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Investigations are underway following a bomb threat made against the Taoiseach’s family home. A phone call using a code-word was made to the Samaritan’s helpline yesterday evening claiming a device had been planted at Simon Harris’s house in Wicklow. However nothing was found during a follow up search of the property. The Taoiseach’s wife and […]

It appears that 38 homes and businesses remain in the dark in Dungloe this morning. Its after two faults left over 1,100 without power after 2 o’clock yesterday. One fault was restored, with the second due to have been resolved at 5:30pm yesterday evening. However, according the ESB PowerCheck website, the works remain to be

A teenage boy has passed away after a quad bike crash in Co Derry on Tuesday morning. 14 year old Isaac Roxborough from Burnfoot, Dungiven died from his injuries in hospital yesterday. PSNI are again appealing for information in relation to the single vehicle collision, that happened shortly before 11:30am on the Ballygudden Road. It’s

A free intellectual property event is taking place at the Central Library in Letterkenny this afternoon. The Respect of Intellectual Property Rights is a Choice Workshop starts at 1pm and runs until 5 o’clock this evening. It’s the result of a joint effort of the IP Join Campaign supported by the European Union Intellectual Property

Two faults seen 1,129 homes and businesses without power in Dungloe this afternoon. The faults were reported after 2 o’clock today. One outage has been restored, leaving 38 ESB customers waiting for the electricity to return. It was hoped it would have been repaired by 5:30pm.

Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Caislean Court, Castlefinn and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 5pm tomorrow. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Two people were arrested last night in Derry city on suspicion of drug-related offences. A 35 year old man and 30 year old woman,  were arrested shortly before 9pm on suspicion of offences including being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug, and attempted possession

Researchers at Atlantic Technological University Donegal have been awarded €1.4 million to lead a project on rural health inequalities with European partners in Finland, Norway and Sweden. It’s a part of the Tech2Heal project which aims to empower rural workforces to be mindful of their health, address health disparities and improve patient outcomes. The funding

Three men have been arrested in relation to robbery in Derry last year. The men aged 29, 56 and 59 have since been released on bail to allow for further investigations on the incident which involved a delivery van. It happened in the Lecky Road area at around 10:30am in the morning on Wednesday the

There’s been another major fish kill in Donegal. Loughs Agency has confirmed that a pollutive substance was discovered in the St. Johnston Burn yesterday. Their investigation found that 7km of the watercourse had been affected and around 400 fish carcasses have been collected to date, a figure which is expected to rise in the coming

A man has been arrested in Dungiven in connection with a PSNI data breach. The 50 year old man was arrested earlier today as part of an investigation into criminality linked to the freedom of information data breach on August 8th 2023. He has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and taken to Musgrave Serious

There’s been a 35% increase in drug driving in the North West. According to CSO figures released today, 163 offences of driving under the influence of drugs were recorded in the region in the first quarter of the year. That’s up from 120 during the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, drink driving has dropped 3%.

A teenager has suffered life threatening injuries in a quad bike crash in Co Derry yesterday morning. The 14 year old boy who was riding the quad bike was seriously injured in the crash shortly before 11:30am in the Ballygudden Road area of Eglington. Police are appealing to anyone with information or who may have

A man is due in court today in Derry after being charged with assault on police, drink driving and possession of drugs. The 36 year old was arrested following reports of a suspected driver under the influence in the Main Street area of Ballykelly yesterday. He was subsequently located by officers in the Buncrana Road

Searches are continuing for a man missing from Omagh. Police say they’re concerned for the welfare of Aaron Deazley. He was last seen by his family on Friday last. It’s understood Aaron may have travelled to Derry. Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101.

Jack Chambers is to be formally appointed as the new Finance Minister this afternoon. The Fianna Fail deputy leader will take over from Michael McGrath, who has been nominated by the government as Ireland’s EU Commissioner. His appointment to the senior ministry is to be ratified by the Dail later today.

Pilots at Aer Lingus have begun an indefinite work to rule in it’s pay dispute with the airline. It followed separate talks with the Labour Court – which has told both parties it cannot intervene at this time. Tens of thousands of passengers’ flights have been cancelled due to the indefinite work-to-rule. Aer Lingus also

Following successful AI summits in September and January, GenAIEdu 2024 gets underway in Derry today. They will host international experts to explore the future of AI for the education sector and prepare the region for successful adoption. The third national conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, will explore the future of education in a

The Ballygudden Road in Eglinton, Derry , has reopened following a serious road traffic collision at approximately 11.30 this morning. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or to anyone with dash-cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries to get in touch.

Former RTÉ Journalist Tommie Gorman has died. He held a number of positions at the broadcaster including Northern Editor in a career that spanned 41 years. He died today surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife Ceara, children Joe and Moya, sister Mary and brother Michael. In statement his family say Tommie

Finance Minister Michael McGrath has been confirmed as Ireland’s nominee for a European Commissionership. The Cabinet has signed off on the move which sees one of the Government’s most senior Ministers depart domestic politics. Jack Chambers is set to be named the new Minister for Finance.

People in Derry have been left shocked and appalled after Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on Great James Street was damaged by vandals overnight. Staff turned up for work this morning to find that the building’s windows had been smashed with a beer barrel and alcohol had been stolen. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says the incident

Police are tending the scene of a crash on the Ballygudden Road in Eglinton. The area is closed in both directions to all traffic and pedestrians. They ask for the publics co-operation and patience at this time.

Donegal is one of the least afforested counties in Ireland. 1,651 hectares of land was afforested in 2023 across Ireland, a 27% decrease from 2022. Donegal accounts for 21 of those hectares, the same amount as the year prior. In the last number of years the county has seen a decline in afforestation levels.

Lough Swilly RNLI crews responded to a false alarm yesterday after a red flare was seen off the coast. The team have commended the member of the public who raised the alarm, saying its better to launch and see that all is well than to not launch at all. However, they added that marine distress

A holiday home owner in Magherabeg, Downings has reported the theft of newly delivered home heating oil to gardaí. It’s believed to have happened between 1.30pm on Monday the 17th of June, the day of delivery, and 3pm on Friday last. Appeals are being made to those who observed any suspicious activity in the area

Four alloys were stolen from a Volkswagen Jetta that was parked in a carpark on Isle Lane, near the Station Roundabout. It’s reported to have happened in the early hours of Sunday morning. The car was damaged as a result and entry was gained, as the car was unlocked. However nothing was stolen. Gardaí wish

The glass of a front door and a sitting room window were smashed in Carndonagh over night on Thursday last. Gardaí are appealing for information on the criminal damage incident that happened in the Abbotts Wood area between 8pm that evening at 9am the next morning. They are particularly interested in hearing from anybody who

Gardaí have launched an investigation following a burglary in a yard in Sheskinarone, Dungloe. Between 5pm on Friday last and 10:30am the following morning, a canteen window was broken and the glass in the toilet door was smashed. Entry was gained inside these areas which were ransacked, however, nothing was stolen. Those who were in

Three people were hospitalised following a single car collision in Letterkenny in the early hours of yesterday morning. A car travelling on the N56 from Letterkenny towards Illistrin at around 2.45am left the road and crashed into a fence. The driver and two passengers were treated at Letterkenny University Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

Aer Lingus and the pilots union IALPA will attend separate meetings at the Labour Court today. It’s the latest attempt to find agreement on a pay dispute which threatens the travel plans of thousands of Aer Lingus passengers. With industrial action planned to start tomorrow, a last ditch attempt is being made to bring Aer