The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon – the podcast is below. In Part One, after a look at the papers, we hear how vasectomies’ are being withdrawn for men in Donegal though a medical card. Pharmacist Margaret O’Doherty tells us how she is seeing high […]
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The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has unveiled new plans for the hospital in response to a damning report by HIQA. The document was devised with Senior HSE officials in consultation with staff to identify the role of the hospital in the community and how the hospital could be improved. Sean Murphy says it
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Investigations are continuing after two men jumped into a car in Letterkenny in the early hours of Saturday morning, demanding they be dropped off at a local hotel before making off with the driver’s phone. Between 1:15am and 1:25am on Saturday, the motorist was travelling along the De Valera Road in the direction of the
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Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a camper van parked at the Aura Leisure Centre was damaged in a weekend attack. At around 4:30am on Friday, two men smashed the front and side windows of the camper van. They are believed to have fled the scene in a black VW Golf with ‘L’ plates. Anyone
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Two racer bikes have been stolen from a shed in the Burnfoot area. At around 1:20am on Monday June 12th, two men entered the shed at a house in the Magherabeg area which was unlocked at the time. One of the bikes is a ‘Merida’ racer bike, white in colour with lime green writing. The
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Medication shortages are worsening. That’s according to Margaret O’Doherty of Raphoe Pharmacy. It’s emerged that 60% of people have been affected by the shortage of medicine over the past year with a record number of medicines out of stock. The Department of Health says there are numerous alternatives available to ensure continuity of care. Ms
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St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, Buncrana has been targeted once again by thieves. In the latest incident, two men entered the Church on Friday afternoon shortly after 2:40pm and sat on the back pew before proceeding to attempt to fish money from a charity donation box. There is no confirmation as to whether money was stolen
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A teenager was hospitalised after being attacked in Ballybofey last week. At around 7pm on Tuesday evening last, the 17 year old girl was walking with a friend in a laneway between what is known locally as ‘McElhinney’s Carpark’ and Chestnut Road when she was approached by a group of females, one of whom proceeded
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Gardai are continuing to investigate after a masked man smashed the front door of a house in Letterkenny. CCTV footage has captured the man on Friday last at around 11:40am approaching the property in St Eunan’s Court and smashing the glass in the front door before fleeing on foot. Anyone who was in the area
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Gardaí have reissued an appeal for information after a Garda motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Donegal Town on Friday last. The collision involving a car and a Garda motorcycle occurred at around 3:30pm in the Tullygallan area. The motorcyclist who is aged in his 40s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for
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The issue of Residential Zoned Land Tax continues to cause serious concern in Donegal. At yesterday’s special meeting of Donegal County Council, the local authority was urged by many Councilors to ensure measures are in place to mitigate against significant potential taxation costs coming down the tracks particularly for affected farmers. There calls for a
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A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting heavy showers with thunderstorms with spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions possible. The warning is valid from 12 noon until 10pm tonight.
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Council offices in Derry and Strabane are to join buildings across the world in turning blue for Motor Neurone Awareness Day MND Awareness Day is marked across the world on June 22nd and aims to highlight the condition that claims the lives of six people in the UK every day. Mayor of Derry City and
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Laws allowing Gardaí to wear body cameras during the course of their duties will be passed in a matter of weeks. Justice Minister Helen McEntee will tell Cabinet this morning the tendering for the bodycams is about to begin. She’ll also update them on plans for Gardaí to use facial recognition technology. The Greens wanted
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Record numbers of women suffering domestic abuse sought the support of frontline services last year. Women’s Aid says numbers are up 16 per cent on 2021 – the highest in the organisation’s 50 year history. Its support workers heard 33,990 disclosures of domestic abuse against women and children in 2022. Chief Executive, Sarah Benson, says
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Talks between Donegal County Council and the Department of Housing are ongoing ahead of the imminent publication of the Revised Defective Concrete Block Scheme. Donegal County Council’s Chief Executive, John McLaughlin says he believes genuine and valid concerns raised by the local authority are being heard by the Department. He says the Government has expressed
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The National Lottery has confirmed that McCarron’s Village Shop in Quigley’s Point sold a €6.4 million jackpot winner lasdt week. Saturday night’s €12.8 million jackpot was shared by two winners, with the other ticket sold in Athlone. The National Lottery has confirmed that both winners have made contact, and arrangements are now being made for them
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Ministers will approve €50 million in funding for North-South projects under the Shared Island initiative. It’ll include €45 million in funding for a new teaching and student services campus for Ulster University in Derry. A new forum of up to 80 young people from north and south will be set up for people to outline
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Retained firefighters are back responding to calls this morning. SIPTU called off its planned strike following the decision to have a formal hearing at the Labour Court next week. Negotiations attended by SIPTU and the local government management agency lasted seven hours yesterday. Firefighters however won’t attend drills or training courses in the meantime. SIPTU
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There will be no access to daytime access to Silver Strand Beach in South West Donegal for the next three days as a result of road works. Donegal County Council will be carrying out road resurfacing works on the R263 from Malinbeg Crossroads to the Silver Strand Beach from this morning until Thursday evening, with
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Donegal County Council is being asked to ensure that the welcoming flower arrangement at the Dry Arch side of the Four Lane Road outside Letterkenny is reinstated as soon as the current works are complete. The issue was raised at a Municipal District meeting by Cllr Donal Coyle, who is also seeking the provision of
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Donegal County Council, the Creeslough Working Group and the Creeslough Community Association will present their Draft Village Plan and Draft Community Regeneration Project to local people later this week. A three week public consultation gets underway on Thursday, with a number of community engagements also planned. The Community Regeneration Project led by Donegal County Council
Step testing works may cause overnight supply disruptions to An Cheathrú Cheanainn, Droim na Tine, An Dún Mór, Ráith, An Fál Carrach and surrounding areas Co. Donegal. Uisce Eireann says works are scheduled to take place from 11:55pm tonight June until 6am tomorrow morning.
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An all-out-strike of retained firefighters will not take place from midnight. Following seven hours of talks, the Labour Court believes there are grounds for a formal hearing which will take place next Monday. Industrial action is to be de-escalated to ‘non- cooperation’ until then.
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A number of amendments have been made to Donegal’s County Development Plan 2024-2030. Councillors today accepted a number of proposals put forward by members of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. A special meeting of Donegal County Council was held today to discuss the County Development Plan. A decision on the plan has been deferred a number
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A “committed long-term child abuser” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of four girls. The Donegal man (67), who cannot be named to protect the identity of the four victims, pleaded guilty to six counts of rape, one count of attempted oral rape, nine counts of attempted
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One of Ireland’s leading vasectomy experts says men in Donegal could lose out as a result of planned cutbacks in community family planning services. Dr John O’Keefe says from the 20th of August, a national vasectomy services contract, which entitles anyone holding a General Medical Services will end, and that will severely restrict the access
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The National Lottery has confirmed that Ireland’s newest Lotto multi-millionaires, one of them from Donegal, have both made contact and arrangements are being made for them to collect their prizes. One of the winning tickets, worth almost €6.4 million was purchased in Inishowen. The other was purchased in Athlone. The winning stores where the tickets
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Eleven local Motor Dealers in Donegal have announced details of a motor show to take place in Letterkenny in October. They say the one-day event will showcase the new vehicle range from local franchise motor dealerships, comprising a total of 20 car manufacturers, with over 80 different new vehicle models on display. The participating local
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Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in Buncrana. Residents are advised that supply disruptions may be experienced in Pillar Park, Porthaw, Buncrana and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan is in place for the duration of the works which are scheduled to be completed by 4pm.
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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: Lots of reaction to the rally throw-out the show today but we start with a look at the papers
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Gardai are appealing for information after a Garda motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Friday in Donegal Town. The crash involving a car and a Garda motorcycle occurred at around 3:30pm on Friday afternoon at Tullygallan. The male Garda motorcyclist, who is aged in his 40s was removed from the scene and taken
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Works are to be carried out to resolve low water pressure issues in parts of East Donegal. Uisce Eireann has confirmed that a survey carried out in Kinaderry, Cloghan, Ballybofey and surrounding areas identified a number of valves that required replacement. Those works are now set to be carried out in the coming months. Councillor
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Letterkenny is to host it’s first ever Pride Festival this summer. Letterkenny Pride Festival will take place on August 19th to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. A day filled with festivities, colour, music and self expression is planned. One of the organisers, Kayleigh Bowery says it is an opportunity to celebrate how Ireland has evolved:
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Gardai have been praising those who complied and co-operated with them over Donegal Rally weekend. Huge crowds flocked to the county for the annual event with a major policing operation in place for the duration. Between Friday and Sunday, 88 arrests were made. Over half were for public order offences, 27 for road traffic, dangerous
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A special meeting of Donegal County Council is being held today. Members will consider whether to publish the County Donegal Development Plan or to make amendments. A decision on publishing the draft document was deferred at the end of last month after Councillors from the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District asked that more time be given to
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Investigations are underway into an alleged sexual assault of a resident with an intellectual disability at a nursing home in Donegal. It’s understood the woman was assaulted by another resident at the private nursing home on May 15th. However, the incident was not reported to her family until two days later. Gardai have confirmed they
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60% of people have been affected by the shortage of medicine over the past 12 months. The number of medicines out of stock has reached a record high of 289. Aspirin, antibiotics, medicine for depression and blood pressure medication are among those in short supply. Sandra Gannon, CEO of Azure Pharmaceuticals, says three out of
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The Government is under fire from the President as it prepares to hold Consultative Forums this week on Irish Neutrality. President Michael D Higgins has told the Business Post, Ireland is “playing with fire”, and the panels are made up of “formerly neutral countries who are now joining NATO”. Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon says
Strike action by retained firefighters has been suspended for 24 hours. It’s to allow for talks today at the Labour Court. The Labour Court has intervened in the fire service dispute ahead of the closure of all stations tomorrow and has invited both sides to exploratory discussions. The SIPTU negotiating committee says it will do
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Twelve drivers were caught speeding in Letterkenny inside one hour yesterday afternoon. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit was conducting speed check on the dual carriageway, in which there is a 110kph speed limit. The motorists have been issued fixed charge penalty notices, a fine of €160 and will receive 3 penalty points.
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A Public Participation Event for will take place on Wednesday afternoon. It is hosted by Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, Byrne Looby. The public are welcome to participate in the drop-in event which is to take place from 4pm to 8pm in Ramelton Town Hall. There is no appointment necessary.
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The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District has raised concerns regarding drones and surveillance. It comes as a recent study between TU Dublin and the IFA revealed 55% of farmers have been burgled. Cllr Michael McClafferty believes criminals are using drones to scope potential buildings. He says legislation needs to be put in place as
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The weather alert for thunderstorms and rain has now moved to a level orange. The warning is to cease at 9 o’clock tonight. It warns of thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods, as well as possible flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with reduced visibility and power outages
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The Ulster Senior Track & Field Championships took place this weekend in Belfast. A couple of titles made its way home to Donegal. James Kelly from Finn Valley AC won in the shot put while Tír Chonaill AC, Conal Mahon was victorious in the triple jump. Patsy McGonagle has the details…
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Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon’s spoken in public for the first time since she was arrested and released without charge last weekend. She was questioned by police as part of an investigation into the SNP’s finances. Ms Sturgeon told reporters outside her home in Glasgow she’ll be back in parliament early this week
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Killybegs Coast Guard unit were tasked yesterday by the Malin Head Coast Guard to a casualty on Pilgrim’s Path on Slieve League. The call came in at approximately ten to three in the afternoon, regarding a woman who had fallen and sustained a head injury. Once she was treated for her injuries, she was
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The Donegal International Rally has seen a large amount of visitors to Letterkenny and surrounding areas. The event called for extra resources to be assigned to an Garda Siochana to manage crowds. It has just been revealed that 60 people have been arrested over the rally weekend so far. The figures which have been released
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Last year’s winner Josh Moffett is out of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally after Special Stage 17. That means Callum Devine has now an advantage of a minute on the timesheets but that could be cut once the drivers return to service Oisin Kelly has the latest…
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