The man who died after getting into difficulty in the water in South Donegal has been named locally as Jock McDonald. Mr McDonald was the founder of a popular punk rock band, ‘The Bollock Brothers’ and worked as a musician in London. Bundoran RNLI have released the details of the rescue mission which seen him […]
Bundoran drowning victim named as punk rock pioneer Jock McDonald Read More »
A set of clerical changes for the Diocese of Derry have been announced by Bishop Donal McKeown. They will take effect on Saturday, the 30th of August. Rev John McDevitt, Parish Priest of Steelstown and administrator of Culmore is to be Parish Priest of Clonmany and Culdaff. Rev Sean O’Donnell, Curate of Three Patrons is
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An arson investigation has been launched after a car was set alight in Derry this morning. At approximately 5:10 am, the report came in that the car was on fire in the Bards Hill area of the City. Police and the fire service attended the scene and determined it was the result of deliberate ignition.
Car fire in Derry being investigated as arson Read More »
A safety operation in Derry between the PSNI and the Driver & Vehicle Agency on Friday has resulted in the prohibition of eight vehicles. Modifications to motors were detected. Four had a lowered suspension, resulting in the rear springs falling out when slightly raised. While, one vehicle had the anti-roll bar cut away as it was
Eight vehicles in Derry put under prohibition for dangerous modifications Read More »
100 homes, farms, and businesses are without power this morning in Milford. A fault was reported at 9 am this morning, with hopes to see electricity restored by 11:15 am. The ESB has apologies for any inconvenience caused.
100 premises without power in Milford Read More »
Two new surgical hubs are being proposed in the Northwest, one in Sligo University Hospital and one in Letterkenny University Hospital. The Health Minister made the announcement this morning. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeil has also given her support to the expansion of oncology services in Letterkenny University Hospital. Minister Carroll MacNeil spoke to Donal Kavanagh
Buncrana Roads Policing Unit seized a car using a stinger device after the driver attempted to flee a checkpoint. The motorist tested positive for cocaine at the stop in the Bridgend area in the early hours of yesterday morning. The vehicle was driven dangerously for a distance before gardaí brought it to a halt. Court
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A number of salad products are being recalled due to the detection of Listeria. We’re being warned to avoid various branded spinach and mixed leaves products, produced by McCormack Family Farms. It follows the recall of over 200 ready meals last week, for the same reason. The full list of recalled foods can be found
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Civil action is being taken by a number of people who were affected by the Creeslough explosion. This coming October will mark three years since ten people lost their lives and a number of people were injured in the blast. Solicitor Damien Tansey confirmed to Highland Radio that he has filed lawsuits on behalf of
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A man in his 70s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in South Donegal at the weekend. Emergency services were called to the ‘Diving Boards’ area near Bundoran on Saturday afternoon, where a man was rescued from the water. He was taken to Sligo University Hospital in a critical condition and has since
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Donegal County Council collected €34.7 million in rates last year, a 9.5% increase on the 2023 figure. The figures are included in the council’s audited accounts for 2024, which were presented to members at the council’s July plenary meeting. The audited account shows the collection yield for rates increased from 78% in 2023 to
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Donegal County Council is being urged to explore every possible option to acquire land for housing. The issue was raised at a special housing meeting by Cllr Michael McMahon, who told officials that an overseas based person is interested in selling land to the council, but is seeking a meeting with senior staff to discuss
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council is urging people to show their appreciation for the Donegal Senior footballers and their manager Jim McGuinness after a valiant All-Ireland Final display in Croke Park this afternoon. Speaking from Croke Park a short time ago, Cllr Paul Canning said the team has given the county a huge
Donegal’s footballers brought confidence and colour to to the county – DCC Cathaoirleach Read More »
Detectives in County Derry are appealing for information following a fire at a house on Seacoast Road, Limavady in the early hours of this morning. The fire was reported to police shortly after 2 o’clock this morning. It’s believed a van which was parked at the property was set alight, with the fire then spreading
PSNI launch arson probe after house and van are destroyed in Limavady Read More »
Police in the North are appealing for video footage, after a teenager and a man in his 20s were injured in violent clashes at a football match between Derry City and Dublin club Bohemians in Derry on Friday night. The PSNI believes violent scenes at the Lecky Road and Lone Moor Road areas were pre-arranged,
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A man is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty off the Donegal coast. The RNLI was called to the scene at the ‘Diving Boards’ – a popular cliff diving spot – near Bundoran in Donegal, shortly after 4.40 yesterday afternoon. The man was rescued from the water and transferred to Sligo University Hospital,
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Listen back to Highland Radio’s Big Match Brunch from the Bonnington Hotel……. Part 1 Part 2
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The government is being urged to stop relying on the market to solve the housing crisis. It’s after the number of people living in emergency accommodation reached a new record high – at nearly 16 thousand. That includes almost 5 thousand children, who don’t have a home, 60 of them in the North West. Susanne
Government not doing enough to tackle the housing crisis – SJI Read More »
Croke Park will be a sea of green and gold today – as Donegal and Kerry battle it out in the All-Ireland football final. Tens of thousands of fans have made their way to the capital – with throw-in at 3.30 this afternoon. The Kingdom holds the record for the most All-Ireland wins, with 38
“It’s going to be a great match” – Jack O’Shea Read More »
A West Donegal Councillor says he welcomes the progress of Specific Instance Housing but more needs to be done. Cllr Michael McClafferty says there would be no issue if building along the N56 was allowed. A meeting had been requested by a delegation of Ministers to meet with the Minister. Cllr Michael McClafferty says they
N56 rule needs to be abolished to allow for SI housing – McClafferty Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Conlin, Killybegs and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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Police in Derry are investigating public disorder in the Lecky Road and Lone Moor Road areas. It’s after violence broke out between football fans. Shortly after 7pm yesterday evening, Police were made aware of two large groups of rival football supporters in the area attacking each other near the Lecky Road flyover with sticks, bats
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A woman in her 60s is being treated for “life-threatening” injuries following a crash on the N13 Ballybofey to Letterkenny road yesterday evening. The two-vehicle collision occurred in the townland of Listillion at approximately 5pm. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman aged in her 60s, is being treated for life-threatening injuries at
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Donegal County Council has been told that the authority has a strong pipeline for social housing delivery, but there are challenges. Officials were speaking during a special plenary meeting to update the council on what progress is being made. Members were briefed on what progress has made in July. Submissions have been made to the
DCC briefed on social housing delivery progress Read More »
In particular, Cllr Paul Canning is wishing people a safe day, whether they’re travelling to Croke Park or watching the match elsewhere. Cllr Canning says the achievement of Jim McGuinness and his squad has given Donegal a huge lift, and that’s reflected in the number of flags, signs and emblems all over the county……………….
DCC Cathaoirleach praises ‘brilliant’ show of support for Jim McGuinness and his squad Read More »
A man has been arrested and more than €200,000 worth of MDMA seized in County Monaghan. The drugs were discovered during the search of a home today. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and is being detained at a Garda station in the North Western Region. The drugs have been sent
Man detained after €200,000 MDMA seizure in Monaghan Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday July 25th……………..
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday July 25th Read More »
Enoch Burke has won an appeal over the makeup of the three-member panel due to hear a challenge to his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School. The Court of Appeal has ruled he should not have to face a disciplinary appeal panel while the head of a teaching union remains on it. Enoch Burke believes he
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There’s been another rise in the number of people registered as homeless in the North West, with 178 people accessing services at the end of June, up from 170 at the end of May, an increase of almost 5%. Department of Housing figures published this afternoon show that 57 of those were in Donegal, an
27% rise in the number of families registered as homeless in the North West Read More »
It’s Donegal Day on the Nine til Noon Show as we gear up for Donegal v Kerry in the All Ireland Final on Sunday! Coming up we preview the big game with Oisin Kelly, Eamon McGee and Brenden Devenney – we also link up with Radio Kerry: In this hour there’s loads of football chat
Podcast: Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
In anticipation of large volumes of traffic travelling to Croke Park to the All-Ireland Senior Football Final on Sunday, the M1 toll operator has issued the following advice for those travelling from Donegal: travel as early as possible leave with plenty of time have the correct euro toll amount ready to consider other alternative routes
M1 toll operator issues travel advice ahead of All Ireland Final Read More »
The Donegal Youth Service has received €25,000 in funding. It’s part of a €1.5m national fund for community-based counselling services supporting children and families for 73 organisations. This funding provides community-based counselling, psychotherapy, and a range of therapeutic interventions such as play therapy, creative arts therapy, bereavement support, and systemic family therapy.
Donegal Youth Service awarded €25,000 Read More »
Serious concern has been raised as no letters of assurance have yet to be issued to any defective block homeowner in Donegal. The letters were to be issued by Donegal County Council as part of a 40-year guarantee for homeowners whose properties were remediated under the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Council says they
Letters of assurance have yet to be issued to DCB homeowners in Donegal Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to develop a master plan for Donegal’s smaller islands. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig believes there is huge potential on smaller islands within the county that could be built upon. He is calling for a master plan, similar to what is being developed for Magheroarty. Councillor MacGiolla Easbuig says
Council urged to develop master plan for Donegal’s smaller islands Read More »
There’s calls for the motorway toll barriers on the way to Dublin to be lifted for the All Ireland Football Final this Sunday. Motorists coming from Kerry hit charges on the M7, while Donegal fans could face them on the M3 or M4 depending on their route. Last week, large queues of Cork and Tipperary
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A vigil will take place later in the grounds of Maguiresbridge Primary School, following the deaths of a mother and her two teenage children in a shooting in Co Fermanagh. Vanessa Whyte and James, and Sara Rutledge died in a gun attack at their home in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday. Police have said a triple murder
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A Donegal County Councillor has hit out as his request for a review of income limits for social housing has yet to be discussed despite a motion being passed at January’s plenary meeting of the council. Councillor Jimmy Brogan, who has been inundated with calls from people right across Donegal, says with the Dail in
Renewed calls for social housing income limits review Read More »
Hoteliers believe there is a ‘tactical plan’ in place to prevent them from getting a lower VAT rate. It was scrapped in recent years after being cut to help the hospitality industry during covid and the cost-of-living crisis. However, the Summer Economic Statement released this week indicated it could return in the next budget. There
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The Taoiseach is continuing an official trip to Luxembourg where he met with the Prime Minister Luc Frieden yesterday. Today Micheál Martin will hold talks with the President of the European Investment Bank. He’ll also spend time with representatives of the Irish community in Luxembourg.
Taoiseach in Luxembourg today Read More »
A Milford area councillor says indications that An Post will advertise for a new operator for the post office in Ballylar ring hollow. It emerged this week that the current postmistress will cease operations in October. Cllr. Declan Meehan is urging immediate action on the impending closure, saying it’s a deeply damaging blow which highlights
Meehan says he doesn’t believe advertising a new contract for Ballylar PO will succeed Read More »
Donegal County Council is being asked to outline what progress is being made on securing a site for a municipal cemetery in Letterkenny. Earlier this month, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh tabled a question at a Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting asking for an update, and was told he would receive a separate report from the council’s
Speech and language therapists say they are spending just a quarter of their time working directly with children. A new report by University College Cork and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland found therapists are heartbroken because of heavy caseloads and staffing issues. The research also found many public therapists are considering a move
News, Sport, Obituaries and Farm News on Thursday July 24th……..
News, Sport, Obituaries and Farm News on Thursday July 24th Read More »
There’s been widespread condemnation of the shooting of a young seal in Greencastle Harbour. The seal, named Zig by locals, was rescued by local skipper Liam O’Brien in December, and had become an attraction in the harbour. Local Environmental campaigner Enda Craig helped with the rescue at the time. He says there’s widespread disgust at
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The victims of yesterday’s shooting in Co Fermanagh have been named by Police. 45-year-old Vanessa Whyte, a veterinary surgeon, and her children, Sara Rutledge, who was 13, and 14-year-old James Rutledge, aged 14 were shot at a house in Maguiresbridge yesterday morning. A man remains in hospital for treatment to serious injuries. Investigations into the
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We get an update on the brutal murder of a mother and her two children in County Fermanagh. Later we hear how Irish singer CMAT’s song was sent to radio stations with
Podcast: Thursday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help a local fisherman get back on his feet after his boat sank off Glengad yesterday morning. Daniel Collins and two other crew members were onboard when the boat began to sink. They managed to get themselves onto a life raft from where they were recovered by
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There was a sharp rise in the number of new home completions in the second quarter of the year. CSO figures show they were up 35% on the same quarter last year. In Donegal, home completions jumped 13% when compared to the same period the previous year. 154 homes were completed in the county with
13% increase in house completions in Donegal Read More »
150,000 litres of water per day have been saved in Letterkenny after a major leak was repaired. Using multiple technologies, including sounding equipment and advanced logging technology, the leak was identified and works carried out. This resulted in enough water being saved to supply 1,300 people daily. Patricia Lowry, Leakage Reduction Programme Manager with Uisce
Major leak repair in Letterkenny saves 150,000 litres per day Read More »
Donegal County Council and Kerry County Council have launched a joint road safety campaign as thousands prepare to travel to Dublin for the All Ireland final this weekend. The ‘Safe Safe Road to Croker’ message focuses on the difference between a wrong move on the pitch and a wrong move on the road. Supporters are
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