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Indications show there has been a big turnout at the polling stations today. It’s reported that turnout is as high as 47% in some areas. It was a slow and steady to start to the day, but a lunchtime surge saw a considerable increase in the figures. Over 131,000 people are eligible to vote in […]

An extension of St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny has been approved. The extension will comprise of four new classrooms to provide special classes for children with special educational needs. The extension has been granted under the Modular Framework Programme.

The government has issued its homelessness report for October, with a slight rise in the local figures. In the North West, 139 adults accessed services, down eight on the September figure, with 56 of them doing so in Donegal, up five on the previous month. There were 21 families registered as homeless in the region

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Srath Aoibhinn, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works, which will take place until 6pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply

Heavy traffic is causing delays in Letterkenny. An Garda Siochana have confirmed there have been no reports of any incidents. They say that one lane on the four lane is closed.

Gardai are conducting checkpoints in Donegal today. Gardaí from Glenties and Killybegs Garda Stations are out in force along with the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit. Motorists are reminded to drive safely and always make wise decisions when it comes to road safety. Gardai are warning that making a decision to drive while under the

People are being urged to avoid the area around the old Carraig Rua Hotel in Dunfanaghy which is in a serious state of disrepair. Local Cllr Michael McClafferty says there is a large pane of glass which is loose, and about to fall off the building, and he fears it may cause injury. Emergency services

Donegal has had a big voter turnout this lunchtime, with 14.8% of voters having cast their ballot already. 13.5% of voters in Buncranna, 13% in Stranorlar and 14.28% in Letterkenny hit the polls before 12 noon.

It’s reported a man has died in a workplace incident at Maghery Pier in Dungloe. Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority have both confirmed they are aware of an incident, and have launched investigations. No further details are available about the incident, which isunderstood to have happened yesterday afternoon.

Two men are due before Derry Magistrates Court on drug related offences. The men, aged 24 and 30 have both been charged with a number of offences, including being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The men were arrested in the Bishop Street area of the city yesterday 28th

151 premises have been without electricity in Carndonagh since yesterday evening. Two faults have caused the power cut which are hoped to be resolved by 2 o’clock this afternoon. The ESB has apologised for the inconvenience caused and says they are working to have the issue resolved as quickly as possible.

A water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruption to Falcarragh and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 5 pm this evening. Uisce Eireann say however, it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to fully return.

The colleagues of a well-known Letterkenny man have set up a GoFundMe after his home was damaged by a fire. A fire broke out in the mobile home of John Wallace on Wednesday night last. The team at Cosgrave’s Centra has now rallied together to set up ‘Rebuild John’s Home’. The goal of €25,000 has

Two men have been arrested and €40,000 worth of cannabis has been seized in Inishowen. Under Operation Tara, Gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by Customs, the Customs Dog Unit and Gardaí from the Buncrana District, carried out searches under warrant, of two residences in the Inishowen area yesterday. Suspected cannabis and drug

Voting is underway in General Election 2024, with polling booths remaining open until 10 o’clock tonight. The Donegal constituency has the highest electorate in the country. There are 131,306 people registered to vote in Donegal. The next highest figure is Kerry, at just under 121,000. The Donegal figure represents a 4.3% increase on the 2020

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Doochary and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 10:30pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

There are several water outages throughout Donegal this afternoon. A burst main is affecting Conneyburrow and Lifford with repairs to be complete at 3 pm. Similarly, a burst in Copany is hoped to be resolved at 3 pm. Meanwhile, hydrant repair works may cause supply disruption to Church Brae, Fahan and surrounding areas. These works

Graduate entry medical students at Magee University can access tuition fee loans from September. The announcement was made by Economy Minister for Northern Ireland Conor Murphy. Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy says the action will remove barriers to education, strengthen staffing the NHS and promote regional balance in Northern Ireland.

Emergency services were called to a fire at a mobile home in Letterkenny last night. The report was made at around 8:50 pm in the Kirkstown area. A man in his 40s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution following the incident.

A teenager will require surgery after being shot in the leg last night in the Creggan area of Derry. PSNI received the report at around 10.10 pm that the young man was being taken to hospital for serious injuries. It’s understood that he was walking to meet a friend when he was followed by several people and

The first funeral following a fatal collision in Liscooley on Friday evening last is to take place today. Gordon Galbraith, Ryan Glenn and Samuel Hunter passed away as a result of the two-car crash. Gordan, aged in his 30s, will be laid to rest this afternoon in Castlederg cemetery. The funerals of Ryan and Samuel

It’s a double-whammy for the Taoiseach in the polls this morning. An ‘Ireland Thinks’ opinion poll indicates Simon Harris lost the last televised leaders’ debate of the campaign. The Independent reports a survey of 418 people conducted yesterday shows the majority believe Tánaiste Micheál Martin did best in the RTE Prime Time debate, with 38%.

A burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Meenailer, Derrybeg and surrounding areas this morning. Works are scheduled to take place until 3 pm this afternoon. However, it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to fully return.

A frosty start with areas of fog causing some difficult travelling conditions. Cloud will build from the south through the morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle moving in by afternoon. The rain will be accompanied by fresh to strong and gusty southeast winds. The rain will turn generally light and patchy in the evening

Planning permission has been granted a major housing development in Derry. A total of 674 new homes are to be delivered. The residential development in the Clooney Road area of Derry is part of a wider housing scheme at Ballyoan being delivered by South Bank Square in partnership with Choice Housing. The scheme will be

A Tirconaill Tribune general election poll suggests Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty will take the largest share of the vote in Donegal. The poll suggests Sinn Fein and Fianna Fail will secure two seats with a number of candidates vying for the final seat. The poll published by the Tir Conaill Tribune last evening, shows Sinn

Healthcare workers have voted in favour of industrial action over concerns about a ‘staffing crisis’. 95.6% of those represented by the INMO, Forsa and Unite, voted in favour of the motion, following a six-week, in-person ballot. According to The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, over 2,000 nursing and midwifery posts were left unfilled in 2023.