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There has been outrage in Buncrana after significant damage was caused to the Festival Park in the town. In a photo posted to social media, it appears someone drove through protective fencing. Local councillor Jack Murray is asking anyone with information to come forward. He says he will be looking for the fence to be

Detectives in Northern Ireland are appealing for information following a report of an assault involving a motor vehicle in Castlederg on Friday. The victim received injuries that are believed to be ‘life changing’. Shortly after 3:10pm, it was reported that a man in his 60s was deliberately struck by a black coloured van at the

A man killed in a crash in Donegal yesterday has been named locally. Danny Gallagher, from the Glebe in Downings, was the driver of a van that was involved in the single vehicle collision on the R245 at Carrigart at 1pm. Danny, who was aged in his late 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene

Almost none of 190 local authority members surveyed this week said they would support Conor McGregor in a nomination for the Presidency. A poll for The Irish Times shows 188 of 949 councillors responded – and all but one said they would vote no. The former UFC fighter would require the nomination of 20 members

Michael Boyle has been co-opted onto Donegal County Council, becoming its newest member. Following his brother Manus’s appointment by Tanáiste Simon Harris to the Seanad, there was a Fine Gael seat vacant in the Donegal Muncipal District. Michael is the son of former Councillor John Boyle He successfully defeated former Councillor Barry Sweeny at yesterday’s

Pump repair works may cause supply disruptions to Gort Na Gréine, Gleann Tain Manor, Carnamuggagh Upper and surrounding areas. Works are now scheduled to take place until 9pm this evening. It is recommended that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Anna Gallagher has been selected as the Honorary Mayor of Donegal Town. She is taking over from outgoing Mayor Pauric Kennedy, by topping the poll with 695 votes. The counting of votes took place in the St. John Bosco Centre shortly after 7pm yesterday evening. Anna will now take on the voluntary role for the

A man has been detained following the discovery of drugs in Derry. Police officers carried out a routine vehicle stop in the city yesterday evening. One man made off on foot and was detained a short distance away. A quantity of white powder was located close to where the male was detained. Two persons are

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a vehicle pursuit in Tyrone yesterday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and continuing their attempts to locate them. While conducting a mobile patrol, officers observed a navy Mercedes driving erratically in the Barrack Street area at approximately 2.45pm. The driver failed to stop when signalled to

Efforts are ongoing to secure places for children who have applied to start at Little Angels School in Letterkenny in September. There have been calls for the Minister of State at the Department of Education Michael Moynihan to provide a response to the crisis. Donegal Minister of State, with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy,

Road users are being advised that the Deerpark Road in Castledawson is closed due to a road traffic collision. Local diversions are in place. Police are advising motorists to seek an alternative route for your journey.

Donegal County Council has opened a consultation process on the proposed development of the Old Courthouse building in Letterkenny. The plans for the project are now available for public consultation through the Part 8 planning consent process and the public are invited to have their say. The project focuses on the change of use, extension

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the A5 in Omagh. At approximately 5.10pm yesterday evening of a collision at the Curr Road junction near Beragh involving two black VW Bora cars that collided with four other vehicles. Emergency services attended the scene and medical treatment was provided

The North West has seen a decrease in its homelessness figures for February. According to the latest homelessness report from the Department of Housing, 158 people accessed emergency accommodation in the region, compared to 164 in January. In Donegal, that figure also decreased 9% from 66 in January to 60 last month. The number of

Members of Donegal County County Council have been briefed on the authority’s land acquisition plans, after expressions of interest were sought from landowners with suitable sites. Sites that are sale complete, sale agreed or conveyancing stage have an overall potential for housing delivery of approximately 600 units. Following the receipt of expressions of interest, 481

A County Tyrone man has been sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court after pleading guilty to a number of drugs-related offences. It follows the seizure of Class A and Class B drugs, with an estimated street value in excess of £130,000, that were recovered from an address in Sixmilecross on 7th June 2023. Conor McCann, aged

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Omagh. Road users are being advised to avoid the Curr Road and the Omagh bound lane is closed. The PSNI ask those to please seek an alternative route for your journey.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch carried out a search in the Clady area this afternoon. It is in relation to an ongoing investigation. Police say there are no further details available at this time.

Saint Columbcille Village have confirmed that the HSU is closed to all visitors due to a high level of illness. In statement on social media, they say the safety of residents and staff remain their top priority. They added that they will update the public of any changes and will continue to follow public health advice.

  Members of Donegal County Council have been briefed on progress with the provision of social homes in the county, with a number of external and in house projects set to deliver 720 homes over the coming years.. 130 turnkey units are currently underway under the turnkey programme, with projects in Annagry, Ballybofey, Convoy, Donegal