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Meter installation works may cause supply disruptions to Downings and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 1pm until 5pm. As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruption to Kilclooney Beg, Portnoo and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11am until 3pm. It

A man has been arrested after a teenager was killed in a hit and run collision in County Kildare. It’s understood the 16-year-old was hit by a vehicle which left the scene on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown at around half 12 this morning. He was pronounced dead, and his body has been taken

The North’s First Minister has laid a wreath in Belfast to mark Remembrance Sunday. Michelle O’Neill is the first senior member of Sinn Féin to participate in the official ceremony. The move has prompted outrage from the families of some Troubles victims, who’ve accused her of populism. But Ms. O’Neill says it’s in line with

An Irish man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an American tourist in Hungary. Police launched a search operation after 31 year old Mackenzie Michalski disappeared from a nightclub in Budapest last Tuesday, November 5th. A 37 year old Irish man was arrested two days later after CCTV showed them leaving the nightclub together

A 16 year old boy has died in a hit-and-run in County Kildare. The crash, involving a car and the pedestrian, happened at around half 12 this morning. This incident happened on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown. The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead, and his body

The Orchard Road in Strabane is closed due to a serious one vehicle road traffic collision that occurred this morning. Diversions are in place at the Rabstown Road and the Hillhead Road. Motorists are being asked to seek alternative routes for their journey.

Motorists in Derry and Strabane are being advised that Rememberance Day services and parades will be taking place today. These services and events will take place at different times, in different areas, including in the city centre, Newbuildings, Magheramason, Newtownstewart, Strabane and Castlederg. Police are warning of possible traffic disruption. Between 8.45 and 9.15am, a

The UN and World Health Organisation say immediate action is needed to avert the threat of famine in Gaza. It comes as a protest rally makes its way across Dublin from the Garden of Remembrance to Leinster House this lunchtime. The National Demonstration for Palestine is calling for the new Government to take action against

Carol Gallagher is to contest the next general election for People Before Profit in Donegal. The announcement was made last night on the party’s social media accounts. In a statement, Gallagher says she is “delighted” and wants to “offer the people of Donegal the chance to vote for a socialist alternative”.  

A motorycylist has died following a road traffic collision in Fermanagh last night. The collision involving a Black Audi A4 and a Honda CBF 600 motorcycle took place on the Derrylin Road, Enniskillen at around 9.35pm. Police and emergency services attended but the rider of the motorcycle was confirmed deceased at the scene. Officers from

Around 1,000 people attended a rally last night in Derry, protesting violence against women. The Rally for Women’s Safety at The Guildhall was organised after a number of serious attacks on women occurred in the city in recent weeks. Two women had been assaulted by a man armed with a knife in separate attacks in

Pump interruption main may cause supply disruptions to Culdaff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those affected allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

National Treatment Purchase Fund figures have been released for October, 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 1,319 people awaiting inpatient appointments, up just over 8%, and 15,315 awaiting outpatients appointments, down almost 7%.

A fire at a licensed premises on the Creggan Road in Derry early this morning is being treated as arson. Police believe that shorty before 5am, a large amount of debris was stacked against the door of the premises and set alight, causing extensive damage to the front of the building. Detectives say their enquiries

Former Sinn Fein press officer Michael McMonagle has today been jailed for child sex offences. The 42 year old with an address at Limewood Street, Derry has been sentenced to nine months in prison for attempting to communicate sexually with children online. Mr McMonagle, has been sentenced to nine months in prison and nine on

The Tanaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader says his party will be campaigning for a better future for Ireland. Launching their campaign in the last few minutes, Micheal Martin says he’s looking forward to showcasing Fianna Fail’s policies in general election debates. He added he has “no worries at all” about coming head to head with

Two Donegal schools are to benefit from school zone improvement works. A total of 141 schools across the country have been included in the latest round of the Safe Routes to School Programme. The works will see signage and road markings installed in front of Kilbarron National School and Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries. The initiative

Almost 690 drivers were caught speeding on National Slow Down Day. The operation began at 7am yesterday and ran for 24 hours. Examples include a driver travelling at 151 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone on the N4 near Mullingar. Another motorist was caught speeding at 94 kilometres per hour in a 60 zone

Repairs are ongoing to repair a burst water main in Dungloe Uisce Eireann say works are scheduled to take place until 2pm. Property owners are advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The third non-statutory public consultation for the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project is underway, with the preferred route option now identified. This follows a series of consultations last December, during which seven options were outlined. Public meetings will take place next week, in Buncrana on Wednesday and Carndonagh on Thursday. ***************************** Full details – PUBLIC

A driver was arrested in Donegal during National Slow Down Day after being caught speeding and drug driving. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit yesterday, detected the motorist travelling at 140kph in a 100kph zone. After being stopped, the driver then tested positive for cocaine. They were arrested and are due to appear in court. Gardai

The Inishowen Football League has received €460,000 from the Community Sports Facilities Fund. The funding will go towards the redevelopment of Maginn Park in Buncrana. Following an appeal through the Department of Tourism and Sport of an initial allocation of €184,000, the grant was increased. Also under the appeals process, Aileach Youth Club was allocated

The general election will be called later today, bringing down the curtain on the 33rd Dáil. Simon Harris is traveling home from Budapest to make the announcement. After weeks if not months of speculation the general election will finally be called today. A tight three week campaign will see polling day confirmed for November 29th.

Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council are promising to work together to maximise the potential of the Riverine Project, which received over €16 million in PeacePlus funding this week. The councils say they will promote cross community and cross border activities through themed activities and initiatives. Donegal County Council’s Director of

Over €115,000 has been awarded to animal welfare charities in Donegal. Animals in Need, Donegal Town has been allocated €55,200 while ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Letterkenny is to receive €32,400 and €27,850 has been set aside for Twin Towns Lost & Found Dogs, Killygordan. Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding

A demonstration is taking place in Derry this evening calling for an end to violence against women and girls. Violence against women has been on the rise right across the North West with four recent sexual assaults reported in Derry, two during which women were held at knifepoint. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood is urging people

The 33rd Dail has finished its business. Many TDs will leave Leinster House for the final time – with Taoiseach Simon Harris to ask President, Michael D Higgins, to dissolve the Dáil tomorrow. It paves the way for an election on November 29th – and the 34th Dail to reconvene in December.