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A recommendation to recognise the commitment of John Hume through an award by the European Parliament has been welcomed by the late Derry man’s family. The award honours a person or organisation who promotes reconciliation and shared prosperity in Europe. John Hume jr, his son, and chairperson of the John and Pat Hume Foundation released […]

A fault on an ESB powerline has left 736 premises without power in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny. As a result, the traffic lights on the Polestar Roundabout are experiencing difficulty. It’s estimated the issue will be resolved by 8:30am this morning. Live updates can be found HERE. Update 08:12am 383 premises remain without power

An inquiry into proposals about a controversial gold mine in County Tyrone has been suspended – three days after it started. The Planning Appeal’s Commission, which is managing the inquiry, says the break-down was because the Department for Infrastructure failed to follow its own legal procedures. Protestors gathered in the county ahead of the opening

Micheál Martin is set to lead the country until November 2027. The office of the Taoiseach would then rotate to Simon Harris. The details of the draft programme for government are emerging, as it’s put to Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Regional Independent TDs and the Healy-Raes for agreement this evening. It also includes a commitment

Injury was escaped this morning in a collision in Kilmacrennan. Two-vehicles were involved in the crash on the N56 in the village shortly before 9:30am this morning.

HIQA has published inspection reports on two designated centres for people with disabilities in Donegal, with no non-compliances found at either centre. There were four residents present at Riverside when an announced inspection took place in October, while there were three residents at Dunshenny House when an unannounced inspection took place. 20 regulations were assessed

Four men are being held in Killarney and Tralee Garda stations on suspicion of assisting a criminal organisation in the importation of controlled drugs – one of whom is from the North West. RTÉ reports that the men in question have had their period of detention extended by up to an additional 72 hours for

The parties set to form the next Government will begin ratifying the draft deal today. Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Regional Independent Group came to an agreement on a programme for Government yesterday. Overnight Kerry TD’s Michael and Danny Healy-Rae also confirmed a deal to support the new Government. Micheál Martin is now quite

An elderly woman has been hospitalised following a collision in Buncrana yesterday at around 2.20 pm in the afternoon. A section of St. Oran’s Road remains closed following the crash that involved a car and two pedestrians. One of the pedestrians aged in her 80s is in Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Over half a million euro was spent on tackling invasive vegetation in Donegal over a four year period. A Journal Investigates report has revealed that €8.5 million was spent by Councils across the country in controlling the spread of Japanese, Himalayan and Giant knotweed between July 2020 and August last year. Donegal County Council received

A section of St. Oran’s Road in Buncrana is closed this evening following a crash. Gardai say the route between Lower Main Street and the St. Mary’s Road junction will remain closed for a period of time. Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route. No further details are known at this time.

Planning permission for a new day services centre for adults with intellectual disabilities in South Donegal has been approved. The new centre will be based at the site of the former Cleary Centre in Donegal Town. Plans include the demolition of the existing derelict property to make way for a brand-new building, incorporating a range

Due to critically low water levels across the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply, Uisce Éireann is advising home and business owners in Ballybofey and Stranorlar that they might experience supply interruptions in the coming days. Works are ongoing to restore supply to the network with people being urged to conserve water. Uisce Eireann say a

A man has been arrested in Derry following a driving-related incident this morning. Police say it was a busy time in the area and it’s fortunate no one was injured. Police were on patrol in the William Street area just before 9:30am when they attempted to stop a grey Vauxhall Corsa. As the driver of

A 33-year-old man has been charged with offences to appear before Derry Magistrates Court on the 5th of February. The offences are failing to co-operate with a preliminary test and failing to provide a specimen when in charge unfit. It follows a report of a driving related incident in the Waterside area yesterday.

A wall at a house was spraypainted in Kilmacrennan and the post box stolen. The incident occurred between 8:45 pm on Sunday evening and 8:30 am the following morning at the property of Ballyscanlon Lower. Gardaí are now appealing to anyone in the area who observed any suspicious activity to get in touch.

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a boiler and a quantity of home heating oil from a house at Gleann Tain Manor in Letterkenny over the Christmas period. It’s believed to have happened between 6pm on Monday December 30th and noon on the following day. Gardai in Letterkennny are urging anyone who observed any suspicious

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to criminal damage incidents in Letterkenny and Buncrana. Shortly after 8.20 on Sunday night in Fernhill, Letterkenny, rocks were thrown at a window of a house in that area and it was smashed as a result. Nobody was injured. Gardai are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious or has dash

Gardaí are investigating a break-in at Scoil Iosagain on St. Mary’s Rd., Buncrana in the early hours of Friday last. Between 00.25am and 2.20am, two windows were smashed and entry is believed to have been gained to the building. No further damage was caused, and it is not believed that anything was stolen from within.

Uisce Eireann says water conservation restrictions may cause disruptions to water supplies in Stranorlar, Raphoe, Convoy, Lifford, Liscooley, Leaght, Scotland, Blairstown, Meenahoney, Magheraboy, Powderly, Kildoney, Ballybofey and surrounding areas until 10 o’clock this morning, and again from 10 o’clock tonight until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. It’s part of an ongoing conservation drive that’s been underway

Uisce Eireann says any overnight supply disruptions as a result of water conservation restrictions in the vicinity of the Twin Towns should end at 8 o’clock this morning. The operation is focused on Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Drumboe, Aughashiel, Cooladawson, Cavan Lower and surrounding areas. People are advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time

Sales of the ‘Love Strabane Gift Card’ have almost doubled within one year. £43,900 worth of the gift cards were sold in 2024. That’s up 45% on the previous year. The increase in sales follows a focused marketing campaign and Christmas video promotion featuring local businesses and well-known faces around the town.

The ERNACT network has secured €4.2 million in funding to drive healthcare innovation and green digital transformation across Europe. €1 million in funding has been announced for the North West City region which will go towards further enhancing the region’s position as a key player in sustainable development and digital innovation. It’s part of a

A public consultation has been launched on a strategic drainage infrastructure plan for Derry. The Living with Water in Derry Plan sets on a number of proposals for the city and surrounding areas. The draft Living With Water in Derry Plan proposes a collaborative multi-agency approach by encouraging partners to work together to develop the

A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman today received fines totaling £3,300 for breaches of Human Medicines Regulations. Shaunagh McElroy, of Fardross Road, Clogher appeared at Dungannon Magistrates Court where she pleaded guilty to 18 charges. The Court heard that in March 2023 and again in March 2024, enforcement officers from the Department of Health’s Medicines Regulatory