals, they overcame Jose Guevara and Diego Mini of Peru, 21-14, 21-14. Meanwhile, Donegal’s Rachael Darragh lost out in her quarter-final as she was
Joshua Magee bidding to reach badminton final in Peru Read More »
Two PSNI officers were hospitalised after encountering a ‘noxious’ substance during a 999 call last night. It happened in east Belfast. Residents from Ravenhill Reach Court, also complained of symptoms, but weren’t badly affected. They were evacuated for several hours, before being allowed to return to their homes.
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Annual grocery price inflation has dropped for the third month in row. New research by Kantar shows inflation rates stood at 12.8 per cent in August 2023, down almost 2 per cent from the previous month. Despite this decline, the price of groceries is still increasing. Pricewatch editor with the Irish Times, Conor Pope, says
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Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were out conducting speed checks last night on the N13. A number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued in respect of speeding offences. The drivers will face a fine of €160 and will each receive three penalty points.
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Donegal County Council has confirmed that a new pump station will be put in place in Stranorlar. The improvement work will benefit the Ash Meadows Estate, Drumboe in Stranorlar. Local Councillor for the Stranorlar Municipal District Patrick McGowan says that this work will be followed by renewed and improved services in the area which will
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The HSE and Childrens Health Ireland have acknowledged distress experienced by children with spina bifida and scoliosis, and their families. It follows a review of care at Temple Street Hospital in Dublin. In a statement issued last night they also apologise for unacceptably long waiting lists for surgery. Alan Cantwell reports…..
Making people’s workplaces feel unsafe cannot be acceptable in a democracy. That’s according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon in response to the abuse hurled at TDs and Senators outside the Dail on Wednesday. The Justice Minister Helen McEntee has asked for a review of security for politicians and staff around Leinster House which will
Uisce Eireann are currently working on repairs to a burst water main in Killybegs. Water works may cause supply disruptions to Stagar, Killybegs and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Donegal County Council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the scheduled finish time for your
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An Garda Siochana’s operational lead for Roads Policing in Donegal says speed is the biggest contributor to fatal collisions. At the latest Joint Policing Committee, Inspector Seamus McGonigle made a presentation on road policing. Road safety is back in the spotlight following a number of fatal crashes across the country in recent weeks, the latest
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Letterkenny University Hospital and the HSE’s Community Healthcare teams in the North West have launched the “Getting to know what matters to me” communication passport for people living with dementia. This document is intended to support a person who is receiving professional care, who cannot easily share information about themselves, and who may have specific
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Derry City’s title hopes have been dealt a massive blow after losing 1-0 away from home against Sligo Rovers at the showgrounds on Friday night. The Candystripes needed a win to keep up with leaders Shamrock Rovers, who were held to a 0-0 draw away to UCD tonight. The match remained 0-0 at half time
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Finn Harps lost 5-1 away from home against Cobh Ramblers on Friday night. Tom Stafford reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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