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A number of elective procedures have been postponed at Letterkenny University Hospital due to pressures on site and a lack of bed capacity. 186 people attended the ED yesterday. Meanwhile, 113 people are currently in the Emergency Department with 23 patients waiting to be admitted. All available beds in the hospital are in use while

A woman and two children have been hospitalised following a crash this afternoon between Killygordan and Ballybofey. Emergency services attended the scene of the collision at Carricknamanna at around 2:45pm. Gardai say the woman who is in her 20s and the two children were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution. The road has

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash between Killygordan and Ballybofey. The road is blocked with traffic delays being experienced. No further details are available at this stage.

A Sunday evening gorse fire near Pettigo prompted a rapid response from Gardaí and the Fire Brigade, who successfully contained the blaze at Tieveboy within two hours. Traffic was managed as crews worked to extinguish the flames, which were first reported at 5 o’clock. No injuries were reported.

Letterkenny University Hospital, which initially leased a mobile endoscopy unit in 2021, has extended the rental agreement for three years, with the option for further extensions. This decision comes as the hospital’s plan to construct a permanent endoscopy building with increased capacity remains pending approval under the National HSE Capital Programme. While a timeline for

Gardai in Donegal are urging businesses to be on the look out for fake £20 Sterling notes which circulating at present. They say the notes are of very good quality, with a serial number that ends in 257. Gardai say business owners should ensure that their staff are aware of the dud notes, and ensure

Gardaí say a food truck parked at Chestnut Road in Ballybofey between 11.30 on Sunday night last and 8am the following morning was damaged in an incident. When the owner arrived yesterday morning, they found the locks had been damaged and the door was open. Nothing was stolen from within the truck. We appeal to

Gardaí are seeking information in relation to an incident of criminal damage that occurred at Purt Lake, Dunfanaghy between Thursday February 20th and Thursday March 6th. A rowing boat at that location was tipped over and substantial damage was caused as a result. Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity

Gardaí are appealing for information following an attempted theft of a trailer and ride-on mower at Killea Cottages in Altaghderry, Carrigans. The incident occurred on Friday night at 11:10 PM. Two men fled the scene in a wine-coloured Suzuki Grand Vitara jeep after being interrupted. Gardaí are requesting that any road users with dashcam footage

A house in the Crucknagapple area of Killybegs was burgled between last Tuesday and Sunday. Entry was gained by kicking in the front door. Several items were stolen, including two silver rings, an antique yellow gold ring with a single diamond, and a Dell Pro Support laptop. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have

A new millionaire has been made in Donegal after a National Lottery player won the top prize of €1 million in yesterday’s Daily Million draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, ahead of the 2pm deadline. The winning numbers were 1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 33, and the

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Strabane following the seizure of approximately £6,000 worth of drugs. The arrest, made in the early hours of this morning, followed a search of a property where suspected herbal cannabis, cocaine, pregabalin, and diazepam tablets were recovered. A quantity of cash and two mobile phones were also seized.

The CAO has received over 83,000 applications, an increase of almost 9% on last year. That includes 7,000 from applicants over the age of 23, a rise of almost 1,000 on 2024 figures. There’s been a surge in interest in a number of disciplines, including healthcare, construction, and engineering.

A high level meeting will be held today to plan for a scenario if Ireland’s energy supply was attacked. The Tánaiste will chair a meeting of the Government’s Taskforce on Emergency Planning, which focuses on dealing with disasters. It’s understood the Taskforce will consider the learnings from so-called ‘Exercise Cathal’, which ‘war-gamed’ a scenario in

A pay deal has been agreed in a long running dispute affecting Section 39 workers in the community and voluntary sector. The breakthrough came overnight, following talks at the WRC between unions and government representatives. The breakthrough at the Workplace Relations Commission follows a long-running dispute which hit the headlines during the general election campaign,

  Site investigation works for a major infrastructural project to improve water supplies in Letterkenny will get underway within the next few weeks. Uisce Éireann says 29,000 customers will benefit from the Letterkenny Water Supply Zone project when it delivers a more reliable water supply but investigative works must be carried out before the project

A Donegal man who sexually abused two teenage girls more than 25 years ago, regularly creeping into one girl’s bed in the night to rape her, has been jailed for 11 years. 59 year old Andrew Robert John McElhinney of Muntermellon, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of

A solicitor told Coleraine Magistrates Court today that a man charged in connection with a so-called decoy case involving a group called ‘Justice Re-Born’ “accepts the allegations against him. Online news service ‘Courts NI’ is reporting that 36 year old Thinira Liyanage, of Fortwell Court in Letterkenny, is charged with travelling to meet a ‘child’

Donegal County Council has strongly refuted a statement released last week on behalf of firefighters at Letterkenny Fire Station, describing the claims as inaccurate, untrue, self-serving, and deeply misleading. The council is rejecting these claims in the strongest possible terms. They have also announced that discussions will be held with the firefighters in the coming

Healthcare workers will conduct a work-to-rule from March 31st. Notice was served to the HSE this morning, in a row over staffing levels. Forsa and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation voted 90% in favour of industrial action in November. It’s in a row related to the HSE’s ‘Pay and Number’s Strategy’, which unions say

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in County Derry yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred in Magheramason at approximately 4pm, at the traffic lights near the petrol station. The PSNI are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin begins his week-long diplomatic mission to the United States today. The Taoiseach has traveled to Texas before his meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday. Micheál Martin begins his St Patrick’s Day trip with a journey to Texas where he’ll meet the Republican Governor Greg Abbott later today. He’s also due to make

The Ballyshannon Agricultural Show has received €8,350 in State funding. This funding, administered by the Irish Shows Association, will support the committees in their preparations for the 2025 show season. South Donegal Minister of State Marian Harkin has welcomed this development.