Gardaí in Donegal are warning of a crackdown on the illegal use of quad bikes s on open roads by young people following the seizure of a quad in Falcarragh at the weekend. During the Community Garda slot on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Falcarragh based Garda Niall Maguire said there is a particular problem […]
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A new heavy cargo service is being established to serve six small islands off the coast of Donegal. The contract is for a year, with eight sailings being made available to Inisboffin, Gola, Inisheer, Iniskerrah, Rutland and Inisfree. During that period, an assessment will be made of the future demand for the service. The project
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There’s been another break in at the ESB Substation at Lurgybrack, Letterkenny. Between 6pm on Wednesday last and 4pm the following day, entry was gained to the yard and a quantity of copper pipes and copper cable was stolen. It’s the third week in a row there’s been a break in at that site. On today’s Nine
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Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of a digger bucket from a construction site at the rear of a retail park on Paddy Harte Road. Gardai say the bucket, which was brand new and black in colour, was taken between 2.30 on Friday afternoon and 8 o’clock yesterday morning. It’s approximately 1.6m wide and
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an incident of criminal damage in the area of Glenwood Park, Letterkenny between 11.30am and 3.20pm on Wednesday last. Substantial damage was caused to a car, with windows and the front passenger headlight smashed. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact gardai in Letterkenny on 074-9167100. The
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The wing mirror of a car has been damaged in a criminal damage that occurred in Donegal Town last week. It happened on Tirconaill Street between 6pm and 8.15pm on Thursday last. Gardaí in Ballyshannon can be contacted on 071-9858530r.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage in connection with an incident that occurred in the area of Gaddyduff, Clonmany in the early hours of Friday morning last. At approximately 3.10, four males were observed smashing the window of a car, which they then proceeded to crash it into a tree, before setting it
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Police in Derry say two men, aged 28 and 63, arrested in the city under the Terrorism Act have been released unconditionally. The men were detained yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into INLA criminality. The investigation continues.
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The mothers of eight seriously ill Palestinian say they will not leave their Dublin accommodation in order to transfer to new accommodation in Letterkenny. The Irish Times reports today that the Irish Red Cross had arranged for six families to be moved from private residential housing in South Dublin to Donegal, but the families are
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The Crime Victims Helpline says it saw huge rises in the number of calls relating to thefts and hate crimes last year. The group’s annual report for 2024 shows reports of theft-related incidents rose by two thirds, while burglary related contacts jumped by 46 per cent. The number of racist hate crimes reported to
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A 31-year-old man, arrested in the Strand Road area of Derry on Sunday on suspicion of a number of offences has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. The man was detained on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A and Class B controlled substances.
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Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water mains in the vicinity of Kilmacrennan may cause supply disruptions to Bunlan, Carnasaule, Carownaganngh, Golan, Ballyscanlon and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, valve installation works may cause supply disruptions in
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People in Donegal are being encouraged to take part in beach clean-ups in September. Taking place from September 19th to 21st, volunteers across the country will join Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean to clean litter from local beaches, waterways and towns, all while contributing to a global effort to combat marine litter. Last year, 15,000
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A West Donegal councillor says it is unacceptable that people have not received any answers over the status of three homes in the area. Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says applicants, including a pregnant mother of two, are being forced to sleep in car sheds and sofas as a result. He says the Government
Several parts of the country will be without radio over the course of the next two days. The works impacting radio and TV – are being carried out by 2RN – the RTÉ Transmission Network DAC. In Donegal, works will begin on the Moville transmitter between 12 and 2pm on Wednesday, impacting all radio services.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday August 11th:
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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: Donal Kavanagh was in the hot seat today for today’s show. It begins with an all too familiar tale of water supply interruptions in
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A 31-year-old man was apprehended yesterday evening in relation to an outstanding bench warrant in the Strand Road area. The arrest was made shortly after 7 pm, and subsequently, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs was found in the man’s possession. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of drug-related offenses and remains
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The Apprentice Boys of Derry have issued an apology in relation to an image showing a number of its members urinating at a bus stop near homes in Derry over the weekend. Annual celebrations took the to streets of Derry to commemorate of the ending of the Siege of Derry in 1689. The BBC reports
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.
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