Pump failure issue may cause supply disruptions to Bray Road, Burnfoot, Carnamoyle and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm on this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.
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Efforts to engage with banks and insurance companies on the defective concrete block issue that’s affecting thousands in Donegal has taken a significant step forward. The Banking and Insurance Focus Group has confirmed that key stakeholders including the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland, the Law Society of Ireland, Engineers Ireland, Insurance Ireland and the Institute
The HSE has confirmed that a recruitment process for a new dental surgeon for Dungloe has been completed. They are expected to take up the role in the second quarter of this year. There was concern that some services, such as early childhood intervention were not being carried out in West Donegal due to a
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, March 21st:
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The No Barriers Foundation has welcomed recent discussions regarding the Children’s Disability Service Fund. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty in the Dail yesterday, spoke of how a Donegal mother felt her son was used as a prop by Government ahead of last year’s local elections. In June last year, Denise McGahern’s 9 year old son, Jack
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Sinn Fein says it hasn’t ruled out the prospect of running a candidate in this year’s Presidential election. Hopeful candidates would need the backing of 20 Oireachtas members or the support of four local authorities to get on the ballot. Micheal D Higgins ends his second term later this year, with the election for his
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Teachers across Donegal are being urged to row in behind a campaign opposing the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre from Donegal Town to Letterkenny. A meeting last night was told that Education Minister Helen McEntee has effectively wiped her hands off the situation, stating that the decision is ultimately a matter for the centre’s
All London flights from the City of Derry Airport have been cancelled as a result of a huge fire which has closed Heathrow Airport. The UK’s counter terror police are investigating what caused the blaze at an electricity substation. It triggered power cuts across west London, and has left travellers stranded all over Europe. Downing
The Donegal Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign is holding a protest march and rally in Letterkenny next week. The group is calling on all elected public representatives to come out and support their calls for an end to the war in Gaza and for the Government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill. The
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Our Friday Panel today is Paddy Rooney, Grainne Hines and Rev Mark Loughridge. Topics include ‘safe zones’ outside abortion clinics and clos of living measures in the context of ESB profits: Mary Harte expresses concern about the removal of wild hedgerows at the ancient Beltany Stone Circle in Raphoe, Denise believes her son was
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Five community groups in Donegal have received funding of over €38,000 from Community Foundation Ireland, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, to protect and promote local wildlife. Spraoi agus Sport Family Centre in Carndonagh received the largest grant at €12,000, followed by the Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee with €10,000. The
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A driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Donegal Town this morning, after being detected speeding. The driver was recorded travelling at 153kph in a 100kph zone. They are now due to appear before court. Gardaí are urging the public never to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or
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A Donegal mother says she feels her son was used as a ‘prop’ by the government for a photo opportunity. Denise McGahern, mother of nine-year-old Jack, who lives with cerebral palsy, expressed her disappointment following a press conference in Letterkenny a number of months ago. Jack was invited to the event, which announced over €3
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Letterkenny University Hospital remains the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) recorded 37 patients waiting for beds this morning. Of those, 8 were in the Emergency Department and 29 were in hospital wards elsewhere. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded, with 74 patients on trolleys, while
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Fuel prices held steady this month. After a series of hikes in the price of both petrol and diesel since late last year, the price of a litre remained largely unchanged in March. The latest price survey by the AA found the average cost at the pumps was €1.80 a litre for petrol and €1.77
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All flights at Donegal Airport are scheduled to run as planned today. This comes as Heathrow Airport in London faces widespread disruption, having been forced to close due to a power outage caused by a fire at a nearby substation. However, a spokesperson for Donegal Airport has confirmed to Highland Radio that the Heathrow closure
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The Education Minister appears to have effectively washed her hands off the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre from Donegal Town to Letterkenny. A packed meeting last evening heard that Minister Helen McEntee has taken the stance, following an assessment, that the decision to close the centre in Donegal Town at the end of this
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Almost half of people who reported domestic abuse to the Gardaí were dissatisfied with how it was dealt with. The figure increased to 54% when it came to people who reported in-person at a garda station. That’s according to a report into the handling by the gardaí of domestic abuse. The inspectorate found that the
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There’ll be massive disruption to global air travel today. Heathrow airport has been closed down for today after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation. Passengers have been told not to travel to the terminal ‘under any circumstances.’ Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, and 120 planes were diverted midair. It’s going to impact
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Police in Derry and Strabane have made two seperate appeals for information in relation to two missing men. Lemar Manson Mc Brien, aged 21, has been missing since Thursday, 13 March. He was last seen in the John Street area of Derry city centre. Lemar is of slim build and approximately 5 feet 4 inches
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The Tanaiste has confirmed that he will raise the need for a new school building for Scoil Mhuire NS, Milford with the Education Minister. A new school is desperately needed as the current building is in a serious state of deterioration with children being taught in corridors and store rooms. There’s also grave concerns over
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the four lane in Letterkenny. The collision occurred a short time ago on the exit route from the town between the Dry Arch and Polestar Roundabouts. There are reports of long traffic delays as a result. No further information is available at this time.
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries – Thursday, March 20th:
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Commencement notices were issued for almost 90 new homes in Donegal last month. That’s the second highest figure in the country. The Department of Housing says there was a 79% increase in the number of commencements issued between March 2024 and February 2025. Commencement notices were issued to nearly 1,000 homes across the country last
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Over €10,000 has been approved for a swim shelter at Gola Island pier. The funding has been approved by Minister Dara Calleary today as part of the Clar measure 3 programme. The swim shelter will be used by both swimmers and those awaiting the ferry as well as the many who walk Shlí Ghabhla which
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A Donegal mother feels her son was used as a prop by Government. It’s emerged the Children’s Disability Services Grant scheme announced in October 2023 as emergency funding to provide services and therapies for children with special needs has still not been paid out. In June last year, Denise McGahern’s 9 year old son, Jack
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The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: Greg is joined by Sinn Fein Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn who believes the government used one off cost of living payments to win the election – but what would his party do?
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Fountain Hill in Derry is closed at the moment due fo a HGV vehicle becoming stuck. As a result, traffic is slow moving on Spencer Road and delays are expected. Drivers are advised to avoid the area at this time.
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A cancer survivor and campaigner has confirmed she will hold another protest outside Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, 31st March. The protest is over the provision of cancer care at the hospital and the lack of resources available to staff. Concerns have been raised regarding delays in cancer patients starting treatment in Donegal. Yesterday, in
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This morning, 385 patients have been admitted to hospitals nationwide but are waiting for beds. The INMO reports that 254 of these patients are in A&E departments, while 131 are in other hospital wards. Although University Hospital Limerick has the highest number of patients on trolleys, with 59, Letterkenny University Hospital is also under considerable
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Homes, farms, and businesses in the Rossnowlagh, Coolmore, and Ballyshannon areas may experience water outages today due to a burst water main. Repair work is scheduled to be completed by 4:30pm this afternoon. Residents are advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for their water supply to fully return.
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The Union of Students in Ireland is calling on the government to honour its commitments to reduce college fees. The group says politicians need to increase public funding for higher education and provide immediate clarity on the future of fee structures. Recent budgets saw once-off, one thousand euro cuts to the contribution fee, but it’s
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Ballybofey has once again been named as the town with the highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland, at 36.4%, according to GeoDirectory. The national commercial vacancy rate has reached a 12-year high. Donegal itself is the second highest county rate in the country, at 20.1%. GeoDirectory CEO Dara Keogh states that geographical location is a
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Households are being urged to switch service providers now to avoid a raft of price hikes for broadband, mobile and TV services. Several companies including Eir, Three and Sky are increasing prices in April. Price comparison website Bonkers.ie says its the third April in a row that firms have hiked prices. Bonkers is questioning the
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The Save Donegal Education Centre Committee is holding a meeting this evening. The committee asserts that adequate consultation was not carried out with relevant parties, specifically the centre’s staff, regarding the move, which has been strongly rejected by the management committee. They also argue that the planned relocation of the education centre from Donegal Town
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A report published by the Housing Commission last May is facing criticism for its inadequate treatment of the defective concrete block crisis. Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has highlighted that the crisis is mentioned in only one line of the 250-page document. He argues that while the government claims to be implementing one of the largest
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The man who died in Letterkenny on St. Patrick’s Day following a road collision will be buried today. Anthony Gallagher was struck by a car in the early hours of Monday morning. His brother was also injured in the collision and remains in hospital. Anthony’s funeral will take place this morning at 11am with Mass
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One Donegal Social Inclusion Week will be launched next week. Donegal County Council urges all residents, groups, and businesses to celebrate inclusion, equality, and diversity across the county. The week includes diverse events organised with local partners. Christina O’Donnell is from the Social Inclusion Office. She is appealing to whose who are struggling with loneliness
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The Dáil has been urged to expedite the publication by the National Standards Authority of the draft amendment to the IS465 standard, due to its crucial role in addressing the defective concrete block crisis in Donegal. Currently, the regulation only covers mica-related defects, which peer-reviewed research says not the cause of deterioration. Donegal Deputy Padraig
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, March 19th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, March 19th Read More »
A number of routes are due to be gritted tomorrow morning from six o’clock. These include: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 06: Inishowen West 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 14: Stranorlar East BT: Buncrana Town Council Donegal County Council are urging drivers to assume that no road is ice free.
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The government is facing renewed pressure to resolve the speaking rights row in the Dáil. The impasse means Oirechtas committees – to scrutinise legislation and other issues – have yet to be set up, two months on since the formation of the government. Opposition parties say the responsibility lies solely with the government, after it
Speaking rights row remains a farce – Deputy Mac Lochlainn Read More »
The PSNI and the Health and Safety Executive attended the scene of a sudden death in the Castlederg area last night. Police have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time, while the Health and Safety Executive have said they are working to establish the facts surrounding the incident.
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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! Michaela Clarke was joined in the first hour of the show by cancer services campaigner Roseena Doherty live from a protest she’s holding today outside Letterkenny University Hospital. Former GRA
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Santander has confirmed it is to close its Strabane branch. The move has been described as a serious blow to the local community. The branch will wind up operations in July and it leaves just one face to face banking service in Strabane. It’s understood Santander will work to ensure some customer support and cash
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Police in Derry are investigating reports of burglaries at two commercial premises in Carlisle Road area of the city in the early hours of today. Both incidents are believed to have occurred at around 5am. Enquiries are at an early stage and officers are working to establish what occurred and what, if anything, was stolen.
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Foyle MP Colm Eastwood has raised the issue of a disabled woman in the House of Commons today, saying she qualifies for less support under the Labour government than she would have under the previous Tory administration. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the reform of the system is necessary, and pledged to introduce a better
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The head of the Climate Change Advisory Council says storms Darragh and Eowyn show how unprepared the country is for extreme weather events. As part of its annual review, the council is calling for a climate damage register and a climate observation system to track the impact of severe weather. It’s also calling for more
Uisce Eireann says it is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers in Gortahork, Killult and surrounding areas following two bursts along the N56 road this morning. As a result, homes and businesses in Gortahork and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure or intermittent disruptions to water supply over
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Hospitals across the country managed to avoid an expected surge of patients over the St. Patrick’s weekend. Government figures show 230 patients were on trolleys in emergency departments or wards yesterday, down from over 600 over the St. Bridget’s bank holiday weekend. It follows a call from the Health Minister and the CEO of the
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