Donegal County Council’s AGM takes place later today, with Fianna Fail set to take the chair. We understand Cllr Paul Canning will become Cathaoirleach, while Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly will be his deputy. Meanwhile, the council has this morning adopted its draft tourism strategy for 2025 and beyond. The document was not adopted at a […]
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Police in County Derry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in Coleraine. At around 1.10 this morning, they received a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a property in the Lisnablagh Road area of the town. A petrol bomb had been thrown at the living room window,
PSNI treating Coleraine attack as ‘arson with intent to endanger life’ Read More »
Donegal County Council says the R257 road is blocked for Road Resurfacing at Meenacladdy today and tomorrow. Diversion routes are in place.
R257 blocked for resurfacing at Meenacladdy Read More »
Regulations have been signed by the Justice Minister this morning paving the way for the formation of Local Community Safety Partnerships in each council area. Minister Jim O’Callaghan says the Safety Partnerships will include a broader range of members than the Joint Policing Committees they’re replacing, with mandatory members will include local councillors, local authority
Community Safety Partnerships given the green light a year after JPCs were scrapped Read More »
The number of long-term beds in care homes will need to increase by at least 61 per cent by 2040. The latest ESRI report projects more than 53 thousand beds will be needed in 15 years time to cope with an aging population. One in eight beds in residential care homes are used for short-term
The PSNI have issued safety advice to prevent rural crime. They say it can have a detrimental effect on families, communities and businesses and the impact can be more than just financial. Police say people should follow these rules to protect property and stay safe: Close and lock all windows and doors, even if you’re
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There have been calls for theatre schedules to be looked at in Letterkenny University Hospital. Speaking at a Regional Health Forum meeting last week, Cllr Ciaran Brogan said theatre hours should be extended into weekends to make space. Cllr Brogan says medical professionals want more time in the theatre and people in Donegal don’t want
Calls for surgery theatre hours to be extended into weekends Read More »
As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruption to Rossreagh, Ramelton and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 11am this morning. Meanwhile, hydrant installation works may cause supply disruptions to Port Road, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. These will take place from 2pm until
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Local medical professionals campaigning for a surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital have expressed serious concern following confirmation from Minister Marian Harkin that her lobbying efforts secured the hub for Sligo. On Friday, Minister Harkin confirmed with Greg Hughes on the Nine til Noon Show that the decision formed part of her negotiations during the
Lough Swilly RNL were tasked to assist two paddleboarders who got into difficulty off Lisfannon Beach this afternoon. Malin Head Coast Guard made the call at 13.22pm and the Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat was quickly launched. They were then stood down as the two teenagers made it safely to shore. The volunteer crew returned to
Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to assist to paddle boarders in difficulty at Lisfannon Beach Read More »
UK Police are reviewing footage from Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s performances at Glastonbury. It’s after new outrage over comments they made about the conflict in Gaza at the festival yesterday. The Israeli embassy says it’s ‘deeply disturbed’ at what it called ‘inflammatory and hateful rhetoric’. In a statement, Glastonbury bosses added that they were ‘appalled’
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A murder inquiry’s been launched in County Down, following the death of a pregnant mother-of-two. 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery was found unconscious at a house in the Elmfield Walk area of Donaghadee yesterday afternoon. Emergency services treated her for a serious injury, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 28-year-old man has been arrested
Murder inquiry launched following death of pregnant mother-of-two in Down Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed that 2024’s #LoveDonegal Day reached 99.5 million people around the world. They say it was the most successful day in the campaign’s history. The social media campaign encourages Donegal natives to share their love for the county with the world, using the hashtags #LoveDonegal and #DúnnanGallAbú. Donegal County Council says
#LoveDonegal Day 2024 reached 99 million people globally Read More »
Details of this years MacGill Summer School have been released. The event takes place in Glenties from the 17th to the 19th of July, exploring the theme ‘A Fractured World’. Announcing this year’s theme, the school’s organisers say the key question is with a potential trade war with the U.S. on the horizon, and conflict around
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Kneecap will perform at Glastonbury this afternoon, despite calls by some politicians for them to be banned. It’s after band member ‘Mo Chara’ appeared in court in London, charged with a terrorism offence. He’s accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig last November. Today’s performance is expected to draw record crowds and musician
Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, despite calls for a ban Read More »
A man in his 20s has been killed in a road crash in Dublin. The pedestrian was hit by a car at Balbutcher Lane in Ballymun before 5 this morning. Emergency services attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. The road remains closed this morning as Gardaí appeal for any witnesses to get
Man (20s) dies after being struck by car in Dublin Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Quigley’s Point, Inishowen, Meanacanaghan and surrounds. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
Burst water main causing supply disruptions in North Donegal Read More »
Ulster University has secured €6.7 million in PEACEPLUS funding to lead a major cross-border initiative, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in embracing digital transformation and building long-term economic resilience. Partners in the project include Atlantic Technological University. E-DATA, the Enterprise Digitalisation And Transformation Alliance is intended to deliver targeted, fully-funded digital transformation to SMEs in
UU secures €6.7 million for cross border project to support SMEs Read More »
There were clashes in the Dail this week after it emerged that Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan instituted a ‘first-come, first-served’ approach to funding under the Grassroots Music Venue Scheme, without applicants being made aware of it. Deputy Pearse Doherty told the Dail that the one Donegal applicant, The Social in Gweedore ran over 80 eligible
Doherty and O’Donovan clash over funding for grassroots music venues Read More »
Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Derrybeg and surrounding areas in West Donegal this evening. Works are scheduled to take place until 12:05am tonight. The following reference number can be put into the search bar on the Uisce Eireann website for updates DON00095000.
Uisce Eireann dealing with burst water main in Derrybeg Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday June 27th……………
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday June 27th Read More »
The operators of the M1 toll plaza near Drogheda in Co. Louth are urging people travelling to Croke Park for tomorrow’s All-Ireland Senior Football Football Quarter Finals to travel as early as possible, and try to ensure they either have the correct change for the toll, or have a card or phone handy to make
M1 Toll Plaza operators urge GAA fans to travel early tomorrow Read More »
100% Redress Deputy Charles Ward has disputed Minister Harkin’s claim that Programme for Government commits to a surgical hub in Sligo, saying when he raised the issue with Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill in the Dail this week, she clearly stated no final decision had been made. The Donegal Deputy disagreed with Minister Harkin’s view that
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There has been an increase in the number of people seeking homelessness services in the North West. According to figures published by the Department of Housing, there were 170 adults accessing emergency accommodation in the last week of May, compared to 156 in April, a 9% increase. In Donegal, that figure was 56, a rise
9% rise in the number seeking homelessness services in the North West Read More »
The official launch is taking place this afternoon of Arranmore Blu, the new ferry serving Arranmore Island. The purpose built vessel is designed to accommodate the wider wheelbase of modern cars, and went into service on the 5th of this month.
New Arranmore Ferry being officially launched this afternoon Read More »
A County Tyrone man’s been sentenced to at least 24 years behind bars – for the murder of a man whose dismembered remains were recovered from Cappagh Reservoir. Damien Heagney was last seen alive in December 2021; his remains were found 8 months later. 41 year old Stephen McCourt, from Riverview in Augher, was found
Tyrone man sentenced for murder of man whose body was found in Cappagh Reservoir Read More »
Our Friday Panel is Minister Marian Harkin, Cllr Declan Meehan and Paddy Rooney – we have a very enlightening conversation on Letterkenny’s chances of securing a surgical hub: There’s cross party reaction to the revelation in the first hour that a surgical hub for Sligo was part of the Lowry deal for government support.
Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Junior Minister Marian Harkin confirmed that the location of a surgical hub in Sligo was an element of the post-election negotiations that she was involved in. She was one of a group of Independents led by Michael Lowry, and told Greg Hughes that one of the items included
Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. 28 patients are waiting for a bed, with 8 of them on a trolley in the Emergency Department, while 20 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 363 admitted patients are awaiting a bed at hospitals across the country today, according
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South Donegal, Sligo /Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has revealed she was part of a group of independents that pushed for Sligo University Hospital to be used as the main surgical hub. Speaking to Greg Hughes on the Nine til Noon Show this morning, Minister Harkin says in the HSE’s business plan it was always described
Ireland is set to sign up to a €150 billion EU plan that aims to boost defence. It will allow the government to secure military equipment faster and at a lower cost. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to announce the decision to join Security Action for Europe today. Mark Mellett, former Chief
Ireland set to sign €150 billion EU plan that aims to boost defence Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry achieved a compliance rate of just under 67% during inspections last according to the Mental Health Commission’s Annual Report for 2024. There were 14 non-compliances identified, including issues with the suitability of the premises, risk management, and individualised care planning. Professor Jim Lucey is the Inspector of Mental Health
The contract for the commencement of construction of a new library and an IT and education building at ATU’s Letterkenny campus has been signed. The Letterkenny project, which will cost in the region of €25 million, is one five new buildings across multiple campuses which are being delivered by Public Private Partnership. The new build
Construction to commence on Donegal ATU’s €25 million project Read More »
St. Patrick’s National School Dumhach Beag in Donegal will be shutting its doors for the last time today. It is one of eight rural schools across the country which is closing permanently, following an agreement with their patron body, which in all cases is the Catholic Church. They are all schools with an enrolment of
Rural Donegal school to permanently close today Read More »
Donegal County Council has launched Phase Two of Buncrana’s Night-Time Economy Grant Scheme. After the first round of funding in October of last year, the scheme is inviting businesses, community groups, artists, musicians, performers and individuals to bring fresh ideas forward for Buncrana’s night-time offering, one of nine towns across the country where the model
Grants available for projects to enhance the night time economy in Buncrana Read More »
A security alert in the Waterside area of Derry has ended. Police received a report at approximately 11.20am yesterday morning that a suspicious object had been discovered in the grounds of a primary school in the Trench Road area of the city. Officers along with Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the object, which was
Security alert ends in Derry as device found to be a hoax Read More »
A man was sentenced yesterday in relation to a number of burglaries in the Waterside area of Derry in June 2022. Matthew Paul Grant, aged 22 and from the city, appeared at Derry Crown Court via videolink and was sentenced to 32 months, with half to be served in custody and half on licence. He
Serial burglar sentenced at Derry Crown Court Read More »
The Northern Ireland Assembly that the failure of the A5 to proceed was not a matter of bad luck, but the outcome of system failure on the part of the Department for Infrastructure and the Executive. Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin said the department took shortcuts, and that’s been made clear in the ruling made earlier
A5 ruling down to failings by DfI and the Executive – McLaughlin Read More »
The Just Transition Commission has published its first report, urging the government to ensure that as Ireland moves towards a carbon neutral society, the changes do not impact unfairly on any groups in society. Donegal based Michelle Murphy, a research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland, is part of the 11-member commission. She says the aim is
Principle of ‘Just Transition’ must be at the heart of climate policy – Report Read More »
Uisce Éireann says it is restoring normal water supply to homes and businesses following a large burst in Carndonagh. Areas affected by the burst include Cardonagh, Malin, Malin Head, Glengad, Umgall, Gleneely and surrounding areas. Due to the complex nature of the burst at Cardonagh, it did take the service crews time to repair, however,
Uisce Eireann says water supplies are returning to North Inishowen this evening Read More »
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday June 26th……………
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday June 26th Read More »
The security alert on Trench Road in Derry continues with traffic diversions now in place in the vicinity of Hollymount Park, and on Trench Road at the junction with St. Brecan’s Park. A cordon also remains in place at Knockwellan Park. Police remain on the scene, people are urged to follow their directions. A number
Homes evacuated and diversions in place as Trench Road security alert continues Read More »
A police vehicle was damaged in Derry last night as officers were leaving one call for service to attend another in the Cityside. The PSNI says the vehicle had masonry thrown at it by a group of individuals, which smashed the back window. No officers were physically injured but, police say as a result of
Police car damaged in Derry attack Read More »
The Public Accounts Committee has heard the biggest challenge in recruiting new Gardaí is not the limited capacity of the training college in Templemore – but rather a lack of applicants. The committee was told the force has not achieved its recruitment targets in recent years. Chief Corporate officer Siobhán Toale, said staffing levels are
Garda morale remains strong despite low recruitment – Commissioner Read More »
Sinn Féin and the Government have clashed in fiery exchanges over the redevelopment of the GPO. The Cabinet this week signed off on the implementation of a plan for improving Dublin, which includes redeveloping the GPO with cultural, office and shopping space. Pearse Doherty accused the Government of having something against the soldiers of 1916……………..
Harris and Doherty clash over plans for the GPO in Dublin Read More »
Police in Derry are dealing with a security alert on Trench Road in the Waterside. A public safety operation is underway following the discovery of a suspicious device, reported to police at approximately 11.20 this morning. There is a cordon in place at Knockwellan Park, and a number of homes in the area have
Primary School evacuated during Derry security alert Read More »
Northern Ireland’s Police watchdog is recommending an independent review into the investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in County Tyrone, over 50 years ago. It’s after a probe found a number of failings during police enquiries into the Portadown teen’s murder. Tara Griffiths has the details:
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: In this hour Jimmy Stafford of the Letterkenny Chamber discusses their wants from the National Development Plan and we chat to Donegal County Council CEO John McLaughlin about some of the issues
Podcast Thursday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
People are being urged to only attend the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital if it is an emergency. The hospital’s ED is experiencing a high volume of people presenting who need to be admitted. According to the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch report, the hospital is the third most overcrowded in the country today. Yesterday,
People urged to only attend LUH ED in case of emergency Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 31 patients are waiting for a bed at the hospital, 12 of them are on a trolley in the Emergency Department, while 19 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 419 admitted patients are awaiting a bed at hospitals across the country
LUH third most overcrowded hospital in country today Read More »
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