The State has revoked almost 4 thousand deportation orders over the past ten years, new figures show. Details revealed by the Department of Justice show that between 2015 and the end of April this year, a total of 3,848 deportation orders had been overturned. The figures show that the highest number of deportation orders were […]
Failed asylum seekers are not being deported – Toibin Read More »
Police are warning of possible traffic disruption tomorrow as a result of parades in Castlederg and Derry. In Castlederg, a parade is expected to move off from Albert Street car park, and then along Lower Strabane Road, onto Main Street towards John Street and William Street for a church service at 2pm. At 3pm, parade
Nearly three quarters of pharmacists are reporting negative patient outcomes due to shortages in some medicines. A survey, conducted between March and April by the Irish Pharmacy Union found 83 per cent borrow stock from other pharmacies to ensure continuity of care. Pharmacists and their teams are now spending over 6 hours per week managing
IPU concerned at impact of medicine shortages Read More »
The North’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, along with the fire service and PSNI, are urging people to be vigilant during the current warm and dry spring weather as the potential wildfire hazard risk is high. The plea for assistance comes as a multi-agency response, led by Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, has
NI Emergency Services warn of risk after fires in Tyrone and on the Derry Donegal border Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital has launched a two-way SMS text messaging reminder service for patients who have Physiotherapy outpatient appointments. They plan to expand this service to include all outpatient appointments, making it available to the wider public. The new service will enhance patient engagement and reduce missed appointments by engaging with patients via text, allowing
Donegal businesses are being encouraged to sign up to Uisce Eireann’s new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme. The fully funded training is delivered in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. It is designed to help businesses address water quality and trade effluent challenges, prepare for upcoming regulations, and manage future charges more
Thousands of people walked from Darkness into Light at 13 venues in Donegal this morning on what has become Pieta’s biggest annual fundraiser. Walks took place in Ballybofey – Stranorlar, Buncrana, Bundoran, Burtonport, Carndonagh, Carrick, Carrigart, Donegal Town, Greencastle, Gweedore, Letterkenny, Nairn-Portnoo and Rathmullan. Before leaving each venue, walkers were told that by shining
Thousands walk from Darkness into Light in Donegal Read More »
More than 90,000 applications have been made to the humanitarian assistance scheme following Storm Eowyn. Figures from the Department of Social Protection released to TG4 show €11.5 million has been paid out so far. Applications can still be made. Seamus Boland from Irish Rural Link, believes organisations like his should be involved in responses to
More than 90,000 applications made to humanitarian assistance scheme after Storm Éowyn Read More »
An investigation has been launched after a property in Castlefin was damaged this morning. It’s being reported that, at 10am, four men wearing balaclavas targeted a house in the Emmet Park area and smashed multiple windows. They then fled the scene in a red car in the direction of Lifford or Strabane. Gardaí say ‘investigations
Investigation launched after windows of Castlefin house smashed Read More »
A competition to appoint a new Garda Commissioner has been launched. The deadline for applications is the 29th of this month. The new Commissioner will be appointed for five years or to the retirement age of 62. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan expects to make a recommendation to the Government in July.
Competition launched to appoint new Garda Commissioner Read More »
Police in Derry City and Strabane are asking members of the public to be on their guard following recent reports of online blackmail of an intimate or sexual nature, commonly known as ‘sextortion’. They are urging victims to come forward. The Police Service has issued online safety advice, which includes: Don’t get lured or pushed
Police investigating an assault in the Derry city centre on Sunday night last are appealing for witnesses. The man was walking on Orchard Street at around 10.30pm when a male who was with a number of other people punched him, knocking him unconscious. The victim sustained facial injuries.
Derry PSNI investigate weekend assault Read More »
51 social homes were reactivated from vacancy in Donegal last year. Figures published today by Housing Minister James Browne show that nationally, 2,357 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 under the Voids Programme. Minister James Browne says the fact that the local voids figure of 51 is slightly lower than
Voids programme has been a success in Donegal with 51 vacant homes reallocated – Browne Read More »
Full planning permission has been granted for the development of a crematorium in Letterkenny. The facility will be developed within a new funeral home in the Carmamuggagh area, subject to twenty conditions. They include the submission of a comprehensive waste management plan before the facility begins operating, and the carrying out of a detailed noise
Full planning permission granted for Letterkenny crematorium Read More »
Our Friday Panel is Christie Galligan, Harry Walsh and Brenden Byrne – topics include IPAS centers, Israel’s actions in Gaza and our attitudes to the EU: After catching up on your comments, we hear about the initiative celebrating 40 years of transforming young people’s lives through Gaisce – The President’s Award. We also preview Saturday’s
Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
An Bord Pleanala has given the go ahead for the of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, subject to a number of conditions. Donegal County Council had granted permission for the development at Lisnennan in November, and it was subsequently appealed to the planning authority.
ABP approves construction of Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny Read More »
Police are investigating the theft of copper wiring from a site on Berryhill Road, Donemana, believed to have occurred sometime between 6.30pm on Wednesday evening and 7.15am on Thursday morning. Police are keen to hear from anyone with information, or may have seen any suspicious activity in the area between these times. They’re also keen
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The Teachers’ Union of Ireland is recommending its members accept new proposals aimed at supporting the rollout of Senior Cycle reform. It follows detailed negotiations with the Department of Education. Teachers had raised concerns about the addition of project work in the planned changes, and the role of AI. TUI President David Waters says they
TUI recommend members back proposed Senior Cycle reform Read More »
The State’s new Hormone Replacement Therapy scheme is asking pharmacists to enter into a ‘loss making service’. That’s according to Donegal based Irish Pharmacies Union President Tom Murray, who’s warning many aren’t signing up to the service. Free HRT is due to be introduced nationwide from the 1st of June, with pharmacies being offered
Pharmacists will make a loss if they sign up for the new HRT service – Murray Read More »
Sinn Fein’s Housing Spokesperson is asking for government clarity on the status of the purchase 3,000 affordable homes nationwide that were sanctioned in February, some of them in Donegal. Eoin O’Broin says funding to acquire the units was provisionally approved by cabinet, but in the case of some of them, the final go ahead still
For the first time an American has been elected as Pope. Robert Prevost is now known as Leo the fourteenth. The 69 year old will lead more than 1-point-4 billion people as head of the Catholic Church. Addressing thousands who gathered in the Vatican, he called for unity and peace……….
Pope Leo 14th calls for unity and peace Read More »
Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland are invite residents of the area, members of the public and all other interested parties to participate in the second non-statutory public consultation for the Bridgend to Buncrana & Newtowncunningham Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 2which involves the development and assessment of
A 34 year old man is due before Derry Magistrates Court today, charged with four counts of burglary and one count of theft. The charges are in relation to reports of burglaries in the centre of Derry which occurred over the last number of days. Meanwhile, a 66-year-old man, arrested by detectives from the Serious
There have been calls for Transport Infrastructure Ireland to reverse planning laws that restrict accesses to the N56 in West Donegal. Cllr Michael McClafferty says many young people are unable to build on family farmland or other available sites due to the blanket rule. He is urging the Government and relevant authorities to intervene and
Funding of €16,100 has been granted to two Donegal projects by the Department of Rural and Community Development. €6,850 has been approved for Naíonra na mBeachóg, Mín Tine Dé, to provide shelter between the Naionra and the school. Meanwhile, Coláiste Mhuire, Loughanure is set to receive €9,250 to install windows on the building which serves
Over €16,000 in funding allocated to Donegal Naíonra and school Read More »
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the first American Pope in history. He’s taken the papal name Leo the 14th. White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel earlier, signifying a replacement to Pope Francis had been chosen. Voting in the secretive conclave only began yesterday.
Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as first American Pope in history Read More »
White smoke has risen. A new pope has been elected.
White smoke emerges rises above Vatican as new Pope selected Read More »
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an orange Fire Danger Notice, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. The Notice is in effect until midday on Monday. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the
Orange fire danger noticed issued for Donegal until Monday Read More »
Donegal County Council have confirmed that they have not granted a planning exemption to the owners of the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin to operate as an IPAS centre. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn also received confirmation from the Housing Department this evening. They say the International Protection Accommodation Service did receive an offer in respect of the
Donegal County Council confirm Strand Hotel will not be used as an IPAS centre Read More »
Deputy Charles Ward says it is unacceptable that over 1,200 children in Donegal have been left without a creche place. Speaking in the Dáil, he raised a recent survey by Early Childhood Ireland that revealed there are 1,345 children under the age of 4 on childcare waiting lists in the county, while only 89 places
‘Unacceptable that over 1,200 Donegal children left without creche place’ – Deputy Ward Read More »
Detectives investigating reports of burglaries in Derry city centre are appealing for information and witnesses. A line of enquiry at this time is that some of these incidents may be linked. At around half past 10 last night, police received a report of a suspected burglary and suspicious activity in the Palace Street area, and
Police in Derry investigating spate of robberies in the city centre Read More »
The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal has been exceeding its targets so far this year, and is on track to invest in the region of €2.5 million this year, supporting over 240 jobs in the county. A meeting of Donegal County Council’s SPC was told this morning that this is a county of small business.
DCC committee briefed on LEO’s success Read More »
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: After a look at the papers we hear a call for your views on policing before getting details of the latest review of speed limits in Donegal: Minister Neale Richmond discusses funding
Podcast Thursday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
Detectives have arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of managing a meeting in support of a proscribed organisation, as well as aiding and abetting, and failure to comply with condition imposed by the Parades Commission. The man remains in custody at this time. The arrest is in connection to events in Derry on Easter Monday.
Man arrested in connection with Easter Monday parade in Derry Read More »
Detectives are investigating a house fire in the Slaughtmanus Road area of Derry during the early hours of today, Thursday 8 May, as arson with intent to endanger life. A male occupant in the property was asleep when he was alerted to the blaze by the sound of his smoke alarm and his dog barking
Police investigating potentially fatal arson attack in Derry Read More »
Uisce Eireann say Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions in Swilly View, Inch Island and surrounding areas this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, repairs to a burst main may cause supply disruptions to St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe and surrounding areas, with works set to take place until
Uisce Eireann repairing burst mains in Inch Island and Raphoe Read More »
The Policing and Community Safety Authority is urging people in Donegal to participate in a consultation on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. The PCSA was established last month, and is running the consultation exercise until June 8th. CEO Helen Hall was previously CEO of the Policing Authority, spoke on today’s Nine
Consultation launched on how garda resources should be prioritised Read More »
Measures to deal with the spread of TB among the national herd are expected today. Farming organisations and officials from the department of Agriculture are meeting for urgent talks. They’ll be debating 30 new proposals to eradicate Bovine TB according to the Irish Farmers Journal.
New TB eradication measures on the table as government meets farm organisations Read More »
A beach in Donegal is still not meeting minimum bathing water standards, according to the EPA’s latest report which has been published this morning. Ladies Bay in Buncrana has again been rated as poor, one of only two beaches in the country to be given that designation along with Sandymount in Dublin. Last year,
Ladies Bay in Buncrana still not meeting minimum bathing water standards – EPA Read More »
Midlands North West MEP Nina Carberry is welcoming the publication of a European Parliament report on the proposed EU Water Resilience Strategy, and is calling on the commission to match the Parliament’s ambition when it publishes its proposal later this year. Ms Carberry, who is Vice-Chair of the Parliament’s Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and
Support for Ireland’s membership of the EU has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade. 82 per cent are in favour of our relationship with the bloc, down from 84 per cent last year. 43 per cent of people say they believe their views are not represented at EU level, while nearly half
Slight drop in support for Ireland’s EU membership Read More »
Crowds are expected to pack into St Peter’s Square again this morning, as attempts to elect a new Pope continue. Black smoke billowed from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel after the first vote of the conclave last night, with the vote taking longer than expected. Only one vote was held last night, but starting
Conclave resumes this morning in Sistine Chapel Read More »
The Local Authority Waters Programme, LAWPRO, is holding a community information meeting about water quality and water related issues in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District in Ballybofey later this month. Under the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland LAWPRO carries out work in areas identified as having poor water quality to support targeted water quality improvements.
Ballybofey meeting to discuss water quality Read More »
A West Tyrone MLA has told the Assembly that vintners in West Tyrone are struggling in the face of high rates and taxes, and strong competition from neighbouring counties. Daniel McCrossan, who declared an interest as the director of a local hospitality company, told Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald that interventions are needed to ease
West Tyrone vintners need supports in the face of high costs – McCrossan Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday May 7th…………
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday May 7th Read More »
Uisce Eireann says Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Clar, Redcastle and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal tonight. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm tonight until 5am tomorrow morning.
Overnight works to detect water leak in Redcastle Read More »
Planning permission for 161 new homes in the Newbuildings area has been approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee. The application by Benamara Properties Limited is for a residential development comprising 161 dwellings, comprising detached chalet bungalows, 17 detached houses, 14 semi-detached chalet bungalows, 82 semi-detached houses, and 46 townhouses. The application
161 new homes given the go ahead in Newbuildings Read More »
The Dail’s been told that Donegal needs a Surgical Hub to relieve some of the pressure on Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was raised this afternoon by Deputy Charles Ward, on foot of a visit to the hospital last week by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill. She told the Dail the best location for a
Need for a surgical hub in Donegal raised in the Dail Read More »
One of six new Tertiary Bachelors’ Degrees announced today is located in Donegal. Students enrolling in the upcoming academic year will be able to avail obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in General Nursing. Entry is not based on points, and there are no tuition fees for the first one to two years. The course will begin
New Tertiary BSc in General Nursing to be available in Donegal Read More »
The state could introduce another number, like 999 but for non-urgent medical issues. The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation to gather opinions. It says the HSE requested this to explore the possibility of introducing another number for “acute but non-emergency needs.” HIQA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Conor Teljeur, says people are
Public consultation open for a national non-emergency phone line Read More »
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