The number of homeless people has nearly doubled in the past 4 years. The Simon Communities says around 8,000 men, women, and children were in emergency accommodation 4 years ago. This compares to 15,378 homeless people in February, ahead of the latest figures being released today. Simon Communities Executive Director Ber Grogan says it’s disheartening […]
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Consumers on both sides of the border believe economic and financial conditions will be challenging for the next 5 years. Research undertaken on behalf of credit unions in the North and South also found people in the South are more downbeat now about the medium-term outlook than in previous years. Their concerns relate to tariffs,
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina have travelled to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. They will pay their respects at the lying in state of the late Pontiff in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican today. Thousands of people queued for almost two hours in St Peter’s Square last night
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Irish Rural Link says yesterday’s CSO report which highlights the disparity of Household Income across Ireland is proof that balanced regional development has not yet been achieved. Donegal was the county with the lowest household income, Carndonagh was the lowest electoral area, and Lifford was the lowest town. Irish Rural Link’s Chief Executive Seamus
Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Team says a number of initiatives are underway to promote the county as a potential focus of investment, as well as an attractive place in which to live. An update was presented recently to meetings of the council’s five Municipal Districts. At present, the council is progressing work to develop
A 40-year-old man has been charged to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Fri). He has been charged with a number of offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug and possessing criminal property. It follows a search in the Foyle Road area
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Police in Derry have seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of close to £28,000 and approximately £60,000 in cash during a search in the city today. The search, which took place in the Foyle Road area earlier today, led to the discovery of suspected Class A and Class B drugs, along with drug-related
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The British Irish Intergovernmental Conference is taking place in Hillsborough County Down. Tanaiste Simon Harris and Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan are meeting with the Northern Secretary Hillary Benn. It’s the first time it has taken place in the North since 2006.
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A woman in her 60s has been killed in a collision in Mayo. Gardai say the crash involving a pedestrian and a lorry happened just before 10 o’clock this morning on the Rathbawn Road in Castlebar. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and a technical examination has been completed. Gardai are appealing for
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Police are appealing for information following a theft at a commercial premises in Omagh last evening. Shortly after 5.05, two men entered a jewellery store in the Kevlin Avenue area, taking a number of items, including high-value jewellery, before exiting the premises and leaving in a silver-coloured car. The suspects were described as being in
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There’s been a slight drop in the number of new dwelling completions in Donegal. In the first quarter of this year, 121 new homes were completed in the county, down almost 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The highest concentration of new builds was in the Glenties Local Electoral area while the lowest
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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 chat to Aodh O’Donnell of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation who is calling for an urgent reform of sea fisheries legislation after a recent acquittal of a Donegal skipper in court.
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Almost €85,000 has been raised to date to rebuild St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. The Church was burned to the ground after a fire broke out in the early hours of Easter Monday. A GoFundMe page was set up earlier this week in the aftermath of the fire which has received over €58,000 in donations. Organiser,
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Police in Derry are on the hunt for a motorist who fled towards the Donegal border last night after a police chase. A black Audi was observed in the William Street area at around 9:45pm. It subsequently emerged that the vehicle was uninsured. As Police attempted to stop the motorist, they sped off towards Lecky
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The occupants of a house in Coleraine have been left badly shaken after a number of windows of the property were smashed with a hammer in the early hours of yesterday morning. A man is believed to have approached the house in the Lambeth Way area at around 1:05am, smashing three windows with a hammer,
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Letterkenny University Hospital remains one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today. 46 patients are currently without a bed at the hospital, making it the second most overcrowded, according to the latest INMO Trolley Watch report. 10 people are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department, with a further 36 waiting on
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A Donegal cancer services campaigner has vowed to take her campaign to the highest level to secure the facilities that are needed to provide adequate cancer care in Donegal. Roseena Doherty met with Letterkenny University Hospital management and staff yesterday, along with a number of public representatives and other cancer campaigners. Ms Doherty has long
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The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation is calling for an urgent reform of sea fisheries legislation. It’s after a Donegal-based skipper was recently acquitted of charges of failing to accurately record his catch, based on a lack of fundamental evidence, in a case brought by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. The IFPO says immediate action to
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The green light has been given for a residential apartment block in Letterkenny. Planning permission for the 28-unit development at the junction of Paddy Harte Road and Pearse Road was applied for on behalf of Glenturas Construction Ltd. A number of objections were issued by local business owners with concerns over the impact the development
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Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has joined an Oireachtas group which is backing calls for a new national cardiovascular disease health policy. The Oireachtas Heart and Soul Group was set up by the Irish Heart Foundation to encourage TDs and senators to advocate for better services. The IHF says 10,000 people die each year as a
There’s renewed calls for a review of fire service provision on Donegal islands. Currently, a red light service operates on the county’s two main islands, Tory and Arranmore, meaning limited fire service provisions are in place. Councillor Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig claims that in other parts of the country, islands have a full fire service.
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People have travelled from far and wide to pay their respects to the Pope – as he lies in state at the Vatican for the second day. Francis is in St Peter’s Basilica – where he arrived yesterday morning – ahead of his funeral on Saturday. Crowds have been queuing for hours to see his
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Ireland’s cattle herd is set to hit its lowest level in a decade. Department of Agriculture figures show there were almost 290,000 fewer cattle on Irish farms on March 1st compared to March of last year. It’s the 3rd year in a row that cattle numbers have fallen, with both dairy and suckler herds reducing.
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The Tanaiste and the Northern Ireland Secretary are expected to discuss legacy, security and political stability when they meet today. Simon Harris and Hilary Benn are at the latest British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Hillsborough Castle. It’s the first time the conference, established under the Good Friday Agreement, has been held in Northern Ireland since 2006.
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New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Glenswilly National School, Rashedoge and surrounding areas today. The works are due to begin at 10 am this morning with a view to being complete at 2 pm. It is recommended that an allowance of 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for supplies to
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An earthquake that injured 151 people in Turkey was recorded in a school in Donegal. The 6.2 magnitude quake in Istanbul caused one collapsed building to collapse. No serious injuries were reported. According to Quake Shake, the tremors were picked up on the seismograph in St. Columbas College, Stranorlar, located 3,050km away.
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A cross party group of Donegal political representatives spent much of today at the hospital with campaigner Roseena Doherty, meeting with management and staff. Among those at the meeting ward 100% Redress TD Charles Ward. He says all politicians must now show a united front to ensure that Letterkenny University Hospital gets increased funding for
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Water conservation restrictions may cause supply disruptions in the area from Lifford to Convoy over the course of the next five nights. Uisce Eireann say overnight restrictions will be in place from 11pm to 7am at Lifford, Convoy, Raphoe, Porthall, Mongalvin, Upper Maymore, Sixty Acres, Coolatee and surrounding areas.
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Police say a 55-year-old man arrested under the Terrorism Act following a parade in Derry on Monday has been charged with a number of offences connected to the event. The alleged offences are Managing a meeting in support of a proscribed organisation, aiding and abetting wearing clothing or articles as member or supporter of a
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An information webinar for farmers on the Fair Deal scheme is being held next week. The Irish Farmers Association says it’s an opportunity for farm families to familiarise themselves with the HSE’s Fair Deal scheme, and the conditions to qualify for the three-year cap on farm assets. It’s hoped the webinar will help support families
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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! After a look at the papers INTO Executive Aine McGinley joins Greg to discuss some of the key topics from the INTO annual congress in Galway. We chat to Joe
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A former garda sergeant in Donegal says he believes a traffic control system in place in Barcelona could be adapted for use in Letterkenny. Christy Galligan was speaking after reports of serious traffic congestion yesterday. He believes delays caused by works in the vicinity of the Polestar Roundabout were exacerbated by a large volume of
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A number of elective procedures are being postponed at Letterkenny University Hospital due to a lack of bed capacity and the high volume of people presenting at the ED. The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today with a large number of people attending who need to be admitted to hospital for
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 52 people are without a bed at the hospital. The latest INMO Trolley Watch Report shows 18 patients are on a trolley in the hospital’s Emergency Department while a further 34 are on a trolley elsewhere in the hospital. 541 people are
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Farmers need to stand strong and reject lower price offers for their beef stock. The IFA says factories are trying to get back control of the market as steer prices have risen by over 18 cent per kilo since the start of the month. Demand is high in the face of lower supplies with Bord
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The ATU President says delays in the construction of specialist facilities at the Letterkenny campus have led to the postponement of the first intake of veterinary students. The new courses, which were announced last autumn, were expected to be rolled out this September. Higher Education Minister James Lawless confirmed the delay at the TUI’s Congress.
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Today is the final day for people to have their say on a proposed goldmine in Co Tyrone. A transboundary consultation is ongoing, and the Save Our Sperrins campaign group is encouraging people to support their campaign to halt the development by Dalradian. The group has been raising concerns over the potential environmental impact of
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The majority of primary school teachers believe preparation for Confirmation or Communion shouldn’t take place in the classroom. The findings were unveiled at the INTOs national conference in Galway. Just over 1,000 teachers responded to this questionnaire by the Irish National Teacher’s Organisation Just 4% believe the responsibility of communion and confirmation should take place
The body of Pope Francis will lie in state today at St Peter’s Basilica, with his casket open for public viewing from 10am. Here, flags will be flown at half mast at public buildings across the country, while a book of condolence has been opened at Leinster House. Thousands of mourners are already converging on
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Almost €40,000 has been raised so far to rebuild St Mary’s Chapel, Derrybeg. The Church was burned to the ground in the early hours of Easter Monday. A GoFundMe page was set up by Coiste Forbartha Dhobair less than 24 hours ago to raise funds to rebuild the Church which has been described as a
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There needs to be an incentive for farmers to remove dangerous trees from their land. That’s according to Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, who was speaking at a meeting of Donegal County Council’s agriculture committee. Cllr Kelly says a lot of work is required to undertake such a task. He says that while Storm Éowyn would
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An Inishowen councillor says the resumption of planning clinics is to be welcomed, but he wants to see them extended to allow householders and applicants take part. Cllr Martin McDermott says at present, clinics are restricted to ‘substantial planning applications’, with single residential homes excluded from that provision. Cllr McDermott believes extending the scope of
Police in Derry have again issued a warning regarding the use of scramblers in public spaces. It’s after a bike was seized over the weekend. Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood Policing Team observed a scrambler being driven on footpaths and grass areas while on patrol in the Glenside Road area on Sunday last. The driver,
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday, April 22nd:
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The wind energy company Ørsted says over €48,000 is available for Donegal communities this year through their national Community Benefit Fund. Among the successful applicants that received funding previously were the North West Community Development, Sprai Agus Sport, Scoil Naomh Padraig and Buncrana GAA. The company operates three wind farms in Donegal, with the potential
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A physical book of condolences for Pope Francis has been established in the Guildhall in Derry. It is open to the public to sign from today. It is expected that an online option will be available from tomorrow. Mayor of Strabane District and Derry City Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr says the public are invited
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There are renewed calls for the driving test waiting lists to be tackled. RSA data shows the national average wait time for a test is now 23 weeks, while learner drivers in some areas are waiting up to 35 weeks. That’s despite the Road Safety Authority saying it aims for an average wait time of
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: Much of today’s show focusses on the devastating Church fire in Derrybeg and the passing of Pope Francis – Gweedore Parish Priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh discusses the fore which left St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg in ruins,
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A multi-agency rescue operation was initiated last night after a person was injured near Termon. Emergency services, including the fire service, National Ambulance Service and the Rescue 118 Coast Guard helicopter, along with Donegal Mountain Rescue were tasked to the scene at Lower Lough Salt at around 9pm. Donegal Mountain Rescue assisted the fire and
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Works to reduce water supply disruption in East Donegal have been completed. A 1km stretch of old water mains has been replaced in Raphoe in a bid to deliver a more reliable water supply. Uisce Eireann says the works will put an end to the leakage of treated water into the ground in the Miltown
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