Unlicensed rally events that were due to take place at Downings Beach over the weekend will not be going ahead. A blockage has been placed at the entrance to prohibit vehicles from entering. Gardaí say that access will be obstructed for the remainder of the weekend. Meanwhile, a car was also seized in the area […]
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A beach has been sealed off in Co. Derry following the discovery of a body. The Belfast Telegraph reports that an emergency call was made at 2.35 pm to the NI ambulance service to the incident at Castlerock beach. A rapid response paramedic, two emergency crews, one HART crew, and an ambulance officer were dispatched.
Co. Derry beach sealed off following discovery of a body Read More »
A 34-year-old man arrested by police investigating a report of cars being damaged in the Temple Road area of Derry yesterday has been charged to court. His charges include criminal damage, common assault, affray, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He was due to appear before Derry Magistrate’s Court today. As is
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Two drivers were arrested on the outskirts of Letterkenny today after testing positive for cocaine. Gardaí were conducting a lunchtime checkpoint when the pair were arrested on suspicion of drug driving. The authorities are appealing to the public to refrain from driving while under the influence of an intoxicant, as lives are put at risk
Two drivers arrested outside Letterkenny after failing drug test Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Tironeill, Newrow, Clonleigh, Porthall, Boyagh, and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 10 pm tonight. It’s recommended that an allowance of up to four hours be made for supplies to fully return.
Water outage notice issued for parts of East Donegal Read More »
An Bord Pleanála has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the reconstruction of a shop and forecourt at the site of the Creeslough tragedy almost three years ago. Ten lives were lost when the explosion happened, among them was 14-year-old Leona Harper, who was buying ice cream with her friend. The
“Today we feel like we have been listened to” – Donna Harper Read More »
An Bord Pleanála issued a decision to refuse permission for the proposed development in Creeslough, and a copy of the decision is available on the DCC planning portal and on the An Bord Pleanála website. As an integral part of the planning process provided for in legislation, the Council respects the appeal decision made and
The families affected by the Creeslough tragedy have welcomed the decision to quash the application for a new building on the site of the explosion which claimed the lives of 10 people. Phoenix Law which made detailed submissions to the planning panel on behalf of the families, says the proposed development on the site while
Planning permission for the redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. 10 people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October 2022. On February 19th, 2025, Donegal
A Midlands North West MEP is welcoming a recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court which firmly upholds the property rights of farmers and their entitlement to adequate protection and compensation. Ciaran Mullooly says the ruling effectively says when the ESB, Eirgrid or other agencies erect permanent infrastructure on private land, they must now compensate
Mullooly says Supreme Court land judgement has long term implications Read More »
Our Friday Panel is Senator Eileen Flynn, Brid Curran and Michael White – we discuss Ireland as one of the most expensive counties for products and services, the cost of back to school and rent pressure zones: There’s info on a nab on drones during the Donegal Rally, there’s reaction to the ABP’s decision
Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
Families bereaved in the Creeslough tragedy have expressed dismay that once again, it seems a significant planning decision has been communicated to the media, before families and their legal representatives were told. It was reported last evening that An Bord Pleanala had advised Donegal County Council that it would not facilitate an oral hearing into
16 billion passwords have been leaked online. A number of sites and apps have been affected, including logins belonging to Google, Facebook and Apple. Business Editor Joe Lynam says people are being advised to be extra vigilant regarding the risk of scams……….
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28 Parent and Toddler Groups in Donegal are to share €26,730 in funding. The funding can be used for the purchase of children’s toys, equipment and books, as well as refreshments and snacks. It can also be used for activities such as arts and crafts and music, or be put towards parenting and first
28 Parent and Toddler Groups in Donegal to share almost €27,000 Read More »
A temporary restricted airspace notice is being implemented for the Donegal Rally. The notice prohibits the use of helicopters and drones across the various stages of the rally from today until Sunday. The no-fly and no drone zones include Mamore Gap, Coolcross, Carndonagh, Malin Head, Lough Keel, High Glen, Garrygort, Letterkenny, Knockalla, Atlantic Drive, Fanad
Audio Update – ‘No Drone Zones’ enforced over rally weekend Read More »
Kneecap’s Mo Chara has told a Dublin crowd he’s a ‘free man’ after appearing before a UK court. The Belfast rap group played a sold out gig at Fairview Park last night. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with a terror offence. He addressed the issue at last
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Leo Varadkar has said that he would “forego two years of economic growth” for the unification of Ireland. The former Taoiseach made the comments during an interview with BBC Northern Irelands Red Lines podcast. Last year a report by the Institute of International and European Affairs found that unification would cost twenty billion every twenty
Varadkar says he would forego two years of economic growth for Irish unity Read More »
A number of cars have been seized in Letterkenny and Ballyshannon as gardai step up a campaign targeting unsafe and untaxed vehicles. A significant garda operation is underway, with over 100 extra gardai drafted in to the county, along with extra garda cars and motorbikes. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan says there will be a zero
Gardai promise a ‘Zero Tolerance’ approach to criminality over Rally Weekend Read More »
There’s been a proposal that Donegal County Council draw up a document outlining the specific housing challenges facing the county. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says at times it seems the council and successive Housing Ministers are interpreting guidelines differently. He’s seeking a programme to simplify the housing procurement process and says the defective blocks crisis is
Special case needs to be made for housing challenges faced in Donegal – Cllr Brogan Read More »
There are concerns that there won’t be enough builders for the body of regeneration works planned across Donegal. In a recent meeting of Donegal County Council’s Planning Policy SPC, an update was provided to members on works which total to a value of around €57 million in funding. Cllr Paul Canning questioned if there is
Concerns growing over shortage of contractors in Donegal Read More »
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, June 19th:
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, June 19th Read More »
Gardaí in Donegal have made their first seizure of the rally weekend. The driver, who was intending to attend the event, had their car taken as it was not insured, taxed and without a valid NCT. The detection was by the Ballyshannon team. Meanwhile, gardaí conducting a checkpoint outside of Ballybofey say they detected
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It looks as though the reinstatement of air travel between the City of Derry Airport and Dublin Airport is one step closer. A meeting took place today between the Minister for Transport, Dara O’Brien, and the Board of Derry Airport, which includes representatives from both the Councils of County Donegal and Derry City and Strabane
Dublin-Derry airlink to be operational by end of 2026 Read More »
Tomorrow is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far. Met Eireann forecasts some parts of the country could see temperatures hit 29 degrees. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather, says temperatures will be warmest in the northern half of the country:
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People are being urged to be safe in the sun, as the hot weather continues this week. Skin cancer figures are rapidly on the rise, with over 11,000 people diagnosed every year. The HSE National Cancer Control Programme and Healthy Ireland have launched a SunSmart awareness campaign to remind people of the risks of sun
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The transportation of extra garda vehicles into Donegal has been seen in Letterkenny, a sure sign that the Donegal International Rally is imminent. Gardaí will be undertaking an extensive operation in a bid to maximise safety over the weekend, which is expecting over 70,000 spectators. They say a zero tolerance approach will be taken to
Extra Garda vehicles arrive in Donegal as rally excitement grows Read More »
The average price of houses sold in Donegal increased across the board last April, according to the Residential Property Price Index. Houses captured in the Letterkenny F92 eircode area jumped by 12% from almost €212,000 to over €237,200, while the F94 south Donegal area saw a rise of 10% to over €224,600 from €204,300. The
Average house prices see substantial increase across Donegal Read More »
The Housing Minister says the country will not meet its housing targets this year. The government had planned on seeing 41 thousand units built in 2025. However, the Central Bank has revised down the number of houses it expects to be built – again. Its latest Quarterly Bulletin forecasts 32 thousand 500 will be delivered
Housing Minister concedes 2025 targets will not be met Read More »
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: We hear again of the ongoing plight of ‘downgraded homeowners’ effected by DCB and their ongoing campaign for answers. Cllr Jack Murray makes a plea for a accommodation for a soon to
Podcast Thursday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
€53,100 has been approved for projects on small Islands off Donegal. €39,600 will go towards the provision of Island Pier solar lights at Iniskerragh, Inismean, Innis Oirthear and Gola, while €13,500 has been provided to carry out repairs to the Slipway at Lower Cruit, to facilitate access to Owey Island. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher
Funding announced for projects on Donegal’s islands Read More »
Around 150 defective block homeowners whose applications have been downgraded by the Housing Agency say they are still in limbo, with no clarity on whether or not their appeals will be successful or how long they will take to complete. One of them, Marti McElhinney told Greg Hughes on today’s None til Noon Show that
Downgraded homeowner says they are still awaiting clarity as appeals process drags on Read More »
Nine of 11 people arrested by police in connection with disorder at Nailors Row in Derry on Tuesday night have been charged to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court today. Two others, arrested on Monday night, have been released on bail. Eight males, one aged 14, three aged 15, two aged 16, a 29-year-old and a
Nine people due in Derry Magistrates Court today in connection with rioting in the city Read More »
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane says recent acts of violence will not distract from the very positive work that is going on within communities in the city, and he is committed to doing all he can to restore a sense of security in the local community. Cllr Ruairí McHugh was speaking after visiting
Mayor pledges to restore a sense of security to local communities in Derry Read More »
Children’s Health Ireland has to show it can be a safe pair of hands when it comes to running the National Children’s Hospital. That’s according to the chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee, which will be putting questions to the embattled organisation this morning. CHI boss Lucy Nugent will tell politicians her group is ready
CHI must prove it can run the National Childrens Hospital – Committee Chair Read More »
The Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce is welcoming visitors to Letterkenny ahead of the Donegal International Rally. Over 70,000 spectators are expected to watch the race across the different stages over the weekend. President of the Chamber and Highland Radio presenter, Jimmy Stafford says the rally generates €25 million in revenue for the county:
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There were further incidents in Derry last night, with motorists advised to avoid the Templemore Road in Galliagh for a time because there were items on fire in the vicinity of the roundabout. Police say plastic barricades and tyres were set alight. A traffic light was also set alight, and is now out of operation.
Traffic light burned in latest Derry incidents Read More »
A new report finds the Stormont government is failing when it comes to improving people’s lives in Northern Ireland. The research from the think tank Pivotal says policies fall because of a lack of leadership. The report has interviews from former civil servants who contributed anonymously. One said that ministers get distracted by day-to-day events
Think Tank report finds a lack of leadership within the Stormont Executive Read More »
The latest official tourism figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency show that Derry and Strabane have had an increase in tourism. The figure shows there’s strong growth in overnight trips and visitor spending across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area for last year. While overall tourism numbers across Northern
Tourists spent over £82 million in Derry and Strabane last year Read More »
The Seanad has heard of the need for support of festivals in the Northwest. Donegal Senator Manus Boyle says this year alone, the Donegal Food Festival and Sea Sessions have not gone ahead. It’s also understood that the Rory Gallagher Festival is on a ‘knife edge’. Senator Boyle says the Ballyshannon festival is a major
Seanad hears calls to back Donegal festivals Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lissacholly, Rockfield, Cloghore, Edengor, Killeen, Ballyshannon, and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9 pm tonight. It’s recommended that an allowance of up to four hours is made after the restoration time.
Water outage notice for Ballyshannon and surrounding areas Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, June 18th:
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, June 18th Read More »
Two people have been hospitalised following a serious collision at Rashedoge this morning. The two-vehicle crash occurred at 11:20 am. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and say the injuries sustained are non-life-threatening. The road, which was closed for a period of time, has now reopened. Enquiries are ongoing.
Update: Two hospitalised following serious crash at Rashedoge Read More »
Road users in Strabane and Derry are being warned that there will be disruptions in the coming days due to a number of events. Tomorrow evening, the Strabane Walk of Hope will be held, while a parade is taking place in the Waterside area of the city on Saturday. The police released the following statement:
Traffic disruptions expected in Derry & Strabane over the coming days Read More »
Two uninsured cars were seized in Gweedore yesterday evening. As a result, both drivers will now have to appear before the court. Gardaí are now appealing to motorists to make responsible decisions regarding safety on the road.
Two uninsured cars seized in Gweedore Read More »
HIQA is reviewing how it inspects nursing homes, after the findings of an RTÉ Investigates report. The authority says it’s committed to improving its regulatory processes after serious care issues were uncovered at two homes run by Emeis Ireland. The company also operates three facilities in Donegal. It says it will strengthen its oversight, including
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11 arrests were made in Derry overnight following a second night of disorder in the area of Nailors Row. Police were attacked during the unrest, which began at 7:40 pm. Petrol bombs, fireworks, heavy masonry, planks of wood, and bricks were thrown at police who were deployed outside Alexander House, where several older people live.
14 officers injured during Derry disorder last night Read More »
Two accessibility projects in Donegal will benefit from a total of €273,430 to support people with disabilities, according to Senator Nikki Bradley. Almost €139,000 has been allocated to the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. Shine Drama, Music and Dance was allocated over €134,400 and will cater to people in Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. Senator
€273,430 allocated to support people with disabilities in Donegal Read More »
Gardai are promising increased patrols and checkpoints in Donegal over the course of the rally weekend. Speaking to Highland Radio News at a special launch of their policing operation today, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan said the next few days are among the busiest of the year for the force in Donegal: The PSNI will
Gardai launch their Donegal International Rally Policing Plan on Lifford Bridge Read More »
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! In this hour have extended and exclusive interview with the Regional Executive Officer of HSE West and Northwest Tony Canavan. We dig deep into the decision to overlook LUH for
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Deputy Charles Ward has told the Dáil that people in Donegal are unable to rely on public transport to get them where they need to go. Speaking during a Dail debate on the public transport experience today, Deputy Ward said the lack of a rail network contributes to chronic traffic issues in Letterkenny and other
Public transport infrastructure in Donegal needs significant investment – Ward Read More »
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