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The Government is “ramping up” public transport to meet rerouted passengers because of Holyhead’s port closure. Ferry ticket holders have been encouraged to rebook for alternative routes as its is unknown when the port, which closed due to damage caused by Storm Darragh, will reopen. Stephen, who has been staying with family in Carrickfinn in […]

600,000 litres of water is being saved daily after a major leak in South West Donegal has been repaired. The savings made by fixing the leak in Bruckless equates to the same amount of water to supply the population of Donegal Town and Killybegs on a daily basis. The issue was rectified under the leakage

An Post has received most of the outstanding parcels coming here from alternative routes, following the storm damage at Holyhead. Almost half a million parcels were held up at the Welsh port – however, An Post is now guaranteeing delivery by Friday. Communications Manager Anna McHugh says they’ve cleared most of the backlog:

29 premises in Buncrana will remain without power until 3 pm this afternoon. The fault was reported last evening at 7:25 pm, meaning it will have been over 19 hours by the time the issue is estimated to be fixed. ESB has apologised for the outage and says crews are working a quickly as possible

The Taoiseach has rejected claims the government is “antisemitic”, after Israel announced its closing its embassy in Dublin. The country’s foreign minister claims Government policies here are “anti-Israel” and “rooted in efforts to demonise the Jewish state”. Simon Harris has described the move as “deeply regrettable”, while Tánaiste Micheál Martin says there are no plans

A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a woman in Co. Down. She has been named as 40-year-old Karen Cummings. Police received a report at approximately 6.30pm yesterday evening of an unconscious woman with a serious head injury inside a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge. She was pronounced deceased

Israel is closing its embassy here. It marks a significant setback in bilateral relations between the two countries. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says the closure of the embassy in Dublin, is in response to what he claims is the Irish government’s “extreme anti-Israel policies.” Ambassador Dana Erlich – who was recalled to Israel last

A man has died in a single car collision in Northern Ireland. It happened shortly after 7pm yesterday evening in the Carryduff Road area of Temple, in Lisburn. The PSNI say a passenger in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, who was also in his 20s, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

UPDATE: 771 homes and businesses in Moville remain without power. The outage occurrest at around 13:50pm this afternoon. It is not currently known when power will be restored. 1220 homes and businesses have been left without power this afternoon in Moville. The fault occurred at around 12:45pm. Power is expected to return at 13:45pm. ESB

Investigations are continuing after a man was attacked at a takeaway in Donegal. Gardaí attended the scene following report of an incident of alleged assault, in Ballybofey, in the early hours of yesterday morning. A man in his 20’s sustained injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. Gardaí say enquiries are currently ongoing.

Police in the north are investigating the sudden death of a woman at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge, County Down. A PSNI statement says cordons remain in place this morning.

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Justice Minister have all condemned an attack on two off-duty Gardaí in Dublin city centre yesterday morning. A Garda in his 40’s remains in critical condition following the attack. A man in his thirties has been arrested and is being detained at a Garda station in the city. Justice Minister Helen

Police are appealing for information following a serious two-car collision in Dungannon yesterday morning. The crash happened shortly after 9.20am on the Ballygawley road. One driver, aged in his 80s, remains in a critical condition, while the other was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. The PNSI are appealing to anyone who was

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Donegal Road, Formal Hill, Dromore, Mountcharles and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 10pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

A convicted murderer is on the run after failing to return to prison in Northern Ireland. The PSNI are searching for 55-year-old James Meehan who’s been serving a life sentence since 2009, after being found guilty of murdering a 42-year-old man, following a wedding reception in County Donegal. He failed to return to prison after

Police are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, close to Quinn’s Corner. Local diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route for your journey where possible.

The average number of prisoners in custody last year increased by 11.1 per cent with the daily population reaching 4,582. The Irish Prison Service says it is facing significant challenges with a rising prison population. Figures contained in the Irish Prison Service Annual Report for 2023 reveal last year the number of committals to prison

Tanaiste Micheál Martin is marking the second anniversary of Private Seán Rooney’s death in Lebanon. He died while serving as a peacekeeper with the UNIFIL mission in the region. Micheál Martin says Ireland remains deeply grateful for Seán’s service, courage and the commitment he showed and the legacy he leaves behind. He has stressed his

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force carried out a raid in Derry yesterday, seizing several items. It was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected criminal activity linked to the INLA. During the search in Galliagh yesterday police seized a suspected imitation firearm, paramilitary-related paraphernalia, a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at the Old Mill in Moville. The building has been derelict for a number of years. Local reports say there are at least two brigades present at the blaze which broke out this evening. The building is located on the Moville to Carndonagh road.

A man of no fixed adobe has been sentenced to three months in prison today for a sexual assault that happened in Derry earlier this year. 34-year-old Paul Farren was sentenced in Derry Magistrates court today for the assault on June 22nd. The victim and her friend approached Farren out of concern at around 2.15

Donegal County Council has confirmed that all designated routes will be gritted from 8 o’clock this evening. The roads are 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

Madden & Finucane Solicitors, has secured the maximum £80,000 award for a client from the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board. The client suffered one of the most severe cases of abuse heard to date by the board, which is responsible for compensating victims of abuse in Northern Ireland’s residential institutions between 1922 and 1995. In

Uisce Éireann and NI Water have announced a €32 million PEACEPLUS project called the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment or WEST, to improve water quality in Donegal Bay, Lough Erne and Lough Melvin. The project will address water quality issues caused by agriculture, forestry, and urban runoff in counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan, Fermanagh,

National Treatment Purchase Fund figures have been released for November, showing a slight increase in the numbers on the inpatient waiting list at Letterkenny University Hospital, but a fall in the numbers waiting for outpatient appointments. There were 1,349 people awaiting inpatient appointments, up just over 2%, and 14,427 awaiting outpatients appointments, down just over

Uisce Eireann are dealing with another burst water main at Bomany in Letterkenny, with supply disruptions possible up to 5.15 this evening. Meanwhile, in Ballyshannon, repairs to a burst main may cause supply disruptions at Acres and surrounding areas until 4.30 this afternoon.

The owner of nine houses in Ballymacool, Letterkenny where tenants are facing eviction has expressed frustration with what he says is a lack of urgency and communication from Donegal County Council regarding the potential sale of the houses to the council under the tenant in situ scheme. He is now seeking an urgent meeting with

A man in his 30s is continuing to be questioned by Gardai in relation to the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin. The child was reported missing in August of this year but Gardai believe he was last seen alive in 2022. Yesterday, Gardai searched two properties in County Louth in relation

Labour Party TDs are meeting later to discuss whether to continue with coalition formation talks. Ivana Bacik met with Simon Harris and Micheál Martin earlier this week. The Labour Party leader will give a recommendation to her parliamentary party this afternoon and it’s expected that will be not to continue with discussions about forming a

Information not yet given to the family of Private Sean Rooney regarding his death will soon be made available to them. Private Rooney, a native of Newtowncunningham was killed after the convoy he was travelling in came under attack in December 2022 in Lebanon. His family previously expressed frustration that the UN had failed to

Local businesses have until 4 pm this afternoon to submit their tenders for the sponsorship of prominent roundabouts in Letterkenny. The idea is the sponsor will have the opportunity to showcase their brand to the traffic that passes through daily. The sponsorship period will run from February 2025 to January 2026. The terms include that