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RNLI has repeated its call for drivers to stop blocking lifeboats, following several incidents over the weekend. Gardaí warned road users that those who cause an obstruction while parking their car are liable to have it seized and face an impound fee. Killian from Bundoran RNL was speaking to Donal Kavanagh on this morning’s Nine

Falcarragh has been affected by a water burst, following numerous issues over the weekend. It’s believed the fault may not be fixed today. Cllr Michael McClafferty says many businesses have been left without water during one of the busiest times of the year. He says Uisce Eireann must take responsibility, after a meeting with Councillors

There has been a 26.3% decrease in the number of pubs in Donegal since 2005. A new report commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) shows 119 pubs have closed in the county within that time. The figures also show there were 33 fewer pubs in Donegal last year than before the Covid-19

Ireland’s first ever mass exhumation is set to begin today at the former mother and baby home in Tuam in County Galway. It’s believed the remains of almost 800 children and babies, who died at the home between 1925 and 1961, are buried on the site. A team of international experts will begin excavating the

Concerns have been raised over the future of a planned housing development for Falcarragh. The Approved Housing Body, Respond was due to deliver 28 units. However, issues have been encountered with regards to the development connecting to Falcarragh’s water treatment plant. Despite the developer including plans to incorporate sewage treatment on site, Uisce Eireann has

People Before Profit is urging parties on the left, and voters, to get behind . The party leadership yesterday confirmed it will support the independent Galway-West TD in the upcoming presidential election. She’s the only person so far to confirm her intention to run. Donegal Deputy Charles Ward of the 100% Redress Party is also

Effigies of Kneecap and asylum seekers burnt on bonfires in the North are being condemned. An effigy of the rap trio was put on top of a bonfire in Belfast to mark the 11th night. Meanwhile, an effigy of asylum seekers on a bonfire in Moygashel in County Tyrone was set on fire earlier this

The cracks are beginning to show as a nationwide wave of defective concrete coming down the line. That is the warning from 100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward. Speaking to Highland Radio News following a meeting with Derry and Strabane District Council, Deputy Ward said that 26 counites have undergone testing and many are finding

Firefighters have had a busy night attending over 300 hundred loyalist bonfires across the North. They also dealt with a number of wildfires. It comes as tens of thousands of marchers prepare to take part in today’s 12th of July parades. James Gould reports:

A red fire danger notice remains in place across the country this morning, with a risk of wildfires. The IFA is warning people NOT to use barbeques or to smoke in the countryside, as it could cause untold damage. The ‘extreme fire risk’ warning is in place until midday on Monday, as a high temperature

Donegal County Council is being urged to carry out urgent maintenance works on the Manorcunningham Roundabout, and on the islands on the dual carriageway leading to the Dry Arch roundabout. The call came at a meeting this week from Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly. Responding, officials confirmed works are planned in the area around the Dry

Temperatures have reached the mid 20s celcius in many areas of the country. They could reach 30 degrees in places this afternoon. A status yellow high temperature warning is now in effect for 14 counties, that will be extended to Donegal and all other counties tomorrow. Meteorologist with Met Éireann, Linda Hughes, says it’s shaping

  The Chair of Ógra Fianna Fail in Donegal says more should have been done to resolve the situation regarding a group of children from Gaza who will not now be allowed travel to Ireland because of Visa issues. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Ben Harkin also expressed concern that children in need

The Department of Agriculture has issued a red warning denoting extreme risk of gorse and forest fires until next Monday. People are being warned to take extreme care as temperatures reach up to 29 degrees today. 14 counties come under a yellow warning for high temperatures from midday, that will be extended to Donegal and

The Health Minister and HSE are being urged to address staffing issues at Killybegs Community Hospital which a local councillor says have led to 13 short-term beds being closed at the facility. Cllr Jimmy Brogan says he first raised this in March, and was told at the time that a number of beds had been

The Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth has been told a strike involving school secretaries and caretakers will get underway on August 28th. Fórsa, which represents more than 2,300 school secretaries working in primary and secondary schools, as well as 500 school caretakers, told the committee the mandate for indefinite strike action follows the union’s

Donegal County Council’s Regeneration Team has begun engaging with the Donegal Youth Service as part of what official are calling a capacity testing exercise. The issue was raised at a municipal district meeting this week, by Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle, who praised the work done by Letterkenny Youth Club at the former Devlin Hall site.

Donegal County Council is being urged to carry out a safety audit of Bad Eddie. The ship washed up on Magheraclogher Beach, Gweedore, in the 1970s. The condition of the structure has deteriorated in the intervening years, and it is said to currently be in a dangerous state, with rusted nails exposed. Councillor Micheal Choilm