Donegal County Council says the decision to remove the 90-year-old oak tree in Ballyraine was not taken lightly was only done so out of absolute necessity. They say the works were carried out outside of normal working hours as they required a lane closure on the N56, which could not be done during the day. […]
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There’s only a few days left to have your say on the emerging preferred route corridor for the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway. Donegal County Council says the trail will act as a valuable corridor providing a safe, sustainable, and healthy modal option for all users. The Council, with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, is
The Seafood Ireland Alliance says a meeting with the EU Fisheries Commissioner was a crucial step in pressing for fairer quotas and workable fishing rules to protect coastal communities. A delegation, which included representatives from the Irish Fish Processors Organisation, Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, the Irish Fish Processors & Exporters Association, and others, met with Costas
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Strike action gets underway for the fifth day for secretaries and care takers working in schools around Ireland. They are calling for equal pension and sick pay to their school colleagues. Yesterday, the picket moved to local TD offices. Cllr Jimmy Brogan joined those located outside Minister Charlie McConalogue’s Office in Letterkenny. He says the
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It could be a number of days before an issue at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant is resolved. Uisce Éireann is working to repair the issue, which is resulting in low pressure and supply disruptions in Dungloe, Meenacross, Derrydruel, Doochary, Dooey, Maghery, Lettermacaward and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm on
Works at Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant could last days Read More »
The Presidential election will be held on October 24th. The date was confirmed in Government circles this afternoon, as Fine Gael decided on its candidate. Political Correspondent Seán Defoe has more:
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As caretakers and secretaries entered their fourth day of strike action, over 40 stood outside the Letterkenny office of Minister of State Charlie McConalogue. It’s part of the national activity for the picket line to move outside of local TD offices. Minister McConalogue’s office was closed for the day with a note on the door
Decades of service, no pension: Strike action moves to TD offices Read More »
A woman has been charged with improper use of a public communications network, and is due to appear before Strabane Magistrates Court on the 25th of this month. The charge follows a hate-motivated incident which was reported to police yesterday.
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Repairs to a burst water main in Letterkenny may cause supply disruptions to Fairgreen Park and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening.
Uisce Eireann dealing with burst water main in Letterkenny Read More »
Gardaí are appealing for information after a window was smashed at a house in Bun An Droichead, Kerrykeel in the early hours of Saturday morning last. It happened between twenty past two and twenty to three. Gardai are anxious to speak to anyone who may have been in that area with a dash-cam between 2am
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: We hear from a Dublin Councillor opposed to the erection of tricolors across the capital, he wants them removed, listener Gemma says the ongoing lateness of her son’s school bus is having a negative impact on him and
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Donegal gardai have issued crime prevention advice in light of a number of recent burglaries in the county. They’ve also recently received reports from residents in the Glenties and the Donegal Town areas in relation to incidents that have been captured on CCTV and doorbell cameras showing footage of men checking door handles of houses and
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the area of the Stone Jug, Castle Ave., Buncrana on Wednesday last between 1pm and 4pm. The pull cord of a generator at a food van parked at that location was cut between those times. Gardai urging anyone with information to contact them in Buncrana
Criminal damage incident at the Stone Jug in Buncrana Read More »
A water treatment plant interruption in South West Donegal may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Derrydruel, Drimlaghdrid, Doochary, Dooey, Maghery, Lettermacaward and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm on Saturday 6th September. Uisce Eireann says crews are on site and are working to resolve the issue.
Water interruptions possible between Doochary and Dungloe for the next five days Read More »
Gardai in Ballyshannon are investigating the possibility that a number of burglaries in the Bruckless area in the early hours of Saturday morning last were linked. Cars and sheds were entered, items were taken, and a car was stolen and later abandoned. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Claire Rafferty outlined the sequence of
Spate of thefts in Bruckless in the early hours of Saturday morning Read More »
Gardaí are investigating reports of an assault on a man in Letterkenny on Monday of last week. It happened on Ramelton Road, between Station Roundabout and De Valera Road. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Garda Claire Rafferty made this appeal for information……….
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Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a house in the area of Gartan Avenue area of Letterkenny between 5pm on Tuesday last, August 28th, and 2pm on Sunday. The house was unoccupied between those dates. Entry was gained through a rear window which was left ajar, and an inner door was smashed. It’s is not
Gardai investigating break-in at Gartan Avenue in Letterkenny Read More »
Investigations are continuing into a collision involving a Garda car on the R238 at Carnashannagh, Burnfoot. The two vehicle crash happened at approximately 5.40 on Saturday evening last. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries. Gardai are urging anyone who may have witnessed the
Investigations continue into collision involving Garda car in Inishowen Read More »
15 shops and resellers have been issued legal notices over so called dodgy-boxes. The Federation Against Copyright Theft says its targeted retailers ‘enabling access’ to illegal TV streaming services as part of a major enforcement campaign. The joint operation by FACT and Sky led to legal notices being issued in counties Kerry, Louth, Laois, Mayo,
Donegal included in joint FACT and Sky operation against ‘dodgy boxes’ Read More »
An Taisce’s Clean Coasts inititive says more than 200 volunteers are already registered in County Donegal for this year’s Big Beach Clean from September 19th to 21st. The nationwide event invites individuals, families, and communities to come together, clean their local coastline or waterways, with September 7th the deadline for registration. Last year,
Big Beach Clean to take place in Donegal later this month Read More »
Bob Geldof is considering running for President, as the race begins to gain speed. He’s considering seeking the support of local councils to run as an independent. Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin is the preferred Fianna Fáil candidate for the Áras. It was only during a phone call with party leader Micheal Martin that
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A multi agency group meeting is taking place in Belfast this morning aiming to find a solution to attacks and intimidation on Catholic and ethnic minority families. Police are continuing to investigate a spate of attacks in areas in north Belfast and the seaside town of Donaghadee which have resulted in families moving out of
Uisce Eireann says valve installation works in Letterkenny may cause supply disruptions in Ballymacool and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 2pm.
Valve installation works may impact water supplies in Ballymacool today Read More »
Tourism Ireland is launching a new campaign to attract overseas visitors. Thousands of potential holidaymakers have been surveyed, to find out what they want and expect from an Irish holiday. Participants from eight different countries took part. Head of Tourism Ireland Alice Manseragh says they’ve learnt a lot about peoples’ tastes and needs……..
Tourism Ireland launches targeted campaign following major survey Read More »
The Trade Union Forsa says parents, school-staff, students and communities are rallying behind caretakers and secretaries, as they continue strike action for a 4th day. Yesterday, striking members gathered outside schools across the country. Today they will be holding pickets outside a number of local TD’s constituency offices from 11am, including one outside the office
Forsa to picket outside Minister Charlie McConalogue’s office today Read More »
Malin Bridge will be closed today and tomorrow to facilitate essential road maintenance. The R242 is closed from 7am until 6pm on both days. Motorists are advised that local diversions will be in place via the R243 and R238.
Malin Bridge closed to facilitate road works Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, September 1st:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Monday, September 1st Read More »
Sean Kelly has withdrawn his name from the race to be the Fine Gael Presidential candidate. The move means Heather Humphreys will contest the election for the party. Sean Kelly had said he believed a contest for the Presidential nomination within Fine Gael would be good for the party, after coronations for Simon Harris and
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Donegal has been ranked as the 5th best county in Ireland to start a business. New research carried out by business utility consultants Procure.ie analysed property availability, job vacancies, salaries, and disposable income. The study showed Donegal performing particularly well in terms of high availability of commercial properties to buy, suggesting that Donegal provides strong
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Injury has been escaped following a two vehicle collision this morning between Stranorlar and Kilross. It happened at around 11:40 am in Tyrcallen, involving a truck and a van. Local reports say that traffic has been slow-moving as a result.
Injury avoided in two vehicle collision outside Stranorlar Read More »
Sinn Féin is “nearly there” in deciding who to back for the presidential election. It comes as Fianna Fáil considers backing Jim Gavin – with Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan the latest Cabinet minister to endorse the former GAA manager. Sinn Fein leader Mary-Lou McDonald declined to comment on Mr Gavin’s prospects, saying “it’s a matter
SF could decide its presidential candidate next week Read More »
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: WE are live to the picket line in Malin as secretaries and caretakers continue their action in pursuit of public service pensions and entitlements
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The UK Government is reminding people that the Emergency Alert system will be tested this Sunday at 3pm. It means that compatible devices will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. It will then read the alert aloud and include a link to the gov.uk website for more information.
NI Emergency Alert system to be tested on Sunday Read More »
A public meeting is to take place on Wednesday evening following severe traffic delays in Letterkenny with students returning to school last week. Mary T Sweeney of Aontú says Donegal County Council must listen and adopt a better planning approach. The community meeting gets underway at 7:30 pm beside the Hideout Bar on Oldtown Road.
Public meeting to be held over traffic ‘chaos’ in Letterkenny Read More »
A Donegal driver has been caught as part of an Garda Siochana’s National Slow Down Day. A motorist in Bundoran was clocked travelling at 79km/h in a 60 km/h zone. 79km/h in a 60km/h Zone on the R267 in Bundoran. The operation will target dangerous driving, reminding motorists that speeding endangers lives and increases the
Donegal driver among those caught on National Slow Down Day Read More »
A number of off-road bikes and a quad have been reported as stolen in a burglary at commercial premises on Melmount Road in Sion Mills. While the incident was reported to police just before 6pm yesterday, it’s believed the theft occurred sometime over the weekend, possibly during Saturday evening into yesterday morning. In total, five
Five off-road bikes and quad stolen from shop in Sion Mills Read More »
Uisce Eireann says hydrant repair works in Killygordon today may cause supply disruptions to Dromore Park and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Meanwhile, mains repair works in Carndonagh may cause supply disruptions at Tulnaree and surrounding
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School secretaries and caretakers will continue their strike action for a third day today, with pickets outside several schools in Donegal. Forsa says it’s due to the failure of the Government to engage over the weekend in the dispute over pensions. The union says there is no Workplace Relations Commission process and no
School secretaries speak from the picket line Read More »
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has ruled himself out of the race for the Áras. The BBC reports that the former SDLP Leader had considered entering his name in the ring, but ultimately has not, concluding it is not the right time for him. Earlier in the summer, the MP said he had concerns that Irish
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A 38-year-old man, arrested in Strabane yesterday, has been charged to court for assault on police. He was arrested in the Railway Street area and is also facing charges of disorderly behaviour. He is expected to appear before Strabane Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 25th September. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old man who was arrested by detectives in
Man charged to court for assaulting police in Strabane Read More »
Police searching for a 15-year-old missing from Derry say they are concerned. Whitney McDonagh was last seen in the Culmore area of the city at approximately 9:30 pm on Saturday. It is believed she was going into the city centre. Whitney was last seen wearing a royal blue jumper, light bleached jeans, and high-top Converse
Police ‘concerned’ for 15 year old missing from Derry Read More »
Gardaí and the RSA, are launching a nationwide 24-hour speed enforcement plan today. It marks National Slow Down Day, with gardaí out in force until midnight tonight. The operation aims to curb speed-related collisions and raise awareness of road safety as schools reopen across the country. Gardaí, will target dangerous driving, reminding motorists that speeding
Slow Down Day gets underway across Ireland Read More »
School secretaries and caretakers are to strike outside schools across the country again today, a number of them in Donegal. They’re disappointed over a lack of Government engagement over the weekend as they continue their action for a third day. Their union wants them to get equal treatment and pension inclusion in schools. Fórsa Head
School secretaries and caretakers strike action enters a third day Read More »
Met Éireann has released its storm names for the upcoming storm season. The Irish storms have been named as Bram, Fionnuala, Gerard, Kasia, Marty, Patrick and Tadhg. More than 10,000 names were received by Met Éireann from members of the public following a social media campaign. Meteorologist with Met Éireann, Aoife Kealy, says over 4,000
Storm names for 2025/26 released Read More »
The argument that the UK cannot withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights because of its commitments under the Good Friday Agreement is being dismissed as entirely groundless. That’s according to the authors of a paper from the Policy Exchange. In a speech last week to launch Reform UK’s plans to tackle illegal migration,
A garda investigation has been launched into a threat made against the Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family. The threat was made on social media. The investigation is being led by Gardaí from Wicklow and specialist units, including the National Cyber Crime Bureau and the Special Detective Unit. Gardaí say they are treating the threat
Simon Harris slams threats against his family as ‘despicable’ Read More »
The funeral of former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan will be taking place this afternoon in Galway. Ollie passed away on Thursday at the age of 57 after an illness. His Requiem Mass will take place at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill at 12 noon. He will be laid to rest in Rahoon
Ollie Horgan to be laid to rest today Read More »
Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Lower Main Street, Letterkenny 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.
Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Lower Main Street, Letterkenny Read More »
Buncrana Tidy Towns say they are halting their street cleaning operations in protest at the reduction of sweeps for the Main Street. They lost access to their street sweeper after an increase in costs from a private company left them unable to afford it. In a statement on social media, Buncrana Tidy Towns says they
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A man in his 40s has died following a two vehicle crash in Drogheda in County Louth on Friday. The collision at John Street happened shortly before 7.10 on Friday morning. The motorcyclist was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital suffering from critical injuries, where he passed away today.
Man (40s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Louth Read More »
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