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Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the much-loved young sportsman Lewis Kelly. Lewis is being remembered as someone loved by all who knew him. The schoolboy’s family include his parents Michelle and Hugh, his sister Zevagh, brothers Quinn and Regan and his girlfriend Darcey. Lewis’s remains will arrive at the Muff border this evening (Wednesday) […]

Approval has been granted for 27 new apartments are set for Strabane Town Centre. The planning committee of Derry City and Strabane District Council approved the major residential development for Main Street. The scheme will see the demolition of four derelict buildings from 104-110 Main Street to make way for the new four one-bedroom and

The latest uptake figures of the Department of Education’s Free Book Scheme have been published. In Donegal, €1,521,680 in funding was allocated to primary education, benefitting 19,021 children in 172 schools. In secondary education, €4,276,861 in funding was allocated, helping 15,099 students in 29 schools. Welcoming the figures, Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher said

  A Derry Sinn Fein councillor is condemning a sectarian attack on homes in the Fountain Estate. Councillor Patricia Logue has hit out at what she termed a blatantly sectarian attack which saw stone-throwers attack homes in the Fountain. She concluded the people of the city want and are entitled to an inclusive, better future

The North’s Infrastructure Minister has announced a public engagement process on the emerging route options for the upgrade of Section 1 of the A5 Western Transport Corridor between Newbuildings and Sion Mills. A preferred route for Section 1 was previously identified, but Minister Liz Kimmins says considering the passage of time and the findings of

A former garda will face sentencing next month for a hit and run which resulted in the death of a man two years ago. 28-year-old Michael Ball is pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain at the scene and offer assistance following the collision. 28 year old Michael Ball originally from

Almost four thousand drivers were detected speeding during a policing operation for the bank holiday weekend. One of the detections being highlighted over the weekend is a driver caught doing 138km/h in a 100km/h zone on the R238 outside Buncrana. Two people died on the roads over that time, bringing the total number this year

It’s emerged it will be July before the Health and Safety Authority submits its report on the Creeslough tragedy to the Director of Public Prosecutions for consideration. The Irish Mail on Sunday reports that the families of some of those killed in the explosion on October 7th 2022 are surprised this is coming after the

There may be no significant cut to college fees this year, despite the government’s plans to reduce them annually. It’s reported that the cuts could be scrapped over the ‘decision to levy’ ministers for overspending at the Department of Education. In response to a parliamentary question on college fee reductions last week, the Higher Education

Donegal County Council are urging dog owners to keep their pets under control during lambing season. They say sheep are particularly vulnerable during this time of year. Pet owners are being asked to not let their dogs loose in areas adjoining livestock fields as many attacks are caused by dogs that escape and attack sheep

Gardaí in Buncrana have participated in cross-border checkpoints, as the May Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation continues. The Roads Policing Unit joined Police from Derry City and Strabane in the Bridgend and Muff areas yesterday. It comes as over 1,700 drivers have been caught speeding since Thursday morning. 200 drivers were also caught holding a

Bomb disposal experts were called to Donegal after a suspicious device was found outside Letterkenny yesterday afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a suspicious device near Edenacarnan South. The Defence Forces have confirmed their Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to a request for assistance from An Garda Síochána in relation

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing following an alleged incident in Letterkenny yesterday evening. They were alerted to the incident in the Glenwood Park area of the town at approximately 5.30pm. Nobody was injured and no damage has been caused to property. Investigations are ongoing.

A man in his 30’s has been charged in connection with a major cocaine seizure in Tyrone. The drugs worth more than €1 million, were discovered during searches in the Dungannon area on Friday. A man was arrested in the Cookstown area and charged with a series of offences, including possession and intent to supply

Police in the North are asking parents and guardians to speak to their children, so they don’t get caught up in behaviour that could lead to someone getting hurt. It follows reports of public disorder in Derry on Friday night. Police say a group of around 15 teens gathered in the Irish Street area as

Donegal Gardaí have issued traffic information ahead of the North West 10K tomorrow. It will take off from Letterkenny Community Centre at 11am. Gardaí say the following roads will be closed: Pearse Road from Rosemount Lane. Canal Road one lane closed. Oliver Plunkett Street to Rosemount Lane one lane closed. Port Road inbound lane closed.

Uisce Eireann says they are progressing plans to improve water supply on Gola Island. They have confirmed they are working towards restoring the permanent pipeline this year. Uisce Eireann says a multidisciplinary team, along with specialist contractors and marine experts, met on site recently to assess options for the permanent restoration of the undersea pipeline.

  During April, there were 5,567 National Car Tests carried out in Donegal. 2,699 passed this test, while 2,428 failed and 440 failed dangerously. Letterkenny was the busiest test centre, carrying out 2,438 inspections, where 206 failed dangerously. Derrybeg held the fewest tests at 720, with 47 failed dangerous tests.

A man has been charged to court following an arrest made by officers in Derry in the Lower Road area yesterday. The 33-year-old has been charged with a number of drug-related offences including, being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, and two counts of possession of a Class A controlled drug.

People visiting a Buncrana beach this weekend are being urged to be cautious of rubbish. It’s after a photo posted on social media showed glass bottles and cans dumped on Ladies Bay. Buncrana Tidy Towns Initiative are urging visitors to be mindful of smashed glass, especially if you are walking barefoot.

Over 1,200 drivers have been detected for speeding offences during the first 48 hours of an Garda Síochána’s May Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation. Among those was a Donegal motorist who was caught travelling at 147 km/h in an 80km/hr zone on the R245 in Milford. Since Thursday morning, nearly 110 drivers were detected holding

Following consultation with the HSE, Uisce Éireann has issued Boil Water Notices to protect the health of customers supplied by two Public Water Supplies in Donegal. They are Carrigart Downings and Cranford Carrigart Downings, with Group Water Schemes supplied by the Carrigart Downings Public Water Supply are also affected by this notice. The notices are

Donegal County Council has confirmed the appointment of contractors for two new Design & Build social housing developments in the county. The latest development will allow for the delivery of 36 high-quality, sustainable homes in Oldtown, Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan. The Council has completed a contract for the Design & Build of 16 social housing units

11 newly qualified Gardaí have been assigned to stations in the North West. 193 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána this morning. 141 have been stationed in Dublin, while 27 are going to the Eastern Region and 14 to the Southern Region. Of the 193 new Gardaí, 134 are male, 59