Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in Buncrana. Works are scheduled to take place until 5:15pm this evening, with supply disruptions possible in Buncrana and surrounding areas. It is recommended that 3-4 hours be allowed after the estimated restoration time for the supply to fully return.
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The Chair of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation says the ever-rising costs businesses have had to sustain over the past 36 months have made doing business exceptionally tough. The hospitality sector has repeatedly called for the restoration of the 9% VAT rate. Today, the IHF says reducing it would help protect over
A fire at a derelict building in Strabane last night is being treated as arson. The blaze broke out at the former Miltown School on Milltown Road shortly before 10:50pm. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service worked to bring the fire under control. Police remain at the scene this morning. They’re appealing to anyone
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There’s renewed calls for additional litter wardens and greater enforcement of fines for dog fouling in Donegal. Vision Ireland figures published this week show that zero fines for dog fouling were issued by Donegal County Council last year. Councillor John Sheamais O’Ferraigh says the figures clearly show more staff are needed to crack down on
It’s been revealed that children who required an assessment for disability needs in Donegal have not been seen within the legal timeframe so far in 2025. Under the Disability Act, children are required to be assessed within six months. Donegal is one of 9 HSE regions in which this right has not been upheld to
A public meeting on the campaign for Justice for the large illegal dump in Mobuoy, Derry is being held next week. Earlier this year, two company directors were jailed for their role in what is the largest illegal dump known in Northern Ireland. The North’s Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir estimates that it could
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A psychiatrist who took up a job working with children and teenagers in Donegal despite giving an undertaking to the Medical Council not to practise in Ireland due to fears about his suspected misuse of controlled drugs, has been found guilty of professional misconduct. According to a report in the Journal, a fitness-to-practise inquiry by
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Hoteliers say a restoration of the 9% VAT rate in the next budget will help protect over 270,000 jobs across the country. The Irish Hotels Federation says 18 of the EU’s 27 states have a food VAT rate lower than this country’s 13.5%. IHF National President Michael Magner describes what he wants when he meets
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Leaving Cert students will receive their results from 10 o’clock this morning. Over 61 thousand students sat the Leaving Certificate exams this year. 2,072 candidates did the Leaving Cert in Donegal, with 223 undertaking the Leaving Cert Applied. Results have fallen this year as grade deflation was introduced following years of inflated outcomes caused by
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£630,000 worth of drugs have been seized in County Derry. Searches were carried out in Draperstown and Tobermore yesterday. Detectives seized Class A and Class B controlled drugs, drug paraphernalia, a number of high-value watches, and quantities of cash. A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and has since been released on
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An €80,000 PEACEPLUS Programme has been launched in the Glenties Municipal District Customer Service Excellence Ireland is running the ‘Belonging Across Boundaries, Stories to Connect’ initiative which aims to foster a greater sense of belonging by recognising cultural and religious differences as strengths, embracing diversity, and promoting a positive intercultural future for all communities. The
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Water conservation restrictions will be in place tonight in parts of Inishowen. Uisce Eireann is advising that it may cause supply disruptions to Cloontagh, Coolcross, Tullynabratilly, Rashenny, Meenavogey, Ballyliffin, Carndonagh, and surrounding areas. Restrictions will be in place from 10pm tonight to 8am tomorrow morning.
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, August 21st:
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The Donegal Fire Service is currently dealing with a fire in Donegal Town. The blaze is understood to have broken out in the bathrooms of a premises on Bridge Street at around 3pm this afternoon. Gardai are also on the scene. No further details on the extent of the fire are known at this time.
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Donegal County Councillor Brian Carr has paid tribute to those involved in the rescue of himself, his son, and his wife’s niece from the water off Tramore Beach last Friday. He says surfers Maitiú Clerkin, Dualta Bracken, Turlough McDaid, and Joe Herron were the right people in the right place at the right time. On
Donegal County Council received 59 commencement notices for new homes last month. That’s a 37% increase on the previous month. However, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, to date in 2025, the number of notices received by the council is down 42% when compared to the same period last year.
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A power outage is currently affecting Newtowncunningham. 114 properties are without power in the area. ESB estimates that power will be restored to all properties by 2:30pm.
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There are more people in work now than ever before. Latest figures show 2.8 million people have jobs, up almost 64,000 in the past year. CSO data shows 215,400 people are working in the border area, which includes Donegal, up 2.9% from last year. Among the biggest employers in the region are the education, wholesale,
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People in Donegal are being encouraged to consider installing solar panels, with an expert saying the county is very well suited for the production of solar energy, with people having the opportunity to sell energy back into the grid. New research from Bord Gáis Energy shows that 34% believe, incorrectly, that solar panels only generate
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: There’s a warning if your parking in a city after one Donegal family had vehicles damaged in Dublin and Galway within a couple of days and we hear how a controversial housing
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HIQA has published a report following an inspection at Fiona House, a residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Letterkenny which is operated by Praxis Care. There were six residents at the centre when the inspection took place in May. Two non-compliances were noted, one in relation to notification of incidents, the other in
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There are hopes that 17 houses at Lough Fern Heights in Milford will be available to people on the council’s waiting list later this year. The Tirconaill Tribune is reporting today that the houses are being bought by Donegal County Council. A previous offer from the council had been rescinded following a rise in costs.
17 houses at Lough Fern Heights in Milford to become available for social housing Read More »
] An unaccompanied learner driver has been arrested after testing positive for cocaine at a checkpoint in the Letterkenny area. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit says the driver was uninsured, and their tax was out by 843 days. The car has been seized, a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued and court proceedings will follow.
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Mains repair works near the Twin Towns may cause supply disruptions to Knock, Whitehill, Glencovitt, Carn and surrounding areas today. Uisce Eireann says works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon.
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Police in Derry say a young man found in a ‘distressed’ state in the John Street area of the city this morning has been reunited with his mother. They had put out an urgent appeal for assistance in identifying his parents on social media. They later confirmed that thanks to people calling in, the situation
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Water issues continue to affect Cloughaneely. Local Cllr Michael McClafferty says following a computer issue in the Ardsbeg Pumping Station overnight, there’ll be no water in the Dunmore area until at least 12 noon today, with other areas likely to be out until later this evening. He says there is water in Falcarragh, but the
Update – Young man has now been reunited with his Mother. Police in Derry say they are currently with a distressed young male in the John Street area of the City. He is wearing Spiderman night wear.
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Websites pretending to represent businesses in Ireland are scamming shoppers with more than 50,000 Meta ads on Facebook. Consumers fall for sob stories about closing down sales and buy goods that never arrive, or turn up looking very different to what was ordered. Stephen McDermott with ‘The Journal Investigates’ says while the ads claim the
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Two agencies are joining forces to urge action now for the future generation of older people. ALONE and Social Justice Ireland say government needs to invest now in social care, health and housing for the ageing population. Over 1 million people will be 65 or older in 15 years time. Social Justice Ireland’s Michele Murphy
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A 34 year old man has been charged with a number of drugs-related offences following a search of a vehicle in the Newbridge Road area of Coleraine on Tuesday. The charges include possessing, and being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug. He is also charged with possessing criminal property and using
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Four men aged 18, 19, 40 and 44, arrested by officers from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch as part of their investigation into a serious assault on a man in Creggan earlier this year, have been released on bail. Police say their enquiries are continuing
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Derry City and Strabane District Council is calling for applications for events and projects to celebrate Ulster-Scots Language Week. The Council is looking for proposals that will promote a greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the Ulster-Scots language. A grant of up to £250 is available for each successful application to help with the development
Works continued overnight to tackle a reservoir interruption on the Rossguill Peninsula. Consumers in Raplagh, Clontallagh, Mevagh, Melmore, Doagh and surrounding areas were affected. An alternative water supply is available at the Mulroy Bay Viewpoint car park this morning.
Water outages in Rossguill Peninsula lead to tanker being located at Mulroy Bay car park Read More »
There was a significant number of North West businesses participating in upskilling last year. Figures from Skillnet Ireland show that over 5,800 people and 1,300 businesses in Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo participated in upskilling with a Skillnet Ireland Business Network in 2024. Over 39,600 training days in the region were recorded. 59% of those who
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Residents across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are being urged to take advantage of a free accredited training programme to become qualified Road Marshals. It’s hoped the programme will foster a stronger sense of community pride and self-sufficiency across the council area. The initiative, a collaboration between Derry City and Strabane District
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday August 20th:
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Gardaí are investigating reports of online fraud around event tickets. Officers believe the scams happened in recent weeks. Victims are being urged to contact the Garda Confidential Line or any Garda Station. Anyone wishing to go to events is being reminded buying tickets from unofficial sellers is risky. Gardaí have asked people never to send
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Uisce Éireann says they are working to restore water supply to homes and businesses in Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas following an interruption to the water supply at Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant. Water services crews were deployed immediately and the plant is now back in production; however, Uisce Eireann says it will take several hours
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The court case involving Kneecap’s Mo Chara has been adjourned until September. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court in London today, charged with a terror offence. It’s alleged he displayed a flag supporting Hezbollah at a gig last year. The group denies the charge. Mo Chara has been remanded on unconditional bail
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Four arrests have been made in Derry today as part of Police investigations into a serious assault of a man in Creggan earlier this year. The incident occurred in April, which left the man with injuries to his head, hands and leg. It was reported that, at around 10.15pm on Saturday April 12th, a number
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Uisce Eireann is tackling a significant water main burst in North Inishowen. As a result, there may be supply disruptions in Carndonagh, Clonmany, Ballyliffin and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening.
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A new campaign has been launched aimed at students due to receive their Leaving Certificate results this week. It will support young people who are unsure about how to pursue further education or employment. The Letterkenny Youth Information Centre will provide free, confidential youth information services to help young people explore their options. This includes
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The Nine til Noon Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 12noon! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! The first hour is dedicated to an audit of credit card use within Donegal County Council – some of the findings are remarkable: We talk to Caroline Anderson and her
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Two Milford area councillors are backing a local street food truck on Gamble Square in Ramelton. Johnny’s Ranch has been served with an enforcement order by Donegal County Council, and a recent incident of alleged criminal damage at the facility is being investigated. Cllr Declan Meehan says this is an important business which is good for Ramelton……………
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A former member of Donegal County Council says there needs to be a review of how credit cards are used by Donegal County Council staff, after an internal audit outlined routine breaches of spending limits and protocols. The auditor does not accuse any staff of wrongdoing, but the report notes that over €1 million was
Over €1 million spent on DCC credit cards last year, 15% of which is still unreconciled Read More »
A man is due before Derry Magistrates Court today following a drug seizure in the city yesterday. Police say suspected Class A, B and C drugs with an estimated street value of £48,000 were seized during a search in the Cityside area, and a 30 year old man was arrested. He’s been charged with offences
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Just 48 fines were issued across the country for dog-fouling last year. Data collated by Vision Ireland shows no fines were issued at all in 14 of the 31 local authority areas in 2024. That list includes Donegal County Council. Cork County Council issued the most fines for dog-fouling at 11, followed by Cavan and
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The Foyle Street Car Park in Derry will reopen this weekend. The facility has been closed for a prolonged period to facilitate an extensive upgrade of the area’s water and wastewater network. The work saw the replacement of the 100-year-old water network in this part of the city, as well as the installation of a
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School secretaries and caretakers will go on strike later this month. The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa. It’s calling for secretaries and caretakers to receive the same entitlements as their education colleagues, including a pension and access to bereavement leave. David Hearne,
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Donegal has been named as a homecare blackspot in Ireland. As it stands, there are 341 people on the waiting list in the county. Home & Community Care Ireland is calling on the government to fund 1 million extra home care hours in Donegal as part of Budget 2026. HCCI Policy and Advocacy Lead Jamie
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