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Lifesaving equipment has been tampered with in Newtownstewart. Police received a report and discovered that at least 10 pieces of equipment were either missing or rendered unusable along the river walk at the playing fields. Police are now asking anyone with information to come forward.

The nomination of former Cllr Manus Boyle to the Seanad came following concerns within Fine Gael that there would not be adequate representation for the North West region. Highland Radio, speaking to a senior member of the party, can confirm that there was confusion as to why already elected representatives were looking to be passed

Local Link services could be used to boost the night-time economy. Councillor Declan Meehan says the pressure on taxis in Letterkenny, particularly at night, is well documented, as are the difficulties people face trying to get home after a night out. He believes a balance can be struck to ensure the service isn’t burdened with

The trial into the killing of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon has been postponed until 17 September. The Irish Daily Star reports that none of the people indicted for the attack on a peacekeeping convoy appeared in court in Beirut yesterday. The 24-year-old from Newtowncunningham was fatally wounded in December 2022.

Two of the three men arrested in Belfast, Enniskillen and Aughnacloy on Tuesday are due to appear in Strabane Magistrates’ Court today in relation to an investigation into the activities of the New IRA. The 43- and 49-year-olds are charged with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists. The third man, aged 44,

The funeral details have been released for a man who was murdered in Strabane last week. Stephen Holmes was attacked in the Beechmount Village area of the town on Monday night last. He later died from his injuries. The father of two will be laid to rest at St Mary’s Church, Melmount this Saturday.

The Millennium Forum in Derry will close partially for approximately six weeks this summer. The temporary closure from July 3rd to August 15th is to facilitate ongoing public realm works in the City centre. The theatre says the closure of Bank Place will hamper access for large scale productions to unload stage equipment. While the

The Residential Tenancies Board has launched a new campaign in partnership with Donegal County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies in the county. CSO figures suggest that 9.2% of tenancies in Donegal that should be registered with the RTB have not been, and rthe county is one of seven which are being targeted. The

Aiden Coll has been appointed Assistant Training Centre Manager in the Donegal Education and Training Board’s Further Education and Training Service at its Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre. Hailing from Falcarragh, Mr Coll has worked with Donegal ETB since 2017 as an Electrical Instructor in the Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre, delivering Phase 2 Electrical Apprenticeship training

It’s emerged that a deceased Jesuit priest accused of abuse served in Donegal in the 1980s. In a statement, the Diocesan Administrator Fr Kevin Gillespie says the priest was one of a number named by the Jesuits as having been the subject of what have been deemed credible allegations of abuse against minors. Amongst those

A Donegal man on trial for murder has denied telling lies about his former lover’s involvement in order to escape responsibility for what he did. Alan Vial, of Drumanoo, Killybegs; denies killing 66-year-old Robert Wilkin, claiming his co-accused, Nikita Burns, of Carrick, Co Donegal, beat him to death with a rock. Alan Vial has spent

A 31 year old man is due to appear before Strabane Magistrates’ Court tomorrow and is expected to be charged with the murder of Strabane man, Stephen Holmes. Mr Holmes who was also 31, was attacked in the Beechmount Village area of the town on Monday night last and passed away in hospital a number

The Government will launch a charm offensive on the United States this St Patrick’s Day. It’s sending the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and eight Ministers to America to build relationships under the Donald Trump administration. Junior Sports Minister Charlie McConalogue is going to Colombia, while Junior Higher Education Minister Marian Harkin will travel to Belgium and the

Donegal farmers are to share almost €550,000 under the Tillage and Horticulture Support scheme. Announcing the funding this morning, Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said this is a follow through on the commitment in last October’s budget to provide a €100 per hectare payment to support tillage and horticulture growers who planted crops for the 2024

A man is due in court in Derry today on 18 charges relating to drug and traffic offences. This follows an incident on Monday night in Eglinton and a subsequent search of a car the following day in Magherafelt, in which suspected Class C controlled drugs were seized. The 31-year-old’s charges include possession of a

The Government is planning a diplomatic blitz of the United States for St Patrick’s Day. Tánaiste Simon Harris will bring a memo to Cabinet this morning outlining plans to send Minister’s to 40 locations across the world in March. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris and no less than eight other Ministers will all

Community groups in Donegal are being asked to become adoptive families to a local monument. The Heritage Council is inviting applications  for its ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme, which aims to have local communities become involved in the care and conservation of much-loved local monuments. The nationwide scheme began in 2016 and since then 30 groups

Three men have been arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the activities of the New IRA. The men, aged 43, 44 and 48, were arrested today in the Belfast, Enniskillen and Aughnacloy areas. They have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite in Antrim for questioning. Related searches were also carried

Gardaí are appealing for information following a two-vehicle collision near Falcarragh National School on Saturday, 1st February, at approximately 6 pm. A silver Volkswagen Passat (registration ’04DL’) pulled out of a parking space and into the path of an oncoming van, causing substantial damage. The Passat’s driver, described as a young, stocky male wearing a

Gardaí are seeking information following a road traffic collision involving a lorry and an ESB pole that left many in Killygordon without power. On Friday evening at around 5:55 pm a low loader lorry carrying a dumper travelling from the direction of Castlefinn hit the pole and failed to remain at the scene. They drove

Dashcam footage is being sought as gardaí are looking to track down a dangerous driver. There are reports of a grey Volkswagon Saloon just after 00:30am on Sunday last in on Main Street, Ballybofey. Road users who travelled in the area of Main Street, Ballybofey, the Donegal Road or the Meenglass Road between 00.20am and

A car was damaged in Ballyshannon at the weekend. The vehicle was parked on Main Street between 9:30 pm on Friday and 0:25 am that night. The driver’s wing mirror was broken off. Gardaí are asking those who believe that can aid the line of enquiry to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station.

A man has been injured in a late-night assault in Buncrana. Gardaí there responded to a report on Main Street between 3.15 am and 3.45 am on Sunday morning. The man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for non-life threatening injuries after being allegedly attacked by another man. Gardaí are seeking out dashcam footage and

A man was taken to hospital following an assault on Main Street, Rathmullan. It’s reported that at 0:20 am on Sunday last, a man was set upon by another man. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Gardaí are calling upon witnesses and those with dashcam footage to assist with enquiries.

A home in Castlegrove, Raphoe was broken into between 8 pm on Sunday and 11 am the following morning. The owner returned after being away for the night to see the back door ajar and items having been disturbed. Nothing was stolen nor was damage caused to gain entry. Gardaí are asking those who believe

The first ever Newborn Baby Grants are being paid today. It will benefit 136 families in Donegal, accounting for 137 children. The measure announced on budget day sees the families of all babies born after December 1st last year, receive a one-off grant of €280. Its in addition to the regular monthly Child Benefit payment,