The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: We hear concerns that the ISPCA has closed its facility in Ballyare, ahead of a takeover by the Dublin SPCA and Cllr Paul Canning talks rail links to Donegal and the Presidential election: In this hour we have […]
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the front window of a shop was smashed in Ballybofey at the weekend. It happened on Main St., Ballybofey between 9 o’clock on Saturday night and 12.30 on Sunday afternoon. Gardai are urging anyone who may have been on the street, particularly in the early hours of Sunday morning,
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Gardai are investigating an incident last week during which a van was attacked and damaged while the driver was sitting inside. It happened in St Johnston on Wednesday. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Grainne Doherty made this appeal for information……..
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A Variable Message Sign has been attacked in a criminal damage incident in the Whitecross area of Raphoe. Paint was sprayed on the sign, which was advertising a local event between 9pm on Friday evening and 7am on Saturday morning. Paint was also thrown over the sign. Gardai are urging anyone who may have travelled at
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a window was smashed at a vacant premises in Raphoe in the early hours of Sunday morning/ The incident happened at the front of the premises on William Street at approximately 1am. Gardai are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage from the area at
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A founder member of the Donegal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it’s deeply concerning that the ISPCA has closed its facility in Ballyare, ahead of a takeover by the Dublin SPCA. Kathleen Murray says the building was actually developed by the Donegal group and then handed over to the ISPCA on
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Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is visiting Donegal this week. The Independent TD is due to travel to the county on Thursday and Friday. Ms Connolly’s trip will include visits to Arranmore Island, Gaoth Dobhair, Milford, Buncrana, Malin Head, Letterkenny, Ballybofey, the Glenties Harvest Fair, Ardara, and Donegal town. She says she is looking forward to
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Conor McGregor has officially written to Donegal County Council seeking nomination to run in the Presidential election. In his letter to the Chief Executive of the Council on September 5th, he says he believes now is the time for an independent, people-first voice to enter Áras an Uachtaráin, one that reflects the values, struggles, and
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has refused to rule himself out as Sinn Féin’s Presidential Election candidate. The party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed yesterday she won’t be the party’s candidate. Sinn Féin’s process of selecting a nominee will be brought to members on the 20th September. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s name has been
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has said he doesn’t believe he will see rail restored to Donegal in his lifetime, but believes it will happen in the future. Cllr Paul Canning was speaking after Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council met with Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, in relation
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European fishing leaders are gathering in Killybegs this week, with a challenge to new EU control rules high on the agenda. The AGM of the European Association of Fish Producers Organisations opens tomorrow at Ireland’s largest fishing port. The meeting is hosted by the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation and the Irish Fish Producers Organisation. Delegates from
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Donegal County Council is being asked to formally ask for gardai to be deployed on key roundabouts in Letterkenny to help regulate traffic. The issue will be raised at a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District this afternoon by Cllr Thomas Sean Devine, who says immediate steps are needed. Cllr Devine says the reality is
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Uisce Eireann says as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, essential works may cause supply disruptions at Camp Lane, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas, and also in the vicinity of Fortwell Court in Letterkenny. In both cases, works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 1pm this afternoon.
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Cllr Terry Crossan was today elected Chairperson of the Donegal Education and Training Board, with Cllr Declan Meehan elected as Deputy Chair. They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. In 2024 over 34,000 students availed of education and training through Donegal ETB. Chief Executive Anne McHugh says it’s wonderful
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Latest figures from Pobal show there were 2,185 children on waiting lists for childcare places in Donegal at the end of last year, with childcare costing just under €180 per week for one child in full time care. The National Women’s Council is now urging Government to use Budget 2026 to deliver a transformative shift
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Suspected drugs were seized and a woman arrested during a planned search in Castlederg at the weekend. Police say during the search, which was carried out by officers from the Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Team on Friday evening, suspected Class A, Class B and Class C controlled drugs were seized. A woman was arrested on
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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: Michaela Clarke was in for Greg Hughes this morning, she spoke to former Independent Councillor Nicholas Crossan about how he feels securing the support
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Concerns have been raised about Clar Corner following a collision yesterday. The two-vehicle crash occurred at Ballyratten at approximately 2.45pm. Two people were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution. The area is known to be a dangerous location for drivers. Cllr Martin Farren says the road needs to be realigned before somebody is
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The Donegal Retrofit Mission Project is set to boost the ongoing establishment of an Energy Agency for the North West. Donegal County Council and the North West Energy Agency have secured €2.66m in Project Development Services financing through the ELENA Facility under the InvestEU Advisory Hub. The North West Energy Agency (NWEA) was established by
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. According to the INMO, 38 patients are waiting on beds at the hospital. 12 were on trolleys in the Emergency Department, with the remaining 26 waiting on a ward elsewhere. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland, with
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It’s claimed the Killea community was “terrorised” by diffing on Saturday night. Gardaí received a report of a gathering of motorists where alleged dangerous and illegal manoeuvres were carried out at Kildrum Upper, Carrigans at approximately 12:50am. They attended the location and dispersed the cars and onlookers, saying “no offence was caused”. Speaking to Michaela
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CAO Round Two offers come out today at 2pm. These are offers to fill any remaining vacancies left over from round one. Some people who have had their grades recalculated may be offered another course, that they’re now eligible for. Eileen Keleghan from the Central Applications Office says the deadline for reply is this Wednesday:
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Meanwhile, a former Donegal councillor has criticised the Presidential election process. To be eligible for the Presidency, you must be an Irish citizen aged 35 or older, and must be nominated by at least 20 Oireachtas members or 4 local authorities. Former Independent Councillor Nicholas Crossan says he was shocked that Fine Gael put the
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Smartphone filmmaking training is to be made available to young people in Donegal. Póca Productions and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership have launched the New Horizons Countywide Programme. This New Horizons Programme is one of 32 PEACEPLUS programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and is part of Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan.
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has ruled herself out of running in the Presidential Election. She says she’s informed her colleagues her name will not be going forward to represent the party in next month’s election. Sinn Fein will bring a proposal to members about the party’s stance on the presidency on September 20th.
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Police in Derry have expressed their concern for the whereabouts of missing teenager Whitney McDonagh. Whitney is described as 15 years old, 5’ 5, slim build with shoulder length blonde hair. It is unknown what Whitney is wearing She is believed to be in the Waterside area. Anyone who has information that can assist Police
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Three quarters of people south of the border have knowledge about end-of life care. This compares to around two thirds of people north of the border, in key findings for Palliative Care Week. Overall, the island is ahead of other countries with its knowledge about palliative care. All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care
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Police in Tyrone are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of the theft of power tools from a shed in Newtownstewart on Saturday. It’s understood entry was forced into a shed in the Drumlegagh Road North area overnight and a number of power tools were taken. Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone who was in
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Fine Gael wants those behind the third threat against Tanaiste Simon Harris to be brought to justice. It’s reported a number of calls were made to garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford yesterday threatening his family home which had to be searched. Gardaí are investigating the latest threat as the party holds its Think In
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Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter has announced the programme of events for Culture Night. The event is taking place on Friday September 19th at No. 3 Church Lane and the yard behind. Culture Night celebrates the heritage, theatre and live music in the heart of Letterkenny’s cultural district. Between 6 and 10pm at No. 3 Church Lane,
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A 100% Redress Councillor has criticised the funding of the defective concrete remediation scheme through a concrete levy. A Freedom of Information request was submitted by the party in regards to the levy, which was introduced by the Government to help fund the enhanced defective concrete grant scheme. This saw 5% added to the cost
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Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Burnside Park and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 1pm today. Uisce Eireann recommends that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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Two people have been hospitalised following a road traffic collision in Redcastle this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash occurred at Ballyratten at approximately 2.45pm. Gardaí say two people were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution.
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Heather Humphreys has inched ahead in the race to become president, according to the latest opinion poll. Asked which likely candidate they’d vote for, 21 per cent of respondents said they’d back Fine Gael’s candidate, with 20 per cent supporting Catherine Connolly and Jim Gavin respectively. 39 per cent said they don’t know, according to
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has said online threats to him and his family are a clear and sinister pattern to “intimidate” him out of public office. The Garda’s Special Detective Unit, which investigates threats to the State, is carrying out a criminal investigation and has taken a statement from Mr Harris and the member of his
A new defibrillator has been installed in Killybegs town centre. This vital piece of life-saving equipment was donated by an anonymous individual and installed by Killybegs Community Council. The unit is positioned in the new Tourist Office at Island House, to the left of the door to the public toilets and is visible from the
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Three men were rescued after getting into difficulty in a lake near Creeslough yesterday afternoon. It’s understood the incident occurred in Lough na Tooey at approximately 3pm, and members of the public raised the alarm. The Mulroy Coast Guard was dispatched to the scene after Malin Head Coast Guard were notified. The three men were
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A man and a woman have been arrested after a quantity of drugs was seized in Derry yesterday. Cash, a mobile phone and drug paraphernalia were also seized during searches. Shortly before 6:50 p.m., Police officers stopped two people in the Glenabbey Road area of the city after they were observed acting suspiciously. A search
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The school secretaries and caretakers’ strike has been suspended to allow for talks on a potential deal. Fórsa has confirmed strike action will be withdrawn to allow the implementation of the Workplace Relations Commission agreement. The key element of the agreement is a Government commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers.
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The Garda Commissioner has said anyone withholding information in relation to the case of Kyran Durnin could face criminal charges. The boy, who would now be nine years old, was reported missing from his home in Drogheda in August of last year. The case was soon upgraded to a murder investigation. It’s understood a number
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A local hardware company has made a witness appeal after their electronic sign was damaged outside Raphoe overnight. In a social media post, Watson Hire showed pictures of the spray-painted VMS board at Whitecross, with white paint also thrown over the base. They are now asking the public to help them find those responsible. Watson
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The public consultation period for two Greenways in Donegal has been extended. The emerging preferred route for both the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway and the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway has been identified. The public consultation on the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway and the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway has been extended until the end
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Part of the Convent Road and R250 towards Ballymacool Terrace in Letterkenny today will be closed. The closure is to facilitate the removal of a pole from the centre of the road. Motorists are advised that a 3 way traffic control system will be in operation until 5pm this evening. Skittle Alley carpark will also
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Donegal ETB has appointed a new Deputy Principal to Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir. Ms Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh replaces Ms Aoife de Náis, who recently moved to a Deputy Principal post in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Originally from Glenfin and a former pupil of the school, Sinéad holds a Bachelor of Arts
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A Donegal woman has won EirGrid’s Community Hero Volunteer competition. The state-owned company charged with securing the transition of Ireland’s electricity grid to a low-carbon future, and official timing partner of the GAA and Camogie Championships, has named Mary Cooke of Naomh Bríd GAA, Laghey, as its 2025 winner. Despite being a non-native of the
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The sister of Jessica Gallagher, who was one of 10 people who died in the Creeslough explosion, says she and her family have lived a merry-go-round of uncertainty since that fateful day in October 2022. Lisa Gallagher says she and the relatives of other victims of the tragedy are still waiting for answers as to
The extension and refurbishment of the Donegal Hospice is progressing. It’s been confirmed that the project is now at a detailed design stage. A planning application for the works, which include the construction of four new apartments at the facility for patients and families, as well as the provision of additional rooms for physiotherapy, occupational
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Serious concern has been raised over the speed at which motorists are travelling through Gortahork. There’s a particular fear over the speed of vehicles in the vicinity of the local primary school. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig is appealing to people to take care when driving through the village. He is also urging Donegal County
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An insurance firm is to seek High Court direction in settling a dispute over insurance claims relating to the Creeslough explosion. It’s understood, following the tragedy in October 2022, Vivo Shell Ltd, a company controlled by Danny Martin Lafferty and Annette Lafferty and the owner of the complex overall, claimed losses arising from the explosion
The Donegal Children and Young People’s Services Committees is to share in a €1.5 million programme to expand the support services available to children, young people, and their families staying in international protection accommodation. As part of a project being developed locally, the Donegal CYPSC will provide a surf camp that will serve as a
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