The mother of a 13-year-old boy who has autism says it was easier for her to source long-term care for him in Longford than get the respite her family needed in Donegal. Maria was one of 150 parents who participated in a survey carried out by the Special Needs Parents Network Donegal, which was looking […]
Two men have been arrested in relation to the attempted murder of PSNI officer John Caldwell in Omagh. The off-duty detective chief inspector was shot at a sports club in County Tyrone on the evening of the 22nd of February 2023. A 25-year-old man was arrested in west Belfast this morning, while a 45-year-old man
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Water outages in west Donegal have been hurting businesses in the area. A serious burst water main left the Falcarragh water reservoir depleted. After repairing the burst, water was then transferred from the reservoir in Dunfanaghy to Falcarragh in a bid to restore levels. However, it then emerged that the pipes had become airlocked. One
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Workers are being warned that if they store personal data on a work device, they do so at their own risk. It’s after Eamonn McShane from Burtonport claimed to have lost €1,400 due to a HSE cyber attack. The Irish Independent reports that Mr McShane, an employee of the HSE, lost a court challenge in
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Two searches and two arrests have been carried out by detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch in Derry. A number of items were seized yesterday as part of an investigation into INLA criminality, including the criminal use of firearms. A 28-year-old man and a 63-year-old man were arrested under the Terrorism Act and taken
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A Donegal GAA club has had to install CCTV cameras to catch dog fouling. Moville GAA has around 200 people playing and training with players constantly having to dodge the mess. The club say they simply want to keep the facilities clean and safe and are reminding people dogs aren’t allowed on the pitch.
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The Irish Pharmacy Union is urging people not to buy medicines online. Data from an Ipsos B&A study reveals 32% of people are now looking up health-related information online. It says the growth in fake and potentially dangerous medicines could pose serious risks to someone’s health. IPU President, Donegal-based Tom Murray, says there’s a very
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Pre-school children could get an extra hour of free childcare. It’s reported that a one-hour daily extension for children in the second year of the ECCE scheme could be announced in the next budget. The Irish Independent reports that the move, which would save parents who rely on ECCE for childcare € 1,900 a year,
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Gardaí in Donegal are reminding people to be cautious when using quad bikes. It’s after they came across a young teenager driving on a public road in Falcarragh yesterday without a driving licence and insurance and it was seized. They say when a quad is used on a public road, they are subject to the
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Derry City and Strabane Police have arrested two men on suspicion of theft during routine patrols in the city on Saturday evening. One of them was also arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving. Officers were in the Clon Elagh area at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday evening, when they observed a vehicle being driven
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New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Ballyconnell, Falcarragh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11am until 3pm. Meanwhile, as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions The Grange, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am
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PSNI detectives in the North have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in Downpatrick. He was found dead at around midday at an address in the Marian Park area this afternoon. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody. Police suspect this may be
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Ireland has today jointly signed a letter with other EU countries, strongly condemning Israel’s plan to expand the war in Gaza. The Tánaiste says it warns of the further danger to the remaining hostages’ lives, and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians. Speaking today at the Tullamore Show in County Offaly, Simon
The National Children’s Hospital is facing another delay – which could see the first patients transferred during winter months. That’s despite warnings against doing so while the health service is under increased pressure. The latest row – over the snag list – means the hospital will not be completed next month as planned. Head of
Almost €700m has been allocated to accelerate housing delivery. The capital funding was approved by Government last week. Housing Minister James Browne says it will help speed up the delivery of 4,600 new social and affordable homes.
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary on Friday evening. At approximately 10:30 p.m., three men dressed in dark-colored clothing and balaclavas forced entry into a house in the Lisnafin Park area of the town. One person was reported to be armed with a silver-colored crowbar, and extensive
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Detectives investigating a security alert in the Oakfield Gardens area of Moy, Co. Tyrone have charged a man to court. The 30-year-old man has been charged with possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances. He is due to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
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Two teenagers arrested in connection with disorder in Nailors Row in Derry on the 17th of June have been charged to court. One man, aged 17, has been charged with riotous behaviour. The other man, also aged 17, has been charged with the offence of Intentionally encouraging or assisting riot. They are due to appear
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Police investigating a report of an assault on a child in Derry on Friday, July 25th, are appealing for witnesses. The incident was reported to police shortly after 4pm and occurred during a football match in the Judges Road area. Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant is asked to call 101.
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A security alert in the North has now ended, after a number of viable devices were found in a house in County Tyrone. Police received a report of a suspicious object at a house in the Oakfield Gardens area of Moy, near Dungannon, shortly after 4.30 yesterday evening. A number of residents were evacuated from
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Access to Downings beach has today been restricted for vehicles. It’s being reported that cars keep opening the barrier and driving to the beach, despite restrictions in place due to the path being eroded. The coast guard has pulled 3 cars that have gotten stuck in the last 10 hours.
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Funding has been announced to eliminate the long-standing €4 daily transport charge imposed on people with disabilities in Donegal. The HSE has confirmed that €250,00 will be made available this year to remove the fee, with a further €500,000 in core funding to be allocated from January 2026 to address transport supports for people with
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A man has been charged to court in Derry on a number of drug offences. The charges include being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, and being concerned in an offer to supply a Class A controlled drug after he was stopped and searched in the Bishop Street area of the
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Gardaí in Donegal say drivers are four times more likely to crash when using or holding a phone while driving. In an appeal they are urging motorists to keep their hands on the wheel and by doing so, not putting others at risk. Those who are caught with their mobile while driving will be issued
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There are calls for urgent refurbishment works to be carried out at the old Post Office building in Strabane. West Tyrone MLA, Daniel McCrossan has labelled the Grade B2 listed building ‘a disgrace and a disservice’ to the local community. He says Royal Mail is failing in its responsibility to maintain the building, prevent damage,
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, August 8th:
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Ryan Tubridy has made a payment of €150,000 to RTE. The former Late Late show host paid the money through his solicitor this afternoon. The repayment stems from a controversial deal involving RTE, Renault, and Mr. Tubridy in 2020, which was publicly announced in 2023. RTE has thanked Mr. Tubridy for the repayment, which was
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There’s been an 8% drop in the number of people on the Live Register in Donegal. 8,037 people were signing on in the county during the month of July. That’s down compared to 8,802 during the same period in 2024. Across the country, 169,600 people were on the Live Register in July, up 0.7% from
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The Nine til Noon Show is live today from the Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival. We are live from Raphoe today and kick things off with the Friday panel of Laura Heeney, Margaret O’Doherty and Cllr Dakota Mic Mheanman: Guests this hour include Mary Harte, Dr Howard Welch, Gerry Keavney, Ivor Gudie and Geoffrey
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Over 100 thousand patients nationally were waiting for hospital treatment or day procedures, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund. At Letterkenny University Hospital, there were 2,024 people awaiting inpatient procedures at the end of July, 49 of them children. That figure is down 300 on June, a fall of 13%. 15,799 people were awaiting
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Elected Members in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have viewed the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of one specially adapted three bed bungalow and 10 two bed two storey dwellings.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is seeking an urgent meeting with the North’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. The union says while her department pursues an appeal on the A5 High Court ruling, it still is required to fulfil its immediate obligations and engage with landowners. However, since the ruling, UFU says the department has failed to
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People in Donegal are being encouraged to participate in Heritage week. More than 100 events will take place across the county from August 16th to 24th, with several fee-paying heritage sites around the county and the country free over the opening weekend. Donegal County Council’s Heritage Officer is Joseph Gallagher. He says this is an
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A Lifford Stranorlar Councillor is backing the government’s plan to restrict short term letting in towns with a population of more than 10,000. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Sinn Fein Cllr Dakota NicMhenmain told Greg Hughes that while she can understand the rationale for short term lets such as Air B&B in smaller towns
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An investigation’s underway after a device exploded outside a vacant house in County Derry last night. A loud bang was heard in the Mullagh Park area of Maghera around midnight. Remnants of the device have been taken away for further examination.
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The Consumers Association doesn’t believe enough is being done to find out why grocery prices are rising. It claims the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission isn’t explaining why they’re increasing. It’s after the consumer watchdog said there’s healthy competition in the sector. However, Consumers’ Assocation spokesperson Michael Kilcoyne wants a proper investigation……………….
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The sister of a man killed in the Omagh bombing has branded the Irish government as “cold” and “defensive”. Shawneen Conway’s brother Gareth, 18, was among 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, who died in the Real IRA attack in 1998. She has now launched a legal bid to force the government in
National Broadband Ireland says over 1,600 Donegal premises in its Moville deployment area can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection. The includes the rural surrounds and townlands of Moville, Redcastle and Greencastle. A total of 34,000 premises in Co Donegal are included in the State’s Intervention Area, which NBI says will see the
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A man is due in court in County Derry today after a large cash seizure in County Antrim. The discovery was made at Belfast International Airport yesterday. The 23 year-old has been charged with possessing criminal property, and will appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court.
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Residents and business owners are advised of possible water supply disruptions in parts of Buncrana today. Mains repair works are scheduled to take place between 9am and 3:30pm today. Uisce Eireann is advising that supply disruptions may be experienced in the Ard an DÚn area Buncrana and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal.
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The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade is taking place tomorrow. Motorists are advised that diversions and road closures will remain in place in Derry tomorrow from 9am until the main Apprentice Boys of Derry parade and feeder parades are over. The top deck of Craigavon Bridge will be closed as it is part of
The Junior Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor is in Donegal today to officially launch inclusive cycling equipment at Scioból an Phobail, Anagaire. The project is part of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, which supports health and wellbeing initiatives across local communities. The equipment that has been developed in collaboration with the Donegal
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, August 7th:
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£2,100 worth of suspected Class A drugs have been seized and a man has been arrested in Derry. At around 9:10 pm last night, officers who were on patrol observed a driver acting suspiciously before colliding with a parked vehicle in an attempt to drive away. The motorist then fled on foot. A search of a
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has hosted a civic reception for Donegal cyclist Ronan McLaughlin. He recently cycled around Ireland by bike, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness for food allergy research and to raise funds for the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. The Muff man, who enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional cyclist,
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Gardaí are seeking help to find a missing teenager who is known to frequent Donegal. 14-year-old Lucy Cawley is missing from Rosses Point, Co Sligo. She was last seen in Sligo Town Centre at around 5.30pm on Monday. At the time, she was wearing leggings and a grey hoodie. Lucy is described as being around
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Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Culdaff area. Uisce Eireann is advising that the works may cause supply disruptions to Cara Bay, Culdaff, and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening.
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Donegal Film Office’s Emerging Talent Fund 2025 has been awarded to Charlie Joe Doherty. This fund, supported by Creative Ireland, is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The funded project “Goth” examines the complexities of familial love and the search for belonging
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The occupants of a house in Coleraine have had a lucky escape after a petrol bomb was thrown through the front window of the property. Three people were inside the house in the Maple Drive area when it was attacked at around 1:30am yesterday morning. Police say they are working to establish the circumstances of
A Letterkenny based councillor has made an impassioned to people in the town to respect disabled parking bays, and to never park on them or block them. Cllr Thomas Sean Devine says it’s something he’s become acutely aware of in recent months. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Cllr Devine told Greg Hughes said the
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