The security alert on Fahan Street in Derry is continuing this morning, and officers remain at the scene. Residents whose homes were evacuated yesterday have been able to return to them. Fahan Street remains closed and diversions are in place. Last night officers at the scene on Fahan Street came under attack, and a number …
Five men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry. The journalist was shot dead on April 18th 2019 while observing rioting in Derry. The men, a 20 year old, two 21 year olds, a 41 and 54 year old were arrested in the Cityside of Derry this morning …
Part of a school in Strabane has been vandalised. Police in Strabane are currently investigating the report of criminal damage to a portacabin on the grounds of St Eugene’s Primary School in Victoria Bridge. It is believed this incident occurred between Friday 11th and Monday 14th March 2022. Police say this incident has caused …
Over half of employers claim pay rises are on the cards for their staff this year. A new survey by Excel Recruitment found a further third of bosses say they were uncertain as to whether they would be increasing workers’ pay. However, despite the prospect of salary increases, 74 per cent of employees say …
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The HSE says it will continue to monitor carefully, the rise in Covid-19 cases in hospitals which is at its highest level since the 12th of January. The CEO of the HSE made the comments as a minute’s silence will take place at noon today in solidarity with health care colleagues in Ukraine. The …
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Up to 5,000 Irish people a year could benefit from a surplus visa scheme in the US. According to the Irish Times moves will get underway in the US Congress this week that may allow Ireland to be allocated surplus visas not taken up under an agreement between America and Australia. The E3 visa …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin starts his St Patrick’s Day trip to Washington DC today with a series of events in the US Capitol. His programme today will focus on tourist and cultural links with the USA. It’s the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic there has been in-person celebration of St Patrick’s …
Funding of almost €150,000 has been allocated to the Milford & District Resource Centre, to provide a new youth development project as well as establishing a youth officer. The funding, provided by the International Fund for Ireland will develop the Mulroy Youth Engagement Project which helps young people in education and getting employment. Manager …
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95% of school bus operators say they can’t guarantee a service up to the end of the school year in June. A survey by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland published in the Irish Examiner, found almost all of its members say that spiralling fuel prices mean its not commercially viable to …
A number of schools in County Donegal are set to take part in a Healthy Oceans project – designed to create positive actions to raise awareness and engagement about the ocean in the schools and local communities. The Explorers Healthy Oceans project aims to help primary school children to learn about the ocean and how …
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Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituary notices for March 14th…
Police say a security alert in the Fahan Road area of Derry city is continuing this evening. The alert was put in place and the area cordoned off, after reports of numerous suspicious items were made to police at 11 o’clock this morning. 13 properties have also been evacuated as a result of the alert, …
A total of 9,371 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland this afternoon. 2,100 were confirmed via PCR test, with 7,271 positive antigen tests also registered. Figures for the weekend have also been released today, which stand at 11,253 for Saturday and 11,266 for Sunday. These case figures come as …
9,371 new ROI Covid-19 cases, over 1,000 in hospitals nationally Read More »
Police say they’re appealing for witnesses after a traffic collision that occurred in the Francis Street area of Derry city yesterday afternoon. The incident involved a red Wolkswagen Golf and a parked blue Skoda Octavia, and happened at approximately 4:15pm on Sunday. The two occupants of the Golf were uninjured, but a 50 year old …
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Pressure needs to be brought on Moscow to end the brutality associated with the Ukraine war. That’s the view of the Foreign Affairs Minister, who says Ireland would support tougher sanctions if necessary. Minister Simon Coveney also says that Ireland is working to put in as much defence as it can against a potential Russian …
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Visiting restrictions are set to stay in place at Letterkenny University Hospital, as LUH combats the largest Covid-19 outbreak of any hospital in the Republic of Ireland. Visiting will only be allowed on compassionate grounds, with such visits to be pre-arranged with the nurse manager on the ward. In a statement, LUH said that …
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A number of homes have been evacuated in Derry following the discovery of a number of suspicious items in the Fahan Street area shortly after 11am this morning. To facilitate the public safety operation, Fahan Street has been closed at both ends. Cordons have been implemented and diversions are in place. In a statement …
95% of private bus operators say they can’t guarantee their service will continue until June, due to the spiralling cost of fuel. The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland asked operators if it’s commercially viable for services to run up until June without any support and 5 per cent said no. 90 per …
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There are concerns among virus expects that this weekend could cause Covid case numbers to surge. Letterkenny University Hospital has the highest number of Covid patients nationwide with 79 cases being treated at the facility as of 8pm last night. Nationally, over 1,000 people in hospitals today have Covid, the highest figure in two …
The Chief Executive of Fuels Ireland says he fully understands why people in Donegal and elsewhere are fed up with the price of fuel. There’s a warning today that the price of a litre of fuel at Irish petrol stations could hit 2 euro 60 by the end of next month according to the head …
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin. The 28 year old was killed while on a backpacking trip in India on March 14th 2017. Vikat Bhagat, was later charged with her murder, which he denies. His trial, which began more than four years ago, has faced countless delays. A …
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Serious concern has been raised over pedestrian safety in Doochary village. It’s been claimed that there have been several near misses due to the current state of the footpaths in the village and the speed some motorists are travelling. An elderly resident also sustained a severe injury after falling on the uneven surface. Chairperson …
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Highland Radio is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Conlon Fernbank Magherenan, Letterkenny, Donegal / Dunlewey, Donegal. Mary was a regular contributor to the Nine til Noon Show and previously the Shaun Doherty Show. Her vast political knowledge and unique commentary will undoubtedly be sorely missed by listeners. Our thoughts and prayers …
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Donegal consumers spent the most money in pubs in February. The county recorded the biggest increase in pub spending last month. Nationally, over 1.6 million euro a day was spent in pubs during February. A new AIB survey shows it’s an increase of 49% compared to the previous month – as hospitality restrictions eased. …
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A public health expert says there should be a renewed message for people to wear masks in shops and on public transport. The number of people in hospital with Covid has increased by nearly 60 per cent in the last two weeks. More than 950 patients are being treated compared to just over 600 …
There are calls on both the Government and Donegal County Council to explore the use of holiday mobile homes to house both Mica families and Ukrainian refugees. Many people affected by Mica will inevitably need to be relocated while their homes are being rebuilt or repaired. Meanwhile a significant number of Ukrainian refugees will …
Calls for use of mobile homes for Mica victims & refugees Read More »
The price of a litre of fuel at Irish petrol stations could hit 2 euro 60 by the end of next month according to the head of an Irish oil firm. Petrol and diesel topped 2 euro recently prompting a cut in excise duty. Paddy Comyn from the AA says prices have come down significantly …
The Irish Red Cross is to start contacting some of those who’ve offered to take in Ukrainian refugees this week. More than 20 thousand pledges of accomodation have been made to date. Over 5,500 people have already arrived here after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Lorcan Sirr, housing lecturer at TU Dublin, thinks holiday …
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Flat rent controls over long periods can reduce housing supply and increase prices. That’s the warning from a senior member of the new Housing Commission. Professor Michelle Norris says rent subsidies or grants for first-time buyers can also have “unintended consequences”. Some opposition parties have called for measures such as rent freezes. Professor Norris …
Long-term rent controls ‘may drive down supply of housing’ Read More »
Health and Safety Authority inspectors will be conducting surprise quarry safety inspections over the next two weeks. Inspectors will also check that safe work practices and proactive measures are in place to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury. Assistant Chief Executive Mark Cullen says it can be dangerous working in a quarry:
Donegal County Council is proposing a grant scheme be rolled out to increase the number of overnight parking facilities for caravan, camping, campervans and motorhomes in the county. It follows a study of the sector which recommended a focus on the need to provide for additional overnight facilities. The Council aims to as a result …
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The Taoiseach will travel to Washington DC this afternoon for a five day diplomatic trip to mark St Patrick’s Day. Micheál Martin will meet President Joe Biden on Thursday and will meet cultural and business groups during the visit. While the war in Ukraine will dominate discussions, issues like the undocumented Irish will also …
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Social Welfare recipients will see an additional payment in their weekly rate from this morning. The government’s one off Fuel Allowance payment of 125 Euro comes into effect today, with up to 372,000 recipients. However, Labour Party TD Duncan Smith feels the Government isn’t doing enough
There are further calls for the Donegal to Glasgow flight route to be reinstated. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is bringing a motion to this week’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District Council, and he says it’s vital that the air link is renewed. The status of the flight has been in doubt ever …
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A series of workshops and an exhibition are coming to Derry next month, as part of the Loving Earth Project. The events, supported by the Collaboration for Change project, aim to educate and inspire discussion around the environment and the climate crisis in creative ways. The exhibition and workshops aim to make people question how …
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Gardaí say they’re investigating an assault and robbery that occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Letterkenny. They say a man, aged in his fifties, was assaulted in the Longlane area of Letterkenny at approximately 4:50am, where he received non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí also believe a car was stolen in the course of the …
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There’s been a jump in the number of patients in hospital with Covid-19. The figure’s risen from 895 yesterday to 957 today – that’s the highest figure since January 19th. The number of patients in intensive care remains unchanged at 41. Those figures come as Letterkenny University Hospital now has the joint-highest number of Covid-19 …
Highest number of Covid-19 hospitalisations since January recorded Read More »
Industry experts say they expect volatility in the price of fuel to continue for another 4 to 6 weeks. This week an emergency measure to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel was brought in, as drivers witnessed record prices at the pumps. However, costs are still in the region of 2-euro a litre despite …
Fuel price rises could continue for next 4-6 weeks Read More »
Gardaí in Letterkenny say they arrested a motorist who was more than 30 km/h over the speed limit within the town – while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. They say the motorist was detected driving at over 80 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, and that the driver then subsequently tested positive …
Suspected drug driver was also 30 km/h over speed limit – Gardaí Read More »
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The cost of a bag of coal is expected to rise by up to 4 euro 50 cents from tomorrow for some. CPL Fuels, one of Ireland’s biggest coal suppliers and distributors, said it was raising the price of coal, in response to an increase in the cost of materials, and the war in Ukraine. …
Price of coal could rise by up to €4.50 per bag from tomorrow Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital has the joint-highest number of Covid-19 patients of any hospital in the Republic of Ireland. As of 8 o’clock last night, there were 78 Covid positive patients admitted to LUH – a level only matched by Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. 895 people are in hospitals nationally with the virus, a drop of …
LUH now has joint-highest number of Covid patients in Ireland Read More »
Fine Gael has edged back in front of Fianna Fail in the latest political polls – however Sinn Fein is still the most popular party in the Republic of Ireland. The Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes survey has Leo Varadkar’s party up 4 percent, to 24. Fianna Fail has dropped two percentage points, sitting at …
Sinn Fein remain top party as Fine Gael pass Fianna Fail in polls Read More »
The Taoiseach says Ireland has welcomed 5-and-a-half thousand Ukrainian refugees. Micheal Martin has been questioned about the policy by British media during his visit to London. However the Taoiseach says this is an EU wide decision, and it is simply the right thing to do – to help people flee a vicious war. Micheal Martin …
Ireland has accepted 5,500 Ukrainian refugees – Taoiseach Read More »
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission received 83 complaints in relation to fuel prices over the past week. The Dail heard claims retailers had increased prices, ahead of an emergency vote on Wednesday night to cut to excise on petrol and diesel – something they’ve denied. Prices are still in the region of 2-euro a …
Fuel price-gouging complaints rise with rising prices Read More »
A security alert in Derry has ended following the discovery of a hoax. The alert began close to 10 o’clock last night, after a suspicious device was reported to be in the Elaghmore Park area of Derry city. After examination from Police as well as Ammunition Technical Officers the device was declared a hoax, and …
Letterkenny University Hospital now has the second-highest number of Covid-19 hospitalisations in the Republic of Ireland, according to the latest HSE data. There were 79 Covid-19 patients admitted at LUH as of 8pm last night – that’s up from 42 just a week ago, a rise of 80%. The current national figure for Covid hospitalisations …
LUH sees 80 percent rise in Covid patients in one week Read More »
Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration committee have approved match funding of over £220,000 for the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Programme for projects in several villages within the district. This regeneration programme aims to address long standing issues such as rural poverty, isolation and access to services in small settlements …
Funding for villages within Derry City-Strabane district approved Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to install electronic speed signage on approach roads to Carrigart in a bid to slow down traffic. Councillor Gerry McMonagle is calling for additional safety measures to be put in place on the roads from Milford and Creeslough. It follows a recent public meeting during which concerns were raised …
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There are calls for island piers and harbors to be included in Brexit relief funds. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has told Government that there is a need for Ireland’s offshore islands to be included in the rollout of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve funding and to be funded significantly. The €5.4 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve has …
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