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The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson will go ahead next month. Mr Donaldson faces charges in relation to historical sex offences while his wife faces charges of aiding and abetting – all of which they both deny. At a brief hearing at Newry Court today, a trial date

Homelessness continues to rise in the North West. According to the latest homeless report from the Department of Housing, the number of people in emergency accommodation in the region was up 4% in January to 164. In Donegal, that figure jumped 10% from December to 66. The number of families homeless in the region remains

40 pairs of suspected counterfeit shoes have been seized in Ballyshannon. Gardai were carrying out a routine patrol today when they stopped a car and made the discovery. Gardai estimate the potential sale value of the haul to be more than €2,000.

Local Enterprise Week kicks off across Donegal on Monday, 3rd March. The programme of events is aimed at equipping small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and insights they need to thrive. Kicking off the week is ‘Building Your Business Network: A Foundation for Success’. Dublin-born Kingsley Aikins, an Economics and Politics graduate of

More than 11,000 people were admitted to hospital without a bed this month. The INMO says it’s the worst February for hospital overcrowding on record. 420 patients were without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this month, up 43% compared to the same period in 2024.

Police in Derry have arrested a man following the search of a vehicle in which suspected Class A controlled drugs were seized. The detection and arrest follows the stop and search of a vehicle in the Buncrana Road area of the city shortly after 7.30pm yesterday. Officers spoke with the male driver, aged 39 years

There were four non-compliances noted in a HIQA inspection at Dungloe Community Hospital last September. There were 33 patients in the hospital at the time. The inspection report says that overall, the feedback from residents was highly positive about the care provided by staff in this centre. However, the multi-occupancy rooms were not sufficiently well

More than 1,800 fixed charge notices issued to drivers caught speeding in County Mayo are being revoked.It’s after a new static speed camera on the N17 was found to not be certified. Gardaí say they noticed on the 12th of February the speed camera did not have a valid calibration certificate issued by provider GoSafe,

The road between Porthall and St Johnston has reopened after a collision this morning. Gardaí say they received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ballindrait at around 8am this morning. The male driver of the vehicle was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny Hospital as a precaution.

Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Tonduff, Gortiness, Cloghan and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon, with people advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the R265 between Porthall and St Johnston. We understand it happened in the vicinity of the bridge at the Swilly Burn. Diversions are in place.

The ongoing success of the North West Cancer Centre was one of the cross border initiatives discussed by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill and her Northern counterpart Mike Nesbitt when they met in Dublin. They discussed strengthening cross border cooperation, with particular reference to the National Children’s Hospital, which both ministers toured. In a statement,

A man has died following a serious assault in Tyrone. Shortly after 8 o’clock last night, police went to a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon after receiving reports of a man being found with serious injuries. The man passed away as a result of his injuries a short time later. The Corrainey

Police in Derry today arrested a 29-year-old man in the Creggan area of the city. The PSNI says while on patrol, officers attempted to stop a vehicle which was being driven erratically, however, a passenger fled on foot, kicking a police officer in the head. There were no reports of serious injuries. The suspect was

The HSE has confirmed that children’s respite services are still not being provided at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny, but they hope to have them restored before the end of next month. The site offers respite for up to five people with disabilities on any given night, and services are provided on alternate weeks to

Road Alert // Donegal routes to be gritted from 6PM on Thu. 27/02 The following routes will be gritted from 6PM on Thu. 27/02: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East

The North’s Economy Minister says land necessary to drive forward the expansion of Ulster University’s Derry campus has now been acquired by her department and the university. During a visit to the campus today, Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced the purchase of the Timber Quay office block, which follows the recent acquisition of sites along Queen’s

Donegal Sports Partnership has been allocated just over €437,000 under the 2025 Core Funding for Sport. €429,719 has been secured through the Core and Programme Funding, with €7,500 coming from the Women in Sport Core Funding. The allocation is part of a €12 million package that will be shared among the country’s 29 Local Sports

800 drivers were detected speeding during National Slow Down Day. The 24-hour Garda operation ran until late last night, marking the first “Slow Down Day” since speed limits changed on many local roads. Among those caught speeding was a motorist detected travelling at 148km/ph in a 100 zone in County Cavan. While there were no

Carndonagh-based social enterprise, Spraoi agus Spórt, have emerged as Best Business in the Community at the All-Ireland Community & Council Awards 2025. Chief executive, Helen Nolan, says it’s a huge honour to be recognised for the contribution they make in this area. The awards, held in Cork at the weekend, also saw Donegal recognised as

A man has been hospitalised after being attacked by masked men in Derry. Shortly after 11:20pm last night, the men, armed with weapons including a crowbar, entered a house in the Fern Park area and assaulted the occupant. He sustained injuries to his head and hand. Police are appealing to anyone who was in the

A man arrested in Strabane in connection with the seizure of drugs is due in court today. The 42 year old has been charged with a number of offences including possession of a class A, B and C controlled drug, cultivating cannabis, possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and fraud. It

A driver has been arrested after being detected speeding at 75km/h above the speed limit in Newtowncunningham last night. The Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed check in the area when they caught a vehicle travelling at 175km/h in a 100km/h zone. The motorist was arrested and charged to court.

The Taoiseach will meet the North First and Deputy First Ministers in Belfast today. Micheál Martin will first address the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Summit, before a number of engagements in Stormont. They’ll include discussions with Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, followed by bilateral meetings with the leaders of Alliance and the SDLP, and a

A search for Kyran Durnin at a home in Louth will resume this morning. The schoolboy, who would now be eight years old, is missing, presumed dead. The search at a residential property in Drogheda will get underway again this morning as Gardaí continue to search for clues into the disappearance of Kyran Durnin. The

New figures published by the Department for Housing, Local Government and Heritage show that almost €5 million has been paid in bringing 93 homes back into use. Since the launch of the vacant property refurbishment grant in July 2022, Donegal County Council holds the highest number, there have been 1,042 applications, 715 approvals and 93