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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

The HSE says it is currently in an active recruitment process to recruit a new GP to lead the Ardara Health Centre. In May, Dr Mireille Sweeney confirmed that after 29 years as a GP in Ardara, she had handed in her resignation to the HSE. This week, she confirmed she is going on the

Letterkenny’s Polestar is one of four public art pieces featured on a new set of stamps from An Post celebrating Ireland’s vibrant public art scene. The series of four stamps is intended to introduce an even wider public to major works by important Irish artists like Locky Morris, the Polestar’s creator. The other featured works

For the second day running, Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ray, Rathmullan and surrounding areas of Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until midday today.

Students are being warned to watch out for accommodation fraud in the build up to the new academic year. Gardaí say one third of all scams of this nature occur during August to September each year. Signs of a potential rental scam include a landlord who claims to be out of the country, so can’t

  National Broadband Ireland says work has commenced in a project to bring broadband to over 1,500 homes, farms and businesses near Fintown. Work is also underway in other areas of Donegal, while NBI says almost 9,600 homes, businesses and farms in the county can already connect to the system. NBI says having successfully completed

The Garda Commissioner won’t be extending his contract. Drew Harris is due to step down from the job in around 10 months time, having already extended his initial contract by 2 years. However the Irish Times reports Commissioner Harris, who became Commissioner in 2018, has turned down an offer from Government of a further contract

A woman in her 60s has died in a two car collision in County Mayo. It happened yesterday at around 4.30pm on the N59 in Newport. The woman, who was seriously injured during the collision was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Two other occupants of the same vehicle are currently at

A 43 year old man arrested yesterday in Derry by specialist detectives investigating the activities of the New IRA has been released following questioning. However, as part of a separate investigation, he has been charged with two counts of fraud and money laundering. He is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court on Thursday 5th

A contractor has been appointed to commence new North Stand at the Brandywell in Derry. Construction is expected to commence in the coming weeks and will continue into early next year. Derry City FC confirmed that they informed Derry City and Strabane District Council of their appointment of a contractor to construct the new North

The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme that was announced last month is now open for applications. The scheme will support farmers in meal feeding suckler calves before and after weaning, and in vaccinating against clostridial diseases and/or calf pneumonia. Meal feeding will be paid at a rate of €35 per eligible calf with vaccination paid at

Police investigating public disorder in recent days have made five arrests. Two men aged 33 and 18 years old, one woman aged 47 years old and two juveniles aged 15 and 16 years old were arrested on Thursday 8th August. All five are currently in police custody at this time. Police have set up a

Gardai are working with the PSNI to identify if anyone who travelled across the border during disorder in the North was involved in criminal behaviour. The Justice Minister says she has spoken with the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, while she also had a phone call with the UK’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. More than a

  Over 1,000 people are without power in the Carrigart area. The fault was reported at around 14.35pm. The issue is expected to be resolved at 15.45pm.

Police in Omagh have confirmed that a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Drumquin area on Monday evening. The crash involving a black 2024 Suzuki S-Cross happened at approximately 7.50pm on the Dooish Road. Police attended along with colleagues from other emergency services who provided first aid at the scene

PSNI detectives investigating the activities of the New IRA, have arrested a 43 year old man in Derry. The arrest was made following a public safety operation in Derry on May 21st, during which an AKM firearm and a quantity of ammunition was seized. He was arrested under the Terrorism Act and has been taken

Registered private tenancies in Ireland have increased by nearly twenty thousand in the last year. New data from the Residential Tenancies Board shows the number of registered landlords has also risen by over 6,000 compared to last June. However, many are questioning why numbers are increasing so rapidly in our current housing crisis.