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Calls for urgent refurbishment works to be carried out at old Strabane Post Office

There are calls for urgent refurbishment works to be carried out at the old Post Office building in Strabane. West Tyrone MLA, Daniel McCrossan has labelled the Grade B2 listed building ‘a disgrace and a disservice’ to the local community. He says Royal Mail is failing in its responsibility to maintain the building, prevent damage, […]

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LUH saw inpatient waiting lists fall and outpatient lists rise in July

Over 100 thousand patients nationally were waiting for hospital treatment or day procedures, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund. At Letterkenny University Hospital, there were 2,024 people awaiting inpatient procedures at the end of July, 49 of them children. That figure is down 300 on June, a fall of 13%. 15,799 people were awaiting

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Councillors visit latest phase of Meadow Hill development in Raphoe with tenants about to move in

Elected Members in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have viewed the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of one specially adapted three bed bungalow and 10 two bed two storey dwellings.

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UFU seeks meeting with Infrastructure Minister to discuss A5

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is seeking an urgent meeting with the North’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. The union says while her department pursues an appeal on the A5 High Court ruling, it still is required to fulfil its immediate obligations and engage with landowners. However, since the ruling, UFU says the department has failed to

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Over 100 events registered in Donegal for Heritage Week

People in Donegal are being encouraged to participate in Heritage week. More than 100 events will take place across the county from August 16th to 24th, with several fee-paying heritage sites around the county and the country free over the opening weekend. Donegal County Council’s Heritage Officer is Joseph Gallagher. He says this is an

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Stranorlar area councillor backs short term letting restrictions in larger towns

A Lifford Stranorlar Councillor is backing the government’s plan to restrict short term letting in towns with a population of more than 10,000. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Sinn Fein Cllr Dakota NicMhenmain told Greg Hughes that while she can understand the rationale for short term lets such as Air B&B in smaller towns

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Consumers’ Association joins calls for investigation into rising grocery prices

The Consumers Association doesn’t believe enough is being done to find out why grocery prices are rising. It claims the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission isn’t explaining why they’re increasing. It’s after the consumer watchdog said there’s healthy competition in the sector. However, Consumers’ Assocation spokesperson Michael Kilcoyne wants a proper investigation……………….

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Bereaved sister describes Irish government response to calls for a parallel Omagh inquiry as ‘cold and defensive’

The sister of a man killed in the Omagh bombing has branded the Irish government as “cold” and “defensive”. Shawneen Conway’s brother Gareth, 18, was among 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, who died in the Real IRA attack in 1998. She has now launched a legal bid to force the government in

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Over 16,000 premises ready to connect to broadband in Moville – NBI

National Broadband Ireland says over 1,600 Donegal premises in its Moville deployment area can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection. The includes the rural surrounds and townlands of Moville, Redcastle and Greencastle. A total of 34,000 premises in Co Donegal are included in the State’s Intervention Area, which NBI says will see the

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Water supply disruptions possible as mains repair works planned for Buncrana

Residents and business owners are advised of possible water supply disruptions in parts of Buncrana today. Mains repair works are scheduled to take place between 9am and 3:30pm today. Uisce Eireann is advising that supply disruptions may be experienced in the Ard an DÚn area Buncrana and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal.

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Travel disruption expected as annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade takes place tomorrow

The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade is taking place tomorrow. Motorists are advised that diversions and road closures will remain in place in Derry tomorrow from 9am until the main Apprentice Boys of Derry parade and feeder parades are over. The top deck of Craigavon Bridge will be closed as it is part of

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Inclusive cycling equipment to be officially launched in Annagry today

The Junior Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor is in Donegal today to officially launch inclusive cycling equipment at Scioból an Phobail, Anagaire. The project is part of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, which supports health and wellbeing initiatives across local communities. The equipment that has been developed in collaboration with the Donegal

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Donegal cyclist awarded civic reception by Derry City and Strabane District Council

Derry City and Strabane District Council has hosted a civic reception for Donegal cyclist Ronan McLaughlin. He recently cycled around Ireland by bike, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness for food allergy research and to raise funds for the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. The Muff man, who enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional cyclist,

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Donegal Film Office’s Emerging Talent Fund 2025 recipient announced

Donegal Film Office’s Emerging Talent Fund 2025 has been awarded to Charlie Joe Doherty. This fund, supported by Creative Ireland, is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The funded project “Goth” examines the complexities of familial love and the search for belonging

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Three people have lucky escape after petrol bomb thrown through window of property in Coleraine

The occupants of a house in Coleraine have had a lucky escape after a petrol bomb was thrown through the front window of the property. Three people were inside the house in the Maple Drive area when it was attacked at around 1:30am yesterday morning. Police say they are working to establish the circumstances of

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Disabled parking bays in Letterkenny are not being respected – Devine

A Letterkenny based councillor has made an impassioned to people in the town to respect disabled parking bays, and to never park on them or block them. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine says it’s something he’s become acutely aware of in recent months. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Cllr Devine told Greg Hughes said the

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Highland Radio remains the North West’s most listened to radio station

Highland Radio is once again the North West’s most listened to radio station. Today’s JNLR figures show 79.7% of the population tune in weekly, representing a year on year increase of 3,000 weekly and 2,000 daily listeners. The station continues to dominate with the highest market share in the country at 61.8%, a key metric

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Nine non-compliances identified in centre for people with disabilities in Donegal

HIQA has published inspection reports for two residential centres for people with disabilities in Donegal, both run by the HSE. In the case of one of them, Ballytrim House, nine non-compliances were recorded. There were none recorded at the Abbey Village Homes. In the case of Ballytrim House, HIQA says significant failings were identified in

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Early mover on DCB scheme says he is being discriminated against because of retrospective cap increase deadline

A defective block homeowner who was one of the first to have the rebuilding of their home completed says he’s being discriminated against because he completed the work in January of last year. Stephen O’Donnell exceeded the cap, and was waiting on the 10% increase to be retrospectively applied as was promised last year. However,

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Donegal receives the state’s highest allocation under the latest LIS scheme

Donegal is to receive an extra €1.2 million under the Local Improvement Scheme, bringing the county’s total this year to €2.39 million. The LIS is geared towards facilitating repairs on private roads in rural areas, which are used by local farmers and residents. Donegal County Council and the people living along the road being improved

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CAO Round Zero offers are being released this morning

  Round Zero offers come out this morning from the Central Applications Office. It’s the round of offers for those who aren’t awaiting Leaving Cert results, or who are assessed by other criteria. That includes some medicine applicants, mature applicants, deferred and Access applicants and those coming from Colleges of Further Education. The results will

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Self Catering holiday home owners say they’re being unfairly scapegoated

A group representing self catering rental homes says it’s being unfairly scapegoated for the housing crisis. The Irish Self-Catering Federation says thousands of family owned businesses face closure under the Government’s new planning rules.   It says the plans would devastate rural tourism and risk up to 3.5 billion euro in lost revenue along the

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Donegal-based cabin supplier encouraging people to have say on planning exemption plans for large garden houses

A Donegal-based cabin supplier is encouraging people to have their say on the Government’s plans to exempt larger garden houses from planning permission. Luxury Tiny Homes says the move is “a bold step towards smarter housing in Ireland”. The Government has indicated that, subject to approval following the current public consultation that the new planning

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51 admitted patients awaiting beds at LUH this morning

Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest number of admitted patients with beds across the state this morning, with nine more than yesterday. There were 51 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 431, with Letterkenny second on

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Uisce Eireann confirms water in Falcarragh and Gortahork areas is safe to drink

Uisce Eireann has confirmed that water in the Falcarragh and Gortahork areas is safe to drink. There was some concern earlier this week as the water appeared cloudy white in colour. The utility claims this is the result of repairs carried out on the network last week, which disturbed sediment in the pipework and led

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Donegal listed as Ireland’s third most liveable county

Co Donegal has been listed as Ireland’s third most liveable county. County Waterford tops the overall ranking. It is one of the sunniest counties in the country, has reasonably priced housing, is one of the top 10 most scenic counties, and inhabitants have access to the facilities of Waterford City. Ireland’s Liveability Index ascribes scores

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North’s Dept of Infrastructure serves notice of appeal against A5 judgement

Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure is appealing a judgement that ruled construction of the new A5 dual carriageway should not go ahead in its current form. In June, a court found the Department for Infrastructure’s plans for the road didn’t comply with climate change targets. The appeal was lodged today by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins,

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