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.
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News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Wednesday, June 18th:
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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
Podcast: Wednesday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
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 »
The road at Rashedoge, Letterkenny has been closed this afternoon following what’s been described as a serious collision. No details about the nature of the incident have been disclosed by gardai.
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Consultant Anaesthetist Louise Moran says local doctors and GPs are asking Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill to do is to examine a business case for Letterkenny using the same metrics and standards applied to the Sligo decisions. She was one of a number of consultants and GPOs who met the minister last night. She told Greg
The HSE decision to back Sligo as the location for a North West Surgical Hub is not being reviewed. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, HSE Regional Manager Tony Canavan told Greg Hughes he has always believed Sligo is the correct location for a hub, and that remains his recommendation to the minister. He told
HSE Regional Manager says Sligo remains his preferred location for a surgical hub Read More »
It’s emerged that almost €29 million was paid out to private hospitals in 2023 and 2024 under the National Treatment Purchase Fund to reduce the elective in-patient and day-case surgery waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says with the controversy growing over the crisis in surgical provision at LUH, it’s wrong that
NTPF stats prove need for Surgical Hub in Letterkenny – Mac Lochlainn Read More »
Opposition parties claim the Government’s policy on renting will lead to a permanent housing crisis. Last night, Sinn Féin tabled a series of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Bill, which seeks to extend rent pressure zones to the entire country. Housing Minister James Browne had told the Dail the government’s intention is to see a
Government and SF clash in the Dail over rental priorities Read More »
Violence has broken out in Derry for a second night. Police came under attack in the Nailors Row area shortly after 10 o’clock last night, with young people throwing bricks and petrol bombs. It follows disorder on Monday night, during which three officers were injured. The SDLP’s Mark Durkan says it’s not acceptable…………..
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A delegation of Consultants and General Practitioners from Donegal met with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill last evening to discuss Letterkenny University Hospital and the positioning of a surgical hub in the North West, with a follow-up meeting set for two weeks time. The clinicians presented data on geography, population and demographics, day case numbers,
Donegal clinicians and health minister to meet again in two weeks Read More »
A Midlands Northwest MEP has asked the European Investment Bank to take emergency measures to support private investors who are now urgently needed to build new homes and apartments in Ireland. MEP Ciaran Mullooly, Vice Chair of the Housing Crisis Committee, says that a lack of infrastructure such as wastewater treatment and transport links is
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A recently established Pathfinder has enabled Foyle Hospice staff to prescribe medicine to palliative patients living in their own homes. It enables specialist palliative care doctors and nurses to directly prescribe, which is then supplied via local community pharmacies. The Pathfinder ran from September 2024 to March 2025 and enabled more timely access to the
Foyle Hospice sees success in Pathfinder that allows staff to prescribe medication Read More »
The Minister for Transport has welcomed the positive outcomes of the Safe Routes to School Programme. Eight launch events under the programme took place last year, one of them being at Scoil Mhuire and St. Eunan’s National School in Raphoe. Nationally, 412 schools are currently active in the programme and have reported a 102% increase
102% increase in park and stride in Safe Route schools Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, June 17th:
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A second arrest has been made in relation to disorder in Derry last night on Nailors Row. Masonry and fireworks were used to attack police between 9:30 pm and midnight, resulting in the injury of three officers. Two male teenagers, aged 13 and 18, were arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour and have since been
13 and 18 year old arrested in connection with unrest in Derry last night Read More »
The Derry and Strabane region has seen the largest growth in the number of registered businesses across any district in Northern Ireland. That’s according to the latest Inter-Departmental Business Register statistics. The 3.5% increase means there are 195 more businesses in the council area compared to last year, bringing the total to 5,770.
Derry & Strabane sees largest increase in registered businesses in NI Read More »
A Donegal man has been deported from America after 15 years living in Boston. The Journal reports that the father of two was deported over the weekend and that his nine and ten year olds were not able to travel with him. The 40-year-old overstayed his travel visa, and had joined the waiting list for
Donegal man deported from America after 15 years Read More »
New organ donor laws come into effect today. The Human Tissue Act Part Two means everyone is considered a donor, unless they opt out, replacing the previous system of opting in. Families of donor candidates will still be consulted before any action is taken, and can stop a donation if they don’t agree. Jessie Doyle,
New organ donor laws come into effect today Read More »
Buncrana has been named the Best Kept Large Town in Ireland. The winners of Ireland’s Best Kept Town were announced at a ceremony in Dublin earlier today, with Naas in Co. Kildare being named the overall winner. Both Derry and Omagh were nominated in the Large Urban Centre category.
Buncrana named Best Kept Large Town in Ireland Read More »
Legislation has been introduced to set up a long-awaited public inquiry into mother and baby homes in Northern Ireland. It also allows for a redress scheme which will see victims and survivors receive a 10 thousand pound payment. Thousands of pregnant women and girls passed through the institutions between the 1920s and 1990s. Many faced
Public Inquiry to be held into Mother and Baby Homnes in NI Read More »
The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: In this hour we chat to Bishop Michael Router about changes to the Confirmation pledge to include vaping and smoking – we also discuss assisted dying a head of a vote by MPs on the matter in England
Podcast Tuesday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
Uisce Eireann says crews will be arriving in Letterkenny in the coming weeks to deliver important works which will reduce the number of bursts in the town. Close to 400m of old water mains will be replaced at The Grange by autumn this year as part of the utility’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. Uisce Eireann
Uisce Eireann to replace mains at The Grange in Letterkenny Read More »
Two sheep reported stolen from the area of Garrymore, Kerrykeel on Sunday night have been recovered. The two pure bred Dutch spotted ewe lambs went missing from a garden at the front of a vacant property.
Update – Missing sheep recovered in Kerrykeel Read More »
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to two collisions in recent days. One, involving a vehicle and two pedestrians occurred at Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday last. The other, a single vehicle collision happened on Thursday morning last at Stramartin, Derrybeg Garda Grainne Doherty made this appeal for information on today’s Nine til Noon Show with
Gardai investigation traffic collisions in Buncrana and Derrybeg Read More »
Gardaí in Inishowen are investigating a break in at a building site in the vicinity of Barrack Hill, Carndonagh in the early hours of Wednesday morning last. Between 3.20am and 3.35am, damage was caused to the locked entrance gate in order to gain entry to the site. Two men entered the site while one remained
Security light foils Inishowen burglary Read More »
Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in the Long Lane area of Letterkenny at approximately 3.10 on Wednesday afternoon last. A car pulled in alongside the victim, three males got out of the car and assaulted him. He sustained injuries, none of which are believed to be life threatening in nature. Gardai are
Gardai investigate Letterkenny assault Read More »
A delegation of doctors will meet with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill in Dublin this evening. The minister will also have discussions with Donegal political representatives, and the HSE’s regional manager Tony Canavan. The doctors will present the minister with a document outlining why they believe a Surgical Hub should be located at Letterkenny University
Donegal doctors to meet with Health Minister later today Read More »
Local radio is one of the most trusted sources of news. The latest Digital News Report, published by Coimisiún na Meán, show 56 per cent of people here are “extremely” or “very interested” in news – a higher rate than the UK, US and the European average. There’s also a higher level of trust in
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Housing will once again dominate the Cabinet meeting this morning, ahead of an opposition motion in the Dáil later today. Plans to extend the rent pressure zones to the entire country will be discussed, as well as the establishment of a new planning authority. The Housing Minister James Browne wants the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill
Housing to dominate weekly cabinet meeting as opposition prepares for Dail debate Read More »
Digital services have helped Ireland’s credit unions continue to expand into the mortgage market. New loans are up 11 per cent this year – with the total loan book exceeding 6 billion euro for the first time since 2008. David Malone, CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions, says members are increasingly turning to
Credit Unions providing more long term loans Read More »
More than 1 in 4 children in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are living in poverty. A report by End Child Poverty showed that the Foyle area recorded a rate of 25.4%, while 24.9% of children in West Tyrone are living in poverty. The organisation is calling on the government to meet
Over 1 in 4 children live in poverty in Derry and Strabane Read More »
A DUP MLA has condemned an incident at Omagh Pride. A drag queen posed for a photo at the Omagh Gospel Hall in what Keith Buchanan described as a mockery. It has since been removed from social media. Mr Buchanan raised the issue in the Northern Ireland Assembly and called on the Parades Commission to
DUP MLA slams image of Drag Queen posing outside Omagh Gospel Hall Read More »
Donegal County Council is warning that those travelling on the L1723 between Tuberkeen and Maghery may face delays today and tomorrow. Traffic management will be in place as essential road works get underway. They will be in progress from 8 am until 5 pm.
Road works to get underway between Tuberkeen and Maghery today Read More »
Country music star Daniel O’Donnell has again appealed to his fans to refrain from engaging with fake social media accounts. The Donegal singer says that there are multiple posts claiming that he and his wife Majella, are suffering illness, and that it is simply not true. He took to social media to ensure that he
Daniel O’Donnell assures fans that he and Majella are healthy and well Read More »
The Tummery Road in Dromore, Co. Tyrone is closed following a road traffic collision. Police and emergency services are currently attending the scene. The PSNI are asking drivers to seek an alternative route.
Road closed following Co. Tyrone collision Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday, June 16th:
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Monday, June 16th Read More »
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