Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the first American Pope in history. He’s taken the papal name Leo the 14th. White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel earlier, signifying a replacement to Pope Francis had been chosen. Voting in the secretive conclave only began yesterday.
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White smoke has risen. A new pope has been elected.
White smoke emerges rises above Vatican as new Pope selected Read More »
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an orange Fire Danger Notice, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. The Notice is in effect until midday on Monday. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the
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Donegal County Council have confirmed that they have not granted a planning exemption to the owners of the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin to operate as an IPAS centre. Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn also received confirmation from the Housing Department this evening. They say the International Protection Accommodation Service did receive an offer in respect of the
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Deputy Charles Ward says it is unacceptable that over 1,200 children in Donegal have been left without a creche place. Speaking in the Dáil, he raised a recent survey by Early Childhood Ireland that revealed there are 1,345 children under the age of 4 on childcare waiting lists in the county, while only 89 places
‘Unacceptable that over 1,200 Donegal children left without creche place’ – Deputy Ward Read More »
Detectives investigating reports of burglaries in Derry city centre are appealing for information and witnesses. A line of enquiry at this time is that some of these incidents may be linked. At around half past 10 last night, police received a report of a suspected burglary and suspicious activity in the Palace Street area, and
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The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal has been exceeding its targets so far this year, and is on track to invest in the region of €2.5 million this year, supporting over 240 jobs in the county. A meeting of Donegal County Council’s SPC was told this morning that this is a county of small business.
DCC committee briefed on LEO’s success Read More »
The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live weekdays from 9am to 12noon. Here you can listen back to a Podcast of Thursday’s show: After a look at the papers we hear a call for your views on policing before getting details of the latest review of speed limits in Donegal: Minister Neale Richmond discusses funding
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Detectives have arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of managing a meeting in support of a proscribed organisation, as well as aiding and abetting, and failure to comply with condition imposed by the Parades Commission. The man remains in custody at this time. The arrest is in connection to events in Derry on Easter Monday.
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Detectives are investigating a house fire in the Slaughtmanus Road area of Derry during the early hours of today, Thursday 8 May, as arson with intent to endanger life. A male occupant in the property was asleep when he was alerted to the blaze by the sound of his smoke alarm and his dog barking
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Uisce Eireann say Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions in Swilly View, Inch Island and surrounding areas this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, repairs to a burst main may cause supply disruptions to St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe and surrounding areas, with works set to take place until
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The Policing and Community Safety Authority is urging people in Donegal to participate in a consultation on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. The PCSA was established last month, and is running the consultation exercise until June 8th. CEO Helen Hall was previously CEO of the Policing Authority, spoke on today’s Nine
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Measures to deal with the spread of TB among the national herd are expected today. Farming organisations and officials from the department of Agriculture are meeting for urgent talks. They’ll be debating 30 new proposals to eradicate Bovine TB according to the Irish Farmers Journal.
New TB eradication measures on the table as government meets farm organisations Read More »
A beach in Donegal is still not meeting minimum bathing water standards, according to the EPA’s latest report which has been published this morning. Ladies Bay in Buncrana has again been rated as poor, one of only two beaches in the country to be given that designation along with Sandymount in Dublin. Last year,
Ladies Bay in Buncrana still not meeting minimum bathing water standards – EPA Read More »
Midlands North West MEP Nina Carberry is welcoming the publication of a European Parliament report on the proposed EU Water Resilience Strategy, and is calling on the commission to match the Parliament’s ambition when it publishes its proposal later this year. Ms Carberry, who is Vice-Chair of the Parliament’s Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and
Support for Ireland’s membership of the EU has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade. 82 per cent are in favour of our relationship with the bloc, down from 84 per cent last year. 43 per cent of people say they believe their views are not represented at EU level, while nearly half
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Crowds are expected to pack into St Peter’s Square again this morning, as attempts to elect a new Pope continue. Black smoke billowed from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel after the first vote of the conclave last night, with the vote taking longer than expected. Only one vote was held last night, but starting
Conclave resumes this morning in Sistine Chapel Read More »
The Local Authority Waters Programme, LAWPRO, is holding a community information meeting about water quality and water related issues in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District in Ballybofey later this month. Under the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland LAWPRO carries out work in areas identified as having poor water quality to support targeted water quality improvements.
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A West Tyrone MLA has told the Assembly that vintners in West Tyrone are struggling in the face of high rates and taxes, and strong competition from neighbouring counties. Daniel McCrossan, who declared an interest as the director of a local hospitality company, told Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald that interventions are needed to ease
West Tyrone vintners need supports in the face of high costs – McCrossan Read More »
News, Sport and Obituaries on Wednesday May 7th…………
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Uisce Eireann says Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Clar, Redcastle and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal tonight. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm tonight until 5am tomorrow morning.
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Planning permission for 161 new homes in the Newbuildings area has been approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee. The application by Benamara Properties Limited is for a residential development comprising 161 dwellings, comprising detached chalet bungalows, 17 detached houses, 14 semi-detached chalet bungalows, 82 semi-detached houses, and 46 townhouses. The application
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The Dail’s been told that Donegal needs a Surgical Hub to relieve some of the pressure on Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was raised this afternoon by Deputy Charles Ward, on foot of a visit to the hospital last week by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill. She told the Dail the best location for a
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One of six new Tertiary Bachelors’ Degrees announced today is located in Donegal. Students enrolling in the upcoming academic year will be able to avail obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in General Nursing. Entry is not based on points, and there are no tuition fees for the first one to two years. The course will begin
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The state could introduce another number, like 999 but for non-urgent medical issues. The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation to gather opinions. It says the HSE requested this to explore the possibility of introducing another number for “acute but non-emergency needs.” HIQA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Conor Teljeur, says people are
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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
Appointments made to Donegal Garda Division in line with new model Read More »
€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
IR£7 million exchanged at the Central Bank over the past 10 years Read More »
News, Sport, and Obituaries on Tuesday May 6th………..
News, Sport and Obituaries on Tuesday May 6th Read More »
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
Kimmins says she will not rush new guidelines on HMOs Read More »
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
Podcast Tuesday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
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
Dangerous driving is difficult to police – Cllr Paul Canning Read More »
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
Air compressor believed to have caused fire at Donagh Famine Village Read More »
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