Commencement notices were issued for 45 homes in Donegal last month, all of them one off housing units. That’s a 50% drop on the 90 notices issued in February 2025. Meanwhile, Cllr Joy Beard has said the latest housing commencement figures for Donegal clearly show that the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme is failing homeowners […]
Seagate has submitted a planning application for a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Derry’s Springtown area. 80 new jobs are expected. The expansion was flagged in September of last year when the company announced a £115 million investment in the region. It said the expansion over a five year period would facilitate the
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Tanaiste Simon Harris has told the Dail that the government will bring forward measures to alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices on Tuesday of next week. Responding to Donegal Deputy and Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty, Mr Harris said the Transport Minister has had a series of meetings today, and cabinet will finalise
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A designated centre for adults with disabilities located in a border town has received a positive report from HIQA. Ballyduff Park was judged to be fully compliant during an unannounced inspection during November. Six residents were present during the inspection. Overall, the inspector found that good governance arrangements coupled with a high standard of care
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The victim of a crash in Eniskillen on St. Patrick’s Day has been named as 34-year-old Niamh Kavanagh, who lived in Bundoran. She is originally a Galway native. Ms Kavanagh died from the injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle collision on the Marble Arch Road at around 10pm on Tuesday last. Police inquiries are ongoing
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A centre for adults with disabilities in West Donegal has received a positive report from HIQA. During an unannounced inspection of Dungloe Services in November, the facility was found to be compliant or substantially compliant in all areas. There were three patients at the facility, which accommodates up to four. Overall, the inspector found that
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The Greg Hughes Show: Headlines, Hard Decisions, and Community Spirit In today’s episode, we navigate a wide-reaching landscape, from the deeply personal stories of Donegal locals to the complex shifts in global geopolitics. Health & Headlines We kick things off with a deep dive into this morning’s front pages. In a sobering segment, listener Colm
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Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are due to hold a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday at 3pm. This is due to a lack of response from the Department of Transport on the issue of the midday Donegal Dublin Air Service. The service is due to finish at the end next week. Manager of Donegal
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A West Donegal Cllr is making a call to install a crash barrier on a stretch of road in Gweedore where a lorry recently went off road. This incident occurred last week and is one of many accidents which have happened on this stretch in recent years. Cllr John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh says that if
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This Saturday marks World Down Syndrome Day and the Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland are scheduling many events to mark the celebration. This includes shining a light on the branch’s Futsal team which has been established in collaboration with Finn Harps Football Club. World Down Syndrome Day takes place on March 21st (21/03). The
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St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar has received approval from the National Council for Special Education to establish a class for students with autism. There will be capacity for six pupils in the room, and enrolments are now being taken. As it stands, a classroom is being repurposed to accommodate the special class. However, Principal Tom
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The average child will catch around 15 illnesses during their first year in playschool. That includes about 12 respiratory infections, such as coughs and colds, with children missing an average of 13 days at creche. However, researchers at University College London say these illnesses can help build stronger immune systems in early childhood. The study
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Supports to tackle spiraling energy costs will be discussed at Cabinet next week. The Tanaiste made the announcement in the Dail last night during an emergency motion from Sinn Fein on the issue. Simon Harris confirmed the Government is finalising what he called an “appropriate intervention” to address rising fuel prices. Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien
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A Donegal senator is calling for the experience of school bus drivers not to be lost once they turn 70. The rule, which only applies to drivers on the School Transport Scheme operated by Bus Éireann, has long been questioned. Senator Manus Boyle says he will back calls from Senator Seán Kyne to allow medically
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The Dáil has been told action must be taken to support older people affected by defective concrete blocks. Deputy Charles Ward raised the case of two constituents in Donegal with Alzheimers who cannot access the DCB scheme. He urged Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, who was standing in for the Taoiseach, to put accessibility measures in
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It’s emerged that Derry City and Strabane District Council is proposing to appoint a Vacant Properties Officer as part of a pilot project aimed at quantifying and eventually reutilising vacant homes across the district. Welcoming the announcement, Cllr Christopher Jackson this is an important pilot project involving the council and the Department of Communities.
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Gardai have confirmed the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit seized six vehicles that were parked in a public car park in the Lifford area last night. In a social media post they say the seizures were for a combination of no NCT/CVRT, no insurance and no tax. They say some of them had not been taxed for
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The Tanaiste has told the Dail new energy supports are on the way. They will be agreed at the next Cabinet meeting. Simon Harris was responding to an emergency motion brought by Sinn Fein which aims to bring down the costs of fuel and home heating oil. It was moved a short time ago by the party’s
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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has once again ruled out a public inquiry into the Creeslough Tragedy until criminal proceedings conclude. He was responding in the Dáil to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald who said that a public inquiry could take place alongside the criminal investigation. Minister O’Callaghan restates his belief that justice is
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Sinn Fein is accusing the Government of ‘dithering’ and ‘delaying’ on high fuel prices. Costs have been rising since the war in Iran halted global supplies. The coalition says it will act on the issue in the coming days. However, Donegal TD and Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty says it’s ‘absolutely wrong’ action isn’t
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Donegal County Council is now seeking expressions of interest from community groups under the CLÁR programme. The council is administering the element of CLÁR relating to project proposals coming from with local communities. CLÁR is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas
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Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s episode is a packed one, covering everything from the high-stakes diplomacy in Washington D.C. to the economic pressures hitting the heart of our local industries here in the Northwest. Inside the Headlines & The Oval Office We kick things off with a deep dive into this morning’s papers before
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PSNI Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in Limavady. This incident was reported on Saturday, 15th March, at approximately 10:50 p.m. in the Whitehill Park area. A residential property was reportedly broken into, and this is believed to have happened between 1:30pm and 10:30pm. On attendance, police officers observed that
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A Midlands North West MEP has called for a new European trigger for major weather and emergency aid. MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the failure of the Irish Government to trigger a support mechanism for Irish citizens stranded in the UAE has highlighted the need of a new European initiative on fast-tracking support when people need
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Uisce Eireann says its customers in Rathmullan should experience fewer bursts and supply interruptions on foot of a pipe replacement programme beginning this week. More than a kilometre of old water mains will be replaced along Chapel Road, Kinnegar. The utility says this project is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local network, and
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Doagh Famine Village has officially reopened almost a year after a major fire destroyed several buildings. The blaze broke out on May 3rd last year, where a safe house displaying information on the peace process was destroyed in the fire as well as items relating to the Travelling community. Emergency services attended the fire and
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Donald Trump has hailed the “tremendous trade relationship” between Ireland and the US, as he welcomed the Taoiseach to the White House. Micheál Martin has thanked the US president for the honour, and referenced the 35 million Americans who claim Irish heritage. They’ve been speaking to the media in the last few minutes:
A Derry City and Strabane District Councillor says the €4.9 million SMART Village Network Project will bring particular benefit to rural communities in the Sperrin and Strabane areas. The project is a €4.9m cross-border, PEACEPLUS-funded initiative, led by Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council, aimed at transforming 12 rural community facilities into digital
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Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has confirmed that he will bring a motion before the Dáil tomorrow demanding urgent action to tackle the soaring cost of home heating oil, petrol and diesel. The Private Members’ motion, which will be debated tonorrow, calls on the government to immediately intervene to reduce fuel
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The ATU Donegal Students’ Union and Donegal County Council say Road Safety Awareness Week which took place on the campus last week was a success. They say in particular, interactive sessions sparked meaningful conversations among students about the risks associated with driving under the influence, particularly the morning after a night out. The week long
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The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI experienced one of its busiest weeks of the year last week. The first call came on Sunday 8 March at 7.37 at the request of Malin Head Coast Guard, to assist with a medical evacuation from the island. On Saturday 14th, the crew was called out twice to assist
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Donegal County Council is warning of an Oil Spill on the R238 Burnfoot to Buncrana. All vehicles are advised to travel with care along this route.
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Concerns have been raised about changes to planning laws which would allow people to live in cabins in back gardens. The updates are also expected to increase the size of home extensions that are planning exempt, and allow bike storage sheds and roof windows to be installed without a planning application. The Minister of State
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Senior Kinahan cartel member, Sean McGovern, has pleaded guilty to directing a criminal organisation. The 39-year-old, previously of Kildare Road in Crumlin, Dublin, appeared before the Special Criminal Court this morning via video link from Portlaoise Prison. He admitted to directing the activities of a criminal organisation in connection with the murder of Noel Kirwan
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A Transport Company in Donegal says with diesel hitting €2.12 per litre in places, the viability of their school transport and Local Link services is at breaking point. In a social media post today, McGettigan Travel says they need VAT and excise concessions as a matter of urgency. Company Spokesperson Maelisa McGettigan says many of
The impact of healthcare on the climate has been explored at a HSE West and North West conference on climate and sustainability. The event in Sligo looked at ways of achieving improvements, with proposals such as turning clinical waste into reusable needle bins, auditing inhaler use to reduce CO2 emissions, and turning Emergency Departments
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Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at a commercial premises in the Duke Street area of Derry on Sunday 15th March. Shortly after 7.20am, it was reported that a window had been smashed and access had been gained to the property. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who may have witnessed
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Welcome to the podcast for today’s edition of the Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doherty. It was a packed Monday morning as we navigated a historic night for Ireland in Hollywood, alongside pressing community concerns regarding waste, rural crime, and road safety. Oscar Glory for Ireland: We began with the incredible news from the
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The issue of fly tipping has been raised by a member of the Donegal Municipal District. This specifically deals with the issue of litter on the road from Ardaghey to Ardara. Cllr Michael Boyle says recently a group of volunteers found 13 incidents of fly tipping on the road. Speaking to Donna-Marie Doherty on today’s
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Gardaí have recently received reports of a tarmac scam in Letterkenny, Convoy and Raphoe. In these incidents men are typically going door to door targeting vulnerable people. Garda Grainne Doherty gave this update on the scam when speaking to Donna-Marie Doherty on today’s Greg Hughes Show:
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Following recent reports of home heating oil theft Gardaí urge people to take preventative measures to avoid this happening. This comes as home heating oil has seen an increase in price due to the conflict in the Middle East. Garda Grainne Doherty, gave this advice on today’s Greg Hughes Show:
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Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a fraud/theft incident that recently occurred at Blue Cedars, Ballybofey. A resident in that area advertised a mobile phone for sale online. A person made contact with them and arranged to meet them at their home on Monday the 9th of March which
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Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a theft incident that occurred in the area of Billary, Pettigo between 5.30pm on Tuesday the 10th March and 9am on Wednesday the 11th of March. A galvanised sheep trailer (8x4foot) was stolen from a yard in that area between those times. They
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Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of dangerous driving involving a black VW Passat with a partial registration of ‘JNZ’ that occurred in the area of the Cockhill Road, Buncrana between approx. 1:45am and 3am on the morning of Sunday the 15th of March. They have made an appeal to anyone who may have
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All flights between Dublin and Dubai have been suspended. Flights were grounded at Dubai International Airport after a drone hit a nearby fuel tank this morning. Emirates say it expects to operate a limited schedule after 10am local time – but its four flights to and from Ireland today remain suspended, according to Dublin Airport.
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Psychiatrists have warned of a “workforce crisis” facing mental health services in Northern Ireland. A survey from all five health trusts found 29 per cent of consultant posts were either vacant or covered by locum doctors last year. That’s a 25 per cent increase on 2023. Professor Subodh Dave is from the Royal College of
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Gerry Adams is to take the stand in London later, in a civil trial brought by three men who were injured in separate IRA bomb attacks. They’re all are suing the former Sinn Féin president, claiming he was involved – at least on a strategic level – in decisions that led to the blasts. They’re
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E-scooters have been seized in Derry as the PSNI increase their focus on their illegal use. Officers from the city centre and Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing teams seized the vehicles at the weekend and the users will now face potential prosecution. Police in Derry City and Strabane say they have received a large number of reports
Due to essential maintenance, the Ramelton to Rathmullan Reg Road will be blocked today, tomorrow and Wednesday. The road will be closed from 7.30am to 6pm each day. The blockage is from Ramelton Bridge to Ray Bridge, with diversions in place via the Moss Road and the Milford to Ramelton Road. Motorists are advised to
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Works on the installation of new electric vehicle charging points will begin this week as part of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s On-Street Residential Charge Point Scheme. Local EV infrastructure specialists ‘Weev’ have been appointed to supply, connect, and operate the charge points included in the wider regional rollout. The initiative specifically targets residents
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