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500 homes, farms and businesses remain without power, following the impact of Storm Éowyn. The figure is down from 1,250 yesterday and a peak of around 87,000 on Friday January 24th. Nationally, 32,000 properties still have no power, with hundreds still without water and telecoms. ESB say customers who have no electricity will have their […]

An Garda Síochána in Donegal have urged people to be aware of ESB crews working to restore power after Storm Éowyn. They say motorists should slow down when they come across ESB personnel working along roadsides. Gardaí praised the crew, saying they are “working tirelessly” to restore power in the county and drivers should play

A man has been arrested after Police in Derry City and Strabane seized suspected drugs in the city. The planned search of a property was conducted by District Support Team officers today, who seized a quantity of suspected Class B and Class C controlled drugs, with a total estimated street value of close to £2,500. Officers

Seantor Niall Blaney has held onto his seat on the Agriculture Panel, as Seanad elections continue. Senator Blaney has held the position since 2020. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kavanagh failed to get elected on the Labour Panel. Eileen Flynn is contesting the Administrative Panel, which hasn’t begun counting yet.

Power has been restored to 729,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country, following Storm Éowyn. Approximately 39,000 customers remain without supply, down from a peak of 768,000 last week. Customers who remain without power will progressively have their supply restored over the course of next week. If you are in a position to visit www.PowerCheck.ie, estimated restoration times

The British Prime Minister’s called Brexit a ‘settled’ decision, as he rejects suggestions the UK will rejoin the European Union. Keir Starmer’s ‘resetting’ relations with the EU, by hosting the German Chancellor at Chequers for lunch, before a visit to Brussels tomorrow. Mr Starmer says he’s working towards closer ties on defence, security, energy, trade

A man in his 50s has been charged in relation to a serious assault of another man in Ballyshannon. The stabbing incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, when a man in his 50s was taken to Sligo University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. A man in his 50s was

Over 40 thousand homes and business continue to struggle without electricity for a ninth consecutive day. As of 10.30am this morning, approximately 1,250 customers in Donegal remain without power, which is down from a peak of around 87,000 last Friday. More than 400 premises also have no water, with some areas still affected by phone

Two police officers in the North have been arrested, as part of a fraud investigation related to payments made available to PSNI members following a major data breach. The 500 pound payments were offered to all officers and staff to help them take extra security measures. That was in the wake of a 2023 breach

Detectives investigating recent cross-border thefts in Donegal have made an arrest in Omagh. The PSNI say they were made aware of stolen high-value machinery, scrap metal and other items in Letterkenny. It’s understood the stolen property was then transported across the border with the intention to sell on. As part of ongoing enquiries into these

Efforts are continuing to restore power across the country this afternoon. As of this lunchtime, ESB Networks say 56,000 customers remain without supply, which is down from a peak of 768,000 following Storm Éowyn. Approximately 3,000 properties still have no power in Donegal. ESB are urging members of the public to stay away from debris

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Crossroads, Gleneely, Monellan, Rushyhill, Cornabrogue, Corradooey, Killygordon and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Meanwhile, repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Doorin Line, Stonepark, Mountcharles and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are

A medical transport jet carrying a sick child and five others has crashed in Philadelphia. The child had been treated in the city and was heading home to Mexico. About 30 seconds after take off the plane dropped onto a neighbourhood – erupting in a fireball. Owner Jet Rescue Air Ambulance says it can’t confirm

A man in his 60s has died in a house fire in Cork. It happened at an address on the Togher Road, on the southside of the city, just before 7pm last night. A woman managed to escape, after another woman who lives nearby braved the smoke to reach her. Other neighbours tried to help

Police in Derry are urging motorists in the city to take extra care over the weekend, and to expect traffic delays, with a number of events taking place. A Eucharistic Procession leaves St Columba’s Church, Longtower at lunchtime today, while tomorrow will see the annual Bloody Sunday commemoration, and a football match in the city

Derry City and Strabane District Council say they will continue over the weekend to offer help and support to those impacted by Storm Eowyn. All leisure centres remain open and available for those who require heat, showers, hot drinks and charging facilities for devices. A community drop in facility is also available at Glenelly House,

A man has been left hospitalised following an alleged stabbing in Ballyshannon. Gardaí have confirmed that they tended the scene of a serious assault at a house in the area. The man aged in his 50s is now said to be in a stable condition at Sligo University Hospital. Another man, also aged in his

The HSE says community health services are prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals in the wake of Storm Éowyn. Wellbeing checks are being conducted with existing home help and personal support service users. Assistance is available for queries regarding medical equipment such as electric beds, mattresses, hoists, and oxygen and home help teams

14,864 people were in emergency accommodation in December across Ireland, including 4,510 children. It’s down from November’s total of 15,199 which was a new record. The numbers released by the Department of Housing does not include rough sleepers and the hidden homeless. Homeless figures in the North West region have seen a marginal decrease for

A number of non-compliances have been identified in three nursing homes in Donegal. HIQA inspection reports have been published today in respect of Hillcrest Nursing Home, Donegal Community Hospital and Falcarragh Community Hospital. Hillcrest Nursing Home in Letterkenny had 52 residents in place when the inspection took place in September. Six non compliances were identified

Uisce Eireann is reminding people serviced by the Glenties – Ardara Public Water Supply that a boil water notice remains in place. The restriction was put in place a week ago today, due to a deterioration in raw water quality impacting the treatment process. They say  drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann are working to

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions in the Twin Towns today. Uisce Eireann says Carn, Ballybofey and surrounding areas in may be affected. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon. Elsewhere, Uisce Eireann is advising that a power outage may cause supply disruptions in the Culdaff area. The

Two Donegal people have received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for Irish Abroad. At the awards ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin, Republic of Ireland international football captain, Seamus Coleman and Rosalind Scanlon, the Artistic Director of Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London were recognised for their service to Ireland and to Irish communities abroad. The

A man in his 70s has been shot in Coleraine after a group of masked men broke into his home last night. The man was shot five times in the arms and legs during the incident in the Ballygallin Park area shortly before 8pm. He also sustained injuries to his head and torso. He was

Donegal County Council’s Culture and Creativity Team has announced the 2025 Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme. Twenty-five awards of €2,000 each are available. The scheme is open to Donegal-based community groups, organisations, and individuals for projects fostering engagement between communities and arts, culture, creativity, or heritage professionals. Both first-time applicants and those with

Gardaí stopped a car in Convoy on Monday night. The driver subsequently failed a roadside drug test for cocaine and checks via the mobility app revealed they were disqualified and had no insurance. The car was seized, and the driver was arrested pending court proceedings. Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, Gardaí are reminding drivers

The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI launched for the first time this year at 11:15 this morning, tasked with assisting in a medical evacuation from the island. The island’s voluntary ambulance service transferred the casualty to the lifeboat crew. The lifeboat then conveyed the casualty to Burtonport, where they were handed over to a waiting

A number of routes on the Winter Maintenance Programme are to be gritted at 9 pm tonight in Donegal. Donegal County Council is urging drivers to assume no road is ice free. The following routes will be gritted from 9PM on Thu. 30/01: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05:

Contracts have been signed this week for the provision 54 social housing units at Rockytown, Buncrana. McCallion Construction Limited, will construct 42 houses and 12 apartments on the council owned lands, adding to the initial phase of 21 social homes completed at the Baile Na Carraige development in June 2022. The work is underway, with