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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

New listenership figures have cemented Highland Radio position as the North West’s most listened to radio station. The latest JNLR figures show that 77.7% of the population choose Highland Radio on a weekly basis with 55.7%., That constitutes 65,000 of the adult population tuning in everyday. The station’s market reach, a key indicator for advertisers,

Over €390,000 worth of contraband has been seized in Donegal and Dublin. Operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity were carried out in both locations in recent days. As part of the operation approximately €57,500, comprising of €42,102 and £13,240 was seized in Donegal by Revenue. Meanwhile, 37,600 cigarettes of various brands, with an estimated

Ards Forest Park is the 10th most visited forest park in Ireland. 45,195 people visited the park last year. Rossmore Forest Park in Co Monaghan recorded 357,834 visitors in 2023 making it the most popular non-ticketed Coillte Park. Minister Heather Humphreys announced almost €119,000 in funding for forest Parks in Donegal today to deliver recreation

Tomorrow is the last day for people to have their say on the Falcarragh to Gortahork Road Scheme. Donegal County Council has in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, identified the need for a road improvement scheme between the two towns. The stretch of the N56 has been designated an un-engineered legacy road that is below

A man has been charged in connection with a spate of commercial burglaries in Derry last year. The 41 year old faces charges of seven counts of burglary in the City side area between February and May 2023. The business premises targeted include restaurants and a charity. The man is due to appear before Derry

A man wanted for crimes committed in Derry was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London yesterday. The 29 year old is wanted on a number of charges. The man is wanted on warrant for offences of robbery, dangerous driving, receiving stolen goods, possession and supply of drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on

A new era is on the horizon for the Arranmore RNLI team. At the end of August a new coxswain will be instated, as well as five new crew members and a new boat house. Jimmy Early is set to retire this month after 51 years of service with the RNLI. He is to hand

Four people have been charged in the North by Detectives from the Police Service’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit. Three men, aged 27, 31 and 52, and a 21-year-old woman were arrested yesterday, following searches in Ballymena and Omagh. They are all charged with a number of offences including controlling prostitution for gain and

NI Water says works to upgrade the Tamneymore-Creggan Water Trunk Main in Derry will be complete by the end of October. The work, which began this week, involves laying 500 metres of pipe along the Foyle Road from the east entrance of Coshowen to the junction with Lone Moor Road. NI Water says a lane

Home and businesses in Carnamogagh Upper, Letterkenny and surrounding areas are warned that they may experience low water pressure and supply disruptions this evening. Essential works are taking place and are scheduled to be complete at 10pm tonight. It may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to be restored.

Three people are seeking  a nomination from Fine Gael to contest the next general election in Donegal. They are Senator Nikki Bradley, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh and John McNulty. The selection convention will take place on Monday week, August 26th.