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Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting members of the public to help plan how Ulster-Scots Language Week is celebrated across the City and District. A week-long programme of activity celebrating the contribution which Ulster-Scots makes locally will take place in November, with people being asked to submit their ideas for events. The council […]

  A woman in her 80s has lost her ;life after being struck by a lorry in St Johnston. Gardaí say the tragedy happened on Church Street shortly after 2 pm. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later, and a post mortem examination will take place at Letterkenny University Hospital. The

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic incident that occurred at Church Street, St Johnston, Co. Donegal at approximately 2pm this afternoon The road is currently closed. Local diversions are in place. We understand that closure is likely to be a lengthy one. Gardai are asking people to avoid the

The government has issued its homelessness report for July, with a slight increase in the numbers registered in the region. In the North West, 146 adults accessed services, 55 of them in Donegal, up nine and two respectively on the June figures.   There were 24 families registered as homeless in the region in July,

An incorrect notice from Uisce Eireann indicating that a boil water notice was in operation in Buncrana has now been removed from its website. The notice, which was also relayed to subscribers through the Mapalerter service, was placed at Ballymacarry on the Uisce Eireann website map, but the notice itself referred to Ballymacarbry, which is

Eoghán Dawson who died as the result of a road traffic collision on Saturday night last in Inishowen is to be laid to rest on Monday. The 20 year old died a few days after his cousin Kian, who was buried yesterday. Eoghán’s funeral Mass will take place at 12:30 in St. Patrick’s Church in

Homebase in Derry is due to close down next year, however an exact date is yet to be determined. The Derry Journal reports the store located in the Crescent Link Retail Park has been acquired by Sainsbury’s. It’s understood those working at the store will be given the chance to interview for a position at

Two people were arrested in Donegal on Wednesday night on suspicion of drink driving. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit made the arrests. Both drivers are now due to appear in court. Gardaí are appealing to the public to think of road safety at all times and to never drive while under the influence.

Roadside hedge cutting season is to begin this Sunday, the 1st of September. Gardaí are reminding motorists to remain mindful of this while traveling, especially when using country roads as there will be an increase of large machinery in operation. Drivers are being urged to drive with care and to remain alert at all times.

A man in his 30s has been arrested following reports of an incident of criminal damage in Mayo. He barricaded himself inside his family home in Ballina town shortly before 6 o’clock yesterday evening. Local Garda negotiators, along with several other Garda units, attended the scene, which was sealed off. After negotiations, the incident was

Two Donegal businesswomen who participated in the ACORNS programme are urging other female entrepreneurs to become involved. Antoinette Moore, founder of Pyramid Holistic Centre, and Lisa Breslin, founder of Imagine Lab received certificates from Junior Minister Pippa Hackett marking their participation in the initiative to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. Applications are

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Rathmullan and surrounding areas until tomorrow afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm.

Police in Derry are investigating a report of burglary in the Ardmore area of the Waterside. It was reported yesterday that a gas tank was discovered stolen from the property on Rushall Road. Enquiries are ongoing to establish when this occurred, and police urge anyone with information, or who is offered a similar item for

  A man in his 20s, arrested in connection with arson and criminal damage at three buildings in St Johnston, has been charged and is scheduled to appear before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court at 7:30 p.m. this evening. The Catholic Church, Masonic Hall and the Orange Hall  each sustained damage in a

Uisce Eireann say overnight leak detection works in Ballyshannon may cause supply disruptions to West Rock, East Rock and surrounding areas tonight. Works are scheduled to take place from 11o’clock tonight (Thurs) until 5 o’clock tomorrow morning.

A 28 year old man’s been remanded in custody after the rape and murder of a woman in Derry. 65 year-old Spanish native Montserrat Martorell was found dead in a flat at Harvey Street in the city in the early hours of Saturday morning. Ciaran Murray of Gortfoyle Place in Derry – has also been

The Letterkenny Physiotherapy Department is currently operating below 60% capacity with only 2 of the 5 staff present. The news comes as a letter has been sent to GPs outlining the pressure the service is under. It understood the situation won’t improve within the next year. In the letter GPs were asked to advise their

320,000 music fans are expected to be away from home attending this week’s Coldplay gigs in Croke Park – and that’s prompted a burglary warning for concert-goers. Music fans are being warned against oversharing on social media, to avoid the risk of break-ins. Security experts say professional thieves scour the web to find social media

Colum Eastwood is expected to stand down as leader of the SDLP later. A press conference is due to be held in Derry this afternoon. Almost two months after reclaiming his seat after the Westminster election, Mr. Eastwood is expected to announced that he’s resigning as party leader. The Foyle MP’s been in his role

A man in his 50s is due in court today, charged in connection with a crash in Donegal at the weekend, following which a woman in her 80s died. The collision came just hours after another serious crash, in which two young cousins were killed. The woman was one of three people injured in a

A 28 year old man is due in court today charged with the rape and murder of 65 year old Montserrat Martorell in Derry. The Spanish native was found dead in a flat on Harvey Street in the City on Saturday morning following a fire. She had been subjected to what police have described as

Kian Dawson-Kirk who died in a crash in Inishowen last weekend will be laid to rest today. The 16 year old from Carnhill, Derry died at the scene of the single-vehicle collision on Saturday night in Quigley’s Point. His cousin, 20 year old Eoghan Dawson, the driver of the vehicle was taken to the Royal

A 28 year old man has been charged with the rape and murder of a Spanish woman in Derry. 65 year old Montserrat Martorell was found dead in a flat on Harvey Street in Derry on Saturday morning following a fire. She had been subjected to what police have described as a ‘horrific and sustained

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that issues affecting water supply in Burtonport have now been resolved. A burst water main was causing supply disruptions in the area over the past number of days. The utility’s Paul Lyons says the water mains failure occurred in an overgrown marshland near an underground concrete structure which proved very difficult

Leaving cert students can now access their Round One CAO offers. 56 per cent of university offers are for applicant’s first preference choice. Those looking to view their results can log onto the CAO website and they’ll also get a text or email about their application if they’ve opted for it. Education Minister Norma Foley

A man being questioned in relation to the murder of a 65 year old woman in Derry will be held for an additional 18 hours for questioning. Detectives have been granted a court extension in relation to the 28 year old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder. Montserrat Martorell was found deceased in