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Derry City and Strabane District Council has advised that due to the current snow and ice weather conditions, a number of Council services are impacted. House hold bin collections have been suspended. All Council cemeteries were closed over the weekend because of the weather and will remain closed this morning and will only open once […]

The following schools and facilities are closed tomorrow, Monday January 5th: Sessiaghoneill National School, Ballybofey TT Childcare, Stranorlar McGettigan Travel – School routes not operating Dromore National School, Killygordon St. Patrick’s National School, Lurgybrack St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar Saint Eunan’s College, Letterkenny Errigal College, Letterkenny Crana College, Buncrana Little Angels, Letterkenny St. Bernadette’s, Letterkenny Cara

A driver tested positive for cannabis after they were caught travelling 30km/hr over the speed limit in Letterkenny. Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected the car being driven at 130km/hr today in a speed zone of 100km/hr. The car was stopped and the driver tested positive for cannabis. An arrest was made. Gardaí are

The Letterkenny Road has now reopened following the previously reported Road Traffic Collision  near the Killea border crossing. Police are asking motorists to please travel with care on the roads today.

Freezing rain is expected to fall in Donegal until 11am tomorrow morning. Donegal County Council says some gritting routes could become very treacherous and may not be able to be treated in the morning. They added that they will try to treat as many routes as possible if safe to do so. The public are

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the Letterkenny Road, near the Killea border crossing. The road is currently closed in both directions, just after the Mullenan Road crossroads, and motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes. Police are asking motorists to remain vigilant on the roads, particularly

Police in Derry are seeking assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing teenager. 17-year-old Yasmin Carroll was last seen in the Waterside area of the city on New Year’s Eve and it is believed she may be in the Portstewart area. She is described as being 5’2″ in height, with a slim build and

Gardaí say they are investigating an incident that occurred in Letterkenny on Friday. They say they responded to an incident that evening. They added that enquiries are ongoing. It follows unverified reports on social media that an attempted abduction took place in the Rahan area.

A drug driver has been arrested in Letterkenny after they were caught speeding yesterday. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected a vehicle being driven in excess of the legal speed limit on the Dual Carriageway. The car was stopped and the driver was arrested after testing positive for cocaine. Gardaí are asking motorists

A 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing from Rathmullen has been found safe. Gardaí would like to thank the media for their assistance.

A 31-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, following an assault in Derry. The charge relates to an assault which took place in the John Street area of Derry on Friday, 26th September. He was due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court today.

Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue has said that new social protection increases will help families in the County. The increases which have taken affect this week will see a rise in numerous payments. These payment increases include a €10 increase in the maximum rate of all core weekly payments, for pensioners, carers and individuals

Donegal County Council says it is working on the development of an Archives Centre in Lifford, with the school building on the site of the old Lifford Army Barracks the preferred option. Confirmation of the plan is contained in the council’s budget for the coming year. In the draft budget book, €204,666 is provided in

A second person has been arrested in connection with an assault that took place in the John Street area of Derry on Friday, 26th September 2025. PSNI officers from the Waterside District support team arrested a 31-year-old man who had been wanted in relation to the assault today. He was arrested on suspicion of causing

Figures published today by the Department of Housing show 164 adults were without a home in the region at the end of November, down 13 on the October figure of 177, a fall of just over 7%. Of those, 45 were in Donegal, down 10% from the previous month’s figures. 30 families were registered as

All Donegal winter designated gritting routes will be gritted today from 4pm. This comes as Met Éireann have issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from  8 o’clock this evening until 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. People are asked to assume no road is ice-free. ******* (Gritting Routes) 01: National Primary North 02: National

Donegal County Council says its commitment to arts in the county remains firm, particularly in terms of the needs of new communities. In its budget book, the council says the Letterkenny based Regional Cultural Centre, one of the top ranked art centres in Ireland, will continue to provide vital support to the County’s cultural and

Met Éireann has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice in Donegal, predicting  wintry showers with some snow accumulations. This, they say, could lead to hazardous travel conditions and poor visibility. The warning is valid from 8 o’clock this evening until 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. The county will be subject to a similar

A new report shows that the listed prices for housing in Donegal increased during the final quarter of 2025 compared to 2024. This increase was seen across numerous markets nationally. The report from Daft.ie shows a year-on-year increase in the listed price for houses across multiple areas. The highest increase was seen for listings of

Police in Derry are urging people to be aware of the dangers that e-scooters can cause following a collision between a car and an e-scooter last evening. The collision took place in Derry City and Police have seized the e-scooter for not having insurance, alongside other road traffic offences. Being a popular Christmas present item

Former SDLP Chairperson and West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne has died. He was 72. Mr Byrne served as MLA for West Tyrone between 1998 and 2003, and again from 2011 to 2015. Before that, he was a member of Omagh District Council. Party leader Claire Hanna says Joe Byrne was a key member of the

Uisce Éireann says its crews are working to return normal water supply to customers in Portnoo, Rossbeg, Lettermacaward, Doochary and surrounding areas this afternoon. They say due a mechanical issue encountered this morning at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area.

6,484 admitted patients spent time without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital over the course of 2025, according to figures released this morning by the INMO. Letterkenny registered the sixth highest total in the state. Sligo had the fourth highest figure with 8,004, giving a North West total of 14,488. That represents 13% of the

Fisheries Minister Timmy Dooley is in Killybegs this afternoon for a meeting with fisheries industry representatives. They’ll discuss recent quota cuts described by the industry as devastating, and overfishing in Irish waters by trawlers from other fleets. He’ll brief them on his plan to establish a task force to be chaired by a former IFA

There have been water supply disruptions in Derryconnor, Magheraroarty, Meenlaragh, Curransport, Meenaclady, Glascherchoo Glenhola and surrounding areas, with reservoir restrictions imposed overnight. It’s expected this will be repeated over the coming evenings. Cllr Michael McClafferty says people in high ground areas such as Fanmore and parts of Murroe may find themselves without water as a

Former Foyle MLA and Mayor of Derry Mary Bradley has died. She was 83. A member of the SDLP, she was elected to Derry City Council in 1985, serving as mayor in 1991 and 1992. She was elected to the Assembly in 2003, and served until she chose not to run again in 2011. She