The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is urging the government to fast-track the delivery of 13 major infrastructure projects in the region after a new study found that it is now on par with the least well-off areas of Europe in terms of infrastructure. New research by has revealed that investment in transport, health, …
The Electoral Commission says the wording for any future referendums should be published at least four months before polling day. It’s one of five recommendations from the independent commission, after completing a review of the Family and Care Referendums held back in March. It also recommends reviewing the design of ballot papers and removing the …
Gardaí are en route to a vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy this afternoon. No further information is available at this time.
Donegal County Council is inviting submissions from members of the public on proposals to vary the basic rate of Local Property Tax in Donegal. The Council is keen to hear views and opinions on any proposal to vary the rate of Local Property Tax, and in particular on the potential effects of any variance on …
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The sister of a girl who was murdered 30 years ago has called for a public inquiry. Arlene Arkinson, from Tyrone, was 15 years old when she was last seen after attending a disco in Bundoran wither her friend Donna Quinn and Sean Heagarty. In July of 2021, a 14 year old inquest found that …
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The allocation of additional resources to local authorities to help enforce derelict sites legislation is being considered. Figures show there are over €20.5 million in unpaid levies from the owners of these sites across the country. Councils are responsible for collecting these payments, however, many are receiving none or at most minuscule amounts. Rory Hearne, …
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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: In this hour we have reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, listeners have their say on Donegal’s loss to Galway and we …
Bunbeg Coast Guard was tasked by colleagues in Malin Head following reports of a kayaker in distress, southwest of Inishsirrer Island yesterday. The team launched within minutes and arrived on scene to find an individual in the water and clinging onto an overturned kayak. They were assisted from the water and the kayak was recovered. …
Parents are being urged to ensure their children are properly vaccinated against measles before going on holidays. The HSE has issued a fresh appeal this morning. Dr Anthony Breslin, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Department of Public Health HSE West and North West says it is particularly pressing in Donegal, where MMR vaccination rates are …
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Those responsible for the severe littering of a picnic area in Redcastle should be named, shamed and fined. That’s according to local Cllr Martin Farren. Outrage has been sparked online after a community group shared an image of at least twenty glass beer bottles strewn on the ground near the shorefront in Redcastle. The local …
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An Omagh haulage company, its director and transport manager, along with a number of drivers, have been sentenced after a joint operation uncovered the manipulation of tachograph recording equipment. This records the speed and distances covered by the companies drivers. It was found that the company was producing false tachograph recordings to appear that they …
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111 homes and businesses are without power this morning in Carndonagh. The fault was reported at 7 o’clock this morning. It hoped the issue will be resolved at around 10:30am.
Concerns are growing that a ‘phantom spray-painter’ has returned in West Donegal. It’s after a number of road signs and private property has been graffitied with red paint. A local Cllr says it was a problem in the past but had subsided. Cllr Micheal McClafferty is now appealing to the culprit or culprits to stop …
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Gardaí tended the scene of a crash in Castlefinn earlier this morning. It’s understood to have only involved one carat around 5am. A man has received medical treatment. Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.
The HSE recruitment freeze has ended today. The health authority has announced it’s been lifted after securing a €1.5 billion financial package. HSE CEO Bernard Gloster says it’s to be invested in the health service this year and is welcoming this “positive step”. But Sinn Fein’s Health spokesperson David Cullinane is sceptical about the ending …
The Lough Swilly RNLI crew were called out to the assistance of a kayaker who had fallen and injured her leg on Inishtrahull island. The task came in an around 8:30pm on Saturday evening. The victim was with a group who landed on the island earlier in the day. Using the all weather lifeboat, she …
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Active travel works on Convent Road are due to begin today and continue for about five months. Traffic lights will be in operation to allow single lane traffic and where possible two lane traffic. The West Hill to the school area is to be completed first, prior to school opening in September. Convent Road from …
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has hit back at claims by the HSE, 4,000 previously vacant posts in the health service are now “funded and secured”. It comes after HSE Chief Bernard Gloster announced the service will be ending its recruitment freeze tomorrow, following a Government injection of 1.5 billion euro this week. INMO …
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Galway have beaten Donegal 1-14 to 0-15 in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park this evening, which means Jim McGuinness’ team miss out on a spot in the All Ireland Final. Galway will face Armagh in 2 weeks time after their victory over Kerry yesterday. The game was tight the whole way through …
Ceremonies across the country have remembered the Irish men and women who’ve died in past wars or on UN service. 88 people have died while on overseas deployment since the 1960’s, and today their relatives and former colleagues gathered together to remember all who died in service. The main commemoration was an interfaith ceremony at …
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Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred this morning in Louth. The collision involved two cars and it occurred on the R166 at Annagassan at around 8.50am. The driver of the first car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed from the …
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Three people were taken to hospital yesterday evening following a serious collision near Lifford. The incident occurred at around 5:40pm, just outside Rossgeir on the N14, main Letterkenny to Lifford road. Gardaí and members of the ambulance service attended the scene as the injured persons were treated at the scene and then later transferred to …
Donald Trump’s campaign team say he’s “fine” after he was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania overnight. The former president confirmed a bullet had pierced his right ear before he was dragged to the ground by Secret Service agents. The FBI’s confirmed it was an assassination attempt – and the gunman who opened fire from …
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Four in ten voters want Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to return to power. Only one in four backs a Sinn Fein led coalition. That’s according to a ‘Mail on Sunday / Amarach’ poll out today. It comes as Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald reviews the party’s disappointing results in the Local and European …
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Reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballymagroarty, Cashelard, Rossnowlagh, Manor house and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
More powers are needed to stop anti-social behavior that is happening in private houses that are receiving HAP payments. Cllr Martin Harley told a recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar MD that residents shouldn’t be left in fear and that the council should have more authority on the issue. He says the same rules should …
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Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in Newry in Northern Ireland. The fire started in a building in the Greenbank Industrial Estate and spread quickly across a number of buildings. A number of fire service vehicles are at the scene, along with several water tankers.
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bocan, Culdaff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Meencargagh, Ballybofey and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
The government is being called on to meet its own targets when it comes to increasing hospital capacity. It comes after the number of people awaiting treatment reaches a record high of over 911,000. According to the State’s Waiting List Action Plan for 2024 numbers should have reduced by 19,600, but instead have increased …
A complete ban on importing, selling, rehoming and breeding the XL Bully dogs comes into place from October 1st, following a spike in attacks. Dog rescue charities who take in XL bullies after this date will not be allowed to rehome them, and they will be euthanised within five days. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys …
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballygorman, Keenagh, Glengad, Gleneely, Ballylinn, Umgall, Woodtop, Carrowreagh, Malin Head, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
Two members of a county Mayo family have died in a road crash in Pakistan. The mother and son from Ballinrobe passed away following the collision on Thursday. 55-year-old Noreen Shafiq and her 18-year-old son Umar both sustained fatal injuries, after the car they were in collided with a bus.
Concerns have been raised over an apparent increase in the number of badgers in Donegal. There has been a noted rise in the amount of the animals found deceased on roadsides. Councillor Michael McClafferty says the worry is that this will subsequently lead to an increase in TB. Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine …
A West Donegal Councillor believes the county is lagging behind in terms of the provision of bins. Councillor Anthony Molloy has highlighted the need for bins and portaloos to be provided in areas where roadside coffee docks have been set up particularly. He says there simply isn’t enough being done to provide facilities for locals …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday July 12th:
Letterkenny Retail Park has been sold in a deal with global investment firm Investcorp. This is the company’s first transaction in Ireland and its first retail warehouse deal in Europe. Investcorp is a global manager of alternative investment products, for private and institutional clients. The company says the deal which includes the acquisition of Deerpark …
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One person has been hospitalised following a crash in Letterkenny this afternoon. The two vehicle collision occurred shortly after 2pm this afternoon in the Lurgybrack area. Gardai say the person’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The road has since reopened.
A security alert in Strabane has been declared a hoax. Police and ammunition technical officers were deployed after a report of the discovery of a suspicious object on the bridge on Bradley Way at around 10am this morning. A public safety operation was implemented. The object has been taken away for further examination and the …
In the aftermath of the revelations contained in The Ditch this week, Minister Charlie McConalogue says the Government and Cabinet are fully committed to the roll out of the grant scheme. The Agriculture Minister says work is ongoing to increase the maximum grant available under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. There is a …
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a crash in the Lurgybrack area of Letterkenny this afternoon. The collision occurred shortly after 2pm. Motorists are advised to expect delays. No further information is currently available.
The Clanabogan Road, Omagh has been closed in both directions following a serious crash this afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. There are no further details available at this time.
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! Our Friday Panel is Deputy Marc McSharry, Cllr Dakota Nic Mheanman and Eimear McGuinness – topics include AG advice on DCB scheme, trust in political parties and reasons to …
A Donegal disability campaigner says she’s honoured to take up the role of Senator with Fine Gael. Nikki Bradley was formally appointed yesterday by Taoiseach Simon Harris to succeed Regina Doherty who was elected to the European Parliament. Senator Bradley founded ‘Fighting Fit for Ewings’, to support and raise awareness of the rare form of …
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The Strabane bypass is closed due to an ongoing security alert. A suspicious object was found earlier today and police are at the scene. Local Independent Cllr Jason Barr says it’s his belief that the act was committed in a bid to cause disruption to those wishing to travel to various 12th of July celebrations. …
The Ditch has now published a total of four articles surrounding advice issued to the Housing Minister from the Attorney General in relation to the defective concrete block grant scheme, focusing on cost management. The narrative of the correspondence has left many homeowners affected by the crisis in Donegal angry. It included Paul Gallagher saying …
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The number of deaths on Irish roads so far this year has risen to 102, the latest being a man aged in his 70s in Kerry who passed away yesterday evening. It’s led to the launch of a new RSA campaign to tackle dangerous driving activities. South Donegal Deputy Marc McSharry says an analysis of …
Analysis of serious crashes should be carried out – Deputy McSharry Read More »
A man aged in his 60s has been assaulted by two youths in Derry yesterday. The man was in the Guildhall Square area when the incident occurred at around 7:20pm Officers attended the scene and the two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment …
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The road closure in place on the Muckish Road will continue today until 5pm. Its as essential road maintenance works continue. Drivers are told that a diversion is in place via the N56 and R251 which will be adequately signposted.
An ESB fault has seen 91 businesses and homes without power this morning in Gweedore. It was reported to the utility just before 8 o’clock this morning. It’s expected that power will be restored by 10am as crews work to resolve the issue.
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