Police in Tyrone are investigating two sudden deaths near Omagh. The Garvaghy Road was closed overnight, and the public is being asked to avoid the area. The PSNI say an update will be issued in due course. Meanwhile, a man is still being questioned in Fermanagh over the suspected murder of Ellie Flanagan. The 23 […]
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A cold and windy snap is on the way for the entire country tomorrow. A status yellow warning for wind comes into effect at midnight and will remain in place until 6pm. Met Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions and fallen trees. There was a wind warning in effect in Donegal last night ;
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Signage to deter dumping between Ardara and Ardaghey has yet to be installed. Despite previous calls he has made, Cllr Anthony Molloy says he is unsure whether the issue lies with locals, adding that it may be caused by couriers. He has urged authorities to act quickly. Cllr Molloy has warned that continued illegal dumping
The Minister for Housing has announced over €1.3 million in allocation to Donegal County Council to local authority homes for re-letting. This is an increase of over €300,000 compared to last year’s allocation. €792,000 has been allocated in the Voids Programme and €519,820 under the Planned Maintenance programme. The investment is part of the Department
Deputy Pearse Doherty has announced he will introduce emergency legislation in the Dáil to cut the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil. The Mineral Oil Tax Bill 2026 would introduce temporary reductions in fuel taxes for a six-month emergency period to provide immediate relief to households, workers and farmers facing escalating energy costs.
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A Letterkenny Milford Councillor has called for Donegal County Council to put any rent review on hold while homes are still impacted by defective concrete blocks. Cllr Tomas Sean Devine proposed the pause at an MD meeting yesterday. In response, Council officers said that the process of a rent review can’t be put on hold.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday March 10th:
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Motorists are being urged to exercise caution due to a bad oil spill on the N56. The spill has gone through Dunfanaghy and is said to be worse towards Ards and Creeslough. Road users are being asked to drive carefully as the roads are very slippery.
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Planning on the N56 was at the top of the agenda at this morning’s Glenties Municipal District meeting. A proposal was made by Cllr Brian Carr to have the five Donegal TDs attend a council plenary meeting in a bid to thrash the issue out. This was seconded by Cathaoirleach Michael McClafferty. The root of
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A number of vehicles were detected travelling in excess of a 100km/hr speed limit in Letterkenny. Gardaí caught three vehicles travelling at 150km/hr, 141km/hr and 133km/hr. One was also seized for having no insurance. Fixed charge penalty notices have been issued and court proceedings will now follow.
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Elected members of the Glenties Municipal District have agreed to issue a joint letter in support of retaining the Donegal–Dublin midday flight service. While members have previously voiced their concerns individually, the letter will now be issued collectively, bearing the signatures of all six county councillors. The airlink remains in operation until the end of
President Catherine Connolly has arrived at County House in Lifford for a Donegal County Council function. She was greeted by Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Canning and Irish Committee Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig. You can watch a video of the prewsident’s arrival here – IMG_1001
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Donegal County Council’s Thatch Repair Grant Scheme has opened for applications. Now in its eighth year, the scheme assists the owners and occupiers of historic thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair. The council says the scheme allows for small-scale thatch repairs from €500 up to €3,000, and remains open for applications until
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The Food Safety Authority issued one closure order and one prohibition order on businesses in Donegal last month. A closure order was served on Letterkenny Spiceland on February 9th after a number of breaches were detected. They included rodent droppings on food packaging, and a dead mouse under a shelving unit. The order was
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Today on the show, we’ve got a packed Tuesday lineup covering everything from international drama for local legends to the future of our county’s connectivity. On Today’s Program: The Morning Papers: We dive into the front pages to see what’s making the headlines across Donegal and nationally this morning. Eric Roberts’ Big Week:
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Gardai are appealing for witnesses in connection with a criminal damage incident that happened in the area of Shandrum, Drumfries, Buncrana between approx. 6pm and 7pm on Thursday last. A number of windows of a house in that area were smashed. Gardai are urging anyone who may have observed any type of suspicious activity in
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A Status Yellow Wind warning has been issued for Donegal, Galway and Mayo tonight. It runs from 6pm this evening until 5 o’clock tomorrow morning. Met Éireann is warning of strong and gusty south-westerly winds, especially in coastal areas, with a chance of difficult travelling conditions, debris, and fallen branches or trees.
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Gardai are investigating a criminal damage incident at William Street, Raphoe in the early hours of yesterday morning. At approximately 2.45, two wheelie bins at the side of a house in that area were set alight. The fire service attended the scene and extinguished the blaze, which didn’t spread. Anyone with information is asked to
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Gardaí in Milford were on route to a call on Saturday afternoon last at approximately 3.15pm when they noticed smoke coming from a derelict house on Church Road. They then discovered that a mattress had been set alight upstairs in the house. The fire services attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Gardai are urging
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Gardaí are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at Sappagh, Muff in the early hours of Wednesday last. Shortly after 1.40am, vehicle was discovered on fire on the R239 approximately one mile outside of Muff on the Burnfoot road. Fire services attended the scene, but the vehicle was totally destroyed. Gardai are urging anyone
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24 areas of East Donegal are to be included in the CLÁR programme. Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary has announced an expansion of the programme today following what’s been described as a comprehensive review of the programme by the All-Island Research Observatory in Maynooth University. The Pobal HP Deprivation Index and the CSO
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President Catherine Connolly arrives in Killybegs within the hour to open the Atlantic InnoBlue Communities International Creative Jam. She will then attend a Donegal County Council event in Lifford, before continuing to the Cara House Family Resource Centre in Letterkenny. She will then visit the Donegal Travellers Project. President Connolly will end her Donegal
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A Midlands North West MEP has told the European Parliament that farmers, contractors, road hauliers and households are facing a rapidly escalating cost crisis. Speaking in Strasbourg, Ciaran Mullooly said the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is increasing fertiliser costs for farmers, and now, rising oil prices are compounding the situation. He called for action
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Northern Ireland’s police watchdog says “multiple potential victims have been identified” as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged non-recent serious sexual offences by a former police officer. The Ombudsman has provided an update, saying the scale and complexity of the investigation has become clear. The former officer was arrested by Police Ombudsman investigators in
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The Sinn Fein leader says families affected by the Creeslough tragedy shouldn’t be left in limbo about what happened. Mary Lou McDonald met last evening, and backed their call for a public inquiry into the deaths of 10 people in an explosion in the village in October 2022. Deputy McDonald also called on the Justice
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During a debate on renaming the titles of First and Deputy First Minister, one Foyle MLA has spoken in favour of a change. The motion was brought by the SDLP, who claim that the titles as they currently entrench tribalism in Northern Irish Politics. Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin, highlights how the name of the department
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council welcomed the Polish ambassador to the county this week in Lifford. During a meeting, they discussed the similarities between Donegal and the regions of Poland. They also explored different ideas for collaboration. Cathaoirleach, Cllr Paul Canning highlights the relationship that is building:
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It’s National Tree Week with a week long programme of events planned for Donegal. These events are being led by the Tree Council of Ireland. National Tree Week is Ireland’s largest annual tree celebration, and it aims to inspire, educate, and connect people of all ages with the importance and benefits of trees and forests.
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says that Sinn Féin believes that it is “possible to have a public inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy at the same time a criminal investigation is ongoing.” This, she says, was confirmed by the previous Garda Commissioner. These comments came after a meeting with families of those who
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday, March 9th
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Following a meeting with the Department of Transport, Donegal Airport confirms that Department Officials are now engaging on an ongoing basis with the airline who ran the Donegal-Dublin PSO to discuss alternatives to the planned timetable, including reinstating the overnighting of the aircraft at Donegal Airport and the afternoon flight rotations after the conclusion of
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Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan has obtained Government approval for a new bill to help assist with the Omagh Bombing inquiry. The International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 will allow oral testimony to be taken before Irish courts for the purposes of the inquiry. The approval for drafting this bill was decided during December,
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After the cessation of the Letterkenny Bus Service during February, calls are being made to see a service return. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh will bring a motion to Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District this week, urging the National Transport Authority to establish a timeline for the service. He believes returning a service is a matter of urgency:
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A woman has died after a single vehicle crash in County Sligo in the early hours of the morning. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred on the N15 near Castlegal at approximately 3:30am. A female passenger, aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been removed
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Uisce Éireann has announced that works will be taking place in Ardara as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. They say in the coming days, 175 metres of ageing water mains in Ard Chonaill will be replaced, which is aimed at strengthening the reliability of the local water supply and reducing leakage. Traffic management
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Donegal County Council is being urged to assess the feasibility of using Rathmullan Pier as a dock for cruise ships. Cllr Padraig McGarvey is proposing that the council’s Tourism Section seek expressions of interest from cruise ship companies to use Rathmullan Pier as a dock from which to explore the Fanad and Rosguill Peninsulas, and
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Digital radon monitors are now available to borrow free of charge from public libraries across Donegal. This new initiative is delivered as part of the national Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency. The scheme enables members of the public to borrow a digital radon monitor – in the
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On today’s show, Donna-Marie Doherty is in the hot seat, with a number of health issues discussed. We also hear an innovative idea for Rathmullan, fraud warnings from local gardai, and speak to a local busineswoman who is closing her Letterkenny store after more than 20 years. • Cllr Pauric McGarvey discusses efforts to
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Just under €6 million is to be spent on Housing Adaptation Grants in Donegal over the next year. €4.9 million is being provided by the government, backed by €870,000 match funding from Donegal County Council. There have been concerns expressed at the amount of time it takes to process grants, largely because of a
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Donegal County Council is being urged top carry out resurfacing and strengthening works at the Boat Quay in Bundoran. The issue will be raised at a Donegal Municipal District meeting this week by Cllr Michael McMahon, who is urging the MD to make representations to the council’s marine section regarding flooding and repairs to the
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Gardai are warning of delays on the road between Donegal and Sligo this morning. Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the N15 between Tullaghhan in Co. Leitrim and Cliffoney in Co. Sligo. The stretch of road is closed with local diversions in place. Road users are asked
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Crude oil prices have risen above 114-dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022, as a result of the Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil and gas shipments, remains effectively closed. The Mail is reporting ministers are considering financial supports over rising fuel prices. Meanwhile,
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Seven agricultural shows in Donegal have received funding totalling €59,400. The funding is part of an overall package of €1,046,400 announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. The events being supported in Donegal are the Ardara, Ballyshannon, Clonmany, Finn Valley, Glencolmcille, Inishowen and Meenacross Shows. ********* Full
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Gardaí in Donegal have issued a renewal reminder to all firearm certificate holders. They say they are allowed to seize items that have not been renewed in time. Each current holder of a firearm certificate should receive a Firearm Renewal Certificate in the post approximately 3 months before the expiry of their current certificate. If
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A scrambler bike has been seized in Derry. The bike was seized by the Foyleside and Moor Neighbourhood Team in the Creggan area on Friday. A teenage boy was spoken to and has been reported to the Youth Diversion Officer for recommendations regarding motoring offences. Police say it is unacceptable to be riding scramblers or e-scooters
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A Donegal Senator has described her own experience of being involved in a road traffic collision, as she called for action on the roads. Senator Eileen Flynn was speaking in the Seanad last week, following the deaths of seven people on Irish roads. She says she knows the effects of road traffic collisions, having broken
A new campaign’s been launched in the North, to help families dealing with the loss of a loved one in a road crash. Road Victim Support Northern Ireland-Donegal says some families have got their loved one’s belongings back in bin liners or evidence bags. The ‘Return with a Care’ project wants to introduce specially marked
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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Enniskillen yesterday evening. Police received a report that a man driving a grey Nissan Juke was involved in a collision on the Carn Road, near Tempo, at around 9.15pm. Enquiries determined that the car was registered to an address in the Corban
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A new strategy to make period products more affordable will include removing VAT and providing free period products in schools, universities and public institutions. That’s according to MEP Maria Walsh, whose plan for Periods Strategy is being seen as a major step forward in combating menstrual poverty in EU Member states. The blueprint for the
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A man in his 30s has died following a crash in Dublin 15. The single car collision happened at Powerstown Road, Tyrrelstown at around 6pm yesterday evening. The man, a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman aged in her 30s, who was also a passenger and a man aged
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