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The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. This morning, Sunday, there are 38 people awaiting admission in the ED. The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment

As part of an investigation into dissident republican activity, Gardaí attached to the Serious Crime Functional area, Donegal Garda Division have arrested a male aged in his 30s. The male was arrested for alleged membership of an unlawful organisation and is currently detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under Section 30

As part of Operation Tara and ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs and related crime in County Donegal, Gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit conducted an operation on 19th December 2025. During the course of this operation, a residential property in the Letterkenny area was searched. Gardaí recovered approximately €38,000 worth

As part of a Revenue Joint Operation, three men have appeared in court following a major drug seizure in Donegal. The €2.2 Million Cannabis Seizure was made in Ballybofey on the 1st April 2025. Gardaí subsequently charged three men in relation to this investigation and all three appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday morning

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Cill Riáin,  Co. Dhún na nGall on Wednesday afternoon. The single-vehicle collision involved a car and occurred on the R262 at Tullynaglaggin at approximately 3:50pm. A woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has been removed from

A significant search was carried out this evening after a member of the public reported hearing cries of help at Straghill Beach at 5pm. Malin heat Coast Guard tasked the Rescue 118 helicopter, the Greencastle Coastguard unit and the Lough Swilly RNLI to the area for an extensive search. The search was stood down a

The extensive search coordinated for a missing fisherman by the Coast Guard today in Donegal Bay has ended with the recovery of a body off Teelin on the Donegal Coast. A local Fishing vessel involved in the search made the discovery just before 6pm. The search concluded after 3 days of intensive searching coordinated by

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-car road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 Letterkenny to Ballybofey road in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5:05pm this evening The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman aged in her 60s, is being treated for life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital. No other

  A young girl has died following a road traffic collision in Inishowen on Wednesday evening. A female driver (age unknown) of the car, a male front seat passenger (age unknown) and a female child who was a rear passenger were all removed from the scene to Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry where they all remain in

A section of the R240 is to remain closed overnight following a serious road traffic collision. The crash occurred at Carrowmore, Carndonagh around 6pm on Wednesday evening. Diversions are in place. Please take an alternative route if possible. There are no further details at present.

The Health Minister has agreed to meet with a delegation of Doctors next week to hear their concerns over the future of services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeil made the commitment this evening at a meeting with Donegal TDs to discuss the issue of a surgical hub for the North West. There’s

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge in Milford on Friday evening. The incident, involving a car and a van, occurred at approximately 7.30pm. A female driver, aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has been removed to Letterkenny University

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision at Bunlin Bridge in Milford, The collision occurred early on Friday evening The road is expected to be closed overnight with local diversions in place. There is no further information available at this time.

A significant search operation has been launched off the coast of Buncrana The rescue helicopter and at least 4 RNLI/coast guard lifeboats are involved in the searches focused off Buncrana beach No further details are available at present

It was Pope Francis’s wish to be laid to rest in the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome of which Donegal’s Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin is Cannon. The Vatican have yet to formally announce details. A year ago, Downings-born Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin was appointed as a Canon of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned. His death was announced by Cardinal Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers and

Msgr. Kevin Gillespie, Diocesan Administrator, has said he is heartbroken after an overnight fire destroyed St Mary’s church in Gweedore. He offered his support for Fr Briain Ó Fearraigh, the Parish Priest and the wider community. In thanking emergency services, Monsignor Gillespie said An Garda Síochána  will conduct a “necessary investigation” The statement in full:

There’s shock and sadness with the news that St Mary”s Chapel in Derrybeg was destroyed in an overnight fire. The alarm was raised around 4am with five units of the fire service, along with gardai, responding to the scene. It’s not yet known how the fire started but we understand Gardai are investigating to determine

It has been confirmed that Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been cancelled following a Serious Traffic Incident early in the day. Two men were seriously injured when they were stuck by a car at Lower Main Street at 3am. They were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of

Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car and two pedestrians, that occurred at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny this morning, Monday 17th March 2025. The collision, in which the pedestrians were struck by a car, occurred at approximately 3am. The two male pedestrians were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic incident that occurred in Buncrana, County Donegal, on Monday, 27th January 2025. Shortly after 4:45 pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a 13-year-old male youth was found unresponsive after an apparent fall from an e-scooter on a local road at Linsfort. He was

Gardaí at Buncrana continue to investigate a road traffic collision involving a car and two pedestrians that occurred on Main Street, Buncrana, on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. One of the pedestrians, a woman in her 80s who was seriously injured in the collision, passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today, Sunday, 19th January 2025.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a reported road traffic collision on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of an incident involving a car and two pedestrians, that occurred at the junction of Lower Main Street and St Orans Road, at approximately 2.20pm. One of the pedestrians, a

Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male following the discovery of a body at a vacant property in Dundrain, Burnfoot, County Donegal, at approximately 2:30pm on Wednesday, 8th January 2025. The deceased has not yet been identified and has been removed to the mortuary at University

The Emergency Department in Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy and patients are being advised of long wait times. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department and many of these patients are acutely unwell. As always, the hospital treats the sickest patients first, which means that patients who attend the ED for routine

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic incident involving a pedestrian and a car, at Bruckless, Co. Donegal, yesterday evening, Saturday 16th November 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 6.10pm. The female pedestrian (aged in her 70’s) was conveyed to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The road is currently closed,

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Kerrykeel, Co.Donegal on Tuesday, 29th October 2024. The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was fatally injured. The local coroner has been

In a suprise move, Fianna Fáil has confirmed that Claudia Kennedy has been selected to contest the Donegal Constituency for the party in the next General Election. Claudia has been added to the ticket alongside her party colleagues, Minister Charlie McConalogue and Pat the Cope Gallagher. Commenting on her selection, she said: “I am honoured to

Following the discovery of a male body earlier today in Letterkenny, the missing person appeal for Gabriel McCarron (57), who was reported missing from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, has been stood down. No additional information is available at this time. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gabriel McCarron (57) who was reported missing from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Gabriel is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of slim build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, Gabriel was wearing

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Clonmany,on Wednesday, 18th September 2024. The collision, involving a van and a male pedestrian occurred at approximately 18.20pm at Annagh on the R238. The pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was fatally injured. The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will now be

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision which occurred in Clonmany this evening at 6.20pm. As a result, the R238 is blocked at Annagh crossroads between Clonmany and Ballyliffin. Local diversions are in place. HGVs divert via R244 at Drumfree toward Carndonagh. There are no details of injuries available

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred late last night Friday 6th September, 2024 at approximately 11.15pm. The two vehicle collision occurred at Carrowkeel, Quigley’s Point, Muff, Co. Donegal. A female back seat passenger, aged in her 30s was fatally injured as a result of the collision. Her body has been removed

Highland Radio listeners have so far raised an amazing 4,600 for Cancer Care West, Donegal!. It’s part of a fundraiser, launched by our own Greg Hughes, which saw he ,and some of the Highland Radio team, take part in day two of the Donegal Camino. The Donegal Camino is likely to break through the 100,000

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal, single-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the R240 at Cross, Quigley’s Point. The crash occurred at approximately 11.15pm on Saturday, 24th August, 2024. The passenger, a male, in his teens, was fatally injured. The driver, a male (20s), was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in South Donegal A section of the N56, the Bruckless Road out of Dunkineely is closed following the crash. Gardai say the road will remain closed for a period with diversions in place. Mortisers are asked to avoid the area if possible. There

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 1:30pm on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh in County Donegal. The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment

Gardaí have seized over €125,000 in combined drugs and arrested two men following searches in Donegal on Thursday. An estimated €116,000 worth of cannabis herb and €10,000 of suspected ‘magic’ mushrooms was seized by Gardaí attached to the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit following searches at two properties within the Milford District. Two men (50s, 40s)

Gardaí are currently at scene of an incident in Letterkenny this evening. The body of a male has been removed from the scene to the mortuary in Letterkenny. Investigations are ongoing but it’s understand foul play is not suspected at this time.

Motorists are being asked to take extra care if they must travel this evening with reports of dangerous road conditions across the county. In Letterkenny, gardai say many of the roads in and around the town are in a treacherous condition. Cars are getting stuck in the snow and some drivers are losing control of

Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 Road at Ellistrin, Letterkenny The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 20s, has been pronounced deceased. Her body remains at the scene. No other injuries have been

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic incident on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The incident occurred at Ellistrin on the N56 near the Go Filling station. The road is closed, and will remain closed overnight, diversions are in place. Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the area where possible. No further