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Mulroy Coast Guard delayed for call-out after designated yellow box blocked in Downings

Mulroy Coast Guard says they experienced multiple instances of vehicles blocking the designated yellow box on the slipway at Downings. They responded to two call-outs, one of which was delayed as members attempted to locate the owners of vehicles obstructing the yellow box. Mulroy Coast Guard say they welcome visitors to the area, but ask […]

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RNLI renews appeal after stations blocked by cars over the weekend

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

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Ireland’s first mass exhumation taking place at former mother and baby home in Tuam

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

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Motorcyclist hospitalised following collision in Derryfad

A motorcyclist has been hospitalised following a collision on the N56 yesterday afternoon. Gardaí received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at approximately 4:20pm at Derryfad between Creeslough and Termon. The man, aged in his 30s, was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The road, which had been

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Falcarragh housing developments in jeopardy over water facilities

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

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Fanad facing water shortages this evening and tomorrow

Uisce Éireann is advising of supply disruptions which are affecting Fanad and surrounding areas of this evening. High demand on the network coupled with low reservoir levels will result in water shortages for customers there. Both water treatment plants serving the Fanad area are operating at their maximum capacity, while water levels at both the

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Mulroy Coast Guard and Lough Swilly RNLI urging drivers to park responsibly

Two more water safety crews have taken to social media to appeal to the public to ensure they are not blocking emergency vehicles while making the most of the weather. It follows an appeal from Bundoran RNLI, whose lifeboat station was blocked by 4 vehicles earlier in the week. The same issue presented itself for

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100% Redress Party backs Catherine Connolly’s presidential bid

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

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Calls for updates to hospital bus schedule from LUH to Sligo and Galway

A member of the regional health forum has called for improvements to the bus services that send Letterkenny University Hospital patients to and from appointments in Galway and Sligo. Cllr Declan Meehan says, due to early appointments, many people may have to stay over and therefore cannot avail of the free service. Cllr Meehan says

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RNLI make appeal after lifeboat station was blocked by cars in Bundoran

Gardaí are warning that those who cause an obstruction while parking their car are liable to have it seized and face an impound fee. It comes as Bundoran RNLI issued an appeal to drivers in the good weather after their lifeboat station was completely blocked by parked cars yesterday. Gardaí say that blocking access for

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Nationwide wave of defective concrete on way for Ireland – 100% Redress Party

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

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Public warned not to smoke in country side as fire and heat warnings remain in place

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

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Man in Derry arrested in connection with attempted murder of Charles Dooher

A 60-year-old man is the latest to be arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford at the start of the year. Charles, aged in his 20s, and his father, in his 60s, were attacked in a house in the Coneyburrow Road area on the 20th of January. Charles faced life-threatening

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Calls for urgent maintenance works to be carried out on Manorcunningham Roundabout

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

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Significant progress being made on the Burtonport Letterkenny Greenway – DCC

Members of Glenties Municipal District have been told this week that work has continued on the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway with significant progress made in the past few weeks. Officials said they are at Phase 2 Options Selection point of the process, and the design team has finalised all of the Phase 2 project management requirements

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Lough Swilly tasked to assist boat that developed mechanical problems

Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked to assist a small boat with three people onboard yesterday evening. At around 9.40pm, Malin Head Coast Guard asked them to help the vessel that had developed mechanical problems The Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat was quickly launched, and the crew made their way to the vessel. When they arrived on

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Convicted rapist who previously resided in Donegal to serve additional time for breaching terms of suspended sentence

A convicted rapist, who previously resided in Donegal and was handed an 11-year sentence last month for harassing three female journalists, has been told he will spend an extra ten months in prison. 53-year-old Mark McAnaw, previously of Letterkenny, was before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today for breaching the conditions of a suspended sentence. He

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Red forest fire warning ahead of this weekend’s hot weather

The Department of Agriculture has issued a rare condition red forest fire warning ahead of this weekend’s hot weather. People are being urged not to light barbecues or campfires in forests, parks, beaches, or open land. Over 4,300 hectares of land, including more than 300 hectares of forest, have already been damaged by fire this

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Derry City and Strabane District Council officially adopts Local Development Plan 2032

Derry City and Strabane District Council has officially adopted the Local Development Plan 2032. It follows an extensive process involving widespread public and stakeholder engagement. Each Council across Northern Ireland was tasked with the delivery of a bespoke development plan for their area, in consultation with the local community and reflecting the vision, objectives, growth

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Woman arrested in connection with attempted murder of Lifford man

A woman has been arrested by Gardaí investigating the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford at the start of this year. Charles and his father were hospitalised in the North following the incident at a house on Coneyburrow Road on January 20th. Charles aged in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries, while his father, aged

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Government must do more to help Gaza children come to Ireland – Ogra FF Chair

  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

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Almost 2,000 arrests in NI since non-fatal strangulation became a specific offence

It’s been revealed almost 2,000 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence two years ago. Police figures show over 10 per cent of reporting domestic abuse victims have experienced it. Detective Superintendent Lindsay Fisher says the crime has a huge impact on victims………………

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Extreme risk of gorse and forest fires as Met Eireann warns of high weekend temperatures

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

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HSE and Health Minister urged to address staffing issues at Killybegs Community Hospital

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

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School secretaries and caretakers to strike over pensions from August 28th

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

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Letterkenny Youth Club should be included in Urban Regeneration Plans – McMonagle

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.

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Donegal becomes first to launch Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse Underage service

Donegal has become the first county in Ireland to launch a Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse Underage service. The service for teenagers within Primary Care is offered following referral from GPs under the National Clinical Care Program for Self-Harm and Suicide Related Ideation. Under the new scheme, named SCAN U, GPs will be able to refer 16

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