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Gardai investigate window smashing incidents in Buncrana and Letterkenny

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage incidents at houses in Buncrana and Letterkenny. At approx. 11.30pm on Friday last, January 3rd,  a number of windows were smashed at a house in the Burwood area of Buncrana. Windows of a vehicle parked at the address were also smashed. Gardai in Buncrana are appealing to anybody who may […]

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939 people arrested for drink or drug driving during Garda Christmas Road Safety Campaign

939 people were arrested for drink or drug driving during the Garda Christmas Road Safety Campaign. It spanned from November 29th to January 6th, and saw gardaí conduct nearly 10 thousand checkpoints. During the course of the six-week garda campaign, 17 people died on Irish roads, while there were 85 serious collisions. 13,573 drivers were

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Western Health Trust issues urgent staff appeal for Altnagelvin Hospital

The Western Health Trust has issued an urgent staff appeal for Altnagelvin Hospital. They are asking any available staff to urgently cover shifts at the hospital tonight. It comes a number of days after the Western Trust warned that if a condition is not critical, patients in the hospital’s ED may have to wait longer

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Homelessness figures don’t tell the full story – Brogan

A Donegal Councillor says the homelessness figures released at the weekend do not tell the full story, and are only the tip of the iceberg. The figures show over 15,000 people accessed homelessness services nationally in November, with 156 in the North West, 62 of them in Donegal. These figures do not include rough sleepers,

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Pedestrian struck in pre-Christmas Hit and Run in Carndonagh

Gardaí are appealing for information after a pedestrian was struck in a Hit and Run incident at Churchtown, Carndonagh on Wednesday December 18th. A man was crossing the road at approximately 7.50pm, when he was struck by a red car and knocked to the ground, sustaining non life threatening injuries. The driver of the car continued on

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Gardaí hunt youth in connection with criminal damage incident in Buncrana

Gardaí are on the hunt for a youth they believe may be connected to a criminal damage incident in Buncrana. At around 3:30am on Friday last, a number of window panes at the front of a business premises at Lower Main Street were smashed. Gardaí are particularly interested in any sightings or dash cam footage

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Gardaí investigate dangerous driving in Falcarragh on Christmas Eve night

Gardaí are investigating incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles at Main Street, Falcarragh on Christmas Eve night. Between 11.30pm on December 24th and 00.30am on December 25th, vehicles were repported to have been driving dangerously. Anyone who was travelling in the area between those times with a dash-cam is being sked to make the footage available.

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Call for Leiter to Doochary Road to be added to DCC’s gritting programme

In Doochary, local community activist Andrea Redmond has called for the addition of the Leiter Road outside the village to the council’s gritting programme. She says the use of the road has grown in recent years, and there are many villages across the county which would have similar arguments for roads in their area………  

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Midlands NW MEP says opposition to Mercosur deal must be red line in Government formation talks

A Midlands North West MEP says opposition to the Mercosur deal must be a red line in Government formation talks. Ciaran Mullooly has described the deal as “an immediate threat to Irish farmers, rural communities, and the EU’s own environmental and legal integrity.” He has written to Independent TDs in the North West and Midlands,

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Over 300 homes and businesses affected by power outages in Donegal

Over 300 homes and businesses are without power in Donegal this morning. The majority of properties affected, 316 are in Milford while 30 are affected in the Buncrana area. ESB say they are currently working to repair the faults with power estimated to be restored to all areas before 11am this morning. Update:  Power restored

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Calls for reform of CAO points system for entry to third-level education

There are calls to reform the CAO points system for entry to third-level education. It comes as major changes are planned for the Leaving Cert, including a minimum of 40 per cent marks for projects across all subjects. The Senior Cycle Redevelopment Delivery Board recommendations include integrating apprenticeship applications with the CAO into one system

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Donegal weather updates

Further snow overnight in Donegal is hampering travelling conditions this morning. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution when out on the roads. Gritters were deployed across the county from 6am this morning. There’s reports of treacherous road conditions in parts of Donegal this morning. Delays are being experienced particularly from Illistrin to Letterkenny. The

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Regional Independents to be invited to engage in Government formation talks

The Regional Independent group of TD’s are to be invited in the coming days to engage in formal talks on the formation of a new Government. Its understood Fianna Fail and Fine Gael will also open formal discussions with the Kerry Independent Deputies Michael and Danny Healy-Rae. Negotiations on a new programme for Government will

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Elderly and vulnerable people advised to reach out during cold snap

Elderly and vulnerable people are being advised to reach out if they need help during the cold snap. ALONE, the charity that supports thousands of older people across the country is urging people to visit elderly relatives and drop into older neighbours to see if they need any help. Sean Moynihan from ALONE says its

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Further snow overnight hampering travelling conditions in Donegal

Further snow overnight in Donegal is hampering travelling conditions this morning. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution when out on the roads. Gritters were deployed across the county from 6am this morning. Meanwhile, Met Eireann is expected to upgrade its low temperature and ice warnings for the entire country today. Very cold nights with

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Special mass in Burtonport to mark the 50th anniversary of the loss of the Evelyn Marie

A Commemorative Mass will be held in Acres, Burtonport today, marking the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the ‘Evelyn Marie’. The trawler, which had six young men on board, hit rocks and sank at Rathlin O’Byrne island on the night of January 7th 1975, as she headed back to port. Those who died were

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Gritters to take to Donegal roads this evening and again tomorrow morning

All routes on Donegal’s Winter Maintenance programme are to be treated at 6 o’clock this evening and 6 am tomorrow morning. Donegal County Council are however warning drivers to assume that no road is ice free. Find the routes below: ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6PM on Mon. 06/01.

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NUI candidate says Seanad must do more to reflect the views and potential of the Irish abroad

A New York based candidate in the Seanad Election says more needs to be done to ensure the voice of Irish nationals is heard in Leinster House, and he believes the Seanad is the place in which that should happen. Roscommon native Hilary Beirne is one of 12 candidates contesting three NUI seats, with 112,000

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Calls for next Government to appoint more women to Cabinet

There are calls for the next government to appoint more women to Cabinet. Women For Election say Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to show a commitment to gender equality, by having at least seven female ministers around the Cabinet table. The organisation’s communications co-ordinator Katie Deegan says it would be a better reflection of

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41,000 homes and businesses still without power due to adverse weather

About 41,000 homes and businesses remain without power – and 40,000 without water – this morning. Most schools are set to reopen following the Christmas break – but some in the counties worst-affected by snow and ice have opted to stay closed. The country will remain under a status yellow low temperature and ice warning

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Calls for clarity for residents of Roughpark amid ongoing water supply issues

There have been calls for Uisce Eireann to give more clarity to residents in Roughpark, Ramelton about ongoing water supply issues. Concerns have been raised over the past number of years, with some experiencing regular and extended cuts to their water. In a response to a representation raised by Cllr Declan Meehan, Uisce Éireann said,

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Road users asked to exercise caution during weather warning

The Road Safety Authority is asking motorists to exercise caution during the low temperature warning. Met Éireann are warning of frost and ice during the night, which could lead to hazardous travelling conditions, icy patches and travel disruption. The RSA says road users should: Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a

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Government formation talks to reconvene tomorrow

Government-formation talks are set to reconvene tomorrow, with immigration being a key issue. In its manifesto, Fianna Fáil pledged that issues related to migration currently under the remit of the Department of Children would be moved to a new department—the Department of Domestic Affairs. Deputy James Browne, Minister of State for International Law Reform and

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Murder investigation underway after death of woman in Cork

Gardaí in Mallow in Cork have commenced a murder investigation after the discovery of a woman’s body last Friday. The investigation was upgraded to murder following a post-mortem examination carried out by the Assistant State Pathologist on Paula Canty. The 31 year old mother-of-two was found dead at a residential property on Bridewell Lane. It’s

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Man charged as part of investigation into importation of cocaine from the Republic into the North

A man has been charged to court in Northern Ireland in relation to a number of drug offences. The man, who is aged 43, was charged with concealing criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C drugs. The charges are in connection with an ongoing investigation into an organised

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