An e-scooter has been seized by police officers in Strabane, and its owner has received a caution. It followed concerns about e-scooter use causing nuisance in the Ballymagorry area. PSNI are warning that under current legislation e-scooters are deemed to be a motor vehicle, meaning the rider must have a driving licence and the vehicle […]
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Donegal County Council says it is aware of an incident over the Bank Holiday weekend involving a campervan blocking a footpath at the pier car park in Donegal Town. However, they are unclear whether the incident occurred during Pay and Display enforcement hours, which run from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays.
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The case of Aaron Langan will be raised in the Seanad next week. The nine-year-old from Laghey, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is currently awaiting HSE approval for a treatment called Givinostat, which could benefit his quality of life, but there has been a delay in administrative speed, despite the medication receiving EU approval. On
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Major planning documents for the Donegal TEN-T project have now been lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála. The overall scheme proposes upgrades and new road infrastructure linking Letterkenny, Manorcunningham, Lifford and the Ballybofey-Stranorlar bypass, including a new bridge crossing at the River Swilly. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Compulsory Purchase Order documents are expected to
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It’s turning out to be a bruising set of local election results for the UK Labour Party. It’s lost control of 9 local authorities in England. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK have eaten into their share of council seats, winning over 350 so far. Not all local authorities have started counting votes, and tallies are still
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Colleges are to face questions on how they’re tackling sexual violence and harassment. Third-level institutions will be called before the Oireachtas Higher Education Committee next month, along with the domestic and gender-based violence agency, Cuan. The Higher Education Authority will also be quizzed on its own sexual violence prevention framework, according to the Irish Independent.
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TODAY Cloudy with light rain developing as the day progresses. Highest temperatures of 12 degrees with moderate southwest winds reaching 14 mph. UV Index of 3 (Moderate) and a 35% chance of rain. EVENING Light rain continuing across most areas before gradually tapering off. Temperatures falling to between 7 and 8 degrees with steady southwesterly
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The HSE is being asked to explain its recent €127,000 on a bike shed for University Hospital Kerry. It holds up to 40 bikes, and is only available to staff. Health chiefs are to be called before the Dáil Public Accounts Committee to explain the final cost, when options of close to €7,000 were available.
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One in seven students at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School in Raphoe say they would cycle to school if proper infrastructure was in place. The findings come from the school’s Safe Cycle Awareness Campaign. Students are now calling on Donegal County Council to introduce cycle lanes within a 5km radius of the town, along
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A new €4 million conservation programme is being launched across the west and north west to protect the endangered corncrake. Corncrakes which still breeds in parts of Donegal, will be the focus of the Natura Communities for Birds initiative. The project will involve nine sites across Donegal, Mayo and Galway, building on the success of
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An Inishowen councillor says there must not be a repeat of the two-month boil water notice that was lifted in Culdaff last week. Cllr Martin McDermott described the disruption as a major inconvenience and has called for better communication from Uisce Éireann during future issues. The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says discussions are
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Emergency services attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision in Letterkenny yesterday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2pm in the Killylastin area. No serious injuries were reported. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing and a full report is awaited.
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Canon David Skuce has announced his retirement as Rector of the Dunfanaghy Union of Parishes after seven years serving the parishes of Holy Trinity, Raymunterdoney and Killult. His final Sunday service will take place on June 28th, with his retirement becoming official the following day. A special service is also planned on June 29th to
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Gardaí in Donegal are warning the public about a social media scam involving fraudsters impersonating the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. They say scammers are falsely claiming to offer compensation programmes for victims. Gardaí are reminding people that no section of the force will ever contact someone unexpectedly seeking bank details or personal information. Anyone
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An open day is taking place at the Atlantic Technological University campus in Letterkenny this afternoon. The Spring Open Day runs from 4pm to 6:30pm and is aimed at students considering further and higher education options. Information will be available on courses, career pathways and student supports, while guided tours of the campus are also
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Car loan borrowing passed the €1 billion mark for the first time last year, according the Banking and Payments Federation. Almost 79,000 car loans were taken out in 2025, up more than 19% on the previous year. Loans for other purposes, including holidays, weddings and education also surged. Brian Hayes, CEO of the BPFI says
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TODAY Cloudy with light rain developing as the day progresses. Highest temperatures of 12 degrees with moderate southwest winds reaching 14 mph. UV Index of 3 (Moderate) and a 35% chance of rain. EVENING Light rain continuing across most areas before gradually tapering off. Temperatures falling to around 7 or 8 degrees with steady southwesterly
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An assessment is underway into potential suicide prevention measures on the Foyle Bridge. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for higher parapet railings to be installed. The Department for Infrastructure says the review will take a number of months due to the bridge’s complexity. Mr Durkan says the measures must be part of wider
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740 premises have lost power in Ballyraine. The fault was reported just before 12 noon. It is hoped to be restored within the hour at 1 o’clock. ESB have apologised for the inconvenience caused.
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Donegal recorded the highest level of daily sunshine hours in Ireland last month. According to Met Éireann’s climate statement, Malin Head recorded 14.2 hours of sunshine last Wednesday. The latest climate statement shows sunshine levels were above average at most weather stations across the country in April.
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House prices in Derry and Strabane have recorded the highest rise in the North, new figures show. The latest Northern Ireland Quarterly House Price Index from Ulster University shows the average price in Derry City and Strabane rose by 5.8% in the first quarter of this year. That takes the average from £192,752 to almost
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Rising food, energy and health insurance prices are costing the average household close to €2,000 extra a year. A survey shows more than half of people say their costs are up significantly. The average increase in bills per household so far this year has worked out at €165 a month, according to the research by
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An Inishowen councillor has called for clarity on how social housing tenants will be accommodated during remediation works on defective blocks. Cllr Albert Doherty is asking whether a proportion of new social homes in Inishowen can be reserved for tenants who will have to leave their current homes for repairs. He says there is still
Cllr Doherty calls for balance between housing list and defective blocks crisis Read More »
Parents of children born through surrogacy are calling on the Government to bring in laws to protect them immediately. Irish Families Through Surrogacy will hold a briefing for TDs and Senators later to highlight the need for the Health Assisted Human Reproduction Act, passed in 2024, to be enacted. Right now, children born through surrogacy
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It’s been confirmed there will be no Darkness Into Light walk in the Twin Towns this year. Darkness Into Light had been held annually in Ballybofey and Stranorlar since 2020. Organisers say the event will not take place in the Finn Valley this year, but hope to return in 2027. People are being encouraged to
Darkness Into Light postponed in Ballybofey and Stranorlar for 2026 Read More »
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following further disorder in Derry’s Bishop Street area. It’s the latest in a series of disturbances over the past week. Over recent days, there have been repeated incidents of antisocial behaviour in the Bishop Street, The Fountain and Nailors Row areas. The PSNI says masked youths were involved last
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A woman has been seriously injured, and a child has been hurt in a crash in Bunbeg. Gardaí say the collision involving a car and a truck happened at around 5:20pm yesterday evening. The driver, a woman in her 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries, while the child was also brought
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Tributes have been paid to a young man from Inishowen who has died unexpectedly. Lewis Kelly was a student at Carndonagh Community School. In an online post, the school said his passing has left an enormous void in the school and wider community. He is being remembered as a keen sportsman and someone loved by
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The long-awaited changing places and accessible toilet facilities have officially opened at Letterkenny Retail Park. The facilities are now fully operational for public use. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who has long campaigned for the installation, welcomed their opening at today’s launch. He also outlined the key system in place to help ensure the facilities are properly
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Cllr Anthony Molloy has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, taking over from Cllr Michael McClafferty. Cllr Molloy was nominated by Cllr Brian Carr and seconded by Cllr John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh. Cllr Denis McGee proposed Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig for the position and he seconded the motion
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A boil water notice remains in place on Oileán Ghabhla as works continue to restore a permanent water supply. Uisce Éireann says the notice, issued in April, is still required to protect the health of around 95 customers on the island. An interim supply is currently in place while essential works progress to repair the
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A van that crashed in the early hours of yesterday morning was found abandoned with its number plates removed, Gardaí have said. Gardaí were alerted at around 12:45am after a silver Vauxhall Vivaro collided on the R238 at Three Trees, Quigley’s Point. No one was at the scene when officers arrived, and the vehicle was
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A woman has been assaulted and had cash stolen while sitting in her car at traffic lights in Letterkenny. Gardaí say the incident happened at around 11:40am on Tuesday on the Justice Walsh Road. A woman approached the driver’s side, opened the door and allegedly assaulted the driver before taking a sum of cash. Gardaí
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A garden table was set on fire and a flower pot was destroyed in an act of criminal damage in Carndonagh. Gardaí say a man believed to be in his 60s was at the rear of a business on Pound Street at around 3am on Thursday when the incidents occurred. He is described as having
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A teenage boy was allegedly assaulted during an incident at Rathmullan Pier last week. The attack happened at around 8:50pm on Friday, evening while he was fishing at the location. He was approached by two younger males. One of them asked him if he could use his fishing rod. When he declined, the second boy
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Gardaí are investigating an incident in Letterkenny where a firearm was reportedly seen. The authorities were alerted to the incident at Glenwood Park at around 5:30pm on Saturday evening. A number of men are understood to have arrived at the location, and it’s believed a handgun was sighted. No injuries or damage have been reported,
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An appeal for information has been issued after a quad bike was stolen from a farm in Churchill. Gardaí say a 2016 red Honda TRX500 was taken from a shed in the Lossett area at around 5am on Tuesday last. A man entered the shed and pushed the quad towards the R251. He was wearing
Gardaí issue advice following multiple quad thefts in Donegal Read More »
A robotic lawnmower has been stolen from a garden in Letterkenny. Its reported the green ‘Parkside’ device was taken from a property in the Ballymacool area between 8pm on Saturday and midday on Sunday. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity during that time to come forward.
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A Midlands Northwest MEP is warning that young farmers will be lost to the sector unless Europe makes farming financially viable. Ciaran Mullooly says the ageing profile of farmers is a serious concern, with just 4.5% in Ireland under 35, and facing barriers like access to land and a stable income. Speaking at the European
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More than one in ten households cannot afford a warm home or their energy bills. The ESRI found 14% of homes were unable to afford their energy costs in 2024. Researchers say a system that tracks multiple indicators is needed, because single measures risk missing those most in need. Senior Research Officer at the ESRI
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A long-awaited air link between Dublin and Derry is set to return under a new Public Service Obligation route from October. Minister Dara O’Brien confirmed the plan in the Dáil this morning in response to Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn. The service, funded through the Shared Island Fund, is aimed at improving connectivity
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30 firefighters are working to tackle a wildfire in Co. Derry. The blaze on Polly’s Brae Road, Dungiven, has a front of approximately 500m. The Northern Irish Fire Service are asking the public to avoid the area. An amber weather warning is in place for wildfires, and authorities are urging people to remain vigilant.
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A Donegal woman has told an Oireachtas committee on transport that the failure to meet a 2024 commitment that more garda personnel would be assigned to roads policing is a disgrace. Susan Gray, founder of PARC road safety group, spoke with other bereaved families in calling for action to stop the fall of RPU members.
Failed commitments on roads policing numbers disgraceful – PARC Read More »
The pace of delivery under the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is leaving families waiting years, according to a Donegal Deputy. Charles Ward of the 100% Redress Party told the Dáil last night that the county-by-county rollout of the scheme is inefficient and not effective. He said that while he supports the inclusion of Fingal
Ward says county-by-county rollout of DCB scheme is leaving families waiting years Read More »
Pharmacological restraint is to be introduced in Irish law for the first time. It’s part of the Mental Health Bill, a landmark piece of mental health legislation, which was passed by the Dáil on Wednesday. Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission, John Farrelly, welcomes the move:
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A new organisation bringing together two of Derry’s key community health groups will be officially launched today. Health for Life has been formed through the merger of the Old Library Trust and the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum. The move has been supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and aims to protect and expand
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Deele College, Raphoe is closed today due to a water outage on campus. The school says a lack of running water means it cannot operate safely without toilets or hand-washing facilities. All students are affected, except Leaving Certificate Construction exam students, whose exam will go ahead as planned. School management says the health and safety
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Nearly €8 million is to be allocated to regional airports over the next four years. The funding, announced by the Minister for Transport, will support safety, security and carbon reduction measures. Donegal Airport is set to receive €367,000 as part of the package. The airport received the smallest share, however Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher
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Julie Middleton gave her first address in the Northern Irish Assembly since being co-opted as the DUP’s MLA for Foyle in place of her husband. Gary Middleton stepped away from the role at the beginning of the month in the face of significant mental health challenges. Mrs Middleton spoke in the chamber yesterday, outlining a
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The HSE has been on the receiving end of backlash after it had to admit that the wrong information was given in relation to the number of beds that will be available when Buncrana Community Hospital reopens. It emerged yesterday that commitments made to see the full 41 beds restored cannot be kept and the
Human error blamed for Buncrana Community Hospital bed count mistake Read More »
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