A Donegal Deputy believes that accommodating Ukrainian refugees here will begin with the school community. A number of primary schools in Donegal have already written to the Education Minister highlighting their willingness to help young Ukrainians arriving to the county. It’s estimated that around 100,000 refugees will be housed nationwide. Speaking in the Dail, …
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Police are concerned for the whereabouts of Ross Wray. Ross was last seen in the Waterside area at approximately 10:30am on Thursday. If you have any information in relation to Ross’s whereabouts please contact 101.
There was a slight increase in the number of planning permission applications approved for homes in 2021. Just under 43,000 were granted, up 1.5 per cent on the year before. Over 26,200 apartments were approved, compared with just over 16,700 houses in 2021.
Politicians in Northern Ireland have been publicly apologising to survivors of historical institutional abuse. It’s five years since a public inquiry found shocking levels of mistreatment at 22 children’s homes between 1922 and 1995. Education Minister Michelle McIlveen promised victims they have been heard:
EU leaders have been meeting today to discuss European security and the fuel crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. The Taoiseach is in Versailles for the informal EU summit before he heads to London later. Micheál Martin wants more flexibility on the tax on fuel in the hopes something can be done to …
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An Inishowen Cllr is calling for more supports for farmers if they are to proceed with the Governments crop growing plans. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue is asking farmers to plant more grains as the invasion of Ukraine has sparked fears about food security in Europe as both it and Russia are major exporters. But Cllr …
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Police in Derry say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare and safety of 17-year-old Patrick Crumlish who is missing from the area. He was last seen yesterday afternoon at around 1:45pm in the Northland Road area of the city. He was wearing a grey-coloured tracksuit and black trainers Patrick is described as 5’8” …
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It’s been claimed that fire service provision in Letterkenny is on a knife edge. Councillor Gerry McMonagle raised concerns at the latest meeting of Donegal County Council’s Economic Development SPC over adequate provision of fire service personnel in Letterkenny. It’s believed that there are currently 15 personnel attached to the station with the full complement …
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The fallout of the war in Ukraine has been witnessed in Donegal. A Ukrainian captain docked in Lough Foyle received news in recent that his wife, daughter and mother had been killed by a Russian bomb. It’s believed repairs were being carried out on the ship after it experienced mechanical issues. The captain is expected …
Ukrainian captain receives devastating news while docked in Lough Foyle Read More »
The Dail has heard that the Government’s attempts to tackle the cost of living crisis won’t even begin to alleviate the pain and suffering in Donegal. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says action is also needed on rents too and is calling for maximum flexibility in HAP payments. HAP is a form of social housing support …
The Donegal ETB is being urged to consult with Donegal County Council as it relates to its proposed expansion plans. The facility is exploring the idea of extending the FAS facility on the Ballyraine Road however it’s thought that nearby Council-owned land would be the ideal location. Local Cllr Michael McBride believes it would make …
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Issues around health, fundamental rights, the rule of law, and the economy were discussed at a Conference on the Future of Europe held in Donegal last evening. It was part of a Europe-wide initiative to involve people throughout Europe in a debate about the EU’s future challenges and priorities. Those present at the meeting raised …
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The twin-sister of one of Ireland’s longest missing children, is pleading with the public to end her family’s ‘torture’. It comes ahead of the 45th anniversary of Mary Boyle’s disappearance. The six-year-old vanished from her grandparents’ house in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, on March 18th, 1977. Ann Doherty believes Mary was killed because she was threatening …
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Plans to increase the amount of non-Catholic schools have been announced. The Department of Education has identified eight towns and cities that have no multi-denominational primary school. It will engage with schools in these regions with view a changing their ethos. Education Minister Norma Foley acknowledges the contribution the Catholic church has made – but …
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The Taoiseach will attend day two of an EU summit today, before beginning his St. Patrick’s Day visit to London this evening. The heads of the EU 27 member states are gathering in Versailles to discuss Europe’s reliance on Russia for energy, and how to further sanction Vladimir Putin. Micheál Martin will travel to the …
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Survivors of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will finally receive a public apology this lunchtime. Stormont ministers will say sorry – five years after a public inquiry into 22 children’s homes found shocking levels of mistreatment between 1922 and 1995. Margaret McGuckin was just three when she and her siblings ended up at Nazareth …
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Three men from County Mayo have been remanded in custody, charged with aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland in County Sligo. 54-year old Francis Harmon, Nephin Court, Killala Road, Ballina; 28-year old John Irving, Shanwar, Foxford; and 32-year old John Clarke, Carrowkelly, Ballina appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court last …
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A report by the Police Ombudsman in relation to the murder of republican informer Denis Donaldson has concluded that there was “corporate failure” by the PSNI in the circumstances which preceded his murder. Denis Donaldson was shot dead in a remote cottage near Glenties in April 2006. The Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has found …
Police Ombudsman tells Donaldson family of corporate failure by PSNI Read More »
Two men have been been charged and will appear in court tonight over an aggravated burglary in County Sligo. 73 year old Thomas Niland was seriously injured in the incident in Skreen on the 18th of January which left him in a critical condition. Gardai arrested three men in the north-west region. Two of …
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A package of 150 million euro is set to transform rural towns, villages and communities this year. Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys has made the announcement of supports for rural communities. A new 15 million euro fund will upgrade and refurbish community centres across the country so thousands of people can benefit. There’ll …
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport, farming and obituaries for Thursday March 10th here:
11,682 new cases of covid 19 have been detected. 4,065 new PCR-confirmed cases have been confirmed and 7,617 have been registered by antigen test. The Department of Health says 877 patients are being treated for the virus in hospital, including 41 in ICU.
2,602 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have been four additional covid related deaths. 483 patients are being treated for the virus in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with just one patient in ICU.
228 people in Donegal have so far pledged to house Ukrainian refugees. Almost 12,000 people across the country have committed to accommodating those fleeing Ukraine. A spokesperson for the Irish Red Cross is advising those who have offered accommodation that they will be in touch over the coming weeks.
Residents are advised of possible water supply disruptions today in the Drumerdagh, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Repairs to a burst water main are being carried out. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works which are scheduled to be complete by 3pm this afternoon.
Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee has heard of a need for a wider discussion on the county’s fire service. A presentation was made by Chief Fire Officer Joseph McTaggart in response to a motion put forward by Councillor Michael McClafferty who called for the fire service to step in as first responders …
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There are further calls for an increase in electric vehicle charging points to be rolled out in Donegal. An Ardara hotel owner claims she has been subjected to a high number of cancellations due to the absence of a charging point in the town. Proprietor of the Nesbitt Arms Boutique Hotel, Ardara, Claire O’Reilly says …
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Doochill, Hillhead, Ardara and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening.
A Midlands North West MEP is calling for a temporary postponement of some EU climate targets that farmers have to meet so that they can divert their efforts instead to ensuring food security in the EU . Colm Markey says the war in Ukraine may mean changing priority away from climate target policies embedded in …
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The Chair of the Regional Health Forum West is warning that Covid-19 is having a serious impact on Letterkenny University Hospital. As of 8pm last night, the hospital was dealing with 74 infectious cases with a total of 10 wards affected by outbreaks. Saolta has confirmed that access to visiting continues to be limited to …
Covid said to be having significant impact on LUH Read More »
Killybegs has seen a new lease on a life as a result of remote working. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle who was speaking in the Dail in support of a Labour motion on flexible and remote work. Deputy Pringle says this way of working has allowed many Donegal people return home from Dublin …
There are calls for more armed Gardai in light of a serious assault on a member of the force last month. Garda Padraig Scott was found in a disorientated state, injured and covered in a flammable substance after he was attacked while on duty in the Loughan, Blacklion area of Cavan on 27 February. The …
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Gardai in Donegal are urging homeowners to take preventative measures to avoid the theft of home oil as prices increase. They are advising people to check oil levels frequently, arrange smaller but more frequent deliveries, instal automatic movement sensor security lighting around tank, install access gates and fencing around the tank, consider and alarm system …
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Residents in the Kildrum Gardens and surrounding areas of Creggan in Derry are advised that preparatory work has now begun to facilitate the extension of the City Cemetery. The works are expected to last approximately nine months. People living in and around the area are advised that during this period there may be some minor …
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A weather warning for ice is in place for much of the country this morning. A status yellow alert for low temperatures is in effect until 10 o’clock this morning, for Munster and Connacht, as well as many counties in Leinster, and Donegal and Monaghan. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather, says heavy rain yesterday is …
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The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to France later for an informal summit of EU leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron, is hosting the meeting which will focus on Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine. Informal EU summits don’t usually reach agreements for EU action but this meeting in Versailles takes on extra importance. EU …
Three men are still being questioned by Gardai in connection with a burglary and assault on an elderly man in Co. Sligo. 73 year old Thomas Niland is still in a critical condition on life-support in hospital after the attack in Skreen on the 18th of January. Gardaí yesterday detained three men in the north-west …
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Bank of Ireland has announced its recruiting for 100 technology jobs this year. The roles will cover a range of areas, including cloud computing and analytics. Successful candidates will be able to work remotely from anywhere on the island of Ireland, with a combination of home and office locations. HR Director with Bank of Ireland, …
A West Tyrone MLA is calling for a £200 energy payment in the North to be given to every bill payer. It follows the announcement by SSE Airtricity of a hike in natural gas prices by 39% from April. MLA Daniel McCrossan says this rise in the cost of gas is the latest in a …
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A Donegal Deputy has described the Government’s resolution to rising fuel costs as shameful. People will see a drop of between 15 and 20 cent a litre at the pumps this morning after a reduction in excise duty came into effect at midnight last night. But opposition parties have said the move isn’t enough with …
Resolution to rising fuel costs ‘shameful’ – Deputy Doherty Read More »
The Round Room in Dublin’s iconic Mansion House played host to the eighth annual Just Eat Takeaway Awards last night, where two much-loved restaurants. Burrito Loco and Charcoal Grill, Letterkenny, scooped coveted accolades. It was a hattrick for local Mexican eatery Burrito Loco, Letterkenny who walked away with the Just Eat Best in Ulster title …
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituaries for Wednesday March 9th:
Police in Strabane are urging residents to take extra steps to prevent home heating oil from being stolen following two reports of theft in the town this week. Oil was reported stolen from a tank at a house in the Urney Road area on Monday evening and from a tank at a property in the …
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Two Donegal projects are to share over €230,000 towards peace building under The International Fund for Ireland. Almost €83,200 has been awarded to Donegal Youth Services with €147,820 allocated to Milford & District Resource Centre. Both projects are funded under the IFI Personal Youth Development Programme, which focuses on supporting at risk youths through programmes, …
Two Donegal projects to share over €230,000 in IFI funding Read More »
A low temperature warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting hazardous conditions due to a widespread severe frost leading to ice on untreated surfaces. The yellow weather alert will kick in at 8pm this evening and is valid until 10am tomorrow morning.
9,070 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed today. There are 1,715 PCR-confirmed cases, while 7,355 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 829 Covid patients are in hospital, with 51 in ICU.
Three men have been arrested in connection to an aggravated burglary in a pensioners home in Sligo almost two months ago. 73-year-old Tom Niland received serious head and body injuries after masked men forced their way into his home at Skreen on January 18th. The men aged in their 50s, 30s and 20s have been …
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The Government has announced a major expansion of the DEIS programme which will see the inclusion of 32 schools in Donegal. Schools in the programme avail of a range of targeted supports aimed at tackling educational disadvantage. It includes additional classroom teaching posts, home-school community liaison coordinator posts, DEIS grant funding and access to …
A residential care facility for adults in Donegal has been found to be a very pleasant place where residents were comfortable in their surroundings and enjoy a good quality of life. An unannounced HIQA inspection found Dunshenny House to be mostly compliant while some action is required. Inspectors of the new centre which provides residential …
Donegal residential care facility found to be mostly compliant Read More »
Cabinet ministers have signed off on a cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel. There’ll be a 20 cent per litre reduction on petrol and 15 cent a litre on diesel. Green diesel will be cut by 2 cent a litre. The changes will take effect at midnight.
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