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The Electoral Commission says the wording for any future referendums should be published at least four months before polling day. It’s one of five recommendations from the independent commission, after completing a review of the Family and Care Referendums held back in March. It also recommends reviewing the design of ballot papers and removing the

Gardaí are en route to a vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy this afternoon. No further information is available at this time.

Donegal County Council is inviting submissions from members of the public on proposals to vary the basic rate of Local Property Tax in Donegal. The Council is keen to hear views and opinions on any proposal to vary the rate of Local Property Tax, and in particular on the potential effects of any variance on

The sister of a girl who was murdered 30 years ago has called for a public inquiry. Arlene Arkinson, from Tyrone, was 15 years old when she was last seen after attending a disco in Bundoran wither her friend Donna Quinn and Sean Heagarty. In July of 2021, a 14 year old inquest found that

Bunbeg Coast Guard was tasked by colleagues in Malin Head following reports of a kayaker in distress, southwest of Inishsirrer Island yesterday. The team launched within minutes and arrived on scene to find an individual in the water and clinging onto an overturned kayak. They were assisted from the water and the kayak was recovered.

An Omagh haulage company, its director and transport manager, along with a number of drivers, have been sentenced after a joint operation uncovered the manipulation of tachograph recording equipment. This records the speed and distances covered by the companies drivers. It was found that the company was producing false tachograph recordings to appear that they

111 homes and businesses are without power this morning in Carndonagh. The fault was reported at 7 o’clock this morning. It hoped the issue will be resolved at around 10:30am.

Gardaí tended the scene of a crash in Castlefinn earlier this morning. It’s understood to have only involved one carat around 5am. A man has received medical treatment. Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.

The Lough Swilly RNLI crew were called out to the assistance of a kayaker who had fallen and injured her leg on Inishtrahull island. The task came in an around 8:30pm on Saturday evening. The victim was with a group who landed on the island earlier in the day. Using the all weather lifeboat, she

Active travel works on Convent Road are due to begin today and continue for about five months. Traffic lights will be in operation to allow single lane traffic and where possible two lane traffic. The West Hill to the school area is to be completed first, prior to school opening in September. Convent Road from

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has hit back at claims by the HSE, 4,000 previously vacant posts in the health service are now “funded and secured”. It comes after HSE Chief Bernard Gloster announced the service will be ending its recruitment freeze tomorrow, following a Government injection of 1.5 billion euro this week. INMO

Ceremonies across the country have remembered the Irish men and women who’ve died in past wars or on UN service. 88 people have died while on overseas deployment since the 1960’s, and today their relatives and former colleagues gathered together to remember all who died in service. The main commemoration was an interfaith ceremony at

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred this morning in Louth. The collision involved two cars and it occurred on the R166 at Annagassan at around 8.50am. The driver of the first car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed from the

Three people were taken to hospital yesterday evening following a serious collision near Lifford. The incident occurred at around 5:40pm, just outside Rossgeir on the N14, main Letterkenny to Lifford road. Gardaí and members of the ambulance service attended the scene as the injured persons were treated at the scene and then later transferred to

Four in ten voters want Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to return to power. Only one in four backs a Sinn Fein led coalition. That’s according to a ‘Mail on Sunday / Amarach’ poll out today. It comes as Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald reviews the party’s disappointing results in the Local and European

Reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballymagroarty, Cashelard, Rossnowlagh, Manor house and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in Newry in Northern Ireland. The fire started in a building in the Greenbank Industrial Estate and spread quickly across a number of buildings. A number of fire service vehicles are at the scene, along with several water tankers.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bocan, Culdaff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Meencargagh, Ballybofey and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

  The government is being called on to meet its own targets when it comes to increasing hospital capacity. It comes after the number of people awaiting treatment reaches a record high of over 911,000. According to the State’s Waiting List Action Plan for 2024 numbers should have reduced by 19,600, but instead have increased

A complete ban on importing, selling, rehoming and breeding the XL Bully dogs comes into place from October 1st, following a spike in attacks. Dog rescue charities who take in XL bullies after this date will not be allowed to rehome them, and they will be euthanised within five days. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballygorman, Keenagh, Glengad, Gleneely, Ballylinn, Umgall, Woodtop, Carrowreagh, Malin Head, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Two members of a county Mayo family have died in a road crash in Pakistan. The mother and son from Ballinrobe passed away following the collision on Thursday. 55-year-old Noreen Shafiq and her 18-year-old son Umar both sustained fatal injuries, after the car they were in collided with a bus.

Letterkenny Retail Park has been sold in a deal with global investment firm Investcorp. This is the company’s first transaction in Ireland and its first retail warehouse deal in Europe. Investcorp is a global manager of alternative investment products, for private and institutional clients. The company says the deal which includes the acquisition of Deerpark

One person has been hospitalised following a crash in Letterkenny this afternoon. The two vehicle collision occurred shortly after 2pm this afternoon in the Lurgybrack area. Gardai say the person’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The road has since reopened.

A security alert in Strabane has been declared a hoax. Police and ammunition technical officers were deployed after a report of the discovery of a suspicious object on the bridge on Bradley Way at around 10am this morning. A public safety operation was implemented. The object has been taken away for further examination and the

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a crash in the Lurgybrack area of Letterkenny this afternoon. The collision occurred shortly after 2pm. Motorists are advised to expect delays. No further information is currently available.

The Clanabogan Road, Omagh has been closed in both directions following a serious crash this afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. There are no further details available at this time.

The number of deaths on Irish roads so far this year has risen to 102, the latest being a man aged in his 70s in Kerry who passed away yesterday evening. It’s led to the launch of a new RSA campaign to tackle dangerous driving activities. South Donegal Deputy Marc McSharry says an analysis of

A man aged in his 60s has been assaulted by two youths in Derry yesterday. The man was in the Guildhall Square area when the incident occurred at around 7:20pm Officers attended the scene and the two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment