Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, September 23rd:
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A meeting of the Regional Health Forum has been told that plans for a surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital are progressing well. Three Donegal members, the Forum’s Chair Councillor Gerry McMonagle and Cllrs Ciaran Brogan and Declan Meehan had raised questions, particularly after an initial HSE response concentrated on the proposed Ambulatory Care Hub
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A van has been seized in Letterkenny after a disqualified motorist was caught drug driving. Gardai were on patrol on Sunday night in the Port Road area when they encountered a van being driven by a disqualified driver. The driver subsequently tested positive for cocaine. The driver has been charged to court. Gardai are reminding
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Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Carndonagh area. Uisce Eireann is advising of supply disruptions in Carndonagh Road, Hillhead, Tullanree and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30pm this afternoon.
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Children in Donegal are still waiting for funding to be released from the Children’s Disability Services Fund. It’s almost two years since it was announced to much fanfare that €3.6m was being sanctioned for four service providers for children with additional needs in Donegal. It led to a Donegal mother claiming her son, Jack had
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: Patrick O’ Sullivan from National Council for Curriculum and Assessment gives his overview of the new Primary School Curriculum and later Rebecca McDaid of Parent’s rite outlines her concerns: Garda Grainne Doherty joins Greg for Community Garda Information
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The head of the government’s Shared Island Unit has told an Oireachtas committee funding for initiatives will be additional to money already being invested. Emer Deane, an Assistant Secretary at the Department of the Taoiseach was appearing before the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. She outlined a number of initiatives being
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The North’s Economy Minister has defended Invest NI’s record in the North West, saying recent announcements by Seagate, EY, Fintru and others show that there is a considerable level of investment taking place. Caoimhe Archibald, herself an East Derry representative was answering questions from Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin regarding the resignation of Strabane businessman Kieran
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Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash on the Lifford to Letterkenny road at around twenty to nine on Sunday morning. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Grainne Doherty issued this appeal for information…….
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a car that’s believed to have happened at Lower Ard O’ Donnell, Letterkenny on Thursday last. Shortly after 3 o’clock that afternoon, Gardaí received a report that the wing mirror of a parked car had been deliberately damaged. It’s alleged the driver of another vehicle used
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A Garda investigation is underway after a car was burnt out in Lifford at the weekend. It happened shortly before 11.30 on Saturday in the Croghan Heights area. A parked car was set alight, and the fire service attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. Gardai want to hear from anyone who may have travelled
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Bailey, the in-house support dog in Magilligan Prison in Co. Derry, has been removed from the premises. A Northern Ireland Prison Service spokesperson said the spaniel, named Bailey, was removed because the PSNI warned that an external source planned to harm the dog in an attempt to embarrass the Governor. The spokesperson added that Bailey’s
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Men in Ireland are dying too young of largely preventable causes. A ground-breaking new report for Movember shows men are 40% more likely than women to die prematurely. It also reveals that 97% of GPs saw male patients presenting with suicidal behaviour in the past year. The report was produced in partnership with the Men’s
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This past weekend, Arranmore RNLI’s crew responded to two separate calls for assistance. The first call came on Saturday night, just after 7 p.m., to bring a doctor from NoWDOC to Arranmore to assess a patient. The second call came on Sunday evening around 8:50 p.m., to assist with a medical evacuation from Arranmore to
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Over 45% of older people living alone would have been at risk of poverty last year without cost-of-living supports. That’s according to ALONE, who are asking the Government to help pensioners deal with the energy cost crisis this winter. It’s expected there will be no energy credits in the Budget next month even as many
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The North’s Justice Minister has recognised the urgent need for a more robust, collective response to domestic violence, abuse, and stalking in a response to Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership. The group wrote to Minister Naomi Long, following the recent tragedy in Maguiresbridge. Derry and Strabane Policing & Community Safety Partnership wrote
The Stormont Assembly has been told that only the people of Ireland can decide the North’s constitutional future. The warning came from Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson, in response to Reform Vice Chair Richard Tice, who suggested recently that the UK can withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights without in any way compromising the
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The public is reminded that they will not have vehicle access to Downings Beach today. It’s as survey works get underway on the lane leading to the beach this morning.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, September 22nd:
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Enquiries are continuing following a report of a suspicious man at what is believed to have been a school in Co Derry. Police have confirmed that extensive checks were carried out in response to the report at around 11am this morning in the Glenshane Road area. There have been no further reports of any sightings.
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A travelling exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 will open to the public in the Glasgow City Archives this week. The ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland 1940-1990’ exhibition and accompanying booklet highlights the occupations,working conditions and work experiences of Donegal people in
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Invest Northern Ireland says its Ambition to Grow Programme has helped create good jobs and increase external sales across its North Western and North Eastern Regional Office Networks. 40 companies have been supported, 22 of them in the North West. First launched in 2022, the Ambition to Grow programme aims to help micro, small
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A police vehicle was damaged on Derry’s Waterside over the weekend after a brick was thrown. The PSNI say they were conducting additional patrols in response to concerns raised by the community about fireworks, and while the team was in the Strathfoyle area, a group of young teenagers threw a brick at the car, damag9ing
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has been told that the A5 is more than lines and maps or figures on a balance sheet, but rather about people in the North West. Over 50 people have died on the route since the project was first announced in 2007. An SDLP motion moved this afternoon, expressed regret that
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Investigations are continuing following the seizure of over €17,000 in suspected cocaine in Carrigans in recent days. As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí conducted a search of a property in the village at around 7am on Friday. A man aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with the seizure. He has since been released
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France is expected to join the UK, Canada and Australia in recognising a Palestinian state today. Taoiseach Micheal Martin is among world leaders attending a UN summit in New York, where a conference on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine will take place this afternoon. However Former Israeli National Spokesman Eylon Levy says recognising
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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: There’s reaction to comments by Deputy Danny Healy Rae linking Autism to Vitamins, Deputy Pearse Doherty explains why Sinn Fein backed Catherine Connelly and
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The CEO of Spraoi agus Sport in Carndonagh says the Tús Núa project will provide a huge boost to the local economy, and its benefits will be felt right across Inishowen. Helen Nolan was speaking following confirmation that the initiative has been shortlisted in three categories of the Charity Excellence Awards – Charity of the
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An updated primary school curriculum will be phased into schools from next year. Language skills, Stem subjects and personal wellbeing will be among the key changes, while children will be encouraged to learn through play, inquiry and real-world experiences. There are five curriculum specifications, with schools entitled to avail of focused supports in adopting one
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The Tanaiste is calling for tighter enforcement of existing laws around posting illegal content on social media. Following threats against his family in recent weeks, Simon Harris says that needs to come through garda enforcement but EU regulations are also being examined. The Tánaiste also says the onus for safer online content ultimately lands with
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The Frosses to Glenties road is set to remain closed over the coming days. The R262-5 was closed Frosses Glenties Road due to recent unprecedented levels of rainfall. Donegal County Council say the road will reopen at 6pm on Friday.
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Police in County Derry are appealing for information following a report of two people being injured after being struck by a horse on Benone Strand, Limavady. The incident happened at around 11.45 yesterday morning. The man and woman received medical treatment at the scene, before being taken to hospital. The man’s injuries are described as
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The Deputy Leader of Sinn Fein says he does believe the party’s decision to back Catherine Connelly in next month’s presidential election is a gamechanger, and presents a clear alternative to Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty acknowledged that his name was in the mix as
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A debate to progress the A5 will be heard in the Northern Ireland Assembly this afternoon. West Tyrone MLA Nicola Brogan says her party remains committed to seeing it through. She says there must be political co-operation and agreement across the Assembly. Over 50 have died on the road since 2007.
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A man has been charged to court after two police officers were injured when their patrol vehicle was rammed in Ballymagorry on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been charged with at least nine offences including assault on police, resisting police,and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to resist apprehension. He is due to appear
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An independent investigation has found no evidence that Damian McCrory, a Strabane man killed by the Provisional IRA, was an informer. That’s according to a report in the Irish News based on findings from Operation Kenova. Mr. McCrory was abducted, interrogated, and killed by the IRA on October 7, 1985. The IRA accused the 20-year-old
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A new campaign is warning young people of the risks of becoming a money mule. Almost a third of 18 to 24-year-olds say they’ve been approached, or know someone who’s been approached, to use their bank account to transfer money – while over a quarter say they would consider doing so, in exchange for some
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100 homes, farms, and businesses will be waking up in the dark this morning following an overnight power outage in Milford. The fault was reported just after 10:40 pm last night, and it was hoped to be restored by 1 am. ESB has apologised for the disruption and says crews are working to resolve the
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The murder of Donegal soldier Private Seán Rooney is to be discussed at the United Nations General Assembly. The Donegal native was shot dead while on a UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in 2022. Taoiseach Michael Martin is to meet the President of Lebanon to discuss the need for justice for Pte. Rooney, as well
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A driver traveling at 161km/h in a 100km/h zone was arrested over the weekend in Newtowncunningham. On Saturday night last, the Buncrana roads policing unit made the detection which resulted in the vehicle being seized. The motorist will now have to appear before the court. Gardaí are urging the public to slow down to save
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The Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2025/26 season has begun for over 20,000 people in Donegal. The allowance, which is means-assessed, will be paid for 28 weeks to 20,364 recipients in the county and over 400,000 across the country. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or if preferred, by way of
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Road resurfacing works will commence at the L-1773-1 / N56 Junction and head towards Na Fargáin Junction in the townland of Mín an Ghabhann and Na Fargáin today. The works are expected to take 3 days to complete. The road will be blocked to traffic during the works and appropriate diversion signage will be erected
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Surfacing works will be taking place on the L-5644-1 in the townland of Roosky. They will start today and be completed tomorrow. Local diversions will be in operation and local access for residents.
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A Donegal Councillor has called for a permanent base for a youth club in the Twin Towns. Planet Youth has been renting space for a decade now. Cllr Patrick McGowan says if the club wants to stay in operation, they will need a permanent place. He has urged the council to help support the club
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Investigations are continuing into a fire that occurred in Strabane yesterday evening. Police received a report at around 7.45pm that a container full of tyres had been set alight at a commercial premises on the Lifford Road. The container and its contents were destroyed and a nearby parked car was damaged. Police say the fire
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The UK has officially recognised the State of Palestine in a major shift in foreign policy announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He said the move is aimed at reviving hope for peace and supporting a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians. It comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, and ahead of this
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Investigations are ongoing following single-vehicle road traffic collision in Raphoe this morning. The crash involving a car occurred at Carrickadawson at approximately 8.45am. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 8.15am
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The Minister for Public Expenditure has confirmed Budget 2026 will be unveiled on Tuesday, 7th October, with a total package of €9.4 billion euro. It includes €7.9 billion in additional public spending and €1.5 billion in tax cuts, with a shift away from temporary cost-of-living supports. The Government says the budget will focus on essential
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Two police officers sustained injuries after their patrol vehicle was rammed in the Ballymagorry area near Strabane. A man has been arrested and the two officers continue to receive treatment. At approximately 12.45pm yesterday afternoon, there were reports of a collision in the Newbuildings area of Derry. One of the vehicles involved, a blue
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Over 100 children were waiting more than a year to see a spinal consultant at CHI Crumlin in Dublin this summer – with some waiting up to four years. New figures also show 117 of them had no appointment date as of July, raising serious concerns about delays in care. While extra clinics and staff
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