The man accused of murdering Jasmine McMonagle told a psychiatrist he bought the mother-of-two a car for Christmas but later set fire to it after she would not agree to a reconciliation, a jury has heard. Richard Burke told Dr Anthony Kearns, a now retired forensic psychiatrist who formerly worked at the Central Mental Hospital, […]
The Green TD Neasa Hourigan is facing a 15 month suspension from the parliamentary party after voting against the Government on the no-fault evictions ban. The Coalition won the Dáil vote by 83 by 68. The Labour Party meanwhile is planning to lodge a no confidence motion in the Government. Wayne Stanley, Executive Director with
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The Donegal Travellers Project has welcomed the launch of the National Action Plan Against Racism. The plan aims to eliminate racism in all its forms in Ireland with a Special Rapporteur set to monitor its implementation. Measures will be introduced in employment, education, housing and health that will help to address ethnic inequalities. Siobhan McLaughlin,
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday March 22nd:
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A flood risk warning has been issued for overnight with a high tide and storm surge predicted. The Pier Car Park in Donegal Town will be closed tomorrow morning from 5am-8am as a precaution.
Pier Car Park to close again as a precaution Read More »
A man has been arrested after a Garda car was damaged in a crash in Convoy yesterday. Gardai have launched an appeal for information in connection with a two vehicle crash in Convoy yesterday evening just before 5pm. A garda car was involved in the collision. The Garda driving the car did not receive medical
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The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast bellow! In hour one we kick off with a look at what is making the newspaper headlines and then we hear from the Principle and parents of Gaelscoil
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New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Ballynally Lane, Main Street, Moville and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 2pm until 5pm this evening. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
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Concerns have been raised at the scheduling of Loganair Flights from Donegal Airport to Glasgow. Cllr John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh has welcomed the new route but says there are greater benefits to be achieved by including a mid-week flight. He says concerns have been brought to his attention regarding people having to cut their trip
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According to trolley figures released today by the IMNO, there are 38 patients waiting for bed in Letterkenny University Hospital. 20 of those are in the Emergency Department while the remining 18 are in wards elsewhere. It follows a statement given by the hospital yesterday, saying it was under ‘significant pressure’ following the bank holiday
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Anger, disappointment and being left of limbo are some of the terms used describe the feelings surrounding paused works at Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town. Speaking on the Nine til’ Noon show earlier, school principal Coleman Mac Chumhaill says ‘they were waiting for the diggers’ when the letter disclosing governments policy to pause
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Donegal County Council are again appealing to dog owners to ensure responsibility for their pet. In a social media campaign, owners are reminded their dog should be microchipped, have a collar and to always carry bags to clean up dog foul. It comes after appeals in the past weeks for owners to take measures so
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After much lobbying since first taking his seat in Donegal County council, Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly says he’s delighting to announce a funding application to have walking and cycling facilities extended from Conwal Graveyard to Newmills Corn and Flax mill. He says it will not only provide a safer walk way for pedestrians, but open
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Independent Councillor Tom Conaghan is calling for a survey to be carried out on streetlights in Donegal Town. He says repairs need to be done with multiple lights failing to turn on at all, while others are operating 24 hours at a time. He raised safety concerns for pedestrians as a result:
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Revolut is continuing to evolve its offering, this time with car insurance. A waiting list is being rolled out from today and the service is being launched this spring The company says it will offer discounts of up to 25% if customers enable a smart-driving feature, which entails the plugging in of a device directly
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The outbound lane of the port bridge road is now clear. One lane had experienced flooding from the high tide at around 6am this morning but is now passable. Brian Cannon, Director of Roads and Transport with Donegal County Council says works are presently being undertaken to ensure the high tides tonight and a
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Parents of primary school children won’t have to pay for books anymore. Plans will be unveiled today which will see schools paid just under 100 euro for each student, to cover the cost of workbooks, textbooks and copies. Education Minister Norma Foley will announce the scheme later this morning, with the Irish Times reporting she
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A man being held by the PSNI in connection with the attempted murder of a senior police officer has been released without charge. The 36 year old had been detained yesterday in connection with the gun attack on Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February. He was questioned about the claim of responsibility
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A 23 year old man arrested by police yesterday, investigating a report of a dog that was found injured and partially buried in Ballyarnett Country Park on Wednesday last has been released on police bail to allow police to conduct further enquiries. He was the second to be arrested in connection with the incident.
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There have been reports of flooding in Letterkenny this morning following heavy rain last night. The outbound lane of the port bridge road is out of use, however the road is still passible. Donegal County Council and Gardaí are on site. Drivers should allow extra time on their journey this morning.
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Sinn Féin’s warning the Government that it is driving the homeless crisis to a level nobody ever thought was possible. It came during the Dáil debate on a Sinn Fein motion which seeks to extend the eviction ban, which will be voted on this afternoon. The Government is on course to win the vote after
Where will people go if the eviction ban ends? – Deputy Harkin Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of leaving mortgage holders trapped. Deputy Pearse Doherty was critical of a lack of response to increasing mortgage rates during statements on the Finance Bill in the Dail. He says the proposed legislation offers nothing for struggling families. He says all the while some businesses have been abandoned
Donegal Deputy accuses Government of leaving mortgage holders ‘trapped’ Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday March 21st:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday March 21st Read More »
A second man has been arrested as part of investigations into an animal cruelty incident in Derry last week. A search of a property was conducted and a 23 year old man arrested today on suspicion of Causing Unnecessary Suffering to Animals. A dog was found injured and partially buried in Ballyarnett Country Park on
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The trial of Richard Burke who is accused of the murder of Jasmine McMonagle in Donegal in January 2019 has heard that after gardaí observed a child at an upstairs window, a decision was taken to make an “immediate and dynamic forced entry” to the house. The 32 year old of Killygordan, has pleaded not
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The Government’s agreed to introduce a budget tax package for small landlords to keep them in the market. Taoioseach Leo Varadkar has been outlining details of a counter motion to Sinn Fein’s proposal to extend the eviction ban. A refurbishment grant scheme will be extended, while if a person rents out a room, it won’t
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The Pier Car Park in Donegal Town will be closed for a period tomorrow morning in response to a flood risk warning. High Tide and Storm Surge is predicted. The car park will close tomorrow morning from 4:15am to 8am.
Pier Car Park, Donegal Town to close as flood risk warning issued Read More »
A Sion Mills mother has issued a warning to other parents to be aware of the circulation of drugs. It’s after a bag containing suspected drugs was found in an area where children frequently play. Shirley Ann fears the outcome if the bag fell into the hands of a child. She says those selling drugs
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A young dog has been found tied to a tree in Donegal. The ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre rescued the dog after being contacted by a family who discovered the spaniel dumped in woods. The young spaniel is believed to have been taken to a remote path deep in the woods, tied to a tree
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There’s been a significant increase in the number of young people seeking treatment for addiction to cocaine. That’s according to the Clinical Director of White Oaks Addiction Treatment & Rehab Centre in Muff. It comes as Irish people have been revealed to be among the biggest cocaine users in the world. Stephen McLaughlin says one
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A 36 year old man has been arrested in relation to the attempted murder of PSNI officer John Caldwell. He was arrested following the search of a property in Derry this morning by detectives investigating the activities of the New IRA. Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell remains in a critical condition in hospital, after being shot
13th arrest made in relation to attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department remains under significant pressure following a very busy bank holiday weekend. The ED saw a record 203 attendances yesterday, Monday March 20th. The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.
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The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon – the podcast is below. In Part one we see what’s making the front pages and then we discuss growing waiting lists for home care packages in Donegal. Later, Chelsea tells us how she was defrauded out of 13,000
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TikTok is set to be banned from civil service devices in Northern Ireland over security concerns. ITV News reports the North’s Department of Finance has received risk analysis and guidance from Westminster on the issue. It follows London’s Government Departments banning the app on work devices last week over concerns it could be sharing data
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Met Eireann have issued a status yellow weather warning for wind in Donegal. The warning is due to come into affect at 2am on Wednesday morning until 8am tomorrow morning. The warning includes a possibility of coastal flooding.
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A man was allegedly assaulted while waiting for a taxi home ay Upper Mainstreet, Letterkenny. It occurred at approximately 4am on Saturday morning last. The victim says he was approached by a man who was unknown to him before being assaulted. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital as he had sustained injuries, none of
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An incident of burglary occurred at a shop premises at Main Street, Letterkenny in the early hours of Monday last, between approximately 12am and 6am. Entry was gained to the premises and a substantial amount of jewellery was stolen. Garda Sean Sweeney is appealing to road users who have dashcam footage or may have witnesses
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The incident occurred at the Business Park Road on Tuesday afternoon last between 3.35pm and 3.40pm. A red Toro 21690 53cm lawnmower was stolen from the premises in a blue Peugeot Partner van. There were two suspects involved. Garda Sean Sweeney appealed for information on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show:
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Ranafast in Donegal has the least interest US Presidents in Ireland. Digital Funnel examined Google searches for the last five visits to Ireland by an American leader. The research comes ahead of Joe Biden’s visit here next month.
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A Buncrana woman has lost €13,000 in an elaborate scam. Chelsea Farrell received a notification from her revolute app claiming another user had attempted to login to her account. This was followed by numerous back and forth phone calls over the next two days from two scammers purporting to be from both Revolut and AIB.
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Doohill, Hillhead, Ardara and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 21 March. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return
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Energy firms should have a windfall tax imposed on their profits by September. Energy Minister Eamon Ryan is expected to get cabinet backing today for new laws to implement the tax. It should be enacted by the Dail’s summer break and is expected to generate revenues of between 280 and 600 million euro.
Energy firms profits may be taxed in September Read More »
Minister of Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue has announced a new scheme for the suckler farming sector. Applications are now open and will close on the 2nd of May. He says suckler farming is the most important farming sector in Donegal, and that SCEP will benefit the county:
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The Covid pandemic will be declared over this year. The World Health Organisation says it will make the call, but isn’t sure exactly when. The Irish Independent reports that, in the past four weeks, the weekly number of reported deaths has been lower than before the pandemic. March 12th marked three years since the WHO
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This coming Saturday sees the launch of Social Inclusion Week in Donegal, with Cathaoirleach Cllr Liam Blaney launching the event at An Grianan Theatre, followed by a festival of colour hosted by the Letterkenny Indian Community. Donegal County Council says Social Inclusion Week is a series of events organised throughout the county to increase awareness
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Two full time Community Facilitators for the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme are now in situ and are available to support affected homeowners. The two facilitators are responsible for supporting and guiding homeowners through the application process and facilitating access to relevant support services. One is based in Inishowen, working with the Inishowen Development Partnership, the
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Donegal County Council has confirmed the Lough Swilly Ferry will not be affected by proposed works at Rathmullan pier in the coming months. Responding to questions from Cllr Pauric McGarvey, officials said there may be occasional issues with access and parking in Rathmullan, but the ferry service will operate as normal. Cllr McGarvey also asked
The DUP insist they will continue to work with the British government to address their concerns over the Windsor Framework. It’s after the party confirmed today it would vote against a particular part of the agreement in the UK House of Commons this week. MPs are set to vote on the so called ‘ Stormont
DUP will work with UK government to address Windsor Framework concerns – Donaldson Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Monday March 21st……….
News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Monday March 21st Read More »
Police in Tyrone are appealing for information following a report of a burglary from a fire station in the Baronscourt Road area of Newtownstewart. They believe the break in occurred between 10.15pm and 10.45pm last night, and that two men dressed in dark clothes entered through the back door of the premises, before making off in
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