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Cllr Brogan wants respect for council staff following abuse incident

Abuse directed at council staff by members of the public will not be tolerated, according to the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Cllr Ciarán Brogan was speaking after a recent incident at the Letterkenny Public Services Centre that resulted in Gardaí being called. Cllr Brogan says it is important council workers know they are valued […]

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Julie Middleton calls for proactive strategy after Derry disorder

The Stormont Assembly has been told that there must be a more action to stop sectarian disturbances in Derry. Julie Middleton raised the issue following disturbances at the Nailors Row interface recently which resulted in the arrests of young people, including an 11-year-old boy. The Foyle MLA said that the attacks were unjustifiable. Ms Middleton

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Cllr calls for public consultation on Donegal Town bar expansion

A Cllr in the Donegal Municipal District is calling for a public consultation to take place before planning permission is granted to McCafferty’s Bar to expand their premises in Donegal Town. Cllr Jimmy Brogan says while he welcomes investment, any investment which could risk the unique reputation Donegal Town has built up, must be very

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‘No talks ongoing’ to resolve National Ambulance Strike

Around 20 members of the National Ambulance Service in Donegal have joined the picket at Letterkenny University Hospital, as a work stoppage is in place until 8am tomorrow morning. The strike from workers is centred around pay and conditions. Among the people on the picket is Ciaran Sheridan, an organiser with Siptu’s Health Division. He

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Man remains in custody following major cross border operation targeting organised crime

A man in his 30s arrested in Donegal during a cross-border operation targeting organised crime remains in custody this afternoon. There were searches in Donegal, Sligo, Monaghan, Laois and Tyrone. On today’s Greg Hughes Show, Garda Sarah McDermott outlined the scope of the operation………..

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“They should be paid triple, instead they’re forced onto the street” – McGee

Around 2,000 ambulance workers, EMTs and paramedics are on strike and gathering at picket lines around the country. The industrial action at the National Ambulance Service over pay, kicked off at 8am and lasts for 24 hours, with further action planned for next week. 999 services are still operating, but the HSE says critical cases

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McCrossan hits out at delay in approving new Strabane Athletic stadium

The Assembly at Stormont has been told plans for a new football stadium in Strabane have been delayed for years due to inaction from the Department for Infrastructure. The issue was raised by West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan, who said there is widespread support for the Strabane Athletic FC plan locally, but the delay is

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MacLochlainn calls Ambulance Strike a ‘failure of Government’

Donegal Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn says that today’s work stoppage by National Ambulance Service staff could have been averted if there was enough goodwill from both Government and management. The strike will begin at 8am and last 24 hours over disputes on pay, conditions and recognition of the changing role ambulance service personnel have taken on.

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Concerns DCC’s Island Committee is becoming a ‘talking shop’

At a meeting of Donegal County Council’s Island Committee concerns were raised about the committee becoming a ‘talking shop’. This was raised by Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig who said that the committee needs to be much more proactive in their work. He cites a shortage of staff in the Marine section as part

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Derry Girls star wins over £30,000 for Foyle Network Foundation

The Foyle Network Foundation has received over £30,000 after an appearance by Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell on the television show catchphrase. The non-profit based in the Springtown area of the City aim to eradicate hunger and poverty in the Foyle area. The charity thanked the actress for playing in support of the Foyle foodbank,

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Hospital visiting advice issued as gastro infections spread

As gastrointestinal infections, including norovirus, continue to spread in the community, the Western Health and Social Care Trust, in Northern Ireland, has issued advice to visitors. They say, to help protect vulnerable patients, members of the public should refrain from visiting healthcare facilities if they are experiencing symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness, which include vomiting,

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The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 11/05/2026

We kick off the week with a major milestone for Donegal’s infrastructure, an international spotlight on local talent, and a sobering look at industrial action affecting the county tomorrow. On Today’s Podcast: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the show by scanning the front pages, looking at the national stories and local headlines shaping the

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Tanker supplying water in Frosses village following mains burst this morning

A water tanker has been brought to Frosses village following a burst to a water main earlier this morning. Uisce Éireann says its crews are on site working to repair the burst, with supplies expected to be restored this evening. In the interim, they say the alternative water supply is now available at Frosses National

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DCC to publish Ten-T documents in local and national papers this Thursday

onegal County Council has confirmed planning, Environmental Assessment and Compulsory Purchase Order documentation for the TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project will be published in national and local newspapers on Thursday. The council says this is a very significant step for the project which is of regional and national importance, and represents the single greatest investment

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IBAL says higher fines for littering won’t work without improved enforcement

Fines for littering could jump under plans set to be announced this week. The Government is understood to be preparing a suite of new measures in an effort to tackle the scourge of illegal dumping. Fixed penalty notices for on the spot littering will rise to 250 euro, according to the Irish Independent. However, Irish

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St Johnston postmaster is the new North West representative on the Irish Postmasters Union executive

The Irish Postmasters Union has a new North West representative. Theresa Gibson, who runs St.Johnston Post Office will represent Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim on the union’s executive. She replaces Finola McBride of Castlefinn, who also served as the union’s General Treasurer. Theresa Gibson told Highland Radio News the network is in a strong position in

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Ambulance workers beginning industrial action today

  Ambulance workers belonging to SIPTU and Unite are taking industrial action today. They’re in a dispute with management because recommendations on their pay haven’t been brought in. Today’s work-to-rule will be followed by 24 hours of strike action tomorrow and a further two days the following week. SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser John McCamley says

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€4.9 million cross-border initiative launched by Derry City and Strabane District Council

A €4.9 million cross-border initiative, supported by PEACEPLUS, has officially launched. The project aims to drive digital innovation, sustainability, and social inclusion across the North West City Region. Led by Derry City and Strabane District Council, the project brings together key regional partners including ERNACT, Donegal County Council, Ulster University and North West Regional College.

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Calls for reduction in speed limit on busy Letterkenny road

A reduction in speed limit on the R245 between Thorndale and the Kiltoy/Golf Course Road junction has been called for under the impending Urban the Mixed Urban Speed Limit Review. The motion was raised by Councillor Donal Coyle, who says this was prompted by recent incidents on the road. As there are now housing developments

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Research shows 20% of people killed in house fires were five times over legal drink-driving limit

About one-fifth of people who died in fires between 2014 and 2021 had a blood alcohol level five times the legal drink-driving limit. New research from the Health Research Board also shows men accounted for seven in 10 alcohol-related fire deaths, while 42% were smokers. Saturday was the most common day for alcohol-related fatal fires.

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National data shows almost 4,400 surgeries for children cancelled since 2023

Nearly 4,400 surgeries for children were cancelled over the last three years. That’s according to new data from Children’s Health Ireland. The number of surgery cancellations for children has dropped significantly over the years from 1,800 in 2023 to 1,031 in 2025. Over the last three years, the CHI figures show 700 of those procedures

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Concerns raised surrounding accessibility at Killult pier

Issues surrounding the pier at Killult were raised at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council’s Island Committee. The road to the pier is privately owned land which creates difficulty as it is the only access route particularly for emergency services. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it is not acceptable that Donegal County

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Dungloe Wind Turbine Action Group holding drop-in session this afternoon

  The Dungloe Wind Turbine Action Group is holding a drop-in session this afternoon. It will take place at the Rosses CDP from 12pm until 3pm. People are being invited to attend to help with writing objection letters against the proposal of wind turbines by the Irish Premium Renewable Energy Limited and petitions will be

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County museum plans exhibition marking 100th anniversary of Rockwell Kent’s arrival in Donegal

As part of the Commemorations Programme for 2026, Donegal County Museum is inviting artists of all disciplines to submit proposals for a creative project responding to the theme of ‘Rockwell Kent – An American Artist in Donegal, 1926’. Rockwell Kent was an artist, printmaker, illustrator, photographer, filmmaker, architect, traveller, writer and political activist. In 1926,

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Pettigo to benefit as work begins on ‘Three Villages – One Community’ initiative

Work has begun on a multi-million euro project linking border communities in South Donegal and Fermanagh. The ‘Three Villages – One Community’ project, backed by PEACEPLUS is designed to deliver health, wellbeing, and social enterprise initiatives in Pettigo, Ederney and Kesh. Over €6.7 million is being invested in the project, which PEACEPLUS says is focusing

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Road resurfacing project to get underway at Derry’s Seymour Gardens on Monday

A £220,000 resurfacing scheme at Seymour Gardens in Derry is set to commence on Monday. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by the 19th of June. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 320 metres of Seymour Gardens from its junction with Sperrin

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Cross border pandemic responses discussed at North South Ministerial Council

The repatriation of passengers, including two Irish citizens from the hantavirus cruise ship will begin when it docks this weekend. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee says the Government is working to get the Irish nationals home. She was speaking at the 31st meeting of the North South ministerial council, where cross border cooperation in the

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Minister says help is available for families caught up drug intimidation

Half of drug related intimidation cases reported to the Department of Health in the last two years had victims under the age of 35. Just over 12 percent of cases were homeless at the time, and 7 in 10 sought treatment for problem drug use. The figures are contained in the Government’s report examining the

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Boil Water Notice lifted in Carrigart, Downings and Cranford

Boil Water Notices on the Carrigart, Downings and Cranford public water supplies have been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that, following consultation with the HSE, customers on these supplies, as well as the group water schemes served by them, can now resume normal use of their water. The Boil Water Notice was

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