Our Friday Panel is Kathy Donaghey, Leonard Watson and Hugh Friel – we discuss healthcare, traffic and road saferty: We hear of a great act of kidness, a big step forward in services for people with diabetes, we preview Cruinniú na nÓg and there’s road safety advice ahead of the long weekend: Michael and Fionnuala […]
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Gerry Adams has won his defamation case against the BBC. The former Sinn Fein leader is suing the broadcaster over an episode of its Spotlight programme, and an online article, which claimed he sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson in Glenties, Co Donegal – a claim he denies. The jury in the trial found that
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Letterkenny University Hospital was one of the top 5 overcrowded hospitals in Ireland during the month of May. 468 patients were without a bed at the hospital, up 4% when compared to the same period in 2023. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch Report, 170 people were on a trolley in the hospital’s ED while
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The Minister for Older People and Housing has confirmed that recruitment is currently underway for a consultant for the memory assessment support service in Donegal. Minister Kieran O’Donnell has announced the commencement of the implementation of a National Dementia Registry for Ireland. It will assist in improving dementia care quality, address service gaps, and plan
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A Letterkenny businessman says that the day there is no traffic in the town will be worse than the current situation. Leonard Watson was reacting to the passing this week of two Active Travel Plans, which will see additional cycle lanes installed on the Ballyraine and Circular Road as well as the signalisation of two
Carelon Global Solutions Ireland has confirmed 24 jobs will be lost in Donegal as it ceases its operations in Ireland. The company which provides digital integrated solutions for the healthcare industry, has been based in Ireland for the past four years. In a statement, Carelon says that after careful consideration and a consultation process, a
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Donegal County Council is being urged to make its Black and Minority Ethnic Inclusion Strategy widely available across the county. Councillor Terry Crossan made the call following the recent launch of the North-West Anti-Racism Charter, which was developed as part of this year’s Bloody Sunday commemorations. Donegal’s BME Inclusion Strategy aims to send a clear
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The HSE West and North West is advising people to be aware of where they can seek care for their mental and physical health this June Bank Holiday weekend. They say while Bank holiday weekends can represent relaxation for some, for those struggling with their mental health they can be challenging. The HSE West and
Gardaí will be cracking down on drink driving this June Bank Holiday weekend. 70% of driver deaths happen during off-peak hours between 10pm and 6 a.m. A joint road safety appeal is being made by the force and the Road Safety Authority. Chief Superintendent David Harrington is appealing to drivers to take care:
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The White House says Israel’s accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, hospital officials say 22 people have been killed after an Israeli airstrike hit a house sheltering several families in central Gaza. According to staff at a local hospital, nine women and children are among the dead. White House
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As part of its Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy, Loughs Agency has delivered over €200,000 worth of enhancement works across the Foyle catchment in Donegal, to improve fish habitats and supporting sustainable angling. They were carried out on the Deele, Finn, and Reelan Rivers. On the Deele River, approximately €80,000 was invested in a range
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The HSE’s Regional Health Forum West has been briefed on the provision of a patient bus service from Letterkenny University Hospital to University Hospital Galway three days a week, with plans for the service to be reviewed and possibly extended. Sligo Councillor Marie Casserly asked why passengers south of Donegal Town are excluded, while Cllr
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There is confusion around whether or not those who are undergoing the appeals process under the defective concrete block grant scheme will have the opportunity to avail of a technical review. In November, it was determined that those who received a less extensive remediation option can opt for a technical review, although it is yet
Irish peacekeepers serving in Lebanon have come under fire from Israeli forces. It happened near the bombed-out village of Yaroun while members of the 126th Infantry Battalion were conducting a joint patrol with the Lebanese army. The Defence Forces have confirmed the incident, stating it took place along the Blue Line, the demarcation fence that
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News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, May 29th:
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Donegal ranks well above the national average in hosting Heritage Week events. It comes as the Heritage Council is calling out for communities to organise an event as part of National Heritage Week 2025. It gets underway on the 16th of August and will run until the 24th, with the theme named as Exploring Our
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has committed to applying more pressure to the Lebanese Government to see justice for the family of a Donegal soldier who was killed while on a peacekeeping mission. Private Sean Rooney was shot and killed when his convoy came under fire in 2022. The commitment came following a question from Deputy Catherine
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out at what he says is the Government’s inability to deliver ‘the most basic needs’. Uisce Eireann yesterday told the Infrastructure Committee that it needs an extra €2 billion to deliver the water services capacity needed to reach the Government’s revised housing targets. It’s feared that thousands of social and
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People in Milford, Kerrykeel, and Ramelton continue to be encouraged to conserve water. A water conservation order implemented on May 6th remains in place in a bid to safeguard water supplies. Uisce Eireann says despite heavy rainfall in recent days, water levels at Lough Colmcille remain lower than normal. The utility anticipates that water levels
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The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by a Donegal based Garda over the handling of a disciplinary investigation and his ongoing suspension. Garda Keith Harrison, who has been suspended since 2021, is accused of entering into a sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman, who reported a crime to him. The breach of discipline
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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: A listener needs help having got a parking ticket from Dublin even though her car wasn’t there, the Irish Heart Foundation calls for a ban on disposable vapes and there are calls
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A man has been left badly shaken after an alleged attempted car hijacking near Milford in the early hours of this morning. It’s understood that the man was driving on a back road between Milford and Termon at around 3:30am when three men, dressed in dark clothing, jumped out in front of his car. Two
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A Donegal Senator is calling for filling stations to be utilised in efforts to expand EV charging infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Senator Manus Boyle believes the lack of adequate charging ports right across the country could possibly force motorists to revert to diesel and petrol-powered vehicles. He is urging the Government to support and
€1.4 million has been allocated to Donegal schools for digital learning and minor works. Primary schools in the county are set to receive €871,838, with post-primary schools getting €527,890. The allocation is part of a €65 million investment package announced by Education Minister Helen McEntee. Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State Charlie McConalogue says the
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A man has been hospitalised following an attempted robbery in Letterkenny yesterday evening. Gardaí were alerted to the incident at around 6:30pm in the Main Street area. The man in his 20s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to what Gardai say are non-life threatening injuries sustained during the robbery. Investigations are ongoing.
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The second teenager who drowned in Lough Swilly earlier this month is to be laid to rest this weekend. 18-year-old Matt Sibanda, of St Mary’s Road Buncrana, a native of Zimbabwe and 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola, who was originally from Nigeria, are believed to have entered the water to retrieve a football on May 11th A
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Uisce Éireann says work will begin shortly on a project to being a more reliable water supply to Ballyshannon, along with improved water quality. More than 400m of old cast iron water mains will be replaced in West Port, Ballyshannon, by autumn this year as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. Uisce Eireann
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There’s renewed calls for the planning objection fee to be increased. Councillor Michael McClafferty has called for the cost to rise from €20 to €500. It was argued by Councillors Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig and Declan Meehan at this week’s plenary meeting of Donegal County Council that increasing the fee to such an amount would
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Harris Tweed representatives from the Shetland Islands have been visiting Donegal as part of an ongoing programme to train weavers in the county. Cllr Martin Harley says the visit is doubly important because it highlights the campaign to secure designated EU status for Donegal Tweed. He says the Protected Geographic Recognition would bring economic benefits
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The Justice Minister will bring forward proposals to reform legislation which deals with terrorism and organised crime. Jim O’Callaghan will work towards implementing the recommendations from the majority report of the Independent Review of the Offences against the State Acts. These recommendations include the repeal of the current legislation to re-enact select elements in replacement
The Northern Ireland Assembly has been told that the Department of Health is continuing to fail staff and patients at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry, particularly in terms of Emergency Department wait times. Foyle MLA Padraig Delargy said on May 15th, average Ed wait times were almost 10 hours, three times higher than the Northern Ireland
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A Donegal councillor says the county is at a crossroads when it comes to housing, and developers won’t build houses if the council continues to treat them as they are being treated at the moment. Cllr Paul Canning told a special housing meeting that if a developer approaches the council with plans for a
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday May 28th………..
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A security alert on Limavady Road in the Waterside area of Derry has ended after a suspicious package discovered in the area this morning, 28 May, was examined and found to be a hoax device. Police say Ammunition Technical Officers examined the package, which was reported at around 10.15, and they can confirm this was
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Taoiseach Michael Martin says the feasibility of a special payment for wheelchair users in October’s budget is being looked at. It’s after Donegal Deputy Charles Ward highlighted the daily challenges experienced by Donegal wheelchair users. It follows a meeting he had with members of the Irish Wheelchair Association who protested outside the gates of Leinster
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The jury in Gerry Adams’ libel case against the BBC is expected to begin deliberations tomorrow. It’s hearing a summary of the evidence in the case today. Gerry Adams is taking this legal action against the BBC over claims it made in an episode of its current affairs programme Spotlight, and an online article, that
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The Northern Ireland Fire Service says a new 50 million pound training college in Tyrone will help them respond to all kinds of emergencies. It’s officially opened outside Cookstown – and is kitted out with facilities that replicate scenarios such as floods, slurry pits accidents, and crashes. Chief Fire and Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings
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The Tánaiste’s hit out at criticism of the Occupied Territories Bill. The drafting of the bill was approved by Cabinet yesterday, and aims to ban the importation of goods from the Israeli occupied territories of Palestine. However, there are calls for the ban to include services. Speaking in the Dail chamber, Tanaiste Simon Harris said
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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! In this hour, we discuss Letterkenny missing out on a Surgical Hub but plans progressing for an Ambulatory Care Facility. Concerns have been raised that the centre might take years
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A security alert is ongoing in Derry. A suspicious package was discovered on Limavady Road in the Waterside area shortly after 10:15am this morning. Cordons are in place in the area of Heron Way with Nelson Drive. Police say while there are no roads closed or evacuations at this time, Ebrington Primary School and Nursery
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Over €22 million has been invested in retrofitting social homes in Donegal over the past four years. In 2021, €935,000 was spent retrofitting 52 properties in Donegal, installing heat pumps and replacing doors and windows, under the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme. 141 properties were retrofitted the following year at a cost of €3.7 million. In
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A man has been arrested in Strabane as part of investigations into a road-related incident in the town yesterday afternoon. Police were alerted to a White Vauxhall Astra being driven erratically on Berryhill Road, towards Artigarvan at around 12:25pm. The vehicle was later located on Great Northern Link Road. The 28-year-old was subsequently arrested on
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Schoolchildren in Letterkenny with special needs are said to be facing intolerable delays travelling to and from school due to the town’s traffic congestion. Anotú representative, Rebecca McDaid who works as an SNA on a school bus says parents are extremely worried about the knock on effect the delays are having on their children who
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A sum of money has been stolen from a service station in Ballybofey. It’s understood a number of people entered the commercial premises on the Donegal Road at around 8pm last night before making off with the cash. Gardai say investigations are ongoing.
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Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in Glencolmcille. Works are estimated to be completed by around 3pm this afternoon. Property owners are advised that it may take 3-4 hours for supply to fully return after the estimated restoration time.
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Buncrana Tidy Towns Initiative has written to Donegal County Council and Councillors to highlight what they say is a lack of basic services in the town. The letter, signed by the group and local businesses, calls for the road sweeper service in the town to be reinstated on a five-day-a-week basis. Buncrana Tidy Towns Initiative
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There’s calls for a three-part strategy to be implemented to support the efforts of Tidy Towns groups in Donegal. Councillor Joy Beard has proposed a rollout of a targeted awareness campaign, additional signage, and a pilot project targeting the disposal of pizza boxes. Donegal County Council’s Director of Water and Environment, Michael McGarvey confirmed that
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At least 40% more inpatient beds will be needed in hospitals by 2040. A new study by the ESRI suggests an additional 4,400 to 6,800 beds are needed to provide enough care for the growing population. Emergency Department attendances are projected to grow from 1.6 million to around 2.1 million by 2040. Aoife Brick from
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Progress is significantly off track for meeting the 2030 climate targets, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s warning that Ireland is set to exceed emission goals in nearly every sector. Today’s EPA report paints a worrying forecast for Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions. Last year, it predicted Ireland could achieve a
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Road surfacing works are to be carried out on the Binroe to Ballyloughan road today and tomorrow. The road will be closed between 8am and 6pm both days. All traffic will be diverted onto the N56 at Bruckless and Carricknagore. Donegal County Council apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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