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Killybegs Coast Guard responded to two incidents yesterday afternoon. In the first, members were tasked to a fallen hill walker up Slieve League. She had sustained a lower leg injury, and was given first aid before being put on a stretcher and brought to the car park where there was an awaiting ambulance. In the […]

A Northern Ireland Minister is to sign off on a major contribution which includes an investment for Strabane Town Centre projects. The funding will see the transformation of many local infrastructures and amenities. Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald confirmed that she is to sign off on the Executive’s financial contribution to the ‘City Deal’ in September

  Hundreds of thousands of women could soon be eligible for free hormone replacement therapy. Plans are being finalised by the government, with a scheme to be unveiled in the coming weeks. The State will cover the cost of prescriptions.

Just over 1 per cent of sex offenders in Irish prisons are engaging in the State’s flagship treatment programme. Figures released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchu also show the number of sex offenders jailed is four times higher than in 2018. According to the Irish Prison Service, only eight of the 692 sexual

Two men in Derry have been arrested following a reported aggravated burglary in the Spencer Road area of the city last night. Police received a report just before midnight that a member of the public had been approached by a distressed woman who stated that men were in her home trying to attack her husband.

A popular South Donegal restaurant has been badly damaged in a fire, which happened at around three o’clock this morning. A blaze broke out in Mani’s Bar and Bistro and Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. In a statement on social media, the eatery confirmed that no one had been hurt in the fire

  Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Burt, Fahan, Newtowncunningham, Manorcunningham, Bridge End, Burnfoot and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 2am tomorrow. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after

Essential maintenance works may cause supply disruption to Dún Dubháin Íochtarach (Dundooan Lower), Na Dúnaibh (Downings) and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Police officers in Derry have made an arrest after a police vehicle was rammed by a car in the Glengalliagh Road are yesterday evening. PSNI were on patrol at around 10:10pm when a dark coloured Audi drove towards their vehicle at speed, and almost collided with it. The car was then pursued, however it made

A Donegal heritage site is taking part in a collaboration between the Office of Public Works and Transport for Ireland to promote sustainable travel this National Heritage Week. The project will see free admission granted to 12 sites, including Donegal Castle, to those who use the Local Link bus service to travel to the attraction.

A man in his 40s remains in custody this morning over online threats made against Taoiseach Simon Harris. Gardaí investigating online threats against an elected representative made the arrest yesterday morning. He’s being questioned at a Garda Station in the North Western Region. He can be held for up to 24 hours.

Gardaí attended the scene of a crash at Quigleys Point yesterday afternoon. Two cars collided on the R238 shortly before 2 o’clock. A woman in her 50s, who was a passenger in one of the cars involved, was taken from the scene by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for assessment. The scene has since been

Ongoing power outages may cause supply disruptions to Carrigart, Glen, Downings and Cranford. Crews are working to have water restored as quickly as possible. However it may take up to 3 to four hour after the restoration for supplies to fully return.

Over 1100 homes and businesses lost power last night due to faults caused by adverse weather warnings. Milford was the worst affected with 254 affected, while Ballyraine seen 236 without power. Killybegs currently has 168 customers left in the dark, while 43 has been repaired to date in the are. Full details on the 11

Gardaí are warning road users in Letterkenny that a zero tolerance approach is being taken to parking infringements surrounding the venue of this weeks Summer Sessions. The event gets underway this Thursday and runs for four days. Attendees are asked not to park on the N56 from Ballyraine to Knocknamona roundabout, Gortlee road, Kiltoy road

Lough Swilly RNLI came to the rescue of a jet ski driver who got into difficulty over the weekend. The call came in at around 9:35pm on Saturday night when mechanical problems left the man stranded just off Saltpans. The inshore lifeboat was launched and the volunteer crew quickly established a tow. They then took

The Irish Defence Forces has confirmed two of its vehicles were caught up in in an explosion in Southern Lebanon last night. A UN convoy with eight troops on board were on patrol when an air attack hit a village. The Defence Forces says there were no casualties, and both vehicles were recovered. It is

The weather warning in place for Donegal has been upgraded to a status orange between midnight and 4am. Very heavy and thundery rain is expected for a time tonight. Possible impacts include localised flooding and very difficult travelling conditions.

Donegal and a number of other counties will be under a status yellow weather warning from tonight. The advisory for rain will last from 10pm until 7am tomorrow. Thundery downpours are likely along with difficult travelling conditions.

10 police officers were injured in Derry last night following disorder that lasted hours on Nailors Row. Fireworks, petrol bombs and other missiles were used to attack police. One arrest has been made to date. A number of tactics were deployed in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, including use of the Public Order Dog

A man has been arrested in connection with online threats against the Taoiseach. Gardaí investigating online threats against an elected representative made the arrest this morning. The man aged in his 40s is being questioned at a Garda Station in the North West.

Due to a TV project that will be filming in Donegal this week, County Council have announced that a number of roads will be closed. The Mamore Gap Grotto will be closed on Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 7pm. The Clonmany to Tonduff Road will be closed on Thursday from 7am until 7pm.

The public is being encouraged to give their views on Derg play parks in a series of public information sessions. They will run from the 20th to the 22nd of August. Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting stakeholders and residents to attend the public sessions on the proposed designs for three new play

  A driver has been arrested in Donegal after being caught driving under the influence. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed check in the Letterkenny area this morning when they detected a vehicle travelling over the speed limit. The driver then tested positive for cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamine. They were then arrested and

A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a road crash in County Longford. The single vehicle crash happened at around quarter past 1 this morning on the Longford to Drumlish road. The road remains closed as Gardaí carry out a technical examination and diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come

Officials in Gaza say more than 80 people have been killed after an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced people. The Hamas-run media office says it happened during morning prayers. Israel’s confirmed the strike – saying it hit a command and control centre that was being used as a hideout by the militant group.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the ongoing activities of the New IRA have made another arrest. The 23 year old woman was arrested at Belfast International Airport this morning. The woman was arrested under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite in Musgrave

More than half motorcyclists involved in a road collision reported injuries, with one in three suffering serious injuries. A new report on motorcyclists from the Road Safety Authority covering a two year period to summer 2023 found more than one in 10 said they were involved in a road collision during that period. The report

A small gathering of anti-immigration demonstrators were outnumbered in Belfast city centre by around a thousand people chanting anti-racist slogans last night. Police had separated the two groups and closed off roads after several nights of violence which saw homes and businesses targeted. A 61 year old man was arrested and is due in court

There’s a united call on political leaders including the Taoiseach to act quickly to prevent further violence here and in the North. Unions, regional community groups and national organisations want social media platform bosses to be held to account for allowing hate to spread in the Republic and across the UK. A 61 year old

Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information after a trailer was stolen from a farm in the Brookeborough area. The trailer is described as 12ft x 6ft Ivor Williams flat bed trailer with an approximate value of £3000. If anyone has been offered a trailer that matches this description or have seen one for sale please

ATU has launched a free course that aims to increase people’s understanding of ocean pollution. The new Massive Open Online Courseexplores ocean pollution and through incorporating the seven ocean literacy principles, sustainable development goals and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, the course covers several topical areas, such as marine litter.

Police in Derry have issued advice to those travelling to planned Apprentice Boys of Derry parades today. The parades are taking place across the North today. Diversions will be in place from 11 o’clock. The top deck of Craigavon Bridge will be closed from this time as it is part of the main parade route.

Food businesses operating outside of urban areas will be faced with tough choices at the end of the summer. The Restaurants Association of Ireland says trading conditions have been very tough this year with an overall drop in spending being reported. The VAT rate, staff costs and rising food prices are squeezing many operators out

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Dunkineely and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30am on 10 August. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

International students are more at risk of being targeted by accommodation fraudsters. University Student Union’s and the Gardaí are appealing to anyone looking for a place to rent to be cautious of anything that seems too good to be true. One third of rental scams happen at this time of year with over 12 reports

Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information regarding a Burglary in the Trillick Road, Ballinamallard area, in which a number of vehicles and equipment were stolen. Last night, a farm shed was broken into and a White Banshee quad, a Yellow and Black Suzuki scrambler, a Honda petrol power washer and a quad trailer were

Families of the 48 people who died in the Stardust fire are to get €500,000 in compensation. Ministers are meeting remotely this afternoon to sign off on the 24 million euro compensation package. A fire claimed the lives of the young people at a Valentine’s night disco in February 1981. In April inquests gave a

The PSNI are mounting a major security operation in Belfast, after five nights of disorder. Ten police officers were injured in the disturbances, and 23 people have been arrested. An extra 120 officers are on their way over from Scotland to assist the PSNI. Queens University Belfast has closed its campus, and a number of