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Gardaí in Letterkenny made several arrests over the weekend in relation to drug and drink driving. The Roads Policing Unit arrested a driver on suspicion of drink driving after lunchtime yesterday. The driver had been socialising the previous night and they then tested almost 3 times over the legal limit back at the station. A […]

Motorists have reported major delays following what is believed to be a multiple vehicle collision at the Lifford Roundabout. It is reported to have taken place at around 3.30pm when one car ran into the back of another, causing serious damage to both vehicles. Members of the emergency services, including the fire service and the

A man has died in a crash in Kerry. The single vehicle collision happened at Keel, Ballyheigue at around 7.20 this morning. The driver in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene is currently undergoing a technical examination. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or road users with dash cam footage between

The PSNI have evacuated a large number of houses today as they continue a clearance operation following the discovery of a suspected World War Two bomb in County Down. A police cordon remains in place in Newtownards this afternoon and the clearance operation is expected to take a number of days. The ongoing public safety

  A teenage boy has been arrested and suspected THC oil has been seized following an operation by Gardaí in County Louth. Officers attended the scene in Dundalk following reports of an incident involving a teenager. The boy left the scene and subsequently apprehended by Gardaí, who then seized around 7 litres of suspected THC

An on-the-run murderer in the North has been apprehended by police. 54-year-old David McCord, who was convicted of murder in 2003, was in the custody of prison staff at a property in the Crumlin Road area of north Belfast on Friday 16th August when he absconded. He was apprehended in the Belfast area following police

  The threat level posed by violent extremists has been increased from ‘moderate’ to ‘substantial’ – meaning an attack is now likely. The Sunday Times reports Garda Commissioner Drew Harris informed the Justice Minister of the move in a private letter. It’s thought Garda HQ now considers far-right extremism to pose a more serious threat

A convicted murderer is on the run in Northern Ireland. Officers are searching for David McCord who was in police custody when he disappeared in Belfast on Friday. David McCord is serving a life sentence after he was convicted of murder in 2003. He was in the custody of prison staff at a property in

A man has died following a crash in County Armagh which took place on Thursday afternoon. He was a passenger on a scrambler bike which collided with a car at a roundabout in the Lake Street area in Lurgan at around 3.30pm. The man in his 20s had been receiving treatment in hospital, but succumbed

Gardaí are reminding Learner Permit drivers that under the ‘Clancy Amendment’ they must be accompanied by a qualified driver. Gardaí in Letterkenny seized a car on Friday after they had detected it being driven in excess of the speed limit. It transpired that the driver of the car had a provisional licence and they were unaccompanied.

The RNLI have issued advice for stand-up paddle board beginners. It  is one of the fastest growing water sport and, last year, 22 paddleboarders were saved by the RNLI in Ireland and the UK. The RNLI has seen an increase in the number of call outs for people who are getting into difficulty on stand-up

3D planning should be introduced for Ireland’s cities, in an effort to develop a long-term vision for urban centres. That’s according to the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, who put forward the proposal as part of its pre-budget submission. It says 3D models would increase engagement and understanding of how new housing could

Police in the North remain at the scene of the discovery of what is believed to be a historic piece of munition in County Down The PSNI are continuing to ask members of the public to avoid the Rivenwood area of Newtownards.. They say keeping people safe is paramount and will not take any risks.

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with a stabbing of an army chaplain has been charged. He is due to appear in court this afternoon in Galway. Fr. Paul Murphy remains in a serious condition in hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds outside Renmore Army Barracks late on Thursday night.

Army Chaplain, Fr. Paul Murphy remains in a serious condition in hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds outside Renmore Army Barracks late on Thursday night. A teenage boy remains in Garda custody in connection with the incident. Defence Forces members fired warning shots and restrained the teenager at the scene, who was then arrested by

Donegal was promoted to more than 35 top Scottish tour operators and travel agents this week at a Tourism Ireland networking event. Three Donegal companies took part in the “Taste of Ireland” initiative in Glasgow. Three local companies ; Magee of Donegal, Oakfield Park and The Crolly Distillery took part in the Glasgow event, which

  Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ogherbeg, Lough Eske and surrounding areas in South Donegal this evening. Works are scheduled to take place until midnight tonight. It’s recommended that people allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for their supply to fully return.

Donegal County Council has moved to clarify the use of the Diamond, Donegal Town. In a statement, the Council says, there has in recent days been some commentary on various media that it is preventing the use of the Diamond for activities such as charity sales. The local authority has moved to clarify that it

Seven pubs in Donegal are set to be redeveloped into residential units. Local authorities across the country have received 1,165 notifications to convert vacant commercial premises into new homes between 2018 and 2023. In Donegal, 39 notifications were issued resulting in the delivery of 72 residential units. Of those properties, seven pubs in the county

Update – The road has now reopened.   A man in his 20s has been arrested following a crash in Inishowen last night after which three people were hospitalised. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the single-vehicle road traffic collision at Burnfoot at around 9:55pm. Two men and one woman, all aged in

Over 100 properties in South Donegal remain without power today. Parts of Killybegs were affected by the outage just before midnight. ESB say it is currently working to repair the fault. Power is expected to be restored at around 11:15am.

A man in his 70s is in a critical condition following a crash in Co Tyrone yesterday evening. The collision involving a BMW X5 occurred in the Moy Road area at around 6:15pm. The man, the driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries where he remains. Police are appealing

Three people have been hospitalised after a crash in Inishowen last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash at Burnfoot at around 9:55pm. The road from Burnfoot to Birdstown/ Muff remains closed at this time. Traffic is being diverted via Bridgend. Gardai have confirmed investigations are ongoing.

A woman in her 50s remains in custody today as gardai continue to investigate the alleged harassment of Taoiseach Simon Harris. She is being questioned at a Garda Station in County Wicklow. She was arrested yesterday morning as part of investigations into the alleged harassment of an elected representative on May 2nd. The woman can

The family of Denis Donaldson, who was murdered in Donegal 19 years ago, have received a response from the Justice Minister Helen McIntee to a request made in 2021. His murder remains unsolved and an inquest into his death has been adjourned 27 times. The family have issued a public statement via their solicitor. The

Police in the North are looking for help in tracing a man they say has breached the conditions of his release from prison. 25 year old Lee Price was convicted in relation to an attempted hijacking following an incident in September 2021. The PSNI say he is unlawfully at large and is appealing to anyone