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The County Donegal Development Plan is back on the table. Discussions are underway at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford on the back of a notification of the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning’s intention to issue a further direction to the Council regarding the 2024-2030 plan. The Minister of State […]

A 12 year old Irish girl has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Majorca in Spain. It happened in Alcudia early this morning. Spanish police say her parents were sleeping at the time. The Department of Foreign Affairs says it’s aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

A retired Donegal Superintendent has received a six figure sum after alleging he was defamed on the Garda Pulse System. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris paid out the money to settle a legal action taken by Kevin English who claimed he was defamed. Kevin English alleged a false statement about him was entered on the internal

65 homes and businesses have lost power in Convoy this evening. A fault caused the outage at around 3:20pm today. It’s hoped to be resolved by 6:15pm this evening.

Barcelona is set to ‘substantially’ raise its tourist tax for stop-over cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours It comes as anti-tourism protests have taken place across parts of Spain in recent weeks . The city’s mayor announced the move weeks after protestors sprayed tourists with water pistols, and taped up the

A rapidly growing number of politicians from Joe Biden’s party are calling on him to drop out of the US Presidential race. Yesterday 12 more Democrats in Congress asked him to step aside bringing the number up to 35. The US President’s refusing to back down despite trailing in the polls – and having Covid.

Hundreds of suspected Nitazene tablets have been voluntarily handed over by inmates in Mountjoy Prison following a fatal overdose linked to the drug. The Irish Prison Service confirmed the death of an inmate in the Dublin prison was being linked to the lethal drug. They’ve since launched an urgent information campaign which has led to

The PSNI is investigating a stabbing incident during an armed burglary in West Belfast early this morning. It took place at a residence in the Gardenmore Walk area shortly before 3:10am during which a man and woman entered the property armed with a knife and baton. A man aged in his 20s is believed to

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Bomany, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Police investigating a sudden death in Belfast have made two arrests. Officers say a man and a woman are assisting with their enquiries. They were called to Donegall Avenue, in the south of the city, yesterday.

A man has been hospitalised in Co. Down after a reported sword attack. It happened at a house, in Newcastle, in the early hours of this morning, during which the victim sustained facial injuries and a severe arm injury. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and a number

Derry City and Strabane District Council has confirmed the appointment of a contractor to deliver the Stradowen Drive Greenway project. Works will commence this week and are expected to be completed by December. Adman Civils have been awarded the contract to deliver the 375m, shared-used greenway that will connect the Strathfoyle Greenway to the Maydown

Police in the North are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man, last seen in Belfast. 34 year old Kevin Davidson disappeared form the Donegall Avenue area of the city on Tuesday the 9th of July. He’s 5 foot 7, of medium build, with brown hair, and is described as unshaven. Anyone

The Tanaiste says he wants to be Taoiseach again. Micheal Martin says his next focus is to winning as many seats for his Fianna Fail party in the next general election, but he also hasn’t dismissed speculation about a run for President next year. The current Foreign Affairs Minister served as Taoiseach in the first

Irish systems are pretty much back-on-line after yesterday’s global IT outage. Experts say there may be ‘lingering effects’ for healthcare, banking and retail systems – and UK travellers are being warned to check their flights. Dublin Airport Authority’s Graeme McQueen says things for Dublin and Cork are running smoothly this morning.

Farmers stand to lose out on thousands of euro if the Government refuses to reinstate a €12 million scheme. Under the Straw Scheme farmers get paid to chop straw and re-incorporate it into the soil in order to increase organic carbon levels. The scheme was scrapped last week by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue

The Mussenden Road, Castlerock is closed in both directions, following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Falcarragh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 12pm today. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

There are calls for works on the collapsed roadside near the Harbour Bar in Downings to be expedited amid growing safety concerns. Cllr Declan Meehan says a number of residents as well as the tidy towns committee have flagged the issue with him. However, in a written response from Donegal County Council, funding appears to

The 31 year old man arrested in connection with a security alert in Creggan on Tuesday the 9th of July was last night released on custody. Police say investigations are continuing into the incident that happened in the Southway area. He was taken to Belfast yesterday for questioning.

An investigation has been launched in Convoy following a fire at a premises which was understood to be attached to rumours in relation to the housing of refugees. Gardaí say that no injuries were reported in the blaze which was brought under control in the early hours of Thursday morning. A spokesperson says that they

A man arrested in relation to the death of a man in his 80s in Derry will continue to be questioned as detectives have been granted a 36 hour extension. The deceased was found in a house in the Culmore Road area on Wednesday last. A post mortem examination was complete today, however, the results

A man was attacked by a group of people in Derry City last night. Its understood to have happened on Magazine Street between 11pm and midnight. During the assault a mobile phone also went missing. Police are now appealing to anyone who may have information to assist with enquires to get in touch.

Somebody in Donegal is €50,000 better off today after winning this weeks Prize Bond Star Prize. The bond number ADL 839320 was purchased in 2016. Prize Bond holders can check draw results online at www.StateSavings.ie. The tax-free winnings can be cashed in at any time after the minimum holding period of three months. More information:

A man has been arrested following a security alert in Derry last week. The incident happened in the Southway area of Creggan on Tuesday the 9th of July. Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit arrested a 31 year old man in Derry yesterday evening. He’s been taken to Belfast for questioning – and officers

The Garden View Unit at the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital has opened, and begun taking admissions. The unit offers long term care to people who have been treated at the university hospitals in Letterkenny and Sligo that may no longer need acute care, but are still not ready to go home. In a statement today,

The brother and sister who died in a fatal collision in Kilmacrennan on Wednesday night have been named as PJ McGettigan of Fawns, Termon and Una McGettigan, of Glenaraugh, Carrigart. They were both in their 70s. The car in which they were travelling was in collision with another car at ten to midnight. The driver

Children awaiting spinal surgeries are to be sent to hospitals in the United States for treatment. It’s expected dozens of families will be eligible for the scheme. Surgeons from New York are to travel to Ireland shortly to meet with children who are suitable to travel for the procedure. It’s after a similar clinic was