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The Finance Bill was passed last night in the Dail. It cleared by a margin of 75 to 55. Passing the bill had been seen as a priority before an election could be called.

Donald Trump’s projected to have won the first two of the key battleground states in the US election. North Carolina and Georgia have voted in favour of the former President – along with a host of traditional Republican heartlands. Kamala Harris’s team still insist they ‘feel good’ about finding a way to victory. But she’s

The PSO service between Donegal Airport and Dublin has been extended. Junior Transport Minister James Lawless has announced that Emerald Airlines will continue to operate the service an additional year up to February 25th 2026. Minister Lawless says the announcement marks Government’s commitment to ensuring continued connectivity to the North-West region. He says he is

Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Co Tyrone last week. A man in his 40s presented at hospital on Wednesday last with a suspected gunshot wound to his arm. Police say in the early hours of this morning, while carrying out enquiries in the town, officers noted a number of

Police are currently at the scene of a suspicious object in South Tyrone. The object was found in the vicinity of Maplebrook Court in Coalisland this afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.

ESB crews are working to restore power for 80 premises in Gweedore this afternoon. The fault, first reported at 10am this morning was due to be fixed by noon. However, that appears to not be the case. The utility has apologized for the loss of supply, saying work is being carried out to see the

A number of houses in Letterkenny were spray-painted last evening in an act of vandalism. Gardai are appealing for witnesses following reports of youths knocking on doors around Glencar, Willowbrook, Glenoughty Close, and The Elms at approximately 7:30pm and then running away. In some instances, they graffitied the houses. Anyone who observed any such activity

HIQA noted six non-compliances during an inspection at Hillcrest House Nursing Home in Letterkenny. There were 55 residents on site when the unannounced visit took place in March. Residents told the inspectors that they were very happy and content living in the centre, and that they were very well cared for by kind and caring

Gardaí are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at an address on Malin Street, Carndonagh between 10pm on Thursday and 10am the following morning. The window of a shed at a house in that area was smashed during this time. No entry was gained to the shed. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may

On Friday last, a parked car was damaged in the owner’s driveway at around 11:30 pm in Templemoyle, Culdaff. It’s reported that a white car reversed into the stationary car twice before driving away. Damage was caused to the front bumper as a result. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with relevant information to come forward,

On Halloween night, on Newpark Road in Carndonagh, the front driver’s side window of a Garda patrol car was smashed, likely by a stone. This happened at approximately 9:50 pm, and no injuries were reported. A number of youths had gathered in a nearby car park and fled when the glass broke. Gardaí are seeking

In Ballybofey, a woman was sitting in her car in traffic when an unknown man approached and kicked the front passenger door, causing damage. This happened at 10:15 pm on Halloween night on Main Street near the Credit Union. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 10 pm and 10:30 pm

Gardaí are investigating an apparent hit and run collision that occurred in the carpark of the Aura Leisure Centre on Wednesday the 9th of October between 10.50am and 1pm. When the owner of a car returned to their vehicle, they discovered that damage had been caused to the driver’s side front bumper and headlight. The

The Dáil meets today to pass all stages of the Finance Bill – the last major hurdle before the calling of a general election. Cabinet meets this morning for what could be the final time before the Dáil is dissolved. The Occupied Territories Bill is up for mention in the chamber, with opposition parties likely

A security alert in Derry has now been lifted after a pipe bomb was thrown through the window of a home belonging to an elderly couple. At 7:30pm last night, it was reported that the incident had occurred in the Limewood Street area. The suspected pipe bomb exploded, causing damage to the property. Its remnants

The first easyJet flights have taken off from City of Derry Airport, with the new services linking the airport with Liverpool and Edinburgh now operational. The new twice-weekly services will operate throughout the year on Mondays and Fridays. During a special event at the airport marking the inauguration of the two services, the airport’s Managing

The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin has appointed Senior Counsel Michael Delaney to conduct an independent post-incident inquiry into the death of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon in December 2022. There have been a number of reports prepared by the Defence Forces, the United Nations and An Garda Síochána in relation to this

The Irish Aviation Authority won’t be allowed to impose a cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport next summer, following a ruling by the High Court. A temporary stay on restricting seat numbers has been put in place following legal action by a consortium of airlines, including Ryanair and Aer Lingus. In 2007, a cap

Donegal was the windiest county last month. According to Met Eireann’s Weather Provisional Statement, wind speeds of 15.5 knots were recorded at Malin Head weather station. Meanwhile, the county experienced 64.3mm of rainfall during October. ************************************ From met.ie – October 2024 was a mild month everywhere. It was relatively dry for most of the country, apart

The annual North West Future of Energy Conference gets underway in Derry this week. The event will focus on the theme of sustainable energy through innovation. Innovative solutions for sustainable energy development to meet industry needs and future growth will be showcased while the challenges of energy security in the North West region will be

A project to enhance biodiversity, support water quality improvements, and maintain sustainable fish populations has been completed along the Deele River. Sharon McMahon, Loughs Agency CEO says the objective was to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable environment. The Loughs Agency, in collaboration with local stakeholders has constructed a buffer zone to reduce sediment

A second public consultation on the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project is due to take place this week. The project is currently at the options selection stage. People are being invited to have their say on the Route Corridor Options. In-person public consultation events will take place at Carndonagh PSC on Wednesday and on

19 community centres in Donegal are to share almost €365,000 in funding announced today for enhancement and refurbishment works. Bluestack Foundation Community Centre, Fanad Community Centre and Mevagh Family Resource Centre are among those receiving grants of up to €25,000 from the Community Centres Investment Fund. Taoiseach Simon Harris says the small grants will make a

The issue of women’s safety in Derry will be raised at Stormont later It follows a recent spate of attacks on women in the city. At the weekend there were two sexually motivated knifepoint attacks – while the previous weekend two sexual assaults were reported. Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin says there’s huge concern among women

The Buncrana First Responder Group has responded to 100 calls within its first 6 months. The average response time from the group which was established in May is between 8 and 11 minutes. Last month, the group were tasked to a total of 18 call outs. 12 of them were in response to reports of

The Secretary General of the United Nations has hailed the ‘remarkable courage’ of Private Sean Rooney who was killed when the convoy he was travelling in came under attack in Lebanon in December 2022. According to the Irish Independent, in a letter to the 24 year old’s mother, Antonio Guterres said Private Rooney was a