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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.

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.

A hotel in Donegal Town has taken to social media to warn of its zero tolerance approach to online trolls. It follows a number of comments on videos shared by the Abbey Hotel which remarked negatively on the appearance of individuals. The establishment says such comments will, and have been removed, and the perpetrators blocked.

The Arranmore Ferry has cancelled its service for the rest of today. This is due to a rapid change in sea conditions. The transportation service has apologised for any inconvenience caused, but says the safety of passengers and crew is paramount.

Credit Unions in Donegal have issued a warning over a rising fraud threat targeting Credit Union members. In a message shared by Lifford and Letterkenny Credit Unions as well as others across Donegal, they say an organised Irish criminal gang, purporting to be a representative of a Credit Union is contacting people and requesting personal

People in Derry are being reminded that Foyle Street in Derry will be closed from today to allow water works. The street will be closed to throught traffic between Water Street and Shipquay Place. Pedestrian access and taxi services will be available while work is ongoing. NI Water, Arup and BSG say they are grateful

A yellow low temperature weather warning remains in place for Donegal. The alert came into effect at 5pm yesterday evening and will last until 12pm this afternoon. It is expected temperatures will struggle to get above freezing during the day. As a result, Met Éireann are urging people to be aware of hazardous travelling conditions,

All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6pm this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 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 10: Cill Ulta West

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

A man has been arrested after large quantities of drugs and cash were seized at a property in Fermanagh. District Support Team carried out a premises search in the Enniskillen Town yesterday evening, where they found suspected Class A and B Controlled drugs along with a large sum of cash. A man was arrested for

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

A yellow low temperature weather warning has been issued for Donegal. The alert comes into effect at 5pm this evening and will last until 12pm tomorrow afternoon. It is expected to get very cold during the night with widespread frost and ice and temperatures struggling to get above freezing during the day. As a result,

Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Ballydevitt, Edrim Glebe and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until midnight. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

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

A 31 year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his mother Mirjana Pap whose body was found in County Roscommon. Her son appeared before a special late sitting of Mullingar District Court last night. The body of mother of three, Mirjana Pap was found on bogland at Curraghaleen outside the town

A yellow snow-ice warning has been issued for Donegal. It will come into effect this evening at 5pm and will last for 24 hours. Falls of sleet and snow with snowfall accumulations are to be expected. Met Éireann are warning of the possibility of hazardous travelling conditions, poor visibility and travel disruption. Meanwhile, a moderate

A woman in her 70s has died in a two-car collision in Co Kilkenny. The crash happened on the N25 at Luffany at around 5.50pm yesterday. The driver of one of the cars, a woman in her 70s, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was removed to the mortuary at

Police are looking to speak to the owner of a stomp pit bike that abandoned the vehicle in the Friel Close area of Ballymagroarty when they seen police on Thursday last. The rider is asked to visit Strand Road police station with proof of ownership, proof of insurance and an explanation as to the use

A moderate weather advisory has been issued for Donegal and the rest of Ireland to take effect from Sunday evening at 5 o’clock. It warns of severe frost and icy patches, snow lying in some areas which may be slow to clear and wintry showers. As a result, there may be hazardous travelling conditions and

Two men have been arrested in Strabane for drug-related offences earlier today. It is understood the 21-year-old and the 43-year-old were arrested during two searches in the area. They were then street bailed to allow for further enquiries.

The gritters are to take to the roads at 6pm and 8pm this evening to treat a number of routes in Donegal. Four routes are to be gritted at 6 o’clock, while 17 will be done two hours later. Donegal County Council is urging drivers to assume no road is ice free. The following routes

15,199 people accessed emergency accommodation in November, according to the latest report from the Department of Housing. That’s an increase of 223 on the figures for October. Locally, a rise has been reported in the number of people accessing emergency accommodation. In the North West region, 156 adults accessed services, up 17 on the October figure.

Donegal residents are being urged to protect water pipes from freezing temperatures. Expanding ice can burst pipes, causing disruptions and expensive repairs. Uisce Eireann is advising people to insulate exposed pipes, turn off water to unoccupied areas, and consider periodic heating. In addition it is important to check for leaks and avoid leaving taps running