Police in Derry are investigating a vehicle fire and a creeper-style burglary, both of which occurred in the city overnight. Police say a car was destroyed in an arson attack in a field in the Rossnagalliagh area, which was reported to police shortly before 3am this morning. It’s thought the car may have been a […]
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Donegal County Council and Donegal Education and Training Board have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to ensure their potential to support the county and its people is maximised. A Strategic Planning Group will be established and meet regularly to discuss the operation and strategic development of the partnership. The two organisations say it is
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Today marks 50 years since two IRA car bombs exploded in Coleraine in Derry, killing six people. All of the victims were over 60 and protestant. For years, families have been calling for a permanent memorial in the town, and today that’s being unveiled at Coleraine Town Hall. Barbra Crockett’s aunt, Elizabeth, was one of
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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… We start with a look at the morning papers, and then Paul McLoone joins Greg to questions delays in
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A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a missing woman in Northern Ireland. 21 year old Chloe Mitchell was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena in the early hours of Saturday 3rd June. James Gould is at Ballymena Magistrates Court……….
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Met Eireann has issued a warning about potential thunderstorms this afternoon. The Yellow alert which comes into effect at noon today and lasts until midnight warns of localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours and potential thunderstorms. They say that could lead to localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. The warning covers Donegal, the hole of
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Cllr. Liam Doherty has been named as the new Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. He has taken up the role from Killygordon’s Councillor Patrick McGowan. Cathaoirleach Doherty says his focus is to keep his finger on the pulse, especially in terms of housing:
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Over five thousand offers of social housing were refused in the last two years. Small bedrooms, a lack of garden space and no storage for motorbikes were among the reasons given by households. Almost 25 thousand offers of social housing were made in 2021 and 2022, according to the Irish Independent. Executive Director of the
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A former senior manager in the Public Service says he’s beyond frustrated at the slow pace at which the construction of a new stadium for Finn Harps is moving in Stranorlar. Last week, the Department of Sport confirmed it is now is in a position to enter a provisional grant Grant Agreement with the FAI
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Today will see the election of a new Mayor of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The meeting is due to get underway this morning, and will see the passing over of the Mayoral Chain from Cllr. Patrick McGowan. It’s believed that Sinn Fein’s Cllr. Liam Doherty will take over the role. Meanwhile, Letterkenny Municipal District is
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A murder investigation’s been launched in County Antrim after suspected human remains were found in the search for a missing 21 year old woman. Chloe Mitchell was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena town centre in the early hours of Saturday the 3rd of June. Two men have been charged ; a 26 year old
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The Taoiseach and a number of senior cabinet ministers meet today with stakeholders for the National Economic Dialogue. The discussions with unions, community, voluntary, environmental and business groups, will focus on some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the country ahead of the Budget. Among the groups attending is Social Justice Ireland. Its CEO,
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Nicola Sturgeon’s declared she’s ‘innocent’ after seven hours of questioning in police custody yesterday. The former first minister of Scotland was arrested as part of the investigation into SNP finances. Sturgeon called the situation ‘deeply distressing’. Katrine Bussey is political editor at Press Association Scotland – and says the SNP has held firm during Nicola
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A specialist drug dog unit is to be established in Donegal. Superintendent Aidan Glackin has confirmed that it will be in place in the coming months along with a dog handler. Councillor Michael McClafferty, Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District has been calling for such a service to be rolled out in the county for
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A second consultation event is taking place in Creeslough today as part of the preparation of a Village Plan. Land and property owners along with businesses are being invited to attend the drop in event. Donegal County Council, the Creeslough Working Group and the Creeslough Community Association supported by ARUP are holding a targeted land
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Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation. It’s after she was arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. The 52-year-old was being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. Scotland’s former first minister’s arrest came after her husband Peter Murrell was arrested in April.
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Philip McHugh of Letterkenny AC claimed victory in the Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon this morning in a time of one hour 15 minutes and 29 seconds. Stephen Duncan of Omagh Harriers was the second man home and was just 40 seconds behind McHugh with Matthew McCoombe of North Belfast Harriers finished in third in a time
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One person has been hospitalised following a crash in East Donegal. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly before 1:20pm on the main Convoy to Raphoe Road. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non life threatening. The road has since reopened.
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It was an extremely busy day yesterday for the Bunbeg Coast Guard who responded to a total of five incidents. They were first tasked by the Malin Head Coast Guard shortly after 11am following reports of an overdue kayaker in the Rosbeg/Portnoo area which also involved the Arranmore RNLI, Rescue 118 helicopter and the Killybegs
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The former first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested. It’s in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. The 52-year-old is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.
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The main Convoy to Raphoe road is currently closed following a crash. The collision occurred between 1pm and 2pm this afternoon. Gardai are advising that diversions are in place via the Lower Road. No further details are known at this time.
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Leaving Cert students should take some time out today before another busy week in the exam hall. That’s the advice from Ireland’s youth website Spunout. Week two of the state exams start tomorrow morning with Maths paper 2 and Irish Paper 1 on the agenda. Ian Power CEO of Spunout says cramming is not a
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Thundery showers are on the cards over the coming days as the dry spell makes its exit. Temperatures could hit highs of 24 degrees today, with a few showers expected later. Met Eireann says some of these may turn heavy. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather has the outlook over the coming days:
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The Women of Honour group is renewing its call for a tribunal to investigate allegations of bullying and sexual abuse in the Defence Forces. The group has today set out its terms of reference for such an inquiry, and will meet both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste tomorrow. The Women of Honour have long-campaigned for allegations
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People Before Profit’s Paul Murphy says the failure of the State’s ethics watchdog to investigate Damien English will further erode public trust in politics. The Standards in Public Office Commission has concluded that the former Junior Minister complied with the Ethics in Public Office Act in his annual declarations – despite admitting that he lied
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There are calls for greater transparency over budget overruns in the HSE. It comes amid revelations that spending on health is already in trouble for 2023 – with a senior HSE executive resigning after his concerns apparently fell on deaf ears. It’s now believed there’s a two-billion euro budget deficit for the year ahead. Social
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The Donegal Fire Service has launched a campaign to mark Fire Safety Week. In a series of social media videos members of the local service have been highlighting how to minimise the risk of the fire at home. It includes keeping stove doors closed, getting chimneys cleaned annually, not overloading plug sockets and not leaving
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Wave and Wind Energy Researchers are due to visit Donegal next week. They’re travelling to Malin Head where people are being invited to attend where discussions will take place on a new offshore wind turbine design and wave energy. On Thursday, researchers from UCC’s Environmental Research Institute and from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland
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Arranmore RNLI responded to two reports of missing kayakers in Donegal yesterday. The lifeboat crew were first launched just before 10.45am yesterday morning to reports of a missing kayaker off Glen Head coast. Just minutes into the launch the crew were informed that the kayaker had been found and were then tasked to the Portnoo
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The Irish Tarmac Rally Championship is perfectly poised heading to its biggest event of the year, round five, the Donegal International Rally. International, Modified, Historic, and Junior categories have been at their unpredictable best and each are all to play for with three rounds remaining. Several crews have staked a strong claim on the coveted
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More than 1,000 people will take part in Sunday’s Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. It’s the eighth running of the popular event which is being hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with Lifford Strabane Athletics club. The race begins Strabane at Meetinghouse Street at 9.30 am and goes through the town and
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A huge crowd gathered at Ulster University’s Derry~Londonderry Campus for the Foyle Cup 2023 Press Launch, and those in attendance were delighted to hear of the increase in entries. The entries are up from last year’s total of 450 teams to 600 this year. The event takes place on Monday 17th July and runs until
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Donemana 1st XI 274 v 277/7 Brigade 1st XI Brigade 1st XI won by 3 wickets Newbuildings 1st XI 253/7 v 112 Strabane 1st XI Newbuildings 1st XI won by 141 runs Eglinton 1st XI 274/9 v 112 Ardmore 1st XI Eglinton 1st XI won by 162 runs Fox Lodge 1st XI 233 v 192
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Luke McAteer and Dylan Browne McMonagle finished in first and second respectively in the second race of the Fairyhouse meet on Friday evening. McAteer was first past the post on board the 7/1 shot Tango Flare for trainer Patrick Foley. Browne McMonagle was just half a length behind his fellow county man on the 13/8
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The 12 boxers who will contest the 3rd European Games have been announced by the Olympic Federation of Ireland. In the 57kg category, Jude Gallagher, from Newtownstewart, who boxes with Two Castles ABC, and who is the is the current Commonwealth Games champion at the weight, has been selected. The multi-sport Games offers a key
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A 34 year old Romanian woman has been remanded in custody, on money laundering charges, after being arrested last night at Dublin Airport. Diana Maria Popovici, currently of no fixed abode, but with a previous address at Timbermills, Artane, in Dublin, appeared at Dublin District Court today, accused of possessing the proceeds of crime at
Gardai in Donegal have issued a theft warning as people continue to enjoy the warm weather. They are urging people to mind their property. On foot of advice from Gardai, people are advised to not leave their mobile phone unattended, make sure it is placed in a secured pocket or closed handbag, keep purses secure
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Burst water main repair works are continuing in Raphoe today. Donegal County Council is advising that supply disruptions may be experienced. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon.
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Contact will be made shortly with the people affected by a cyber-attack at the HSE. The breach happened while EY was working with the health authority on a project to automate part of its recruitment process. It’s likely information relating to 20 people involved has been accessed. Cyber Security Expert and Executive Chairman of Smarttech
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A car has been seized after the driver attempted to avoid a checkpoint in Donegal. Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were conducting multi agency checkpoints yesterday at various locations alongside Revenue & Customs and the RSA. One driver was observed turning back from a checkpoint but they were subsequently intercepted. It emerged that the
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Cruinniú na nÓg, kicks off it’s programme of events today. Organised locally by Donegal County Council’s Culture & Creativity team, it aims to provide children and young people with free opportunities for making and doing. This year marks the 6th that the event has been held in Donegal. Events taking place today include pottery, music,
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Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to the public to beware of bogus callers. On a social media post, they said these callers prefer to target the more vulnerable and people who live alone. The callers may offer services including power washing, painting or the sale of goods. They may also call under false pretences as
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Sinn Fein Leader, Deputy Mary Lou MacDonald says it is clear the North West region has been forgotten. Deputy MacDonald was speaking following Letterkenny Chamber’s Annual President’s Lunch yesterday. She says greater prioritisation must be placed on Donegal and surrounding counties:
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Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday June 9th:
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Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Heneys, Altilow, Killymard, Donegal Town and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for supplies to fully return.
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A Donegal native has been appointed as the new president of The Institute of Directors in Ireland. The leading membership body for directors and business leaders made the announcement at their AGM. John Reynolds, Chairman of Cairn Homes plc, is taking over from Imelda Reynolds, who has held the position for the last two years.
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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 Dr Andrea Redmond, Professor Pat O’Connor and Senator Lisa Chambers – topics include Michael Martin leading Fianna Fail into the next election, our response to
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A man was sentenced in Derry today following an investigation into improper use of electronic communications. Appearing before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court, the 29 year old received 4 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 3 years. As well as his suspended sentence, Ronald McElwee also had a restraining order imposed under The Protection from Harassment Northern Ireland Order
Planning permission was granted for the construction of 122 new dwellings in Donegal in the first quarter of this year. According to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, 119 new house units and 52 apartments got the go ahead. Planning permission was also given to 70 extensions, 31 building alterations and conversions and 81
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