The HSE is urging parents of children born between March 1st and the end of this month to avail of RSV immunisation. From this coming Monday, it will be offered to newborns, but now for the first time, it’s being offered in the community. RSV is a largely seasonal respiratory illness that can affect any […]
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The Department of Education is being asked to make it clear when school payments are voluntary. There have been claims that letters sent to parents often make charges look compulsory, creating pressure and leaving teachers and principals acting as debt collectors. Under the Education Act, schools in the Free Education Scheme cannot charge mandatory fees,
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Visitors of Linsfort Beach in Buncrana are warned to be vigilant after a local woman was badly stung by a weever fish. Cllr Jack Murray has made the appeal, stating that the National Poisons Information Centre of Ireland also recently issued a statement warning that weever fish were present in Donegal. The woman in question
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Another food has been recalled over fears of listeria. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has asked retailers to remove batches of cheese from their shelves. The affected items are Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta and Dairy Buffalo Ricotta. Details of the cheese which potentially contain listeria mono-cytogenes are on the FSAI website and anyone who
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Drumhaggart and the surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of up to four hours is made after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.
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The US is being blasted for giving in to Israeli lobbying to end the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Sinn Féin is describing it as “shameful”, “reckless” and “irresponsible.” Irish troops will finish their work after a UN Security Council vote to end the UNIFIL operation at the end of 2026. Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs
18 people known as the Disappeared will be remembered today at the site of the bog being searched for one of their remains. Columba McVeigh was abducted, murdered, and secretly buried by the IRA on October 31st, 1975. The WAVE Trauma Centre will hold an event to mark International day of the disappeared at Bragan
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Pearse Doherty is emerging as a likely candidate to represent Sinn Féin in the Presidential elections The Irish Independent claims Sinn Féin is now expected to put forward its own contender, but it is Donegal’s Pearse Doherty rather than Mary Lou McDonald who is emerging as the frontrunner. They report that given Deputy Doherty’s position
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The role of Donegal County Council in tackling issues relating to sheep dipping has been highlighted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA’s mid-term Evaluation of the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan includes a section on sheep dipping which notes issues in Donegal in recent years. It also identifies a number of challenges, including the
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Letterkenny Chamber is working to address concerns following a number of recent incidents in the town. A video emerged in recent days showing a car mounting the pavement, hitting a parked vehicle as it fled a gang of three people who attempted to enter the moving vehicle on Main Street. In a separate incident, a
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Delays in the processing of payments under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme continue to raise concerns. Latest figures show 271 claims were submitted to the scheme in July. Of the 130 payments issued last month, just 63% were paid within the three-week target. To date, €117.7 million has been paid out under the
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, August 28th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, August 28th Read More »
More than 13,000 illicit cigarettes, a vehicle and cash have been seized as part of an operation in Derry. HM Revenue and Customs personnel supported by the PSNI conducted a series of inspections in the city yesterday. A total of 12 commercial premises, one residential address, and one vehicle were inspected. During the operation, HMRC
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Businesses have had to shut, sick people have had no access to water, and children have started the new school term unable to wash because of widespread water outages in Inishowen over the past week. Councillor Jack Murray has reiterated the frustrations of people in the peninsula, some of whom were without water for 5
North Inishowen has become the latest are to see night time water restrictions imposed. Uisce Eireann says supply may be disrupted from 10pm to 8am in Clonmany, Ballyliffin, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. The restrictions come into place tonight and will end on Sunday morning.
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Some students are commuting between Donegal and Dublin because there aren’t enough rooms available to rent. AMLÉ, formerly the USI, is calling on locals near colleges and universities to offer spare rooms to students. 78 per cent of those going to the University of Galway are finding it hard to get accommodation, while students at
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: Some school secretaries and caretakers have begun an indefinite strike today calling for access to the public sector pension scheme. We chat to two of them on a bus to Dublin to
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Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has made calls for a parliamentary meeting within his party to finalise Fianna Fáil’s nomination for the Áras race. The party hasn’t run it’s own candidate since the election of Mary McAleese, who filled the role from 1997 until 2011. As it stands, both Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein
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Emergency services were tasked to a report of a car that had entered the water in Lough Swilly last night. Gardaí and the Rescue 118 helicopter were deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, it was then found that it was a false alarm, and the car was located next to the water.
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A number of non-compliances have been detected in HIQA inspections at two community hospitals in Donegal. In both cases, management have outlined how the issues identified are being dealt with. There were 34 residents in place at Dungloe Community Hospital when the premise was inspected in March. Inspectors observed a calm and comfortable environment, and
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Parkview Drive, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:05pm this afternoon, though it may take up to four hours for supplies to properly restore. Updates can be found on the Uisce Eireann website using the following reference number: DON00098068.
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School secretaries and caretakers are striking across the country this morning. They’re calling for access to the public sector pension scheme. Over 2 thousand schools are impacted, and Forsa trade union says picketing will continue until an agreement is made. A number of secretaries and caretakers from Donegal are en-route to Dublin for a protest
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A number of people who sat their driving test in Buncrana in the past week did not have access to toilet facilities at the test centre. Local Cllr Fionán Bradley says he received numerous calls in relation to the matter. Following correspondence he made to the RSA, Cllr Bradley was told that the decision was
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The funeral of the nine-year-old boy who died last week in Dungloe is to get underway today. Joey Forker was fatally injured in an incident at his home in Meencross. He is to be laid to rest this morning in Magheragallon Cemetery in Gaobh Dobhair.
Nine year old Joey Forker to be laid to rest today Read More »
Somebody’s waking up €17 million richer this morning. There was one outright winner for the country’s 3rd largest National Lottery win. The total jackpot amounted to €17,008,295.00 The winning numbers are 2, 6, 20, 22, 26, 39 and the bonus number, 5.
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Parents of pupils attending Crana College are warned of a scam text that is being circulated. The text purports to be from the school, advising parents that there is a €30 locker fee that must be paid. The message contains a link for the bill to be paid. A spokesperson from the school in Buncrana
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The UN Security Council is set to vote on the future of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon today. It’s understood members will vote on an extension of the mission until the end of 2026. That will be followed by a year-long’ orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal.’ Tanaiste Simon Harris has been engaged in discussions
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Residents of Culdaff are advised of a water outage today due to a pump failure. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 pm this afternoon, though it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to be fully returned. More information: A pump failure may cause supply disruptions to Culdaff and
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The Alley Theatre in Strabane is to close temporarily to facilitate essential repair and restoration works. The theatre is set to close on Friday, September 25th, for a period of around six months, following the discovery of a substantial water leak at the venue. Following the recent discovery of a substantial water leak at the
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The Ulster Farmers Union Deputy President says it’s important farmers are communicated with as the A5 debacle continues. The UFU is set to meet with officials from the Department for Infrastructure to discuss the project. Earlier this year, the High Court ruled the Department’s plans for the A5 did not comply with climate change targets.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, August 27th:
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It’s been confirmed that the new Little Angels School in Letterkenny will now open on Thursday, September 4th. The school was due to open on Monday; however, parents were advised that, due to considerable work needing to be carried out on site, and as confirmation from school governance was needed, the opening of the school
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A large fire has broken out at an industrial estate in Derry. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service remains at the scene battling to bring the blaze which broke out shortly before 2pm, under control at Pennyburn Industrial Estate. Police were in attendance earlier. No further information is available at this time.
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Uisce Eireann has confirmed that water supply is returning to parts of Inishowen following an operational issue at Illies Water Treatment Plant yesterday. The outage impacted water supply in Redcastle, Quigleys Point, Muff, Moville, and surrounding areas. The utility says the treatment plant continues to recharge, and it’s expected that the majority of properties will
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The testing of samples taken from several defective block properties has commenced as part of a group litigation case being taken by Coleman Legal. Coleman Legal is seeking damages on behalf of a number of homeowners who have come together to take a case against the quarry they believe to be responsible for the production
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Donegal County Council’s Heritage Officer says the tradition of rope thatching is being erased from Donegal’s cultural landscape, and it’s vital that skilled thatchers are trained to ensure the craft survives. Joe Gallagher is hopeful that the opening Donegal Thatching School, and the first award under council’s Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme will help to address
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District Support Team officers in Derry have arrested a man following a traffic stop yesterday. They were alerted to a white MG car which failed to indicate at a roundabout. The car was signalled to pull over, and officers noted a strong smell of cannabis. A search of the car was conducted, ands a bag
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The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! We hear calls from a parent on Bus Eireann to show flexibility on school transport after the family were forced out of their home because of Defective Concrete Blocks, we
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The opening of the new Little Angels School in Letterkenny is set to be delayed, with parents saying they have no information or clarity The school was to have opened on Monday next, but a letter sent to parents from the school yesterday advised they are awaiting confirmation from school governance regarding a delayed opening.
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A Status Yellow Rain Warning has been issued for counties along the Western Seaboard. Met Eireann say between 6 o’clock this evening and 6 o’clock tomorrow evening, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Clare may experience significant rainfall accumulations from heavy showers and longer spells of rain. Isolated thunderstoms are also possible. This may lead
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the worst performing facility in the country in terms of breast cancer patients starting their chemotherapy treatments within the recommended 8 week time frame. According to a report published today by The Journal Investigates, the target was reached in 40% of cases in 2023, 20% of cases past year and just 13% of cases between
Targeted measures needed to address LUH chemo delays – Doherty Read More »
European Movement Ireland is urging primary schools in Ireland to register for the Blue Star Programme next year. The programme, which is in its 15th year, introduces children at primary level to the EU, and is designed to promote a greater understanding of European democracies, languages and cultures. This year, 350 schools nationwide, 20 of
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Buncrana’s Children’s Charity has published figures this week showing that the so far this year, the initiative has helped 26 children and their families, providing over €7,640 in direct support since January. The committee says that none of this would have been possible without the continued support of local people, businesses, and councillors, who have
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Uisce Eireann says mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Buncrana, Tirimacool Road and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until midday today.
Water outages expected in Buncrana until midday Read More »
Round One offers for the CAO come out today. The offers of college places will be issued through the body’s website, at 2pm. Almost 90 thousand students applied for courses through the portal this year, the highest number ever. CAO spokesperson Eileen Keleghan says students will also be contacted directly with their offers………….
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One of West Donegal’s best known hotels has gone on the market with a guide price of just under €5 million. The Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe has 65 bedrooms, with agents Savils and TDL Horizons saying there are considerable growth opportunities. In their prospectus, Savills say the Waterfront Hotel is a prime trading hotel overlooking
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Repairs to a burst water main in South Inishowen may cause supply disruptions to Inch Island, Fahan, Burt, Bridgend, Newtowncunningham, Drumhaggart and surrounding areas. Works are expected to continue until 10 o’clock tonight.
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A new report suggests breast cancer patients are not receiving their chemotherapy treatments in the recommended time frame. The Journal Investigates found all 9 hospitals offering the treatment consistently missed the 8 week target set by the HSE. Letterkenny University Hospital had the worst figures in the country, with the target reached in just 13%
Donegal County Council has announced its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme. Under the scheme, the first of its kind in Ireland, David McFerran and he will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. The council says the selection process involved people who have undertaken initial rope thatch training courses at the
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Resurfacing works are taking place in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny today. Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works on Knockanarr Road.
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