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Gardaí investigating Letterkenny-Dublin bus crash

A bus travelling from Letterkenny to Dublin Airport crashed in the early hours of Sunday morning. The single-vehicle collision happened on the N2 at Carrickmacross in Monaghan after 4 am. There were 25 passengers onboard, who were all medically assessed at the scene. One passenger and the driver were both taken to Drogheda Hospital. Gardaí say […]

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Two men arrested in Derry for assault and cruelty offences that occurred in Italy

Two men have been arrested in Derry, and are to serve prison sentences in Italy in relation to serious assault and cruelty offences. The men, aged 67 and 29 are wanted in Italy to serve their sentences for the offences that occurred in the Brescia area of Italy between 2015 and 2019. Both were detained this

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Justice Minister announces updated database for missing persons

The Minister for Justice has announced an updated database for missing persons. It means information on cases from coroners around the country can be searched, and details on any items found with remains can be shared. Helen McEntee announced the measures today, to coincide with National Missing Persons Day. She says the Department of Justice

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Cash and phones seized in Derry as part of illegal money lending investigations

A sum of cash and mobile phones have been seized in Derry as part of ongoing illegal money lending investigations. Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit carried out a search at an address earlier today. Cash and a number of mobile phones have been seized, and were removed for forensic examination. While no arrests

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ED at Letterkenny University Hospital ‘extremely busy’

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Saolta are requesting that people consider other options for non-emergency care such as Out-of-Hours GP services and pharmacies before attending the ED. 171 people attended at

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Yellow wind warning for Donegal to come into effect tomorrow

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for six counties on the west coast from tomorrow afternoon. It will affect Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal and will start at 1pm on Thursday, running until 9pm. Met Eireann is warning of the potential for difficult travelling conditions and debris. The British Met Office

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West and North West Cancer Network receives European accreditation

The HSE West and North West – University of Galway Cancer Network has received European accreditation. The network is only the 20th to achieve the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes accreditation across Europe. The recognition focuses on enabling a complete quality system for cancer diagnosis, care, education and research. The HSE West and North West

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Impacts of inflation heard at DCC Draft Budget meeting

Members of Donegal County Council have been told of the impact of inflation in a meeting to discuss the Draft Revenue Budget 2025 in County House, Lifford this morning. Director of Finances, Richard Gibson, says goods and services purchased in 2019 with own resource (OR) discretionary income, comprised of local property tax and commercial rates

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INTO General Secretary disconcerted as Donegal teacher subs for six weeks without pay

The INTO’s General Secretary says it’s disconcerting that a Donegal teacher has been subbing for the past six weeks without pay. The newly qualified teacher has been struggling to secure a teacher council number in order for the Department of Education to process their payment. John Boyle says the issue would have been more prevalent

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Letterkenny Lions Club Auction 2024 in aid of Donegal Food Response Network

Lions Club Auction Offers Great Deals and Vital Support for Local Food Banks Get exceptional gifts and services for at least 30% below market value 100% of proceeds benefit the Donegal Food Response Network The Lions Club in Donegal is thrilled to announce the launch of its online auction, aimed at providing critical support to

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Creeslough Community Grant Scheme opens

The Creeslough Community Grant Scheme has opened. The initiative aims to enhance the memories of the victims of the October 2022 tragedy and benefit the communities affected by it. Three strands of funding are available under the Creeslough Community Grant Scheme they are – Youth Development and Support Activities, Trauma Support and Commemorative Activities. Voluntary,

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NI Secretary reaffirms commitment to reverse Troubles Legacy Act

The Northern Secretary has reaffirmed the British government’s commitment to reversing The Troubles Legacy Act. The controversial legislation was passed by the previous Conservative government, despite opposition from the families of Troubles victims and all parties in the North. It was among the topics discussed at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in Dublin yesterday evening. Secretary

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Good news anticipated by DCB delegation meeting housing officals tomorrow

A delegation from Donegal County Council’s Defective Block Committee will travel to Dublin tomorrow to meet with Housing Department officials. It is off the back of a prior meeting around six weeks ago, in which 19 key points were raised. It’s hoped that responses will be available tomorrow. Many councillors yesterday told a meeting in

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Driver arrested and van with false plates seized in Carndonagh

Buncrana Gardaí arrested a man on Monday night last following a dangerous driving incident in the Carndonagh area. Officers on patrol signalled for the van to stop, but the driver failed to comply and drove dangerously for a distance. A stinger device was successfully deployed by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit, bringing the vehicle to

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HIQA indentifies need for improvements at two nursing homes in Donegal

HIQA has identified a number of areas which require improvement at two nursing homes in Donegal. Unannounced inspections were carried out at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannon and St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar. While significant fire safety works had been carried out at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, a number of high

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1 in 5 people believed women make up or exaggerate sexual assault claims

One in five Irish people believe women make up or exaggerate sexual assault claims. Findings by Eurobarometer also reveal 13% of people believe a woman who is assaulted or raped while affected by alcohol or drugs is partially to blame. Dr Marie Hainsworth, Manager of Donegal Domestic Violence Services isn’t surprised by the findings. She

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Business owners warned to be on alert as counterfeit notes remain in circulation

Business owners are being warned that fake £50 notes remain in circulation in Donegal. Gardai were first alerted to an incident involving counterfeit Bank of Scotland £50 notes in Buncrana on November 16th. Since then, there have been a number of similar incidents. Garda Grainne Doherty is urging businesses, particularly takeaways to be on alert:

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Pedestrian hospitalised after being struck by car in Buncrana

A pedestrian was hospitalised after being struck by a car in Buncrana last week. The crash occurred in the Dr Denis McLaughlin Road area on Tuesday evening last at around 5:20pm. Gardai have described the pedestrian’s injuries as non-life threatening. They’re appealing to witnesses to contact them at Buncrana Garda Station.

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Gardai renew appeal for information on Inishowen crashes

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information on a fatal crash in Ballinlough. 18 year old, Tiernan Kelly Doherty from Carndonagh was fatally injured following the single-vehicle at 5am on Sunday morning. Garda Grainne Doherty is urging anyone with information to come forward:   Meanwhile, investigations are continuing into another crash in Inishowen a matter

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Derry candlelight vigil being held in memory of women who lost lives to violence

A candlelight vigil is being held in Derry next week in memory of women who lost their lives to violence. The event organised by Foyle Women’s Aid will hear from the families of 21 year old Katie Simpson from Co Armagh who died six days after being hospitalised with serious injuries following an incident at

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HSE to consider expansion of Ballymacool Respite House, Letterkenny

The HSE has confirmed it will give consideration to a proposal to expand Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny. Councillor Gerry McMonagle proposed extending the facility in light of the serious need for additional respite beds in Donegal. Ballymacool Respite House and Seaview House in Mountcharles are the only two centres providing respite care in the

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Public consultation to get under for Public Realm Improvement plan for Strabane

The people of Strabane are being urged to have their say on the Public Realm Improvement plans for the town. A public consultation is taking place on Thursday, in Strabane Library from 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm. It is an opportunity for the community to come and view the proposals under the scheme and to

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