Met Eireann is warning of high tides in Donegal over the coming days. As a weather system heads for Ireland, an advisory for high supermoon spring tides resulting in coastal flooding has been issued. The alert is in place until 12am on Saturday. Met Eireann expects further wind warnings to be issued for Saturday night …
Plans for the revival of the Old Courthouse in Letterkenny as a tourist attraction are to be unveiled next week. A previous event gathered ideas from the public and stakeholders after which 3 of the best ideas were brought forward for consumer testing to gather the views of future visitors from across the world. That …
Drop-in event next week on plans for Old Courthouse, Letterkenny Read More »
€34.6 million is being invested in four cross border health and social care projects. The PEACEPLUS funding aims to develop new and enhanced health and social care services by CAWT for border regions. The €34.6 million in PEACEPLUS funding from the Special EU Programmes body will go towards projects focusing on children/young people’s mental health, …
€34.6m to be invested in four cross border health projects Read More »
It’s emerged a defective block property in Donegal which was remediated over 10 years ago is showing signs of deterioration again. As part of the remediation works, only the outer leaf of the property was removed and rebuilt. Councillor Denis McGee visited the property yesterday to see first hand the effects of the defective blocks …
Donegal County Council has received €10,900 to encourage the participation of women and diverse groups in local government. Minister of State for Planning and Local Government Alan Dillon has allocated almost €193,000 to local authorities across the country. Minister Dillion hopes the funding will capitalise on the increase in the number of female and migrant …
Donegal County Council is seeking further clarification from the proposed developer of the site of the Creeslough explosion. The Council says the current planning application does not comply with what it is seeking. Meanwhile, Transport Infrastructure Ireland has raised a number of issues with the proposed redevelopment. Vivo Shell Ltd has proposed the demolition of …
Council seeking further clarification on redevelopment of Creeslough explosion site Read More »
Households with a private well supply are being urged to have their water tested every year. It comes as a new report reveals just one in five households with a private well supply has had its water tested in the past three years. The most common reason for not testing the supply is a belief …
Households with private well supply urged to test water every year Read More »
There’s growing speculation the General Election will be held before Christmas. The Dail has passed two major pieces of legislation to pave the way for an election. The Taoiseach has also cancelled a planned trade mission to Poland at the end of the month. While the Tanaiste’s told the Irish Times it’s reasonable to assume …
Speculation mounting of election before Christmas Read More »
A man and woman have been arrested following what is understood to be a stabbing incident in Ballybofey last night. A man, aged in his 30s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following the attack at around 9pm last night. The man and woman both in their 20s are currently detained at a …
Man and woman arrested following stabbing in Ballybofey Read More »
The Public Accounts Committee is meeting for the first time this morning following the resignation of Brian Stanley from Sinn Fein. The Laois/Offaly TD was the chair of the PAC and the party has nominated Mairead Farrell to replace him, but this is expected to be met with opposition. It’s unclear if Brian Stanley will …
PAC to meet today for first time since Brian Stanley’s resignation from Sinn Fein Read More »
The Middle East, Ukraine and migration are high on the agenda at an EU leaders summit in Brussels today. Taoiseach Simon Harris will re-iterate Ireland’s call for a review on the EU – Israel association agreement. Once again conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine will dominate proceedings at a meeting of EU leaders in …
Middle East, Ukraine and migration high on agenda at EU leaders summit Read More »
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a toddler in Co Tyrone. 23 month old Tavia De Costa’s body was found in a house in the Windmill Court area of Dungannon on Sunday last. A 29 year old man has been charged with the murder of the child while a 21 …
Three people charged in connection with death of toddler in Tyrone Read More »
Motorists are warned that the R244-4 in Lagg, Malin will be closed to facilitate essential road maintenance works. Local diversions will be in place from 8am this morning until 6pm this evening.
A series of events are to be held from next week by Donegal County Council in relation to the supports available to refurbish Vacant and Derelict properties. These include the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, the Repair and Lease Scheme, the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan Scheme and the Find Me a Home in …
DCC to launch series of information evenings on grants for derelict buildings Read More »
Long-awaited works to establish a new leisure centre in Buncrana are said to be ready to commence, pending government funding. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen MD, Cllr Jack Murray, says the council staff have done the groundwork, and he now hopes that Minister for Sport, Malcolm Noonan, will grant the project €17 million under the Large-Scale …
Funding crucial for Buncrana Leisure Centre revival Read More »
Road safety on the Mill Bridge in Buncrana was once again the topic of discussion at the Inishowen Municipal District meeting. Approximately a year ago, a near-miss incident occurred when a car’s wing mirror made contact with a pram. Former Councillor Rena Donaghy initially called for a new bridge in the area around ten years …
Further calls for safety measures at Mill Bridge in Buncrana Read More »
A murder investigation is underway in Northern Ireland following the death of a young child in Dungannon, County Tyrone. 23 month old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa, was found dead by police, after they were called to the Windmill Court area of the town on Sunday morning. Following the results of a post mortem examination, …
Muder investigation launched following death of toddler in Co. Tyrone Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, October 16th:
Police have advised that previous road closures in place due to a gas leak have been lifted. Emergency services tended to the scene in Collon Lane this afternoon following a report being made. Motorists are now free to travel in the area once more.
The Health Products Regulator has warned of incorrect labels on some defibrillator pads supplied in Donegal and across Ireland. They were packed with DefibTech branded devices, outside of the control of the machine’s manufacturer. The HPRA says incorrect expiry dates are printed on the pads, which could result in a reduced power shock being delivered …
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1 in 8 breast cancer diagnoses in Ireland are linked to alcohol consumption. That’s according to Paula Leonard, CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland. Ms. Leonard was one of several guest speakers at a Health and Wellbeing event hosted by Letterkenny Community Health Forum in the Radisson Hotel today. She says alcohol is in the same …
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Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce Highland Radio as the official media partner for the upcoming North West Future of Energy Conference & Exhibition 2024, which will take place on Thursday, 7th November at the Ebrington Hotel, Derry. Sponsored by SSE Renewables, this flagship event is the largest …
A proposed motion has been agreed in the Dáil to see an amendment to the 10% cap increase to the Enhanced Defective Block Grant Scheme be applied retrospectively. The cap is to co-inside with the increase in the cost of building materials. However, Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says he only agrees on the condition that a date is …
Proposed amendment on DCB scheme conditionally agreed by Dáil members Read More »
Two individuals were injured in a shooting incident that occurred at a house in the Mettican Road area of Garvagh, County Derry. Police are investigating the incident, which is believed to have been an aggravated burglary that took place shortly before 9 p.m. yesterday. A group of suspects wearing balaclavas attacked the property, resulting in …
A number of roads are closed in Derry due to a gas leak in the Collon Lane area. Motorists are advised that the Racecourse Road is closed at its junctions with the Buncrana Road and at Carnhill. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene. Police are asking the public …
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! Today we broadcast live from the Radisson Hotel for a special show focusing on a Health and Wellbeing event hosted by Letterkenny Community Health Forum : Part one: Part two: …
€29 million is to be paid to over 7,700 farmers in advance payments under the 2024 Basic Income Support for Sustainability and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability. Over €506 million in advance payments has been announced today for farmers across the county. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue says he recognises …
Over 7,700 Donegal farmers to receive share of €29m in advance payments Read More »
The Chair of the Bloody Sunday Trust says they will not be grieving the loss of a British soldier who was Captain of the Parachute Regiment in Derry on Bloody Sunday. General Sir Mike Jackson passed away this week at the age of 80. General Jackson, the former head of the British Army was a …
Police in Derry have seized a quantity of fireworks. It’s after they received a report at around 9:40pm last night that the fireworks were being thrown in the Buncrana Road area. Police say what may seem like harmless fun to some, may actually feel like anti-social behaviour to others. They’re also warning of the risk …
A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that the hospitality industry is ‘drowning’. It comes as there are further calls for a reduction in the VAT rate from 13.5% to 9% on food sales. It follows a large protest outside Leinster House by hospitality groups yesterday – which included restaurant and pub owners. During a …
The hospitality industry is ‘drowning’ – Deputy Pringle tells Dail Read More »
There’s calls for Government to provide a subsidy or support programme for small and medium sized businesses to offset the minimum wage increase. It was announced in Budget 2025 that minimum wage is to increase by 80 cent. Donegal Fine Gael general election candidate John McNulty says while this is to be welcomed, he fears …
Calls for subsidy or support programme for businesses to offset minimum wage increase Read More »
A murder investigation is underway following the disappearance of an 8 year old boy in Co Louth. 8 year old Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda in Louth on the 30th of August. Gardaí have carried out intensive inquiries but he hasn’t been found. In a statement, gardai say they can’t …
Murder investigation launched following disappearance of 8 year old in Co Louth Read More »
The No Barriers Foundation in Donegal is one of 24 community projects across the country receiving financial support from Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together programme. €500,000 is being allocated to community groups with the No Barriers Foundation receiving €20,000. The funding supports groups who are disproportionately impacted by critical issues, as identified by Community Foundation …
No Barriers Foundation receives funding from BOI Begin Together Programme Read More »
Donegal and Derry need to be promoted as one. That’s according to the new chair of the North West Development Group. Councillor Sandra Duffy says strides have been made by the group over the past 10 years to address regional imbalance which must be sustained into the future. She says work needs be done on …
‘Donegal and Derry need to be promoted as one’ – NW Development Group Chair Read More »
A public meeting is taking place this evening to discuss a proposed battery energy storage system facility in Inishowen. There’s concern over the impact FuturEnergy Ireland’s Ballynahone Energy Storage development on Gransha Road near Buncrana will have on the local environment. A first of it’s kind in Europe, the project proposes to use iron-air batteries …
Public meeting tonight to discuss proposed battery storage system facility near Buncrana Read More »
A search for the remains of Robert Nairac in Co. Louth has ended without success. The search on farmland in Faughart began last August for the remains of Captain Nairac, who was abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1977. Captain Robert Nairac a British intelligence officer was taken away after being confronted outside a …
Brian Stanley has accused Mary Lou McDonald of abusing Dail privilege in remarks she made about him. The former Sinn Fein TD resigned from the party over the weekend for reasons which are still unclear. In yet another day of controversy for Sinn Fein, Brian Stanley is accusing the party of inaccurate statements and insinuation. …
Brian Stanley accuses Mary Lou McDonald of abusing Dail privilege Read More »
Yesterday’s meeting of Inishowen Municipal District saw a lengthy discussion regarding the need for additional harbour masters to oversee the county’s piers. Cllr Martin Dermott initiated the discussion, stating that the current model, with only one harbour master in place for the Inishowen area, is inadequate. He explained that historically, the role of harbour master …
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Over €313,000 was agreed to be allocated to the remaining resurfacing works on Cockhill Road. A number of members of the Inishowen MD say they receive calls on a nearly daily basis in relation to a section of the road that is unfinished. In yesterday’s meeting, it was advised that due to excessively deep excavations …
Over €313,000 allocate to finish Cockhill Road resurfacing Read More »
A Donegal Councillor is intensifying his call for a total ban on Norwegian fishing vessels in Irish waters. These vessels are permitted to catch more than three times the amount of blue whiting on the Irish coast, than native fishermen are allowed. Cllr Manus Boyle says the current state of affairs of fishing communities such …
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A 10% cap increase to the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme will be retrospective. That’s according to the Taoiseach who says it will take time, unclear if the amendment will be passed before or after the looming General Election. Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn asked the question yesterday, ahead of a motion which is to …
10% cap increase to DCB grant to be retrospective Read More »
Two schools in Donegal are to proceed to the next steps for their prospective expansions. Scoil Bhride in Convoy has been given approval to proceed to construction with its planned extension, while Brackey National School in Ardara has been given the green light to move its proposed building project to the tender stage. Both schools …
Progress made for new classrooms at two Donegal schools Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, October 15th:
The Sinn Féin leader has admitted to withholding the real reason behind the resignation of a Senator who sent inappropriate texts to a minor. Niall O Donnghaile sent the messages in September 2023 prompting a complaint to the party and a reference to the PSNI, who found no offence occurred. Mary Lou McDonald told the …
Sinn Fein Leader addresses controversies in Dáil Read More »
Donegal will benefit from funding allocated as part of the National Cancer Strategy. Budget 2025 includes a significant investment of €41 million in cancer services nationwide, with €5.5 million allocated to the Alliance of Community Cancer Support and Services. Cancer Care West Donegal and Donegal Cancer Flights & Services, members of the Alliance, will receive …
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced £3 million in funding to support the operation of City of Derry Airport for the current financial year. This funding will ensure the airport’s continued operation while the Department for the Economy develops plans for its future funding. Minister O’Dowd emphasized the airport’s importance as a critical infrastructure asset …
£3 million in funding for City of Derry Airport confirmed Read More »
A driver was arrested in Ballyshannon this morning after testing positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test. Gardaí on patrol stopped the vehicle and conducted a drug test using a Secure Tec Drugwipe 6S. The motorist was subsequently arrested and brought to Ballyshannon Garda Station for further testing. They were released pending the results.
4.3km of water mains have been replaced in the areas of Liscooley and Castlefinn as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. Two sections of aging water mains were replaced along the N15 and on Hill Head Road, from the N15 junction to the Castlefinn service reservoir, in response to high rates of leakage. These …
Water mains replaced in Liscooley and Castlefinn Read More »
Long-awaited works have commenced at the former Ard Scoil Mhuire site in Gweedore. 29 social houses are to be built on the site. It remains unclear if a five bedroom assisted living facility for adults with intellectual disabilities that was to be included in the development is included in the first phase of works. Councillor …
Long-awaited works commence on Ard Scoil Mhuire site in Gweedore Read More »
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