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Bodies of Vanessa Whyte and her two children will be removed to County Clare today

A removal service takes place this morning for the mother and two teenagers killed in Co. Fermanagh last week. Vanessa Whyte and her children Sara and James died after a gun attack at the family home in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday. Today’s service takes place at St. Mary’s Church in the village. Vanessa and her children […]

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Widespread condemnation after probationary garda is stabbed in Dublin

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he’s appalled by a ‘shocking, unprovoked attack’ on a Garda on duty on Capel Street in Dublin. Tánaiste Simon Harris says ‘there will be zero tolerance for such appalling acts of violence’. The young probationary Garda has been treated in hospital overnight, after being stabbed shortly after 6pm. Assistant Commissioner

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Housing Activation Officer should look at Cluain Darrach impasse – Doherty

A Carndonagh based councillor says there needs to be national intervention in the case of the Cluain Darach development on Convent Road. Half of the 58 units are complete, but there’s been no movement since Donegal County Council withdrew an offer to buy the development a year ago because final agreement couldn’t be reached. At

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DCC adopts five-year Plant Purchase and Refurbishment Plan

Donegal County Council has adopted a five-year Plant Purchase and Refurbishment Plan. It includes an investment of €3.3 million in machinery. The 2024-2028 Plant Purchase and Refurbishment Plan sets out requirements to meet the needs of the Council delivery service while complying with climate action and vehicles directives legislation. The investment will consolidate the Council’s

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Former Donegal Garda Sergeant hopes new Commissioner will deliver policing change

The Government has appointed current Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly as the new Garda Commissioner. He will replace Drew Harris when he retires on September 1st. The role, with a salary of at least €314,000, will see Mr Kelly appointed to a five-year term or until the retirement age of 62. Former Garda Sergeant in Donegal,

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DCC tried to zone more land for housing, but was blocked by the OPR – McMonagle

  A Donegal Councillor is urging the Housing Minister to ‘put the brakes’ on the Office of the Planning Regulator. Minister James Browne has written to local authorities today urging them to change their local development plans to zone significantly more land for housing. Donegal Councillor Gerry McMonagle says they attempted to zone more land

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SF Spokesperson says the family of Private Sean Rooney have not received justice

  The conviction of a number of people in Lebanon in connection with the murder of Donegal based UN peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney does not bring any closure to his family or the state according to the Sinn Fein Defence Spokesperson. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Ruari O’Murchu said there are still serious questions

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Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly to take the top spot in An Garda Siochana

The new Garda Commissioner will be Justin Kelly, the current Deputy Commissioner for Security, Strategy and Governance. Announcing his appointment for a five-year term, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan cited his extensive leadership experience over the last 30 years in some of the most challenging issues facing An Garda Síochána, including national security, domestic and sexual

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Gardai investigate public order and assault incidents in Carndonagh

Gardaí are investigating a number of public order and assault incidents that occurred in Carndonagh town last  Thursday evening. An altercation is believed to have taken place between a number of male youths between approximately 5.45 and 6.30 at The Diamond, and also at Malin Street a short time later. One male teenager was subsequently taken

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Woman (60s) remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following Listillion crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash has left a woman with life-threatening injuries. The collision, which involved two cars, happened on the N13, Letterkenny to Ballybofey road in the area of Listillion after 5 o’clock. Garda Sean Sweeney made the following appeal on this morning’s Nine ‘Til Noon Show:

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Man handed down death sentence for the murder of a Donegal soldier in Lebanon

A man has been sentenced to death for the murder of Private Sean Rooney, a soldier from Newtowncunningham, in Lebanon. Mohammad Ayyad was not in court when the decision was handed down. A number of his co-accused were given lighter sentences. The 24-year-old was serving with UNIFIL forces in Lebanon when he was shot dead

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‘I want the people of Donegal know that they’re going to get the best of care at LUH’ – Health Minister

The Health Minister says her desire is that Letterkenny University Hospital will be a place for people to want to come and work, and where the best care will be delivered for the people of Donegal. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced yesterday that a two-theatre surgical hub will be delivered for the hospital along with

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Police investigating sectarian hate crime after wreaths stolen from Strabane Cenotaph

Police are treating the theft of two wreaths from Strabane Cenotaph as a sectarian hate crime. The incident occurred sometime between 10pm last night and 9:30am this morning. Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant camera footage, including dash cam, is urged to contact police in Strabane.

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Health Minister anticipates LUH Surgical Hub will be delivered in two years

The Health Minister anticipates that the Surgical Hub for Letterkenny University Hospital will be delivered in two years. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited the hospital today after announcing the development of a new two-theatre surgical hub beside the existing hospital, along with one for Sligo. Earlier this year, it was announced that Sligo University Hospital

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Bundoran drowning victim named as punk rock pioneer Jock McDonald

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

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Eight vehicles in Derry put under prohibition for dangerous modifications

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

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Surgical hub and oncology services expansion for Letterkenny announced by Health Minister

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

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Man (70s) dead after getting into difficulty while swimming near Bundoran over weekend

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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McMahon urges council to follow up on potential land acquisitions

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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Donegal’s footballers brought confidence and colour to to the county – DCC Cathaoirleach

  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

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PSNI launch arson probe after house and van are destroyed in Limavady

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

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