A witness has told the trial of a man accused of killing a Sligo farmer that he saw the alleged victim walking along the road “covered in blood” with his face swollen. John Irving, from Shanwar, Foxford, Co Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Tom Niland, who was in his 70s when […]
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A group representing pharmacists say they should be allowed to prescribe medication for minor illnesses. A survey by the Irish Pharmacy Union, shows nine in ten people think pharmacists should be allowed to recommend medication for common conditions. The survey of 2-thousand people, found three quarters are now waiting longer to get an appointment with
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Two motorcyclists were caught driving in excess of the legal speed limit in Donegal Town yesterday. One of the motorcyclists, who also had a pillion passenger, was observed overtaking at speed. The motorcycle was seized, and a fixed charge penalty notice will be issued. The other motorcyclist was stopped as they were detected overtaking
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The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues: Donal’s in the hotseat today, and we begin with a warning from the RNLI and Irish Coastguard about people blocking access to their facilities
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The GAA and Government must do everything they can to ensure children travelling from Gaza to Donegal are allowed entry. That’s according to former Donegal footballer and commentator Brendan Devenney. It’s after 47 people from the West Bank, including 33 children, had their visa applications turned down by the Irish Immigration Service due to “insufficient
Deputy Charles Ward says the 100% Redress Party is open to running candidates in constituencies across the country. It’s after it emerged 26 counties have tested positive for defective concrete. However, Deputy Ward believes that figure may be higher. Speaking to Donal Kavanagh on this morning’s Nine til Noon Show, he says counties in the
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33 patients are waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO, 10 people are on trolleys in the Emergency Department, with the remaining 23 waiting on a ward elsewhere in the hospital. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland, with 83 on trolleys.
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Mulroy Coast Guard says they experienced multiple instances of vehicles blocking the designated yellow box on the slipway at Downings. They responded to two call-outs, one of which was delayed as members attempted to locate the owners of vehicles obstructing the yellow box. Mulroy Coast Guard say they welcome visitors to the area, but ask
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RNLI has repeated its call for drivers to stop blocking lifeboats, following several incidents over the weekend. Gardaí warned road users that those who cause an obstruction while parking their car are liable to have it seized and face an impound fee. Killian from Bundoran RNL was speaking to Donal Kavanagh on this morning’s Nine
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Falcarragh has been affected by a water burst, following numerous issues over the weekend. It’s believed the fault may not be fixed today. Cllr Michael McClafferty says many businesses have been left without water during one of the busiest times of the year. He says Uisce Eireann must take responsibility, after a meeting with Councillors
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Power outages are affecting over 300 homes, farms and businesses in Dungloe and Derrybeg this morning. 167 are without power in Dungloe and 134 in Derrybeg. ESB say they apologise for the loss of supply and are working to restore the fault as soon as possible.
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There has been a 26.3% decrease in the number of pubs in Donegal since 2005. A new report commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) shows 119 pubs have closed in the county within that time. The figures also show there were 33 fewer pubs in Donegal last year than before the Covid-19
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Ireland’s first ever mass exhumation is set to begin today at the former mother and baby home in Tuam in County Galway. It’s believed the remains of almost 800 children and babies, who died at the home between 1925 and 1961, are buried on the site. A team of international experts will begin excavating the
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A motorcyclist has been hospitalised following a collision on the N56 yesterday afternoon. Gardaí received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at approximately 4:20pm at Derryfad between Creeslough and Termon. The man, aged in his 30s, was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The road, which had been
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Two men have been rescued after their dinghy was swept out to sea off Pollan Bay in Donegal yesterday. They entered the water at approximately 4pm, and their boat was quickly taken away from the beach due to strong gusts. The coastguard was contacted, and the Rescue 118 helicopter was dispatched from Sligo, alongside RNLI
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Overgrown hedges are obscuring vision lines in Cappry. That’s according to Cllr Martin Scalon. He says there must be incentives put into place to encourage landowners to be proactive. Cllr Scanlon says the junction is very busy, and action needs to be taken urgently:
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Concerns have been raised over the future of a planned housing development for Falcarragh. The Approved Housing Body, Respond was due to deliver 28 units. However, issues have been encountered with regards to the development connecting to Falcarragh’s water treatment plant. Despite the developer including plans to incorporate sewage treatment on site, Uisce Eireann has
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UPDATE: The road has since reopened. A road closure is in place due to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Derryfad between Creeslough and Termon. Diversions are in place. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for their journey.
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Uisce Éireann is advising of supply disruptions which are affecting Fanad and surrounding areas of this evening. High demand on the network coupled with low reservoir levels will result in water shortages for customers there. Both water treatment plants serving the Fanad area are operating at their maximum capacity, while water levels at both the
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Police in Derry have charged a woman following a serious assault in the city. The 28-year-old has been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, disorderly behaviour and assault on police. She is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court on Monday. As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public
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Two more water safety crews have taken to social media to appeal to the public to ensure they are not blocking emergency vehicles while making the most of the weather. It follows an appeal from Bundoran RNLI, whose lifeboat station was blocked by 4 vehicles earlier in the week. The same issue presented itself for
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People Before Profit is urging parties on the left, and voters, to get behind . The party leadership yesterday confirmed it will support the independent Galway-West TD in the upcoming presidential election. She’s the only person so far to confirm her intention to run. Donegal Deputy Charles Ward of the 100% Redress Party is also
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Effigies of Kneecap and asylum seekers burnt on bonfires in the North are being condemned. An effigy of the rap trio was put on top of a bonfire in Belfast to mark the 11th night. Meanwhile, an effigy of asylum seekers on a bonfire in Moygashel in County Tyrone was set on fire earlier this
Dongal Deputy calls for an end to the burning of effigies Read More »
Gardaí have issued traffic advice ahead of Graveyard services in Leck this afternoon. The Old Leck graveyard service is at 3pm and the service at New Leck graveyard is at 4pm. Gardaí are asking that all fit and able-bodied people attending the Leck Graveyard services to walk. For those who drive, a one-way traffic system
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A member of the regional health forum has called for improvements to the bus services that send Letterkenny University Hospital patients to and from appointments in Galway and Sligo. Cllr Declan Meehan says, due to early appointments, many people may have to stay over and therefore cannot avail of the free service. Cllr Meehan says
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Gardaí are warning that those who cause an obstruction while parking their car are liable to have it seized and face an impound fee. It comes as Bundoran RNLI issued an appeal to drivers in the good weather after their lifeboat station was completely blocked by parked cars yesterday. Gardaí say that blocking access for
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A further arrest has been made following the discovery of approximately 120 cannabis plants in the Ardkill Road area of Ardmore, Derry, on Wednesday last. A man aged 60 was arrested yesterday on suspicion of a number of offences, including permitting premises to be used for the production of a Class B controlled drug. He has
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The cracks are beginning to show as a nationwide wave of defective concrete coming down the line. That is the warning from 100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward. Speaking to Highland Radio News following a meeting with Derry and Strabane District Council, Deputy Ward said that 26 counites have undergone testing and many are finding
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Firefighters have had a busy night attending over 300 hundred loyalist bonfires across the North. They also dealt with a number of wildfires. It comes as tens of thousands of marchers prepare to take part in today’s 12th of July parades. James Gould reports:
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A red fire danger notice remains in place across the country this morning, with a risk of wildfires. The IFA is warning people NOT to use barbeques or to smoke in the countryside, as it could cause untold damage. The ‘extreme fire risk’ warning is in place until midday on Monday, as a high temperature
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A 60-year-old man is the latest to be arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford at the start of the year. Charles, aged in his 20s, and his father, in his 60s, were attacked in a house in the Coneyburrow Road area on the 20th of January. Charles faced life-threatening
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Donegal County Council is being urged to carry out urgent maintenance works on the Manorcunningham Roundabout, and on the islands on the dual carriageway leading to the Dry Arch roundabout. The call came at a meeting this week from Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly. Responding, officials confirmed works are planned in the area around the Dry
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Members of Glenties Municipal District have been told this week that work has continued on the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway with significant progress made in the past few weeks. Officials said they are at Phase 2 Options Selection point of the process, and the design team has finalised all of the Phase 2 project management requirements
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Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked to assist a small boat with three people onboard yesterday evening. At around 9.40pm, Malin Head Coast Guard asked them to help the vessel that had developed mechanical problems The Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat was quickly launched, and the crew made their way to the vessel. When they arrived on
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday July 11th:
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A convicted rapist, who previously resided in Donegal and was handed an 11-year sentence last month for harassing three female journalists, has been told he will spend an extra ten months in prison. 53-year-old Mark McAnaw, previously of Letterkenny, was before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today for breaching the conditions of a suspended sentence. He
The Department of Agriculture has issued a rare condition red forest fire warning ahead of this weekend’s hot weather. People are being urged not to light barbecues or campfires in forests, parks, beaches, or open land. Over 4,300 hectares of land, including more than 300 hectares of forest, have already been damaged by fire this
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has officially adopted the Local Development Plan 2032. It follows an extensive process involving widespread public and stakeholder engagement. Each Council across Northern Ireland was tasked with the delivery of a bespoke development plan for their area, in consultation with the local community and reflecting the vision, objectives, growth
Derry City and Strabane District Council officially adopts Local Development Plan 2032 Read More »
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the N13, Burt. It’s understood that the crash occurred after 12pm this afternoon. No injuries are reported at this time.
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Temperatures have reached the mid 20s celcius in many areas of the country. They could reach 30 degrees in places this afternoon. A status yellow high temperature warning is now in effect for 14 counties, that will be extended to Donegal and all other counties tomorrow. Meteorologist with Met Éireann, Linda Hughes, says it’s shaping
Second weather warning issued to Donegal for tomorrow Read More »
Over €41,000 has been awarded to see environmental work carried out on the Glen River in Donegal. It’s part of a national investment under the IFI’s Habitats and Conservation Scheme. The money will be used here for river habitat restoration measures on the Glen River to help sustain vulnerable salmon and sea trout stocks.
Over €41,000 awarded to Glen river for environmental work Read More »
A woman has been arrested by Gardaí investigating the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford at the start of this year. Charles and his father were hospitalised in the North following the incident at a house on Coneyburrow Road on January 20th. Charles aged in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries, while his father, aged
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Our Friday Panel this week is Kathy Donaghey, Harry Walsh and Ben Harkin – we Palestinian kids being refused entry to Ireland, bonfires, yellow weather warnings, Bad Eddie and much more: We hear how a Donegal film, focusing on members of the Roma community’s life in the county, is getting great recognition and there are
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There was a 9% increase in the number of new private cars licensed in Donegal last month. In June, there were 71 new cars licensed, compared to 65 the year before. According to CSO data, 18% of the vehicles were Volkswagen and 15% were Kia.
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The Chair of Ógra Fianna Fail in Donegal says more should have been done to resolve the situation regarding a group of children from Gaza who will not now be allowed travel to Ireland because of Visa issues. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Ben Harkin also expressed concern that children in need
Government must do more to help Gaza children come to Ireland – Ogra FF Chair Read More »
It’s been revealed almost 2,000 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence two years ago. Police figures show over 10 per cent of reporting domestic abuse victims have experienced it. Detective Superintendent Lindsay Fisher says the crime has a huge impact on victims………………
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The Department of Agriculture has issued a red warning denoting extreme risk of gorse and forest fires until next Monday. People are being warned to take extreme care as temperatures reach up to 29 degrees today. 14 counties come under a yellow warning for high temperatures from midday, that will be extended to Donegal and
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Police in Tyrone have confirmed they are treating the bonfire in Moygashel a “hate incident.” Effigies of migrants in a boat were on top of the bonfire, which was lit last night. Police have confirmed they have received a number of reports over the structure and the material placed upon it. Meanwhile, more asbestos has
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The Health Minister and HSE are being urged to address staffing issues at Killybegs Community Hospital which a local councillor says have led to 13 short-term beds being closed at the facility. Cllr Jimmy Brogan says he first raised this in March, and was told at the time that a number of beds had been
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Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water pipe in Moville may cause supply disruptions in Malin Road, Ard Na Gulladoo and surrounding areas this morning. Works are scheduled to take place until 12 noon today.
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