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Labour’s Aodhan Ó Ríordáin to seek party’s nomination for next year’s elections

Labour’s Aodhan Ó Ríordáin is to seek his party’s nomination for next year’s European elections. The Dublin Bay North TD says the riots in Dublin “broke his heart”, and that the violence in the city is a key reason in running. He will be facing Senator Annie Hoey and Fingal councillor Rob O’Donoghue next month …

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Police arrest two men following investigations of six fraud reports

Police investigating a number of fraud reports across Northern Ireland have arrested two men in Antrim. Six reports were received from a number of local shops of fraud and attempted fraud, where two men were reported to attempt to purchase gift vouchers with a payment card. The men receive the gift card, however the shop …

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Hopes for five-year-old Dublin stab victim to be out of intensive care by end of 2023

The family of the five-year-old girl stabbed in Dublin City Centre last month say they’re hopeful she will be out of intensive care by the end of the year. In an update, posted to the GoFundMe page dedicated to the young victim, the family have called the young girl a ‘warrior’, and say she is …

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Donegal Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly urges public to attend this week’s Winter Wellness Event

A local councillor has urged community members to attend this week’s mental health information event. Donegal Public Participation Network has invited members of the public to attend the Winter Wellness Event held in Letterkenny this week. The event takes place this Tuesday at the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny from 12 noon to 2pm. Refreshments will …

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Donegal County Council establishes new 24/7 livestream of Polestar Roundabout

Donegal County Council has established a livestream service of the Polestar Roundabout. The 24/7 camera system monitors the flow of traffic at the polestar roundabout so the public can assess traffic conditions before heading out on the road. Motorist response to the new traffic light system can also be monitored with the service. The live …

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Burst water main may cause supply disruptions in Loughanure

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Loughanure and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. There will be a traffic management plan in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm today. The council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time …

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Man dies following two-vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a man has died following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymena on Wednesday, 22nd November. David Blayney, who was 53 and from the Ballymena area, was taken to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries. He passed away in hospital on Friday. The collision, involving a …

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Update – Buncrana Christmas Tree re-lit after vandals come forward and pay for damages

The Christmas tree in Buncrana has been re-lit following an incident of criminal damage yesterday. The people who damaged the tree got in touch with Buncrana Christmas Lights community, owned up and sincerely apologised for their antics. The bill for repairs to the damaged seasonal tree was paid in full by the persons guilty. The …

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Discussions over welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees to take place this week

Ministers will discuss this week whether to drastically cut welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees. The government has admitted its struggling to cater for the number of asylum seekers coming into Ireland – and announced earlier this week that it can no longer guarantee accommodation for all arrivals. Under proposals going to Cabinet in the coming …

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Councillor Martin McDermott reminds public to be aware of flooded roads in Donegal

A local councillor has reminded the public to take care on the roads today due to floods which have occurred as a result of Storm Elin. Councillor Martin McDermott has urged Donegal communities to be mindful of areas which are flooded and to exercise extreme caution when driving through pools of water. He says that …

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Buncrana Christmas tree to be switched off due to vandalism

The Christmas tree in Buncrana will be switched off today due to an incident of vandalism. Four people climbed inside the tree causing over €800 of substantial damage to the tree. Members of Buncrana Christmas Lights Community have made an appointment with Gardaí in Donegal to report the issue as they have managed to attain …

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Coimisiún na Meán puts together new Online Safety Code to tackle harmful content

Ireland’s new media regulator says it’s committed to cracking down on harmful content on social media platforms. Coimisiún na Meán is putting together a new Online Safety Code, and inviting members of the public to have their say. Social media giants have been accused of letting content, encouraging people to riot in Dublin last month, …

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