Donegal County Council is currently receiving a high number of applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme. The local authority says that staff are working as quickly as possible to respond to emails and phone queries. The average processing time for a new application is approximately 6 – 8 weeks, with the first inspection […]
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! Anna wonders why cyclists aren’t using the 6 million euro Greenway in Quigley’s Point and we discuss if ‘alcohol free’ or 00 drinks should be served to under 18s in
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The Vintners Association of Ireland is to seek clarity from the Justice Minister surrounding the legality of serving zero alcohol versions of popular beverages to minors. The group has its national conference next week, with the issue on the agenda. Donegal spokesperson for the association, Cllr Martin Harley, says that he has heard of one
A woman has been hospitalised following a three-vehicle collision in Ballyshannon yesterday. It occurred on the N15 at around 3:45 pm. One of the drivers, aged in her 50s, was transported to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The road was closed for several hours yesterday but has since reopened.
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A number of appointments have been made in An Garda Síochána Donegal in line with the Garda Operating Model. The restructuring is being introduced as part of the Policing Service for the Future plan, recommended by both the Commission of the Future of Policing in Ireland and the Garda Inspectorate. Detective Superintendent Shaun Grant, based in the Buncrana
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€65,000 has been awarded to CLG An Clochán Liath for the provision of fences, scoreboards, goalposts and dugouts at the new pitch. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher confirmed that the funding was approved for the Dungloe club by the Gaeltacht Minister for the works which are at an advanced stage. It’s expected that the
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We’re paying around €350 more per year for electricity than our European neighbours. Figures from Eurostat show Ireland is the 3rd highest for electricity costs after Germany and Denmark. Our electricity bills are around 30% higher than the European average according to the Irish Independent, while our gas bills are the 5th highest in the
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All eyes are on the Vatican City today for the start of the conclave to elect the 267th pontiff. The race to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month, is seen as wide open. In a process that’s been virtually unchanged for 800 years, 133 cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to start multiple
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The HSE confirmed the Civil Registration Office in Buncrana will reopen for one day a week from Wednesday May 21st. The service, which had previously been in the town for at least 75, years was cut by the HSE at the end of March, but local Cllr Fionan Bradley says after he and Minister Charlie
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Donegal County Council has begun the process which will eventually see the introduction of 30 kph speed limits in some towns and villages. On foot of a review of all public roads in towns, villages and settlements with an existing speed limit of 60kph or lower, proposed changes have been drawn up, with a non-statutory
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An East Derry MLA has told the Assembly there is a crisis in NHS dental provision in Northern Ireland which must be urgently addressed and reversed. Cara Hunter told members dentists are handing back NHS contracts, saying many people are being given a very blunt message – Go private or go elsewhere. Calling for a
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The Central Bank of Ireland is being presented with old Irish punt notes which have been eaten by flies, burnt, torn, and buried. It says over £7 million in punts was exchanged in the last decade, more than 23 years on from the introduction of the euro. Central Bank Chief Operations Officer, Marcella Flood says
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News, Sport, and Obituaries on Tuesday May 6th………..
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The North’s Infrastructure Minister says she will not rush to update guidelines regarding Houses of Multiple Occupancy, or HMOs. There’s expected to be a large increase in the number of HMOs in parts of Derry on foot of the promised expansion of Ulster University’s Magee Campus, with Foyle MLA Mark Durkan telling the Assembly that
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Preliminary figures show the number of suicides has dropped to a 20-year low. Data from the Department of Health shows 302 people died by suicide in 2023 – however, the finalised figure is expected to be much higher. Between 2000 and 2021 – the most recent year with finalised data – the rate fell by
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: We reflect on the devastating fire which destroyed Doagh Famine Village – it’s owner Pat Doherty joins Greg. Former Garda Sergeant Paul Wallace reflects on the new policing model now in place in Donegal and how it will
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Potential laws to allow Gardaí to ask people at protests to remove face masks or coverings are to be brought before Cabinet. It’s a slight change to current laws in a situation where officers suspect they’re being worn to prevent identification in a potential offence. It would also allow Gardaí to seize the masks or
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood was among three people who appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court today, charged with taking part in an unnotified procession in support of Palestine. The case has been adjourned for four weeks as the PPS are to review the decision to prosecute from the defence solicitors. The former SDLP leader with an
E-scooter users in Donegal are being reminded of laws that came into effect last year pertaining to their use on the road. Garda Grainne Doherty told Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show that she interacts with many users who do not follow the rules, with some unaware that they are in place.
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An incident of dangerous driving in Bridgend has become the topic of a garda investigation. It’s following a report of a silver Lexus that was observed diffing on a roundabout before 9 pm on Saturday evening last. Gardaí are appealing for those with further information to come forward. Meanwhile, local Cllr Paul Canning has condemned
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the area of Glencar Irish, Letterkenny, that left the windscreen of a car smashed. It happened on Saturday between 8.30 am and midday. Those who witnessed the incident are asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny.
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The back windscreen of a car parked at a home in Croghan Heights in Lifford was smashed by a rock. Gardaí have launched an investigation in relation to the incident, which happened at approximately 11:30 pm on Thursday. They are now appealing to those with information that could assist inquiries or dashcam footage of the
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Gardaí are investigating an alleged daylight assault in which a man was set upon by another man. It is reported to have happened on the Ramelton Road in Letterkenny at approximately 4.40 pm. It’s said that the three men exited a silver Volkswagon, and one man then attacked the victim. Garda Grainne Doherty made the
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A man was taken to hospital after he was allegedly assaulted in Letterkenny on Wednesday last. It’s reported that the incident occurred on Lower Main Street between midnight and 1 am. The victim’s injuries are non-life-threatening in nature. Gardaí are asking for those with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
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Over €32,000 has been raised for the Doagh Famine Village in the wake of a fire that destroyed two sections of the tourist attraction. Owner Pat Doherty says he is still in shock. The blaze broke out at 4 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, and it is suspected that it was caused by an air compressor
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A Donegal TD is seeking a guarantee that the Strand Hotel in Ballyliffin will not receive permission to be used as an IPAS Centre. An application was previously made to see the hotel, which has been closed since 2022, turned into temporary accommodation for refugees. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn was told by government officials that
A man has been charged to court following reports that a man had been filmed brandishing a large knife in the Clon Dara area of Derry. The 28-year-old has been charged with several offences, including possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place and affray. He is due to appear before
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A former leader of the SDLP is due in court in Derry later, accused of taking part in an unnotified parade. Colum Eastwood is facing a charge connected with a pro-Gaza demo in the city on Valentine’s Day last year. The Foyle MP is among several people appearing before a district judge.
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A six-week effort to recharge low water supplies is getting underway. A hosepipe ban is now in effect in Milford in Co Donegal, Mullingar in Co Westmeath, and Kells-Oldcastle in Co Meath. In Donegal, the conservation order applies to Milford, Kerrykeel, and Ramelton customers on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The lakes which supply
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Essential road works are being carried out at Carndonagh Roundabout from today until Friday. Local diversions will be in place and well signposted. Donegal County Council apologises for any inconvenience during these works.
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A fundraiser has been launched to help the owners of Doagh Famine Village following a devastating fire. The blaze broke out at the popular tourist attraction at 4 pm on Saturday afternoon, and at least two sections of the village have been fully destroyed. Gardaí are not suspecting foul play at this time. Now, a
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The Irish Road Victims Association is calling for penalty points to be doubled to crack down on dangerous driving. The number of people being caught on phones while driving is rising, with almost 60 thousand offences over the last three years. Drivers are increasingly being caught whilst watching Netflix, having online work meetings and using
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A community in Cork is coming to terms with the death of a 13 year old girl in a motor racing event. Lauren O’Brien was killed when her car hit a crash barrier while she was competing in the juvenile heat at the Cork Autograss Racing Club yesterday in Enniskeane. Her body has been taken
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Detectives in Derry are appealing for information following a report of burglary at commercial premises at the Strand Road area. Between 6:30pm yesterday evening and 00:20am this morning, it was reported that the glass pane of the front door of the property was damaged. Entry was gained to the premises and a sum of money
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Over 1,200 people took part in the North West 10k in Letterkenny. Sean McGinley took first place in this morning’s race, with a time of 30:51. Naqita Burke was the first woman over the line, with 35:27. €984,000 has been raised for 40 charities since 1996, witth this year’s chosen being Donegal Horizons CLG and
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Essential road works are being carried out on the Upper Road Stroove over the next week. Delays can be expected during the works phase. Donegal County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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Just over 60 per cent of the public disagree with the government’s plan to appoint a ‘housing tsar’. While almost half think the salary for such a position should be between 100 thousand and 200 thousand euro – according to an Ireland Thinks poll in today’s Sunday Independent. 88 per cent of respondents said the
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An 80-year-old fisherman has been found safe and well after going missing in County Galway overnight. The Coast Guard responded to reports of the missing man at around 11 o’clock last night, after he failed to return from a fishing trip on Lough Corrib. The man sheltered in his boat overnight after it suffered engine
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Meanwhile, businesses in Letterkenny have expressed frustration after the Main Street remained closed for hours during the protests yesterday. President of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Stafford, says retailers were told on Friday there would be no parking but were not told that there would be no traffic allowed from 10am the next morning.
Both Simon Harris and Micheál Martin have taken a hit in the latest opinion poll. The coalition leaders have dropped three points each, according to an Ireland Thinks poll in the Sunday Independent. The Fianna Fáil leader sits at 46 per cent, while his Fine Gael counterpart is back on 40 per cent. In a
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Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a fire at residential premises in Derry in the early hours of yesterday morning. No one was injured during the incident. Shortly after 3.05am, a fire at a house in the Gweebara Park area was reported and emergency services attended the scene. At this
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There has been widespread shock today following a fire at Doagh Famine Village yesterday evening. It’s understood at least two sections of the village have been fully destroyed as the full extent of the damage is being assessed. No one was injured in the blaze and the Famine Village is expected to remain closed for
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A man in his 30s, arrested for public order offences during immigration marches in Donegal, has since been released without charge. More than a thousand people took part in the ‘pro’ and ‘anti’ immigration demonstrations yesterday, in Letterkenny. Gardaí formed a human chain to keep the two sides apart, with officers in riot gear in
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An anti-illegal immigration protest has gotten underway in Letterkenny. It set off from the Station Roundabout after 1pm. It’s estimated over 1,000 people are in attendance. Donal Kavanagh has the latest: Among those organising the protest is Kim McMenamin, who can be heard at the protest:
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A motorist in Donegal has been caught driving 40km/hr over the speed limit. The driver was clocked doing 120km/hr in a 80km/hr speed zone. Gardaí have detected 600 speeding drivers as part of their Bank Holiday roads policing operation. They are urging motorists to not drive while under the influence and keep your focus on the
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An organiser from the United Against Racism Donegal Group says there ‘is no room for hate’ in Donegal. Anti-immigration protestors are holding a rally in the Market Square in Letterkenny this afternoon. A counter-protest has been ongoing since 12pm. Cathal McGlynn, one of the organisers, says the migrant community must be shown support…. Meanwhile, Ciaran
Those taking to the water this weekend are being urged to take safety precautions and check the conditions in advance. The RNLI, Irish Water Safety and the Coast Guard say it’s important to tell someone where you’re going and always wear a lifejacket. Boats, canoes and kayaks should all be inspected before heading out. Water
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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Dungiven. The incident occurred shortly before 3:00 pm yesterday afternoon, when a motorcyclist collided with a van in the Legavallon Road area. Emergency services attended the scene and a man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a
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Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road last night. The single vehicle collision occurred near Drumucklagh. The condition of the driver is not yet known.
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Repairs to a burst water mains may cause supply disruptions to Malin Head and surrounding area. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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