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A rally is being held outside Shannon Airport this morning, protesting the US military’s continued use of the facility. Human rights group Shannonwatch estimates over 3 million US troops have passed through the airport since 2002. This includes 11 flights to Israel since October, amid claims the aircraft are not being searched for weapons.

Donegal County Council have reminded the public that the Donegal Town Diamond is a pedestrian space. After the reopening last week, drivers are being urged to respect the new rules. The Council is appealing to users of cars, vans, motorbikes or any mechanically propelled vehicle to park in the car parks nearby. Everyone is welcome

Police in Derry have charged a 35-year-old man to court following reports that a number of vehicles were damaged in the Magazine Street area of the city centre last night. He has been charged with six counts of criminal damage and attempted criminal damage and is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court tomorrow.

An investigation has been launched into a fatal workplace incident in Offaly. A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene in Garryhinch yesterday afternoon. His body removed to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for a post-mortem exam. A file is being prepared for the Coroner’s Court, and the HSA has been notified.

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Killyclug, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm tonight Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The number of people on the live register in Donegal is up slightly. According to CSO figures released today, 8,475 people in the county were signing on in June, up 2% compared to the previous month. The figure has dropped 11% when compared to June 2023. Nationally, 171,500 people were on the live register last

The Donegal Film Office has announced the recipients of the 2024 Donegal Film Bursary. They are; writer Shannon Welby and Director Bébhinn Naughton who both hail from Donegal along with producer Connor Richmond who has many connections to the county. The Bursary supports stories told by local people and will engage cast, crew, and services

Investigations are ongoing following the theft of a caravan in West Donegal last month which was found burnt out in recent days. The caravan, belonging to water activity business Selkie Sailing is believed to have been stolen from Magheroarty pier. Gardai have confirmed that the caravan which acted as storage for the company’s surf and

A new transformative project to provide people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience college life and education at the Atlantic Technological University is being rolled out. Project WAVE offers a comprehensive programme that addresses students’ social, academic, and vocational needs. Project WAVE has been created for students with intellectual disabilities and enables participants to

The hospitality sector is optimistic that the government will do the right thing and cut the VAT rate it pays to 9.5% from its current 13.5% rate. Members of the two main government parties met with representatives from the sector who outlined the challenges they’re facing. A reduction in the rate would cost the exchequer

A public meeting has been organised for next week to discuss Fahan Health Centre. Over the past number of weeks, concerns have repeatedly been raised over the future of the health centre with claims that it has been ‘cleared out’. The HSE however, remains adamant that there are no plans to close the facility. The

Residents in Letterkenny are being advised that a reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to the Carnamuggagh Upper area and surrounding areas. Uisce Eireann say works are scheduled to take place until 9pm tonight. It may take 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to return fully.

An average of three million containers a day are being returned under the Deposit Return Scheme. Over 250 million bottles and cans have been returned since it began earlier this year. 90 million were returned in June – that’s up from 78 million in May.

A man arrested in Derry yesterday has been charged with assaulting two police officers. The 33 year old was arrested after a report of a man shouting obscenities on Foyle Street in the presence of children. He is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court on Friday. He also faces charges of disorderly behaviour, resisting

Police in Derry say a man’s been arrested following an incident of disorderly behaviour in the city centre yesterday afternoon, in which two officers dealing with the incident were assaulted. Shortly after 2pm, police received a report of a man shouting obscenities on Foyle Street in the presence of children. When challenged by a member

Two men have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court after what the PSNI says was an extensive investigation into the fraudulent purchase of vehicles in Derry, and other areas of Northern Ireland. The two defendants had been stopped as they disembarking from the Birkenhead to Belfast Ferry on May 15th last year, and were arrested

A man’s body has been recovered on Inishbofin Island, off the coast of County Galway. Malin Head Coast Guard was notified at 10.15 last night that a fisherman was overdue and presumed missing off the island. The Coast Guard and RNLI carried out a search around the island, and Rescue 118 subsequently reported that a

The HSE has again moved to clarify the situation regarding the Public Health Centre in Fahan, after it was claimed yesterday that the centre is effectively being cleared and patient files have been removed. It’s been claimed the local Public Health Nurse is being moved and the centre closed. The HSE says that is not

Ireland is moving towards the endgame in the war against tobacco. That’s according the Health Minister who’s introducing new laws on smoking to the Dáil today which would raise the legal age limit for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21 The three year hike would lead to a 12 per cent reduction in overall

The polls are now open this morning for what is expected to be a historic UK General Election. In Northern Ireland, over 1.3 million people are eligible to vote in 18 constituencies. Overall, the Labour Party is expected to win a massive majority, while the Conservatives are facing a potential wipeout. The final YouGov poll

  A new retirement savings scheme for workers who do not have a pension looks set to be introduced after being passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. The auto-enrolment pension savings scheme is for workers aged between 23 and 60, and earning over €20,000 across all of their employments. They will be automatically enrolled

A number of vehicles have been seized in Derry as part of an operation targeting the operation of illegal taxis. Seven vehicles were seized last month. Police in Derry working closely with Driver & Vehicle Agency transport enforcement colleagues seized the seven vehicles during an operation between June 26th and 28th. As a result, seven

A modified Crooks livestock trailer and a blue wheelie bin have been reported as stolen from a premises in Plumbridge sometime between 6pm on Monday last and 9am yesterday morning. PSNI are now investigating and are asking those who see such a trailer for sale under suspicious circumstances to flag it. Those who believe they’ve

Donegal GAA have issued an urgent message to supporters to ignore an email purporting to be from them  after their email was hacked overnight. Earlier this morning, PRO Sinead Breen put the warning online, outlining that access had been gained to the treasurers email account. A number people have since received an email claiming to

A driver has been detected speeding 70KPH over the speed limit in Muff on Sunday night last. It was in a 100KPH zone. Gardaí say the motorist has been arrested and is due to appear in court. They’re appealing to the public to slow down, saying speed can and does kill.