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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

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Coneyburrow, Lifford and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon.

There were 40 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the second highest figure in the country after Limerick, which had 75. The national total today was 440. Of the 40 without beds in Letterkenny, 18 were on Emergency Department trolleys. The Sligo University Hospital figure today was 21, giving a North

A 43-year-old man is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 7 April. The offences include burglary, criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a Class C controlled drug. The charges follow a report of a burglary at a house in Gweebara Park in Derry/Londonderry, reported to police at approximately

Gardaí in Donegal have issued safety advice as the nice weather is set to continue this week. Temperatures could reach as high as 18 degrees in the coming days and they ask people to make water safety a top priority. An Garda Síochána are asking people to: only swim at beaches that are patrolled by

Update – The man arrested in relation to the collision in Augher has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.   Police have arrested a man in connection with a serious road traffic collision in Tyrone. They are asking anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam footage they may have

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Killygordon, Liscooley, Cloughfin, Ballylast, Dromore Road, The Curragh, Castlefinn, and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm this evening until 7am tomorrow morning. Supply may take 3-4 hours to fully return to all affected properties.

Police in Derry are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred this morning. The incident took place on the Foyle Bridge at approximately 7.15am and involved a motorcyclist. The PSNI are looking to collate rider details from the motorcyclist and ask anyone with information to contact them on 101.

A six year old girl has been killed in a crash in Galway City. She was knocked down by a truck while cycling on the Headford Road yesterday afternoon. It happened at the Sandyvale Lawn junction just after midday. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A 25 year old man has been arrested in relation to a serious wildfire in County Down. More than a hundred firefighters spent 10 hours tackling the blaze in the Hilltown area of the Mourne Mountains overnight. Police have since arrested a man on suspicion of a number of offences, including arson. It comes as

UPDATE: Detectives investigating a serious assault in the Benevenagh Drive area of Limavady on have charged two men to court. Two men, aged 33 and 32, have both been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The 32-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug and

SIPTU has called for a commitment from Donegal County Council and Fire Service Management to increase staffing levels at Letterkenny Fire Station. In February, it was announced without prior consultation with members, that the Station would be downgraded to a 1 Pump Station. This decision included the removal of the second fire engine and its

Two people have been hospitalised following a two-vehicle collision on the Barnesmore Gap road last night. It’s being reported that a minibus was overturned during the incident, which took place in Meencarragh at around 12:45am. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Gardaí say enquiries