Met Éireann have issued an Orange weather warning for rain saying that very heavy rain with persistent thunderstorms is possible.

Continuing they list flooding, likely damage to homes and businesses and disruption and delays to public transport among the potential impacts.

The warning will come into effect at 1am tomorrow morning through 7am.

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Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituary Notices – Friday, September 11th

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Jeffrey Donaldson is due in court in two weeks following a brief review at Newry Crown Court today.

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 counts of historical child sex abuse against two victims in June following a four week trial.

His wife Eleanor Donaldson was found to have committed five acts of aiding and abetting her husband, but cannot be criminally convicted.

Judge Paul Ramsey confirmed he has received two Victim Impact Reports and said a probation report has been completed.

Jeffrey Donaldson was not required to attend today’s hearing.

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The Tánaiste says the Government’s position on public sector pay talks is being misrepresented.

Simon Harris says there is money for a pay deal but unions need to come to the table to negotiate.

Parts of the Fórsa and SIPTU trade unions will begin a work to rule at the end of this month in protest at the lack of a new deal.

Tánaiste Simon Harris says they need to properly engage in talks

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The EU’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis has heard that major housing investment must be taken ‘off the books’.

Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly, who is vice-chair raised concern about the EU Housing Commission’s estimate that an additional €150bn is needed to address Europe’s housing needs.

Mr Mullooly questioned where the funding will come from for housing.

He says there needs to be new ideas to fix the issue:

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A public meeting is being held this Sunday to discuss concerns around school bus places for children in Donegal.

The meeting has been organised by Donegal Aontú chairperson Rebecca McDaid, with the aim of establishing the true extent of the problem.

She says issues have arisen around the availability of school bus places for a number of reasons.

The meeting will take place in Room 2 at Letterkenny Community Centre this Sunday at 7pm.

Speaking on the Greg Hughes Show this week, Rebecca McDaid highlighted the financial burden that a lack of a school bus place can place on families:

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Donegal County Council has confirmed that the Mill Bridge in Buncrana will be subject to a road closure from Monday to Friday next week for essential road works.

Diversions will be in effect for the duration of the works with delays expected.

A local representative says this announcement has caused further frustration from residents adding to what is felt by the current one-way system in operation on the bridge.

Cllr Jack Murray explains what he would like to see to alleviate concerns from residents and motorists alike:

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Police in Strabane have seized suspected Class B controlled drugs and drug-related paraphernalia in a search today.

The search was led by the Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted by officers from the Tactical Support Group and the dog unit.

A spokesperson for the PSNI confirmed that enquires are ongoing, those with information are encouraged to contact police on 101.

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Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Nearly three thousand victims of the terrorist attacks in America are being remembered at memorial events today.

At a ceremony at the World Trade Centre, the names of all the victims will be read aloud.

On today’s Greg Hughes Show, Paul McCormack, a former NYPD officer from Donegal, said 9-11 impacted numerous Irish families, with many of those lost having Irish roots.

Reflecting on the losses sustained by the NYPD and the New York Fire Department, Paul McCormack said that was part of the job..……….

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Donegal County Council says emergency road surface repairs are being carried out next week on sections of the N13 Letterkenny Derry Road between Newtowncunningham and Manorcunningham.

The works will commence at 9:30 on Monday next, and continue until Wednesday September 23rd

Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys on this route during this period.

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