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A major power cut in Milford has been largely resolved. At its height this morning, there were over 2,400 homes businesses and farms affected. Now, ESB Networks says that’s been reduced to 178, with a revised estimated restoration time of 12.45.

A major power cut in Milford has affected over 2,400  homes, businesses and farms. The fault was reported about an hour ago and is hoped to be resolved shortly at around 10:15am. ESB is has apologised for loss in supply and says crews are working to see it fixed as soon as possible.

Lawyers for the suspect in the shooting dead of the Optum CEO, say he’s become a political pawn – whose being treated like a ‘human ping-pong ball.’ 26-year-old Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to 11 terror and murder charges, with a state and national prosecution to run parallel. Businessman Brian Thompson, known to frequent

A man in his 40s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Beragh yesterday morning. Police responded to a report on the Moylagh Road shortly after 7.50 am of the crash involving a lorry. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The road has reopened. The Collision Investigation Unit detectives are now seeking information

The Moylagh Road in Beragh, reopened late last night to motorists following a collision yesterday. Police say an update is due later this morning.

Letterkenny University Hospital has welcomed the publication of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024. 79% of participants said they had a ‘good’ to ‘very good’ overall experience. Patients said they were always given enough privacy at Letterkenny University Hospital when being examined or treated, they always felt treated with respect and dignity; and felt confident

There were almost 285,000 library visits in Donegal in the 10 months to the end of October this year. The figures were provided to Cllr Declan Meehan in answer to a question he submitted to officials last month. The busiest library in the county was the Central Library in Letterkenny, with 99,284 visits, followed by

In the US, the suspect accused of fatally shooting the CEO of Letterkenny-based Optum has pleaded not guilty to 11 murder and terror charges. Authorities say Luigi Mangione shot Brian Thompson as he was walking to an investor conference in New York on the morning of 4th December. The 26-year-old was formally charged last week

Work has begun on the extensive upgrade plans for the Melvin Sports Complex after Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council,Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, performed the formal sod turning at the site. The 3.2 million pounds project will include a dedicated boxing facility and a multi-use three court sports hall with accommodation for gymnastics, new

The Stradowen Drive Greenway Project in Derry is now officially open to the public, connecting the Strathfoyle Greenway to the Maydown Greenway. The 375-metre-long path was developed by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with funding from the UK Government. Mayor of the council, Cllr Lillian Seenoi Barr says the project is the

A 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following an aggravated burglary in the Canterbury Park area of Derry in the early hours of Saturday morning has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. Meanwhile, Police in County Derry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of

PSNI are investigating a report of a vehicle impersonating police on Saturday night. The silver vehicle was fitted with blue lights and sirens. A report had come in that another vehicle was pulled over by the impersonator on the Victoria Road at about 10pm. PSNI are now asking anyone who has information or dashcam footage

The Moylagh Road in Beragh County Tyrone is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Police say diversions are in place at Main Street, Beragh and at the junction of the Moylagh Road and the Curr Road on the A5.

A three-bedroom house in Donegal costs €180,000, the cheapest price in the Republic of Ireland. That’s according to The Q4 Irish Independent REA Average House Price Index. However, the county also has one of the highest price increases. House prices in western counties increased at twice the rate of the east coast in the last

A senior Department of Housing official has come under fire for describing the Defective concrete block campaign as borderline intimidatory. The Sunday Independent reports that they have seen emails between Áine Stapleton, the assistant secretary in the department, and Damien Owens, secretary general of Engineers Ireland over comments he made in the TG4 documentary. Mr

171 homes, farms and businesses are without power this morning in Kilcar. The fault was first reported just before 6 a.m. this morning. There is no indication of a restoration time yet. ESB has apologised for the inconvenience and says they are working to have electricity restored as quickly as possible.

Hundreds of people gathered yesterday in protest in Dungloe. It follows a security alert in the local post office on Friday, during which a man in his 20s became agitated and threatened staff. He was since arrested. Gary Sweeney, a resident of Dungloe, took to social media and organised a protest yesterday afternoon following the

Gardaí have issed advice for those completing last minute Christmas shopping. They are urging people to: Park in a well-lit area if possible Do not leave cash or valuables in your car Ensure that you have locked your car before leaving it unattended If you have an expensive item on your ‘To buy’ list, please

  NoWDOC has issued its Christmas and New Year opening hours. The service provides urgent GP family doctor service to patients in Donegal. NoWDOC services will be running from 6pm tomorrow, December 24th, until 8am on Friday December 27th, and from 6pm on the 27th until 8am on Monday December 30th. The service will run

Police in Derry are continuing to conduct high visibility patrolling in the city centre over the festive period. They say it is in an effort to provide reassurance to the public out enjoying themselves. People are being urged to call Police on 101 with any concerns or if they need to report a crime. It

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Copany, Druminardagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1:30am tomorrow morning. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

697 homes, farms and businesses are without power in Donegal this evening. Restoration times vary across the county. Customers are encouaraged to keep updated via the PowerCheck. ESB apologise for the lack of supply and say they are working to repair the faults.

Palestinian medical officials say at least 28 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight. It’s claimed a school housing displaced people was among the targets, leaving six people dead – including four children. The IDF says it carried out a precise strike on Hamas militants sheltering there.

Over 53,000 people walked out of emergency departments in the first six months of the year before being seen by a doctor. HSE figures reveal the average number of “did not waits” at EDs around the country averaged 300 per day between the months of January and June.

Three people were hospitalised yesterday following a road trafic collision in Donegal. The two-car collsion occurred on the R245 between Cranford and Downings at around 2.20pm. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, with three people in their 20s being transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital. Their injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West

Gardaí have issued a new appeal for information following a fatal hit-and-run in County Limerick yesterday afternoon. A young woman in her twenties died following the incident in Rathkeale. It’s understood she was hit by a set of gates, that were struck by a silver Ford Transit van that failed to remain at the scene.

A man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Offaly. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the fatal crash that occurred at Moorock, Ballycumber, in the early hours of this morning . The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 30s, was killed. The body of the man has

A motorist has been arrested after they were caught driving in excess of an 80kph speed limit. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed check yesterday in the Killea area, when they detected a vehicle travelling at 109kph. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after they

Police are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a commercial premises in Cookstown on Monday. Shortly after midnight, two masked men gained entry to a jewellery store in the Dunnamore Road area. The store was ransacked with a number of items taken, including jewellery. Enquiries are ongoing and officers would appeal

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary in Derry yesterday morning. It was reported that at around 4.00am two men attended a flat in the Canterbury Park area and assaulted the male occupant, stabbing him in the eye with a screwdriver. The two men made off from the scene. The

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Drumenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

A man in his 70s has died following a collision between a Porsche and a lorry, at Ballynure in County Antrim last night. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The Belfast Road was closed – but has

Two people have been hospitalised following a crash in Fintown this morning. The two-vehicle collision took place on the Letterkenny side of the village at around 8.30am. Gardaí and emergency services were dispatched to the scene and two people were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. The road has since reopened.

A moderate snow and ice warning will come into effect for Donegal at 10pm tonight. It will remain in place until 9am tomorrow morning. Met Éireann say there is the possibility of wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow tonight and for a time tomorrow morning. Motorists are being urged to be aware of poor