Concern’s been expressed at the presence of potentially toxic algae on beaches in Derry, with swimming bans in place at Castlerock and Portstewart. The beaches are very close to the North Inishowen coast, and Donegal County Council is monitoring the situation at the moment. Cllr Martin McDermott has been speaking to council staff – He […]
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Paddy Rooney and Sinead Breen. Topics include the recently announced enhanced defective concrete block scheme and the ongoing RTE pay controversy:
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Allstate’s Managing Director has agreed to meet senior public representatives in Strabane for discussions on the future of the company in the area, amid speculation that a redundancy announcement may be in the offing. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley and MLA Maolíosa Mc Hugh sought the meeting seeking clarification about Allstate’s plans. There were job
Concern’s been expressed at the presence of potentially toxic algae on beaches in Derry, with swimming bans in place at Castlerock and Portstewart. East Derry MLA Caoimhe Archibald is urging people to follow the guidance of the RNLI and stay out of the water. She’s written to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has outlined the approach his part would take on Defective Block redress if they were leading the government. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says the enhanced scheme published this week is 80% there, and would he believes be even closer if the government had accepted amendments which were proposed on behalf of
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Uisce Eireann is to begin work next week on a project to replace 4.3km of old water mains in the Liscooley and Castlefinn areas. The utility says almost 3.4 kilometres of new mains will be laid along the N15 from Liscooley to Castlefinn, including new pipework for Grahamsland Estate. The work is set to be
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The creation of six new Genomic Resource Associate staffing roles is required at the Department of Clinical Genetics at CHI at Crumlin for the adequate delivery of diagnostic and support services for people with rare diseases, Rare Diseases Ireland (RDI) has warned Oireachtas members from Donegal. Rare Diseases Ireland (RDI) made the call for the
Donegal writer, journalist and historian Pádraig Ó Baoighill has been honoured by Donegal County Council in recognition of his outstanding achievements. The 90 year old is best known for his work with Gael Linn organisation throughout Ireland and in in Scotland. He also contributed to regular articles in Gaelic Magazines, the Irish Press newspaper and
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Police investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February have charged three men in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attack. The men, aged 23, 25 and 36 have been charged with possessing articles for use in terrorism. All three are expected to appear before Derry
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The Housing Minister says he is confident that the construction industry can attract more workers. They’re needed to complete outstanding housing projects across the country, despite unemployment sitting at an all time low. There’s particular concern in Donegal, with thousands of homes set to be demolished and rebuilt as a result of the defective blocks
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A man has been arrested after a stabbing at an under 16’s GAA match in Co. Tyrone. It happened last night in Cookstown as teenage players were on the field. The alleged stabbing happened during an under-16 Championship semi-final between Cookstown Fr Rocks and Fintona Pearses. Its understood one man attacked another with a knife…
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There’s calls for a change in policy as it relates to hedge cutting. Hedge cutting is prohibited between March and the end of August. However, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says the level of overgrowth in some parts of the county is a matter of life and death. He believes there needs to be
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Gardai in Donegal have issued crime prevention advice for anyone heading on holidays. They say cash and jewellery remains the most sought-after items for burglars. Gardai are urging holiday makers to ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property and if possible leave a car in the driveway to give the impression
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday July 6th:
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Police in Derry are on the hunt for two men who fled the scene of a crash involving a stolen vehicle today. A grey Volvo XC90 which was stolen from the Belmont Park area of Derry on Monday has been recovered from the Creggan Road area this morning. This morning, a police patrol located the
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A scam asking people to explain their involvement in alleged child pornography offences is doing the rounds. It’s accompanied by a PDF attachment which says the receiver has 72 hours to respond. The advice is to not open the attachment, flag the message as spam, delete it, and do not respond.
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A consultant in infectious disease says there are nearly 2,000 cases of lyme disease in Ireland every year. Professor Jack Lambert says HSE figures are misleading as they only document cases of the disease when people are hospitalised. It’s a highly-debilitating illness that is contracted from the bites of infected ticks, normally found in grassy
Three men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Northern Ireland. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot multiple times in Omagh in February. The men arrested in Derry this morning are aged 23, 25 and 36, and are being questioned in Belfast.
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St. Angela’s College in Sligo is set to officially become part of the Atlantic Technological University. It’s after the Higher Education Minister signed the Statutory Order this morning. Simon Harris says it’s a landmark moment in the development of higher education in the West and North West. The incorporation is effective from November 1st. Meanwhile,
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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: After looking at the front pages we chat to Senator Marie Sherlock on the latest developments in the RTE pay scandal. Roisin Gallagher also joins Greg to discuss a presentation on defective
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Donegal County Council has today acknowledged the announcement this week of the Enhanced Defective Block Redress Grant Scheme. The council says its role is changed significantly and involves the administration of the scheme, including the validation of applications and the issuing of payments. The Council is stressing it does not have any engineering role within
A man in his 20s has been shot in the leg in Derry. Police say at round 11.05 last night, they received a report that a number of masked men entered a flat in the Drumcliff Avenue area of the city and shot a man once in the leg. Police and Ambulance Service personnel went
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The Banking and Insurance Focus Group has briefed the Oireachtas Finance Committee on issues pertaining to financial issues in the ongoing Defective Blocks crisis. The group is one of a number operating under the banner of the Redress Focus Groups initiative, which began in January. Four members of the group addressed the committee, all of
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Donegal County Council is being told that while Uisce Eireann works due to take place in Urris, Clonmany will resolve a number of issues in the area, it will not address the key problem faced by several residents, particularly those living on higher ground. Cllr Rena Donaghey says the laying of 800 metres of new
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The group represent victims of abuse in the Defence Forces has rejected the terms of reference for an inquiry into what’s been described as a culture of bullying and abuse. Women of Honour is criticising what they say is Tánaiste Michael Martin’s decision to ram through what they claim are flawed terms of reference, which
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Three men have been charged in relation to assaults and a number of public order incidents at a pub in Co Sligo. It happened in the early hours of Monday, July 3rd. Three men in their 20s were taken to Sligo University Hospital to be treated for injuries, which are believed to be non-life threatening.
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Family Carers Ireland is calling on the Government to overhaul the Carer’s Allowance Scheme. The weekly payment is paid to full-time carers and is means-tested. The organisation is launching its pre-budget submission today, and will address the many challenges facing family carers. Catherine Cox, head of communications and policy at Family Carers Ireland, says the
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It’s hoped an increase in visitor numbers to the Newmills Corn and Flax Mills this summer season could secure additional funding from the OPW. The Minister for the OPW previously said the amenity would not be given any significant funding unless there was a rise in footfall. Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly says the site boasts
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The Garda Commissioner is coming under mounting pressure to provide additional resources for Gardai in Donegal. The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says people particularly in West Donegal fear the fallout of the potential closure of Garda stations in the county. Drew Harris during a visited to Donegal earlier this year said he would
More calls for Garda Commissioner to sanction additional Garda resources for Donegal Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday July 5th:
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The GSOC investigation into the death of Rebecca Browne in Buncrana in May has been re-designated. The 21 year old from Derry died after being struck by a Garda car in the early hours of Sunday, May 21st. In a statement issued today by Madden & Finucane solicitors, it was confirmed that the death of
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Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said that the Government must support the actions of the A5 upgrade. He spoke in the Dáil on Tuesday, in support of the Sinn Féin motion to upgrade the A5 route. The minister said that it is shocking to recount the number of deaths along the 86km stretch of
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The Taoiseach is being urged to once and for all listen to the concerns of the thousands of homeowners affected by defective blocks. The enhanced grant scheme is now in effect but the fear remains that many of those impacted by the crisis will still be left behind. Homeowner representatives are due to appear before
Taoiseach urged to finally listen to concerns of defective block homeowners Read More »
The unemployment rate in Ireland remains at a record low at almost 3.8% in June. CSO figures show it was unchanged when compared to results in May. In June 2022, the rate was 4.2%. Over 105,000 people were unemployed in June, according to seasonally adjusted figures.
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A man has been sentenced to at least 18 years in prison for the murder of his wife in County Derry. The woman, Katrina Rainey, died after being trapped inside a car that set on fire in 2021. Chloe Gibson is outside Belfast Crown Court and some listeners may find details of the following report
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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 bellow! After a run through the newspaper headlines we hear of 3 TDs concerns over the EU Natural Restoration Law. Later Donegal GP Denis McCauley reacts to the Government’s extension of
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The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan announced today that more than €290,000 in funding will be granted to 24 local community groups, including one in Donegal. The funding will offer support to a variety of local projects under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023. Projects approved this year include more
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Inishowen Municipal District has been told that Donegal County Council could be doing some work now to ease the flood risk in Burnfoot. A long terms scheme is planned, consisting of 400m of flood wall and 890m of embankment along the Burnfoot River, with an average defence height of 1.1m above ground level. These defences
Council could proceed with emergency flood defence work in Burnfoot – Canning Read More »
Three men have been arrested after a number of public order incidents and assault in Sligo. Three other men in their 20s were taken to Sligo University Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. It happened at a licensed premises near the Garavogue Weir on Monday morning. The three arrested this morning, all aged
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Police in the Derry are investigating what they’re treating as a sectarian hate crime in the city. It’s after wreaths were taken from the Diamond War Memorial in the city in the early hours of this morning. The memorial is dedicated to those who died while in military service during World War One. The theft,
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The Sperrins Sculpture Trail consists of a trio of giants made from European Oak and natural preservatives. Located at Cranagh, Mullaghcarn and Davagh Forest, the aim of the project is to drive local tourism and to promote the popular area. The trail was designed and constructed by Copenhagen based artist Thomas Dambo. The project will
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Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly have offered to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee next week. In a letter to the committee chair through solicitors Mr Tubridy and Mr Kelly say they have important information to assist the committee in its work. Seán Defoe has the details………………..
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Róisín and Aoife, who share a talent and passion for mathematics, embarked on their IRC-funded PhDs at the University of Galway together in 2017. Róisín was conferred with her PhD for a project she undertook in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences that introduced improved numerical analysis techniques for predicting how fluids flow. The
A burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Muslack, Rosapenna, Downings and surrounding areas today. Uisce Eireann expects the works to last until 3pm this afternoon, with householders and businesses being advised to allow another two to three hours after that to allow supplies return to normal.
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90 per cent don’t know if they live in an area where Radon gas could be seeping into their homes. The colourless, odourless gas is linked to lung and other forms of cancer. A new ESRI study shows 72 per cent would test for Radon if they knew there was a risk in their area. A
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A Sinn Fein motion calling on the government to reinstate 50/50 funding for the A5 passed in the Dail last night with all party support. The motion was not opposed by the government. Welcoming the government’s approach, Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn stressed the importance of the road upgrade, from a road safety point of view, as well as its
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RTÉ officials will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee this afternoon in the wake of fresh revelations at the broadcaster about barter accounts. A review unearthed a number of additional accounts at RTÉ which had been used to pay for around 1.6 million euro in hospitality over the last decade. Last week RTÉ’s Chief Financial
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Three men are due in court this morning charged in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in February. The men, aged 45, 47 and 58, were charged with preparatory acts of terrorism. The 45-year-old man and the 58-year-old man have been further charged with possession of articles for use in
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The Taoiseach says the Government is willing to increase its contribution to the A5. Leo Varadkar was speaking ahead of a Dail motion coming before the Dail seeking a commitment from Government to fund 50% of the vital road project. The Taoiseach has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the A5: Meanwhile, the Chair of
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