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Selection conventions for the Sligo-Leitrim constituency has taken place for Fianna Fail and Fianna Gael. Those successful in securing a seat will also represent people living in South Donegal. Cllr Edel McSharry will contest on behalf of Fianna Fail, while Deputy Frank Feighan was chosen to represent Fine Gael at last nights selection convention.

Drivers  are being urged to travel with care as a number oil spills have occurred this morning. Donegal County Council say they are working to clear the roads affected. Extra caution should be taken while driving on the R236 Ballyleckey Crossroads, through the N13 from Kilross to Stranorlar and on the N15 from Stranorlar to

Drivers using the R236 between Convoy and Raphoe are being urged to travel with care as an oil spill has occurred. Donegal County Council say they are working to clear the road. Signs have been put in place to warn motorists as they approach the spill.

A major power outage affecting Lifford has been largely resolved this morning. Over 4,000 homes and businesses were without electricity in Rossgeir. That number now stands at 102, which ESB says is planned to be stored by 10:30am

A man in his 60s has been charged to appear before court in Derry later this month. The offences include carrying an imitation firearm and driving when unfit. He is due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court on September 25th.

Over 4,000 homes and business have been left in the dark this morning as a major power outage affects those in the Rossgeir area. The fault was reported at 6:42 this morning with a view to being resolved at 7:45am According to the ESB power check website, electricity is yet to be restored as crews

Donegal is among the counties most likely to have oversized primary school classrooms, according to a report published in today’s Irish Independent. It found that almost 15% of classrooms here contain 30 or more students. While just over 23% are in a class of 20 or less. The average classroom size is 21.8 pupils in

A National Slow Down Day is being held today, aimed at reducing road deaths caused by speeding. A joint campaign by Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority aims to tackle bad driver behaviour, with over 70,000 people caught breaking the limit in the year to July. The initiative hopes to curb rising road deaths, which

The funeral takes place today in Derry of a 20 year old man, who died as the result of a crash in Inishowen just over a week ago. Eoghan’s funeral Mass will take place at 12:30 in St. Patrick’s Church in Pennyburn. He was one of four people to die as a result of incidents

Uisce Eireann says mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Trentagh, Drumcavany and surrounding areas between Churchill and Kilmacrennan this morning. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 1pm today.

Donegal County Council says due to essential maintenance works, the L-1192-7 Lough Salt Road at Goldrum will be blocked from 7am to 7pm today (Mon) and tomorrow. Diversions will be in place via the N-56 and L-5542-1

The N56 has re-opened at Inver after a collision earlier today in which a motorcyclist was injured. The motorcyclist was rushed to hospital following a crash involving his bike and two care shortly before 12 noon today. We understand his injuries are serious, but not life threatening. The road was closed for a number of

Uisce Eireann say they are investigating reports of water supply disruptions affecting Driminaught, Dooen and surrounding areas outside Letterkenny. Yesterday, part of the area was affected by a burst water main, which the utility spent much of the day repairing.

A Bernese Mountain Dog which disappeared more then two weeks ago has been found safe and well. Mali, who has been visiting Ireland with her German owners was feared dead after it was thought she ran off a cliff on Arranmore lsland. However, a local fisherman spotted the dog on the side of a cliff

Palliative Care week takes place in two weeks time, and the theme this year this year is ‘You, Me and Palliative Care’. One of the centrepieces of the week in Donegal will be a collaboration between Donegal Hospice and Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Art students will paint a series of pictures exploring the theme, and

The woman killed in a road tragedy in St Johnston yesterday has been named locally as Patricia McBrearty from Church Street in the village. She was in her 80s. Ms McBrearty was pronounced dead at the scene after she was steuck by a lorry close to her home at around 2 0’clock. She was the

Uisce Eireann crews are carrying out repairs to two burst water mains in the county today with the potential for supply disruptions. Works on a pipe serving Newmills, Dooen and surrounding areas outside Letterkenny are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening, while repairs to a burst main serving Buncrana and surrounding areas are

Police in County Derry re appealing for information following the report of shots being fired at a property in the Dungiven area last night. It was reported at around 10:50 pm that a number of shots had been fired at a house in the Bleach Green area of the town, causing damage to a door

Details have emerged of the rescue of a child from rocks close to Magheraclogher Strand. In a social media post last night, Bunbeg Coast Guard confirmed they were tasked late last Saturday evening following reports of a child on a paddle board being washed off-shore in the vicinity of Dunmore, Carrickfinn. When they arrived at the

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