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Man in critical condition following three car collision in Derry

A man has been left in critical condition following a three car collision within the vicinity of Altnagelvin Roundabout. Police received a report shortly before 7.30pm on yesterday afternoon of a collision involving a Skoda Superb, Nissan Qashqai and a Toyota Avensis. The drivers of the two other vehicles sustained minor injuries. The road has […]

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Witness appeal for road collision in Strabane which left fence damaged

PSNI in Strabane are appealing for witnesses regarding a vehicle collision which occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning along the Laghtfoggy Road in Castlederg. It’s reported a vehicle had collided with a fence, causing it damage. Anyone who witnessed any vehicle on the road is asked to contact police on 101.

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Three people in court in the North for alleged human trafficking

Three people are due in court in the North today, charged as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation. It’s after the PSNI raided an Organised Crime Gang on Thursday. This significant operation focused on the activities of a group suspected of trafficking young Romanian women throughout Northern Ireland for the

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Water works in Manorcunningham set to commence in November

A Letterkenny councillor is welcoming funding from Uisce Eireann regarding works in Manorcunningham. Cllr. Donal Mandy Kelly says works are due to commence in November and see the replacement of 2.6km of mains which will address problem areas which suffer from frequent bursts. The areas of Rossbracken and Raymoghy were particularly affected with water outages.

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Deputy Pringle urges people of Donegal to participate in consultation of new rail plan

Donegal has been left as and afterthought in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle. Deputy Pringle says the exclusion of Donegal Town and a link between Sligo and Letterkenny is a critical omission. He is urging the people of Donegal to have their say in the public consultation ,

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Culdaff to Gleneely road to be closed from Monday amid repairs

Donegal County Council are waning drivers of a road closure from Culdaff to Gleneely from Monday to Wednesday. The R285 at Birney Brae, Glacknadrumman will close from 8am to 6pm each day to allow for essential repair works to take place. The alternative route is in place: Gleneely Village – Carrowmore Junction – Bocan Chapel

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€10,000 aawarded to Milford & District Resource Centre under SPAR Community Fund

Milford & District Resource Centre in Donegal have been awarded €10,000 under the SPAR Community Fund initiative.  They are one of six beneficiaries across Ireland. Milford & District Resource Centre aims to tackle social isolation, poor health outcomes including mental health, inequality, poverty and lack of opportunity. The funding will go towards renovating an old

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Decline in homeless figure in the North West despite record breaking numbers nationally

There’s been a decline in the number of people classified as homeless in the North West, amid a record breaking 12,600 people without a home across Ireland. Figures published this afternoon show 13 families with 29 dependent children were in emergency accommodation across the region during the last week in June. That’s seven families less

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Donegal man sentenced to 15 years for role in Strokestown attack

A Donegal man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in an attack at a repossessed house in Co Roscommon. 44-year-old PJ Sweeney of High Cairn, Ramelton has been sentenced along with 58-year-old Martin O’Toole of Stripe, Irishtown, Claremorris and 56-year-old Paul Beirne of Croghan, Boyle, Co Roscommon. The three men

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Additional €1m LIS funding announced for Donegal

An additional €1m under the Local Improvement Scheme has been announced for Donegal. It’s part of a further €16m injection for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development. It brings the total LIS allocation for the county this year to almost €2m. Minister Heather Humphreys says

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South Donegal Deputy questions why modular homes for refugees can’t be given to Irish people also

A South Donegal Deputy has questioned why modular homes used to house Ukrainian refugees can’t also be given to Irish people. 24 families have been housed at Doorly Park in Sligo after the units were delivered under emergency planning laws. The development was started in February and the new residents moved in last week. Deputy

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Rail network in Donegal closer than ever – Donegal Green Party Chair

The Chair of the Green Party in Donegal believes a rail network in Donegal is closer than ever. The All-Island Rail Review came before Cabinet this week and recommends the restoration of a rail link between Letterkenny and Derry as well as an extension from Portadown through Omagh and Strabane. Michael White told today’s Nine

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Uisce Eireann asked to ensure better consultation with Donegal public

Uisce Eireann is being asked to ensure better consultation with the public ahead of planned works. A six week road closure is due to come into effect in the coming weeks to facilitate the installation of a new water line in the Meenawheel area of West Donegal. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says many elderly

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Calls for those ready to commence remedial works to be prioritised under new defective block scheme

Donegal County Council is being urged to prioritise defective block homeowners who are ready to commence remedial works under the new Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. Some homeowners who had engaged with the previous scheme and had submitted their application 9 months ago fall further down the line due to the categories laid out now

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Collection of Dr Simon Shiel’s books to be presented to Ballyshannon Community Hospital

A collection of over 100 books belonging to the late Dr Simon Sheil are to be presented today to the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. Dr Sheil, who endowed the former Sheil hospital, practised in the town and his library contained several hundred books. The event will include descendants of Dr McMullin, who rescued the books

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Official figures expected to represent rise in homelessness

There’s expected to be yet another rise in homelessness when the latest figures are published today. Over 12,400 people were accessing emergency accommodation at the end of June, including over 1,700 families. However those figures don’t include rough sleepers. Last month’s figures revealed an 85% increase in homelessness in the North West along with a

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Retained fire fighters strike action enters third day

Five of Donegal’s fifteen fire brigades are on strike today as rolling strike action continues. It’s in response to a lack of co-operation from management as its claimed the required number of appliances are not being deployed to scenes of life threatening emergencies. Firefighters are picketing today outside stations in Donegal Town and Killybegs. Donegal

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Donegal Deputy says Uisce Éireann have big questions to answer

A Donegal Deputy says there are big questions that Uisce Éireann needs to answer in regards to water supply in Inishowen. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn is calling on the utility to commence the promised works to replace 790 metres of old water mains in the Clonmany area urgently. A Boil Water Notice is currently in place

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Calls for additional signage on approach to Kilmacrennan crossroads

There’s calls for additional signage to be put in place on routes leading to a crossroads junction in Kilmacrennan on which a number of serious collisions have taken place. Donegal County Council has agreed to replace safety bollards on the routes from Churchill and Milford and carry out a review. Councillor John O’Donnell says safety

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Police in Derry and Strabane issue warning after reports of £25,000 lost to scammers

Police in Derry City & Strabane are warning people to be wary of scammers after reports locally of people being scammed out of £25,000. In one of two reports made to police yesterday a man tricked the person he called into believing he was police and to transfer money to help with an investigation. While

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DUP leader says they are awaiting Government’s response to Windsor Framework proposals

The leader of the DUP says he’s waiting for the British Government to respond to the party’s latest proposals for the Windsor Framework, before deciding on the party’s next steps. Stormont has now been out of action for over a year and a half because of the party’s boycott. There’s talk of an Autumn date

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Emerald Airlines pilots to engage in 24 hour work stoppage over Bank Holiday

Emerald Airlines pilots will engage in a 24 hour work stoppage over the August Bank Holiday. The pilots which operate Aer Lingus regional flights between Donegal and Dublin will engage in the work stoppage from midnight on Thursday August 3rd until midnight Friday August 4th. The industrial action will include pickets at Emerald Airlines offices

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Finn Valley Viking Kings receive Civic Reception

The Finn Valley Vikings were honored at a Civic Reception for their outstanding achievements in the sport of powerlifting this week. Monday’s event to celebrate the group’s journey was presided over by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Martin Harley, and attended by esteemed guests and elected members. The reception highlighted the importance of teamwork

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Coveney opens support scheme for small businesses and groups affected by weekend flooding

Minister Simon Coveney has opened opened the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme to small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations unable to secure flood insurance, and affected by recent flooding in Co Donegal. The first stage commences immediately, and will provide a contribution of up to €5,000, depending on the scale of damage incurred. In

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Defective block counselling service seeking premises for face to face consultations

A service offering psychotherapy, counselling and psychological support for people affected by the defective blocks crisis is seeking a premises in Donegal from which they can operate. My Mind has received funding from government to provide supports, but at present, can only offer that service online or by phone. Communications Manager Tom Hanratty says the

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Garda Commissioner facing no confidence motion from rank and file members

Over 11 and a half thousand Gardaí will be balloted on a vote of no confidence in the Garda Commissioner. Drew Harris’s leadership is being called into question over the recruitment and retention of officers during his tenure. The Garda Representative Association has decided it will ballot members following the announcement of a return to

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“I hope my speaking out will help others in the same situation realise it was not their fault”

A Donegal woman who was raped and sexually assaulted by her father told this morning’s Nine til Noon Show that she’s hopeful her decision to waive her anonymity will help others in the same situation realise it was not their fault. 22 year old Karen Harkin’s father, 55 year old Michael Carter, of Ballymagan, Buncrana,

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MEP calls for an enhanced EU presence in Belfast, and the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy to NI

An Irish MEP has proposed the establishment of an EU ‘one-stop shop’ in Belfast, together with the appointment of an EU Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland. Sean Kelly says that under the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland enjoys access to both the EU and UK internal markets. That, he says, puts the North in a unique

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Interest Rate rise expected this afternoon, but no more anticipated after today

Some homeowners are about to face even higher monthly mortgage repayments. The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates by another quarter of one per cent today. It’ll be the ninth rate rise in just over a year. However its thought it could be the last in the current campaign to dampen inflation.

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GRA President backs calls for frontline gardai to be armed with tasers

Rank and file gardai say they should be armed with tasers on the frontline. Recent incidents have raised questions about the resources available to Gardai to deal with violent crime. Donegal based President of the Garda Representative Association Brendan O ‘ Connor says they are effectively used in other countries………

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MAG urge Minister Darragh O’Brien to meet with affected homeowners in Donegal

The Mica Action Group is urging Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to attend a public meeting of affected homeowners to outline how he believes the recently published enhanced scheme will work. The group says statements have been made by the Dept of Housing since the publication of the scheme, such as at the Housing Committee Meeting

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Council writing to Garda Commissioner to support Donegal JPC on stand alone Garda Division call

Donegal County Council is to write to the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris in support of the retention of Donegal as a stand alone Garda Division. Commissioner Harris is currently carrying out a review of the proposed new Garda Policing model, which would see Donegal amalgamated with Sligo and Leitrim to create one “North West Garda

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