The North’s Infrastructure Minister has announced that a £430,000 flood alleviation scheme on the Elmwood Green Stream in the Fyfin Road area of Castlederg is due to commence in the coming days. Minister Liz Kimmins said the area has experienced localised flooding in recent years, most notably during the major floods in 2017. The […]
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The Chief Executive of the HSE has told a Dail committee today that a business case for a North West surgical hub hasn’t been presented to the Health Minister because they want to address the wider need for services across the region rather than just one facility. Bernard Gloster told Senator Manus Boyle that he
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Road users are advised that the Drumnakilly Road in Omagh is blocked following a road traffic collision near the junction with Camlough Road. Police are urging people to avoid the area and seek alternative routes for their journeys.
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Met Éireann says last month was the fourth warmest June on record. Malin Head weather station recorded its highest maximum temperature for June since 1957 with 25.5 °C on Friday, the 20th. The forecaster says that of the top 10 warmest Junes, five have occurred in the past 20 years. However, sunshine levels were below
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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! Aontú’s Donegal representative, Mary T Sweeney, in the first hour of today’s show, expressed her disgust at plans to redevelop the GPO, and serious concerns were raised by Councillor Micheal
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The founder of the Capuchin Day Centre, Brother Kevin Crowley has died, aged 90. In a statement, the President Michael D. Higgins says he was a warm, caring, yet fearless man. Brother Kevin had a strong connection to Ards Friary in Creeslough, where he spent the early years of his ministry.
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Two teenagers who were arrested after failing to stop for police in Derry on Monday are due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court today. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of suspected Class A drugs and drug-related paraphernalia. Both men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with possession and possession with
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Over 90% of young people know someone planning to emigrate due to a lack of housing affordability. While almost the same number of 18-to-34-year-olds know someone still living at home because they can’t afford to buy their own. An iReach survey for Peopl Insurance found those surveyed in Dublin were most likely to know someone
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A teenage boy has died after falling at a lake in Kerry. The incident, involving a 16 year old, happened in Conor Pass yesterday afternoon. Emergency services, including rescue helicopter 115, were called to the scene. A file is being prepared for the coroner.
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The Wild Atlantic Way has been voted the world’s second most ‘Instagrammed’ road trip. A study by used car retailer Cinch looked at the 40 most iconic driving routes across six continents, then whittled it down to the top five, which have accumulated the highest number of photos posted on Instagram. The Wild Atlantic Way,
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The location of the surgical hub for the northwest has been discussed before the Dáil. In a meeting yesterday between a delegation of doctors from Donegal and the Health Minister, Minister Jenifer Carroll MacNeill reiterated that no final decision has been made and that it will be data-driven and not influenced by coalition politics. It
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Letterkenny may be without water today as repairs to a burst water main get underway. Ballyraine, Lurgybrack, Port Road, Main Street, Dry Arch, Bonagee, and surrounding areas may be impacted, with the work due to be complete at 7 o’clock this evening. It’s recommended that an allowance of up to four hours be made for
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Almost 500,000 people are being served by “at risk” public drinking water supplies, 9,410 of whom live in Donegal. That’s down from 561,000 in 2023, while the number of long-term boil water notices dropped by a third in the same period. The Glenties-Ardara, Lettermacaward and Milford water supplies remained on the remedial action list at
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The new Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says changes to the Defective Block Scheme must be prioritised to ensure that people entitled to more support get it as quickly as possible. Cllr Martin McDermott says it’s particularly important that provision is made for an upfront payment, as people are struggling to begin the process.
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A delegation of doctors from Donegal who met with the Health Minister yesterday say they had an open, honest, and respectful discussion about the urgent need for immediate surgical support at Letterkenny University Hospital. In the meeting, Minister Jenifer Carroll MacNeill reiterated that no final decision has been made in relation to the location of
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The HSE is being urged to work with Google to establish a map showing the location of all the defibrillators in the country. Donegal Senator Manus Boyle says people should be able to see their nearest machine on Google Maps in case of an emergency. Bystander CPR in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest increased by
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Donegal County Council says Cottage Road in Dunfanaghy will be blocked for road resurfacing today and tomorrow. Diversion Routes are in place.
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Donegal Deputy Charles Ward says the legal rights of children to an education must be strengthened. He was speaking during a Dail debate on a report which has just been published following a review of last year’s Education for People with Special Needs Act. It makes a number of recommendations, including one that the right
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Uisce Eireann are carrying out works in a number of areas of Letterkenny today as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. Hydrant installation works are taking place in Killyclug, with local supply disruptions possible between 9am and 11am, and again from 2pm until 4pm. Disruptions are also possible in the vicinity of Port Road
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Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Governance and Strategic Planning Committee have approved a new capital investment programme which will see a range of capital projects being delivered across all District Electoral Areas within the Council area. The investment forms part of a new £482m programme of transformative strategic and community capital investment
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The North’s Infrastructure Minister is asking the Executive to appeal the High Court judgement in favour of a legal challenge to the A5. After meeting with the ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign, Minister Liz Kimmins said having received legal advice, she is considering all options. She says she is minded to appeal but because of the
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday July 1st………………….
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Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers says Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill will make decisions on surgical provision in the North West based on her discussions with clinicians, public representatives and others, and those discussions are continuing in good faith. The minister was responding to Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, who raised the assertion by Minister Marian
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The Government Chief Whip Minister Mary Butler has declined to comment on whether or not a surgical hub for Sligo University is part of the programme for government on foot of negotiations with independents. Health Minister Jenifer Carroll McNeill, who is having another meeting with a delegation of doctors from Donegal tonight says no decision
€9,000 has been awarded to six organisations through the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme. The Mullaghduff Band, Comhaltas Craobh Fhanada and the Manorcunningham Pipe Band each received €2,000. While the Arranmore Pipe Band, St Carthas Pipe Band, and St Catherine’s Accordion Band each were awarded €1,000. The scheme aims to support groups that foster the
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Garda Sergeant Charlene Anderson was in studio for the Community Garda Information slot on Tuesday, July 1st:
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The Nine Til Noon Show is broadcast, live Weekdays from 9am to 12noon- the podcast is below: Michaela Clarke was joined on the show in the first hour by Irish Independent Multi-Media Journalist, Darragh Nolan to discuss the emergence of employees paying for online sick certs without an assessment from a doctor, Councillor Gerry McMonagle
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First-time buyers saw a 10% increase in the average price of a house in Donegal last year. The mean house sale price in 2023 was just shy of €294,000. This increased to over € 325,000 last year.
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Gardaí are investigating a recent report of the theft of cattle from the Galdonagh area of Manorcunningham between 6 pm on Monday, the 16th of June, and 9 am the following morning. It’s believed that a red and white shorthorn bullock, a black shorthorn heifer, a black Aberdeen Angus heifer, and a black Hereford Cross
Cows stolen from Manorcunningham farm. Read More »
The window of a business premises was smashed at the Diamond in Donegal Town. It happened between 9 pm on Saturday and 7 am the following morning. CCTV from the surrounding area is being viewed. Gardaí are urging those with information that could assist inquiries to come forward.
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An investigation has been launched after the tyres of two vehicles were slashed in Cloghan. The incident occurred on Wednesday last, at a quarter to one in the morning, in the Kiltyfergal area Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage to make contact with
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A food van was vandalised at Gambles Square in Ramelton. It happened overnight between 10.30 pm on Sunday and 9 am the following morning. Gardaí are calling on anyone who witnessed the incident or those who can assist the investigation with relevant information to contact Gardaí in Milford.
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A sum of cash was stolen from the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh on Wednesday of last week. At around 12.55 pm, two males entered the Friary. One was aged in his 20s wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and a black cap, and the other was in his teens wearing blue jeans, a black jacket,
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One of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle collision in Drumkeen last night left the scene on foot. Gardaí are now investigating. No serious injuries were reported at the scene after the crash happened just before 10:30 pm. Garda Sergeant Charlene Anderson made this appeal for information:
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An information appeal has been made by gardaí after two drivers sustained minor injuries in a collision on Tuesday night last in Culdaff. It happened on the R238 at Templemoyle between 10.15 pm and 10.45 pm. One car was travelling from Malin towards Culdaff, while the other was driving in the opposite direction. There were
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An investigation has been launched after a pair of binoculars and a GE TEC laptop were stolen from the wheelhouse of a boat at the Town Pier in Killybegs. It happened sometime between 12 pm on Friday and 8 am yesterday morning. Gardaí are asking those who observed suspicious activity in that area between those
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The 42-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the murder of a pregnant mother-of-two in County Down has been released unconditionally. 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery died at a house in Donaghadee on Saturday. A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder, and the woman, who was released this morning, was arrested yesterday
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Two teenagers were apprehended by police in Derry after failing to stop when signalled to do so. At 7.50pm, District Support Team officers observed a silver Audi A3 on Springtown Road, which they signalled to stop when it travelled onto Groarty Road; however, the driver failed to do so. A short time later, the same
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The new ‘252’ registration plates come in from today. The format was introduced in 2013, and changes every six months. It’s also the first day new and existing electric vehicles can avail of a green ‘flash’ on the right hand side of the number plates.
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Kerga, the parent company of Killygordon-based Nomadic Foods, has acquired Münsterland, a leading German Ready-to-Drink specialist. It’s part of Kerga’s strategy to build a European group of convenience food and beverage businesses. 100 people are employed in the county through Nomadic. Killygordon-based Alan Cunningham, Chief Executive of Kerga and Nomadic Foods, says they are on
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The CAO ‘Change of Mind’ portal closes at 5 o’clock this evening. It’s the last chance for applicants to make a change. But career consultant Mary Lucey from Career Ahead says the important thing is not to panic:
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Local authorities met just 18% of their targets for own-build social housing accommodation between 2022 and 2024, with Donegal being the worst performing in Ireland. The figures come as Housing Minister James Browne will tell Cabinet this morning of plans for a new league table to track social housing delivery by local councils. Across the
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The Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project has officially opened. As part of the project, the derelict Island House property was regenerated to provide a tourist information and reception centre, public conveniences, and office space. The scheme, jointly funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
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A West Tyrone MLA is urging everyone to work together to ensure the development of the A5 goes ahead. Declan McAleer says joint-up thinking is needed to overcome the latest stumbling block in the delivery of the long-awaited infrastructure project. Last week, the High Court ruled in favour of a legal challenge brought against the
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Two men arrested in Derry earlier today as part of investigations into drug criminality, linked to the INLA, have been released. A quantity of drugs, cash, mobile phones, and drug paraphernalia were seized during four searches across the city. The men, aged 33 and 40, were released on police bail, pending further enquiries.
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Two men have been arrested in Derry today as part of a policing operation targeting drug criminality, linked to the INLA. A quantity of drugs, cash, mobile phones, and drug paraphernalia were seized during four searches across the city today. The men, aged 33 and 40, remain in custody at this time. Police are appealing
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A County Donegal woman’s been reliving the moment she performed on stage with Alanis Morissette in front of thousands of fans. Gráinne Gillespie was chosen from the crowd to join the Canadian-American star on stage at Malahide Castle in Dublin last night. She sang a verse and chorus of the classic song ‘ Ironic’. Grainne
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Councillor Paul Canning has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. He takes over the role from Councillor Niamh Kennedy. Councillor Canning was proposed as the new Cathaoirleach by Councillor Martin McDermott and seconded by Councillor Fionán Bradley. Tributes were paid to the outgoing Cathaoirleach for the work she carried out, and
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Many parts of the country could be left without a GP, new research has found, with single doctor practices in West Donegal deemed among those areas to be at risk. Department of Health data also looks at areas where the number of GPs has not expanded to meet demographic pressures. The paper on GP supply
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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: In this hour we discuss the Government announcement of no cost of living reduction to student fees and discuss a meeting between Donegal Health
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