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Gardaí have confirmed they are assisting the fire service at an incident on Main Street, Ballybofey. More information to follow as it comes.

Crolly and the surrounding areas are facing water outage issues this morning as a result of a burst water main. Works are scheduled to take place until 8 pm tonight, however, Uisce Eireann says it may take up to four hours for supplies to fully return.

Donegal accounts for the highest number of applications made for grants to refurbish vacant properties. Nationally, over €112 million has been paid out, seeing over 2,000 homes back into residential use. In Donegal, 1,114 applications have been made. Of those, 811 have been approved.

The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel has been closed to the public to allow for the election of the next pope. Known as the conclave, the process will start once the nine-day mourning period for the late pontiff ends. Preparations include installing the chimney where white smoke will rise when his successor is chosen.

The man who passed away following a medical emergency on Mount Errigal on Saturday has been named as Carl Henderson of Fern Valley Close, Moira, Armagh. Donegal Mountain Rescue and the Coast Guard Rescue 118 helicopter were called to the scene, along with a critical care doctor. Funeral arrangements are yet to be confirmed.

A man has died after collapsing on Errigal Mountain in County Donegal. Donegal Mountain Rescue and the Coast Guard Rescue 118 helicopter were called to the scene yesterday afternoon, along with a critical care doctor. The emergency teams worked together to stabilise the casualty, who was then airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was

Traffic advice has been issued ahead of a fundraiser and volunteer night to support the rebuilding of St. Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Marquee doors open will open at 7pm, with no ticket required but donations being accepted at the door. There will be music from 7:30pm – 11pm. People are being reminded that there is

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lower Main Street, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9am tomorrow morning April 27th. Uisce Eireann recommend that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for  supply to fully return.

A lotto player in Donegal is now half a million euro richer. The winning Quick Pick Ticket was bought in Callaghan’s XL on Main Street in Letterkenny. This is the second big win in the Donegal town this year after one million euro was scooped up in March. Friday’s EuroMillions Plus Draw numbers were 5,

Police in Fermanagh and Omagh are urging residents to be wary of scammers and fraudsters after a number of recent reports locally. In one instance, police say a local person received a phone call from a person claiming to represent their bank and was tricked into believing money had been taken from their account and

Figures released this week show the Emergency Aeromedical Service delivered 20 missions in Donegal last year. The Athlone based service provides rapid transport for patients of all ages, often to major trauma centres or specialist units in Dublin, such as Beaumont, Tallaght, and the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris says

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy and the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr have been awarded Honorary Doctoral degrees from Worcester State University in Massachusetts. The honorary degrees are in recognition of their outstanding contributions to civic leadership, community engagement, and cross-border collaboration as part

There’s been a 7% rise in the number of people accessing homelessness services in the North West. According to homelessness figures for March which have just been published by the Department of Housing, 169 people accessed emergency accommodation in the region, compared to 158 in February. In Donegal, the figure was 67, an 11.5% increase

Luigi Mangione is due in federal court today, as US prosecutors seek the death penalty over the murder of the CEO of Letterkenny-based Optum. Brian Thompson was shot dead outside a New York hotel last December. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, poses a future danger, allegedly planning to target the insurance

Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Team says a number of initiatives are underway to promote the county as a potential focus of investment, as well as an attractive place in which to live. An update was presented recently to meetings of the council’s five Municipal Districts. At present, the council is progressing work to develop

A 40-year-old man has been charged to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Fri). He has been charged with a number of offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug and possessing criminal property. It follows a search in the Foyle Road area

Police in Derry have seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of close to £28,000 and approximately £60,000 in cash during a search in the city today. The search, which took place in the Foyle Road area earlier today, led to the discovery of suspected Class A and Class B drugs, along with drug-related

The British Irish Intergovernmental Conference is taking place in Hillsborough County Down. Tanaiste Simon Harris and Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan are meeting with the Northern Secretary Hillary Benn. It’s the first time it has taken place in the North since 2006.

A woman in her 60s has been killed in a collision in Mayo. Gardai say the crash involving a pedestrian and a lorry happened just before 10 o’clock this morning on the Rathbawn Road in Castlebar. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and a technical examination has been completed. Gardai are appealing for