Around 120 cannabis plants have been seized in Derry. It follows a search of a property in the Ardkill Road area of Ardmore at around 12 noon yesterday. A 29-year-old man was subsequently arrested. Police are continuing to appeal to anyone with information in connection with suspected drug activity or drug dealing to contact them.
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Arranmore RNLI has responded to two medical evacuations in as many days this week. The volunteer crew were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard on July 8th and 9th. On Tuesday, at 3.45pm the lifeboat transferred a patient from the island ambulance to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport for assessment at Letterkenny University Hospital. Meanwhile
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Tusla’s Chief Regional Officer in the West and North West says their priority is to ensure that as many children in care as possible are placed with foster carers, and they’re always on the lookout for more people to fulfil that vital role. The child and family agency’s annual report published this week shows
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: WE get reaction to Michael Martin’s assertion that a Surgical Hub for Sligo was not part of a deal agreed by government for the support of Independents. We hear of a unique
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The Principal of St Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny has told an Oireachtas Committee that it will be a disaster if schools like his are redesignated. John Haran was one of four principals who addressed the Committee on Education and Youth this morning to express concern at a department suggestion that parents would no longer
Donegal County Council is being urged to work on developing a greenway from Letterkenny out past Conwal and Newmills, to link up with the greenway coming in from Burtonport via Churchill and Gartan. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly told a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District that there is huge potential there to develop one of
Greenway needs to be developed from Ballymacool towards Churchill and Gartan – Kelly Read More »
Uisce Eireann says mains repair works may cause supply disruptions at Old Road, Mountcharles and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon.
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A woman who fell in Castlefinn marks the fifth person to do so at that location since Christmas. Cllr Martin Scanlon is calling for works to be carried out to see the footpath levelled. The footpath is located near the local post office, meaning footfall includes pensioners. Cllr Scanlon says something needs to be done
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Police in Derry are warning parents that they should ensure their children’s safety when they are outside. It follows reports of children playing on building sites in Strathfoyle. PSNI say they while the dangers should be obvious, there is the potential for a fatality in the case of an incident.
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Weather experts say we could reach heatwave status by Sunday if the hot weather continues as expected. 25 degrees Celsius was recorded at the weather station in the Phoenix Park yesterday, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees on the way this weekend. A zone of high pressure has started stretching towards Ireland from the
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Fianna Fáil grassroots are backing Pat the Cope Gallagher for the party’s presidential nomination. The Tirconaill Tribune reports this morning lobbying efforts to see the Donegal Deputy have his name on the ticket have increased ahead of a final decision in September. Deputy Gallagher has not commented.
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The organisers of a GAA trip for Palestinian children say they are devastated to see their visas have been rejected. GAA Palestine say their applications were turned down by the Irish Immigration Service due to “insufficient documentation”. 47 people from the West Bank, including 33 children, were due to arrive here for the visit next
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Donegal County Council is calling on the Garda Commissioner to approve the Community CCTV system in Letterkenny as quickly as possible. The issue was raised by Cllr Thomas Sean Devine, who again said he’s anxious to see improved coverage in the vicinity of the Polestar Roundabout. It was also noted that the new Community Safety
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The Taoiseach has denied that a surgical hub for Sligo was part of a Government formation deal. During an interview on Highland Radio, Minister of State Marian Harkin claimed the decision to locate the North West surgical hub in Sligo formed part of her negotiations during the Programme for Government. Micheal Martin says Minister Harkin
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A West Donegal Councillor says it would be better to shut public toilets than allow them to operate in their current state. Councillor Denis McGee was speaking after he witnessed a young family with a wheelchair user attempt to use the temporary toilets at Magheroarty without success. Much concern has been raised over the condition
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Highland Radio and Coimisiún na Meán are joining forces once again for series two of Ours To Protect! We’re diving deep into the future of our planet, and the brilliant young minds of Donegal will be leading the conversation! Get ready to hear from experts and fantastic local children as Donna-Marie Doherty explores all things
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Over 5,800 children were in care last year, 236 of them in care in Donegal. Tusla’s annual report shows 3,102 referrals were made to Tusla across Donegal in 2024. Nationally, the agency received a record 96,666 child protection and welfare referrals. Tusla CEO, Kate Duggan, says 2025 is expected to be even busier:
3,102 Tusla referrals made in Donegal in 2024 Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Wednesday, July 9th:
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United Against Racism Donegal says ‘the burning of effigies is a precursor to the burning of people’. It’s as effigies of migrants in a boat was placed on top of a loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone. The structure in Moygashel includes mannequins dressed in life jackets, along with a sign which reads “stop the boats.”
Lough Swilly RNLI is warning of the dangers of Lion’s Mane jellyfish. One of the largest known species of jellyfish, they have been spotted washed up on beaches across Donegal in recent days. The rescue service is urging people to be mindful of children and pets who may come across the jellyfish along Donegal shores,
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Uisce Eireann continues to appeal to people right across Donegal to be mindful of their water use. A Water Conservation Order, introduced in May, remains in place in Milford; meanwhile, the utility says Buncrana, Carrigart-Downings, Milford, Ballybofey, Stranorlar, and Letterkenny are experiencing an increased demand. Uisce Eireann says water levels at Lough Colmcille, which supplies
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A Donegal Deputy says people are being fleeced by the high cost of groceries. A motion calling for large supermarkets to publish their yearly financial accounts has been debated in the Dail today. Most families are now spending €3,000 more a year to put food on the table. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Government has
‘People are being fleeced by high grocery costs’ – Deputy Doherty Read More »
Lough Swilly RNLI was launched last night following reports of a yacht in difficulty with two people on board on Lough Swilly. The rescue service was alerted by Malin Head Coast Guard at 10pm and the Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat launched. By the time they arrived on scene, the yacht was underway again. The RNLI
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The PSNI say they’re aware of an item placed on a loyalist bonfire in the Moygashel area of County Tyrone – and enquiries are underway. A boat has been placed on top of the structure, with mannequins dressed in lifejackets, along with a sign which says “stop the boats”. It comes ahead of bonfire night
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In the Dail this afternoon, Taoiseach Michael Martin said government investment in cancer services is increasing. He was responding to Aontu leader Peadar Toibin, who was in Letterkenny on Monday………… You can hear the full discussion here –
Taoiseach tells Toibin that government investment in cancer services is increasing Read More »
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! We hear of a worrying increase in self generated child abuse images appearing online and there’s a stark warning for parents. There news of Donegal attendance at this week’s Dublin
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No non-compliances have been recorded in HIQA’s latest report on a residential centre for people with disabilities in Donegal. HIQA found residents at Dreenan, which is part of Ard Greine Court in Stranorlar, received a good quality service, delivered by a consistent team of staff with the necessary mix of skills. There were three residents
HIQA finds no non-compliances during inspection at Dreenan Read More »
A GoFundMe page set up to support the family of a Killygordon native killed in California on Sunday has raised almost 84 thousand dollars. Damien O’Brien, who was struck by a car, is survived by his wife Michelle, and their two young sons, Oscar and Luke, with another baby boy due in September. The gofundme
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Repairs to a burst water main in Fanad may cause supply disruptions to Tully, Leat Beg, Glinsce and surrounding areas this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon.
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The Progress Flag will fly at the Letterkenny Public Services Centre during Pride weekend next month. Members of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District agreed this week to fly the flag from August 14th to 17th. The Progress Flag is an update of the traditional rainbow flag, incorporating the intersex and trans communities. The proposal to fly
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The Social Democrats say consumers will vote with their feet if they see how much profit their supermarket is making. The party is bringing a motion before the Dail later looking for major retailers to provide transparency on their finances. A Barnardos study this week found one in five families had to cut back or
Shoppers have the right to know if they’re being gouged – Whitmore Read More »
Avoidable deaths are being caused by a ‘shocking variation’ in cancer tests and treatments across the country. The Irish Cancer Society says it has identified delays for urgent referrals for both breast and prostate cancer in certain areas. Data also shows big differences in access to life-saving chemotherapy and radiation therapies depending on where you
ICS says avoidable deaths are being caused by variations in tests and treatments Read More »
Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says answers are needed, following recent figures that show 257 post offices across the country have closed in the last 10 years. Donegal has seen the closure of 19 within that period. Deputy MacLochlainn says the issue not only affects rural towns, but also cities:
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A Donegal Deputy says the houses of Elm Park in Buncrana are facing immediate danger. Speaking in the Dail yesterday, 100% Redress Party’s Charles Ward said the houses have been built on a flood plain and are affected by defective concrete. He said one family decided to move ahead with the Defective Concrete Scheme and
‘Houses in Elm Park, Buncrana facing immediate danger’ – Deputy Ward Read More »
There are calls for an urgent review of fire hydrants to be carried out in the Glenties Municipal District. Concern has been raised after the fire service encountered difficulties in accessing water when responding to a major fire at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg in the early hours of Easter Monday. It’s understood the fire service
Urgent review needed of fire hydrant capacity in Glenties MD – O’Fearraigh Read More »
Flash floods in Texas have lead to renewed calls for flood relief schemes in the Finn Valley area. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar MD Cllr Martin Harley says for towns, especially like Castlefin, it cannot be left until it’s too late. Rescuers in Texas are continuing to search for dozens of people still missing, with
Calls for flood relief schemes to progress in Finn Valley following Texas devastation Read More »
Uisce Eireann says customers in Clonmany and Meendoran can look forward to more confidence in their water supply this summer. Works began on Monday to replace more than 2.5km of old water mains. The works will take place along the R238/L1191 from Meendoran Bridge to Ballyliffin Junction in Clonmany as part of Uisce Éireann’s National
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Donegal County Council is being urged to appoint park wardens for the two town parks in Letterkenny. Cllr Gerry McMonagle told a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District that safety concerns are being raised by the public. In a response, officials indicated that a security company is contracted to close the park and do a
Donegal County Council urged to appoint wardens for Letterkenny parks Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – Tuesday July 8th:
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The HSE has announced the appointment of a permanent GP for Lettermacaward. Dr Shahzad Ahmad will take up the position on Tuesday July 15th. Dr Ahmad will be based in the recently refurbished Health Centre in Lettermacaward. The HSE says they would like to assure patients in Lettermacaward that there will be no changes to
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FRS Co-Op has appointed local coordinators to lead dedicated Deer Management Units in areas of the country that are well-known as hotspots for wild deer, including in Donegal. Two dedicated DMUs, known as N1 for Leitrim and N2 for Donegal, have been established as part of FRS Co-Op’s contract to establish a total of 15
Local co-ordinators appointed to lead dedicated Deer Management Unit in Donegal Read More »
It’s emerged this afternoon that residents’ associations could be held responsible for damage or injuries caused by trees falling within their estates. The issue arose at a meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, during which Cllr Gerry McMonagle said with increased weather warnings around Climate Change, and warnings of more severe weather conditions in the
MD told Residents Associations could be liable for damage caused by falling trees Read More »
Chronic traffic congestion is causing poor air quality in the Twin Towns. That’s according to Cllr Patrick McGowan, who says that HGVs heading to Donegal Town, Buncrana and Letterkenny all pass through Ballybofey. He says it is having a negative impact on respiratory health as a result. Cllr McGowan says this must be highlighted in
‘Chronic traffic congestion causing poor air quality in the Twin Towns’ – Cllr McGowan Read More »
A protest will be held this evening outside Leinster House against the Government’s decision not to reduce college fees for 2025/26. In a statement, student union Aontas na Mac Leinn in Eirinn said “students won’t foot the bill”, after Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless said that “as things stand” third-level students will
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HIQA has published reports today following inspections at two Donegal nursing homes in February. No non-compliances were identified at Aras Ui Dhomhnaill in Milford, which had 46 residents at the time. You can read the full report HERE Two non-compliances were noted at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, with 52 residents, one in the area of Governance
HIQA publishes reports on Nursing Homes in Ballyshannon and Milford Read More »
447 admitted patients are on trolleys in hospitals this morning. The INMO says University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 100. That’s followed by Letterkenny University Hospital with 44, and University Hospital Galway with 35. In LUH, 17 are in the emergency department, and the remaining 27 are in wards elsewhere
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A tractor was stolen from a yard in Burnfoot over the weekend. Gardaí say the Case International 844 was taken from the Dundrain area between 5 pm on Friday and 4 pm yesterday. The tractor did not have registration plates attached and was rusted, especially around the bonnet. Investigation gardaí are asking for those who
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Several items were stolen from a closed-down licensed premises at Sappagh, Muff, yesterday during daylight hours. A window and a door to the rear of the property were broken to gain entry. A Rockwell sander, a silver and orange Rockwell floor buffer, and an aluminium outdoor patio set consisting of a 3-seater couch and 2
Investigation launched into burglary at closed-down licensed premises in Muff Read More »
Cash was stolen from the premises of a business in the area of Coolmore, Rossnowlagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Between midnight and 6 am, the rear door of the property was forced open, and entry was gained. Money was taken from the cash register. Gardaí are asking the public to report any
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Gardai say a number of £20 Bank Of England notes were in circulation in the Buncrana area recently, and are urging all businesses across Donegal to be alert. They say retailers and other businesses should ensure that all notes are thoroughly checked, as many of these notes are produced in a very professional manner.
Counterfeit £20 notes in circulation in Buncrana Read More »
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