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A man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court today in connection with a number of drug-related offences. The 36 year old was arrested in the city by District Support Team officers last evening. He is charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class A

As the cold snap continues, Donegal remains under a status yellow low temperature and ice warning. Icy conditions on the roads are impacting services today with a number of schools closed. Donegal County Council is urging motorists to assume no road is ice free. Gritters were deployed at 6am. School Closures: Deele College, Raphoe Royal

Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to motorists travelling between Stranorlar and Killygordon to slow down and remain alert. It’s after a lorry went off the road at Cavan Lower yesterday. The lorry has since been removed and the road reopened. However, gardaí are warning motorists that as a result of the crash there is no

A low temperature of -3 degrees was recorded in Donegal this morning. The county remains under a status yellow low temperature and ice warning while most of the country is covered by an orange weather warning until later this mrning. Met Eireann is warning of extremely cold conditions and widespread severe frost. Co Tipperary recorded

People in the Strabane area are being urged to get involved with the town’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Derry City and Strabane District Council is urging people to help make the celebration in March bigger and better than ever. Mayor Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr has this week issued an invitation to people to get

Blackmount, Ballygorman and Glen Garden Mount are to be without water for most of today as repairs get underday to fix a burst water main. The work is due to start at 8:30am this morning and will be complete at 6pm this evening. However, Uisce Eireann are warning that it may take up to four

PSNI in Strabane are appealing for information following a burglary in the Killen area over the festive period. A copper water was taken from 21 Killen Park, between Saturday the 21st of December and Thursday last. Police are asking those with information or CCTV footage that can assist with investigations to get in touch.

The N15 connecting Stranorlar and Killygordan is closed at the moment. It’s understood a lorry has gone off the road. Local diversions are in place, it is believed the alternative route may not be gritted so drivers are advised to travel with extra caution.

Drivers are warned that the traffic lights at Lennon View in Ramelton are experiencing an outage. Cllr Pauric McGarvey is urging motorists to approach with caution on the Rathmullen road. It’s understood that the isuue has been reported and will be repaired at the nearest convenience.

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a car at Coill an Airgid, Ballybofey between 3pm on Thursday December 26th and 11.30 on the following Saturday morning. A car parked at a house was keyed along the passenger side. Gardaí are urging anyone with relevant information to contact them in Letterkenny on 074-9167100.

The gritters will once again take to roads in Donegal this afternoon at 3 pm to treat all routes on the winter maintence programme. Drivers are instructed to exercise caution and assume that no road is ice free as temperatures are forecast to plummet to -5 degrees tonight. The following routes are to be gritted:

Phase 1 of the Downings to Carrigart foot and cycle path is expected to commence before this summer. Cllr Declan Meehan says the tendering process is well underway, and it’s expected a contractor will be appointed by the end of the month. Land procurement is also understood to be at an advanced stage. Cllr Meehan

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

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

Gardaí are investigating a burglary that took place in the Killylastin area of Letterkenny area between Midday on Sunday the 15th of December and 2pm on Saturday 21st of December. A shed was broken into, with a lock cut and damage caused to the roller door.  Two ladders were stolen from within the shed. One

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

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

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

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.

Investigations are continuing into an attack in Letterkenny over the Christmas period. At around 3am on Friday December 27th, a man who was part of a group attacked another man in the De Valera Road area. Gardai say the man’s injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone who witnessed the attack or who was in the area

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

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

A man’s been injured in a shooting in Co Antrim. He was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after the gun attack in Newtownabbey late last night. A 29 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being questioned by the PSNI.

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

2024 was the fourth warmest year on record, with rainfall below average in most areas. That’s according to Met Eireann’s Annual Climate Statement for 2024. In Donegal, several new records were set in the Finner and Malin Head weather stations. It was the driest year on record at Finner with 1036.9 mm of rainfall, while

219 homes, farms and businesses have lost electricity in Buncrana. It comes as a powerfault is reportedly effecting the area. ESB say crews are working to get power restored as quickly as possible. It’s hoped the issue will be resolved by 6:45pm

Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as Canada’s Prime Minister. It comes after rising discontent at his leadership, with his finance minister resigning last month over a policy clash. The Liberal Party leader has held the office since 2015 and says he will remain there until the party has selected a new leader.