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The North’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has reaffirmed her commitment to the delivery of the A5 upgrade. Speaking after meeting with a number of public representatives in West Tyrone, Minister Kimmins said the development of a modern fit for purpose dual carriageway will first and foremost save lives which is at the forefront of all

Donegal County Council has issued a special statement this morning confirming its continued commitment to supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the county. In the statement, the council says recent enhancements to the emergency accommodation service model are part of a broader effort to improve the quality, oversight, and effectiveness of homeless supports, in

A cancer survivor and campaigner has organised a third protest outside Letterkenny University Hospital to advocate for improved patient care facilities. Roseena Doherty has announced that the next demonstration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26th April. Ms Doherty has used social media to encourage wider public participation in the upcoming protest. The initial

The HSE’s Capital Plan for 2025 includes a €35 million of investment for Donegal. It’s part of a national allocation of €1.33 billion. Projects included in the plan for Donegal include the advancement of Letterkenny’s new Community Nursing Unit, a palliative care project at the Donegal Hospice and support for the development of Aseptic Compounding

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The collision on Rahan Road is believed to have occurred within the past hour. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area. No further details are known at this time.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an Orange Fire Danger Notice for gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation in County Donegal. This warning is in effect until midday on Monday. Donegal County Council is strongly advising landowners and the public to take all necessary precautions to prevent wildfires and to

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a new oil boiler from the rear of a house in Casheleenan, Kilmacrennan. The theft is reported to have occurred between 7 pm last Tuesday and 10 am the following Wednesday morning. The house in question is currently undergoing renovation work, and the boiler had only recently been installed.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information following an incident where a man was struck by a black car on Main Street, Rathmullan, just after midday on Sunday, March 30th. The man was crossing the street when the collision occurred, causing him to fall and sustain non-life-threatening injuries. The car stopped some distance away, and

Two drivers were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a bus in the early hours of Saturday morning in Ballybofey. At approximately 00:40 am, both vehicles were travelling on the N15 at Meencarrigagh in the direction of Donegal Town. No life-threatening injuries were reported. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone

Letterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. Forty patients were awaiting admission to a hospital bed. Thirteen of these patients were on trolleys in the Emergency Department, while the remaining 27 were located on wards elsewhere in the hospital. A statement released yesterday highlighted the significant pressure on

The North’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill, has written to the British Prime Minister urging the UK Government to grant a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown. The chairman of Bellaghy Wolfe Tones was abducted and murdered by loyalist paramilitaries in 1997 in Derry. Intelligence material has linked State agents to his

The man convicted of raping and murdering a woman from Buncrana, in India has lodged an appeal against his life sentence. Danielle McLaughlin was killed in Goa, India, in 2017. After many delays, Vikat Bhagat was handed down a sentence of life imprisonment in early February. However, the Irish Daily Star reports that Bhagat has

Around 20% of the PSNI’s vehicle fleet had to be off the road at one point in 2023. Figures from the north’s Auditor General show more than a quarter of the force’s cars, vans and trucks are over a decade old, and an increasing number are in need of repair. The oldest is a nearly

Donegal property prices have fallen by €2,975 in the first quarter of the year. According to MyHome.ie’s latest survey, Donegal saw the largest percentage increase in supply of properties for sale of any county. The Property Price Report for Q1, shows that the median asking price for a property in Donegal is now €242,500. This

Valve installation works may cause supply disruptions to Gortnavern, Aghawoney and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 11am this morning. More valve installation works may affect areas of Drumabodan, Ramelton and surrounding areas, scheduled to take from 1pm until 4pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, new connection works may cause supply disruptions

UPDATE: The road has since been reopened. The Foyle Bridge in Derry is closed in both directions due to an “ongoing incident”. Diversions are in place via Limavady Road and Craigavon Bridge. The PSNI apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Over the last three days 411 people attended the Emergency Department. Currently there are 99 people in the ED and 34 patients awaiting a bed. There are

A Tyrone property has been searched in connection with last week’s €2.2 million drugs seizure in Donegal. 112 kilos of cannabis were seized during a joint-operation in Ballybofey on Tuesday. Two men in their 30s were charged with being in possession of a controlled drug, for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to

Detectives from North West Criminal Investigation Division investigating a robbery in Derry this morning are appealing for witnesses. At approximately eight minutes to eleven, two masked men wearing dark-coloured clothing entered a bookmakers on Lecky Road and threatened staff. One of the suspects is reported to have been carrying a weapon. The suspects left in

Donegal County Council’s Film Office, in collaboration with Creative Ireland, has announced a new funding initiative. The Emerging Talent Fund is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. The Donegal Film Office says at its core, this initiative is about building confidence, enhancing