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The National Ambulance Service has deployed its motorbike unit for the Donegal International Rally. It’s in a bid to aid emergency response times as the motorbike unit will be able to navigate through traffic more efficiently than traditional ambulances. The HSE is urging all attendees to remain vigilant and prioritize safety throughout the event.

Donegal County Council has secured €7.6m in PEACEPLUS funding. The funding is part of the PEACEPLUS ‘Co-designed Local Community Action Plans’ and will support a wide and diverse range of projects, aimed at addressing local challenges and promoting peace and prosperity across the council area. The Plan also includes the creation of six co-designed, transformative

A man who was checking car doors on the Duncreggan Road in Derry last night has been arrested for acting suspiciously. A report was filed at around 11:40pm leading to patrols being carried out by local police. The man was located, arrested and then later released on bail to allow for further enquiries to continue.

Following a number of adjournments, Donegal County Council’s AGM has concluded. The meeting was abandoned as a result of an outburst from one Councillor. There was disagreement meanwhile as five councillors claimed they were excluded from talks on the formation of Committees. Following the election of the Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council

The man who died as a result of a collision involving a motorcycle and police vehicle has been named as 68 year old Richard Edwards. The crash happened shortly after 1pm in the vicinity of Maydown Police Station in Derry on Wednesday. Mr Edwards, who was from the Derry area, died in hospital later from

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Frosses and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm tonight. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Police have described a shooting at a house in Coleraine last night as ‘reckless’. Two people who were in the house at the time escaped injury. Police received a report that a number of shots had been fired through the front window of a house at around 11.30pm in the Glenvarna Drive area of Coleraine

The Donegal International Rally is officially underway. A number of road closures will be in place across the county over the coming days as competitors contest each stage. You can view the latest road closures here  

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has written to Taylor Swift inviting her to visit the city during her trip to Ireland next week. It was revealed this week that the singer’s great-great-great-grandparents emigrated to America in the 1830s. The Irish Emigration Museum discovered that Susan Davis, a 21-year-old dressmaker and Francis

Donegal County Council’s newly elected Councillors will meet for the first time today. The Council’s AGM will get underway at County House, Lifford later this morning. A new Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach will be elected. Members will also be elected to Council committees, working groups and other organisations such as Donegal ETB and the Regional

The Taoiseach is attending the 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council in the Isle of Man today. The theme is ‘Unlocking the Economic and Social Opportunities of Renewables across these Islands.’ All eight Member Administrations of the British-Irish Council will be represented.

Passengers will be contacted from today if their flights are the ones being cancelled by Aer Lingus next week. Up to 20% of routes will be cut from next Wednesday when pilots begin a work-to-rule. The members of the Irish Airline Pilots Association are refusing to work overtime or engage in out-of-hours contacts in a

Gardai in Donegal have already seized a number of cars as a major policing operation continues this rally weekend. Gardai are cracking down on dangerous and defective vehicles. One car found with a makeshift breaking system has been described as ‘shockingly dangerous’. One motorist was arrested last night for drug driving after testing positive for

Suspected drugs, cash and paraphernalia were seized yesterday in the Derry City & Strabane area. Police seized suspected Class, A, B and C drugs and a substantial sum of cash during searches carried out by Tactical Support Group officers on behalf of the District Support Team, assisted by neighbourhood colleagues. Drug-related paraphernalia and electronic items

Gardaí have launched operation NEXUS this evening following the Donegal Rally Ceremonial start in Letterkenny. It involves one of the newest vehicles in the Garda Roads Policing Fleet, a Volkswagen Golf, that was seized during an operation that uncovered large volumes of illegal drugs and unexplained cash. The patrol car is now used for road

  Two cars have been seized at a checkpoint in Letterkenny today as the Donegal Rally gets underway later. One of the vehicles was deemed to be dangerous and defective and the other had no tax, NCT or insurance. Gardaí, who were assisted by the Dog Unit, the RSA & Customs Officers, are appealing to

Suspected class B drugs with an estimated street value of £6,000, as well as approximately £4,000 in cash were seized in county Derry yesterday. The seizures were made by Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood Policing Team during a search at an address in Creggan. One man was arrested and the later released on bail to

Mobile medical diagnostics in partnership with the HSE have been rolled out across Donegal and the rest of the CHO1 area to see x-rays carried out for older people at their place of residence. If a doctor deems an eligible patient requires an X-ray, then the Radiographer will arrive on-site, an X-ray examination will take

PSNI in Derry are appealing for information after a near miss occurred between a car and two pedestrians with a baby yesterday afternoon. It’s reported that a black ford focus failed to stop at a red light at the pedestrian crossing nearest the Carlisle Road Roundabout at around 12:25pm, forcing the walkers with a pram

Gardaí have confirmed they have received a complaint in relation to Gymnastics Ireland. Highland Radio news queried reports heard that an individual is being investigated due to allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In their response Gardaí say they have received a complaint in Donegal and an investigation is ongoing but no further information is available at

A man has died following a suspected drowning incident in Bundoran. It’s understood the victim had been fishing off rocks close to the Roughey Cliffs this morning when he fell into the sea. A multi-agency operation including the Gardaí, ambulance service and Rescue 118 was launched. His body was later recovered on Tullan Strand, and

There may be traffic delays in Strabane this evening as the Walk of Hope gets under way at 9pm. Participants are scheduled to leave from Melvin Road, towards Strabane Bridge, Market Street, Abercorn Square, Railway Road, Bradley Way, Bridge Street, Strabane Bridge, Upper Main Street, Meetinghouse Street, Strabane Footbridge, and back towards Melvin Hall. PSNI

A man in Derry has died following a crash yesterday between a police vehicle and a motorcycle. Police received a report shortly after 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon of the collision which happened near Maydown Police Station. Emergency services attended the scene, however the motorcyclist passed away in hospital from his injuries. PSNI are appealing for

The Donegal-Dublin routes will not be impacted by industrial action that will carried out by Aer Lingus pilots. The industrial action will come into effect on Wednesday and is in a row over pay. Donegal Airport confirmed this in an online statement, saying the Aer Lingus regional flights wont be effected. The route is commonly

An emergency appeal has been issued by the ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre as catteries across the county are overflowing. A spokesperson says kittens and cats can be adopted to a forever home, or alternatively fostered. This is where the animal is housed on a temporary basis until a permanent home is found. The ISPCA

Bookings at Aer Lingus have plummeted since industrial action by pilots was confirmed. The airline has said it will work other carriers to hire in planes in order to limit the disruption. The work to rule action by Aer Lingus pilots does not begin until next week – but its already having an impact on

Visitors are being urged to plan their journey ahead of the Foyle Maritime Festival. Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the event next weekend. People are being encouraged to plan ahead for their trip, taking into account a number of restrictions that are being put in place to facilitate this year’s

Valve installation works may cause water supply disruptions to North Donegal today. Areas impacted include Shandrim, Kinnagoe, Foffenagh, Ballynakeeloge, Connaghkinnagoe, Meendacalliagh, Illies, Glenard and Umrycam. Works are scheduled to take place from 8am until 2pm this afternoon. However it may up until 6 o’clock this evening before supplies return.

Jack Chambers is the new deputy leader of Fianna Fail. Tanaiste Micheal Martin announced the move earlier this evening. The Dublin West TD takes up the role which had been vacant since 2020, when Dara Calleary stepped down in the aftermath of the ‘golf-gate’ scandal.

Maydown Road in county Derry has been closed in both directions following a serious two vehicle crash. The closure is in place the Templeton Park and Haw Road junction. Diversions are in place and motorists should expect delays.

€34.5m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to a see shared learning in formal education settings across Northern Ireland and the border counties. The ASPIRE project will bring students from different cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds together to learn, while also providing joint training schemes to upskill educators in facilitating shared learning. The project aims