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The Sinn Féin leader says Simon Harris has questions to answer over his support for Senator John McGahon. It’s after photos in today’s Sunday Times show evidence of injuries sustained by Breen White following an assault by Senator McGahon in 2018. The 33 year old senator – who’s a Fine Gael candidate for Louth in […]

Today marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Tragically, 150 people have lost their lives on Irish roads this year.

Women belong in the house – LEINSTER House. That’s the motto of ‘Women for Election’ as this year marks the largest number of female candidates contesting election. A 53 per cent increase since 2020, now sees 248 women running. Ireland is 104th in the world for the number of women in parliament and it’s asking

Two men have been arrested in Fermanagh following a report of an assault in Belcoo yesterday. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Shortly after 12:10pm, it was reported that a man was located in premises in the Main Street area of Belcoo with injuries including a cut above his eye, and

Aontú is aiming to take 10 seats in the upcoming election. The party’s candidates were officially launched today, with one running in each of the 43 constituencies. Aontú currently has one sitting TD – its founder and leader, Peadar Tóibín. He says he’s looking forward to being joined by party colleagues in the Dáil.

Sinn Féin says it will expand paternity leave to 52 weeks. Currently, maternity leave is available for 26 weeks, with the right to take an additional 16 while paternity leave is currently at 2 weeks. Under the plans, both parents would be able to spend a full year with their new borns. Sinn Féin spokesperson

Burst water mains may cause supply disruptions to Keenagh, Lower Bree, Malin Head and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It’s recommended to make an allowance of 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

Depaul has launched an urgent appeal to support children and adults waking up in emergency homeless accommodation this Christmas. The cross-border charity is urging people to keep them in mind as they plan for the festive season ahead. The charity says for the cost of a Christmas card, around €3.50, they can provide a traditional

Police in Northern Ireland have confirmed they’re now reviewing three cases recorded as suicide, following the Katie Simpson case. Earlier this week, a police watchdog report, into the death of the showjumper, found the police investigation was ‘flawed and failed her family.’ Our reporter Tara Griffiths has more………………

More than 4 thousand 600 Irish trained teachers are currently working abroad. The joint research by the CSO, the Department of Education and the Teaching Council found about 60 per cent of teachers that emigrated are aged between 25-34. However, those identified in the study still pay the yearly Teaching Council registration fee – indicating

Donegal County Council is being asked to review priority group water schemes, with a focus on improving the scheme in Letterbric which serves 50 local families. The review has been ordered by Housing and Local Government Minister Darragh O’ Brien, who is seeking more information regarding options to minimise costs, and details about the history

A coalition of medical professionals and community leaders is asking General Election candidates to sign up to a Five Point Pledge commiting to real improvements in local healthcare services. The pledge states that Donegal residents have long faced extended wait times, overcrowded facilities and insufficient resources at Letterkenny University Hospital, one of the busiest in

Buncrana’s Children’s Charity is asking candidates in the upcoming general election to pledge their commitment to supporting local families facing the challenges of childhood illness. In their manifesto, released yesterday, the organisation aims to ensure every child facing illness has unwavering support, resources, and compassion. Calls include financial assistance to affected families, enhanced local healthcare

The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says it’s vital that planning clinics recommence in the area. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says there needs to be a mechanism to allow people raise planning issues locally. He’s been told that clinics will resume shortly, and is calling on officials to do so as quickly as possible:

Donegal County Council is inviting public input for Donegal’s first County Biodiversity Action Plan. Recent studies indicate that 85% of EU-protected habitats are in an unfavourable status, highlighting an urgent need for collective action to address biodiversity loss. A number of drop-in events are to be hosted, kicking off at 11am tomorrow in Buncrana Library.

There have been 37 sexual assaults reported at Western Trust Hospitals from 2019 until 2024. The region seen the least number of reports in Northern Ireland from a total of 2,341. The Health Minister for Northern Ireland confirmed the figures to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley in a written parliamentary question. 15 occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital,

West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan is seeking to avert a potential last-minute legal challenge to the A5 road upgrade. He says news of the potential challenge emerged last night. Mr McCrossan says people in the area genuinely believed that finally, the end was in sight, and news of another potential legal challenge has come as

Young people are becoming more politically engaged and are ready to make their voices heard in the General Election. That’s according to the National Youth Council as they call for a dedicated Minister for Youth in the next Government. The Electoral Commission says a “significant wave” of people have registered and updated their details ahead

Despite an overall decrease in alcohol consumption,  there’s a growing number of people becoming dependent. The past decade has seen a shift in patterns of consumption, with increases in binge drinking and drinking at home. Ireland’s first ever national conference on alcohol-related brain injury is taking place in Sligo today. Paula Leonard, CEO of the

The lack of planned social housing in the Milford Electoral Area has been highlighted this week. At a special Donegal County Council housing meeting, members were told that Donegal County Council plans to have over 1,200 houses constructed by the end of 2026. However, Cllr Liam Blaney says while every other EA has multiple houses

Representatives from the Mary From Dungloe Festival have made a presentation to Donegal County Council seeking financial support, particularly in terms of Irish language workshops and other initiatives. Committee representatives told members that 33,000 people visited the festival last year, availing of 128 events. They stressed the importance of the event to the whole of Donegal,

Once speed changes on regional and national roads take effect, it will be the responsibility of the Gardaí to see them implemented. A meeting of Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District was told by the roads & transportation official that new speed signs are to be erected in the coming weeks and will be covered with black plastic

Northern Ireland’s First Minister is being urged to intervene, after a Co. Tyrone man was arrested in Dubai – over a negative online review he’d posted about working for a dog groomers. 33-year-old Craig Ballentine, from Cookstown, was arrested three weeks ago. Campaign group ‘Detained in Dubai’ says he’s facing prison because of the U-A-E’s