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A Donegal man has been killed in a workplace accident in Australia. It is understood that the incident occurred at around midday yesterday afternoon in Queensland, after the man aged in his 30s was struck by the arm of an excavator. His family have been informed of his death. According to local sources, he sustained

A recent inspection has found that overall improvements were evident at The Rehab Group, Lifford but ongoing work was required. An unannounced inspection was carried out at the centre which provides full-time residential care and supports for adults with intellectual disability, in June. The report, published today noted that the centre had experienced challenges however,

A man arrested yesterday following reports of the use of counterfeit bank notes is due before Strabane Magistrates Court this morning. The 26 year was arrested at Belfast docks yesterday. He’s been charged with 19 counts of possessing counterfeit currency. A second man, aged 39, who was also arrested yesterday, has been released and a

Investigations are continuing into a crash between Ballybofey and Donegal Town yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision in Barnesmore Gap. Gardai say no serious injuries were reported at the time.

The Defence Forces says protection measures for UNIFIL troops in Lebanon are being “continually reviewed”. Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy has reiterated that all Irish personnel are currently safe and accounted for, and maintain a high level of vigilance. They are complying with UN security precautions, including taking shelter in protected positions when

100 new speed cameras have been announced as part of a €9 million investment in road safety. The initiative, which is part of Budget 2025, will support Gardaí with enforcement of the country’s traffic laws. Justice Minister Helen McEntee says the new measures will help reduce speeding and ultimately save lives. The location of the

A Boil Water Notice has been issued in South Donegal. Uisce Eireann says following consultation with the HSE, the notice has been issued to protect the health of customers supplied by the Frosses Inver Public Water Supply. Its as a result of mechanical issues at the Frosses/Mountcharles Water Treatment Plant. All persons served by the

The North’s Infrastructure Minister has officially given the green light for works on the A5 to commence. The long called for project has faced many delays due to legal challenges. Since 2007, more than 50 lives have been lost on the A5. Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed work is to begin early next year between

The Northwest region was the driest and sunniest part of the country during the month of September. According to Met Eireann’s Climate Statement for September 2024, the most sunshine was recorded in the North and Northwest. Zero rain fell in Donegal for eight consecutive days from Monday September 16th, making it the driest September since

A prayer service is being held next week to mark the second anniversary of the Creeslough tragedy. On October 7th 2022, 10 people died in an explosion in the village. The prayer service to remember those who lost their life will be held at St Michael’s Church, Creeslough at 7pm on Monday. Following the service

A man has been arrested in relation to an investigation into the attempted bribery of a professional League of Ireland footballer which was reported to Gardai in Donegal earlier this year. The alleged bribery offence happened on the opening day of this season’s League of Ireland in February. The player who was offered the bribe

  Saolta says additional activity is planned to tackle out patient waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital in the final quarter of the year. Figures have been released by the hospital group in response to questions raised by Cllr Ciaran Brogan. The figures show that outpatient attendances at LUH increased by 5% in the first

A woman has been arrested following a drug raid in East Donegal yesterday. Three searches were carried out in Milford by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit under Operation Tara, which led to the seizure of cannabis plants, hallucinogenic mushrooms, amphetamines, and cannabis cultivation paraphernalia. Their value is estimated to be around €7,710. The woman in

Those in Ramelton and Milford are being urged to conserve water to protect its supply. Lake levels are low at Milford, therefore customers are asked to be mindful of their usage in order to allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to fully replenish. High usage can lead to pressure reductions which

The owner of a coffee van in Letterkenny is appealing to the public for information after it was broken into overnight on Monday. The lock was discovered broken yesterday, however no equipment was stolen. The People’s Coffee Company, located in the Ballymacool area, took to social media asking for anyone who observed suspicious activity or

A 26 year old woman is now due to also appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court this morning following a seizure of suspected class A drugs in Strabane. Offences she was charged on were possession of class A controlled drugs and possession with  intent to supply. A man of the same age is due in court

Rural tourism will be worst hit by the Government’s refusal to reduce the hospitality sector’s VAT rate. That’s according to the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation after hopes the rate would be reduced by 4.5% were dashed yesterday. It’s claimed the number of bed nights spent by tourists is down this year. CEO of the Irish

A mini earthquake was recorded in North Donegal in the early hours of yesterday morning. At 02:18am the seismic activity was detected off Culdaff Bay. The quake had a magnitude of 0.9. It is unlikely it would have been felt by the public.  

Derry police are investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian and his dog. A man and his dog were struck by a vehicle on John Street, Derry, near Mother Cluckers chip shop, around 5:30 PM on Monday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.

Babies born from this month are now going to be offered the chickenpox vaccine for free. The children will be able to receive the jab once they turn 12 months old following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. Chickenpox is very contagious and mainly affects children under the age of 10.

502 homes, businesses, and farms are without power in Dungloe this morning. A power outage was first reported at 2:57 AM. Power is expected to be restored by 12:45 PM.

Police in Strabane have charged a man to court following a seizure of suspected Class A drugs yesterday. Charges include possession of Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply and possession of Class A controlled drugs, alongside a range of driving offences. The 26 year old will appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today. Meanwhile

Irish nurses and midwives say HSE recruitment ‘caps’ are continuing to have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of health staff across the country. The INMO is today addressing an Oireachtas Health Committee on what it claims are unsafe staffing levels for its members. It says the HSE is focused on the cost-saving aspect

A public meeting is being held today as part of a campaign to save a 90 year old Oak tree in Letterkenny. The proposed cycling lane and Greenway development as part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project threatens the existence of the beloved tree in Ballyraine. Locals and members of An Taisce Donegal fear the

The Loughs Agency is imposing restrictions on oyster fishing in Lough Foyle. The agency’s Chief Executive says it is necessary and expedient for the conservation and protection of native oysters. The Loughs Agency has announced the suspension of the Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle area for periods commencing October 8th. The decision has been