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Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald says she has reported a potential threat to her life to Gardai. A video shared online shows a man in a balaclava making death threats towards her and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. In a tweet, Ms McDonald says the video represents an escalation of the targeted abuse directed at […]

A man remains in hospital after sustaining serious head injuries in an attack in Derry earlier this month. Police are appealing for information after the man aged in his 20s was punched by another man in the Waterloo Place area of Derry at around 1.45am on Saturday, July 6th. The man was hospitalised however, Police

A man has been hospitalised following an assault in Bundoran. The man in his 30s was attacked at a property in the town yesterday evening. He was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. Gardai have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

Leo Varadkar will not be standing in the next General Election. He made the announcement last night at a meeting of the party-faithful in his local Fine Gael Dublin West Constituency. The former party leader was widely expected to retire from politics, after stepping down as Taoiseach last April.

The Taoiseach will meet with the British Prime Minister at Chequers in England today. They’re set to discuss a re-set in Anglo Irish relations, and the situations in Gaza and Ukraine. The Taoiseach spoke with the new British Prime Minister shortly after he was elected where they agreed there was an opportunity to reset and

Letterkenny Cllr Ciaran Brogan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Regional Health Forum West. The first meeting of the forum has gotten underway since the local elections in June. Cllr Ciaran Brogan, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Cllr Gary Doherty, Cllr Michéal Naughton and Cllr Declan Meehan comprise the Donegal representation. Cllr Brogan told

Eleven pups were found dumped in Carrigart yesterday by a passer by, six of which had already passed away. Rescue charity Animals in Need Donegal have publicly condemned the act. The new born collies were found in gorse bushes inside a turf bag with a large rock. Another pup passed away in the care of

£125,000 worth of drugs have been seized in Co Tyrone. An outbuilding at a property in the Aughnacloy area was searched yesterday morning where a large number of plants were located. An extensive system of equipment used for the cultivation, drying, and storage of the drugs was also located. Police have described the discovery as

Over 1 million items have been returned through the Deposit Return Scheme to date through Aldi. Shoppers in the county have redeemed more than €173,000 in deposits at six Aldi stores. June was the most successful month of the scheme with over 425,000 items returned in Donegal. The top three Aldi stores in Donegal in

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information following a crash in Donegal Town last week. The two car collision occurred on the N15 at Clar on Thursday last shortly after 6:10pm. The driver and passenger of one of the vehicles were taken to hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries. Both vehicles were travelling

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a car was badly damaged in the Castlefin area. Between 7:30pm and 8pm on Thursday evening last, the windscreen of the car parked at Emmett Park was smashed, both wing mirrors were pulled off and damage was caused to the badge on the front grill of the car. Anyone

The front window of a property in Muff has been smashed in a criminal damage incident. The house was targeted on Tuesday last in the Aught Road area of Ture between 10:30am and 4pm. No entry was gained to the property. Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area

Efforts are underway to prepare a Town Centre First Plan for Glenties. Donegal County Council is seeking to establish a Glenties Town Team to prepare the plan. A drop in event is taking place this coming Monday, July 22nd from 3pm to 6pm in the Glenties Community Centre. Anyone interested in being part of the

The National Inpatient Experience Survey is now underway in Letterkenny University Hospital. The annual survey offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences of care at the hospital and submit improvements they believe are necessary. The National Inpatient Experience Survey — the largest of its kind in Ireland provides a clear picture of the safety

A burst water main is affecting parts of Glencolumbkille. Repairs are expected to take place until 6:30pm this evening. Uisce Eireann is advising to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The Tanaiste begins a four-day visit to the Horn of Africa today. Micheal Martin will meet political leaders in Kenya and Ethiopia, and engage with Irish Aid initiative stakeholders. Last year Ireland spent 85 million euro in the Horn of Africa region, which alongside Kenya and Ethiopia also includes Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia. This

A woman is dead and two men seriously injured after a road crash in Co Carlow. The collision involving a car and a van happened on the N80 in Ballintrane just before 6 o clock yesterday evening. The driver of the car, aged in her 30s, was treated by emergency services at the scene but

15 people have been charged with public order offences after violent clashes in north Dublin. Calm was restored in the Coolock area overnight after rocks and missiles were hurled at Gardaí during protests at a site earmarked for accommodating asylum seekers, which turned violent. In all 19 people were arrested in connection with the public

Gardai in Donegal are encouraging people to ‘Lock Up/Light Up’ to keep their home safe. Homeowners are advised to whether at home or going out to turn on some lights, use timer switches, lock all doors and windows, use an alarm, store keys away from windows and to not keep large amounts of cash or

The Electoral Commission says the wording for any future referendums should be published at least four months before polling day. It’s one of five recommendations from the independent commission, after completing a review of the Family and Care Referendums held back in March. It also recommends reviewing the design of ballot papers and removing the

Gardaí are en route to a vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy this afternoon. No further information is available at this time.

Donegal County Council is inviting submissions from members of the public on proposals to vary the basic rate of Local Property Tax in Donegal. The Council is keen to hear views and opinions on any proposal to vary the rate of Local Property Tax, and in particular on the potential effects of any variance on

The sister of a girl who was murdered 30 years ago has called for a public inquiry. Arlene Arkinson, from Tyrone, was 15 years old when she was last seen after attending a disco in Bundoran wither her friend Donna Quinn and Sean Heagarty. In July of 2021, a 14 year old inquest found that

Bunbeg Coast Guard was tasked by colleagues in Malin Head following reports of a kayaker in distress, southwest of Inishsirrer Island yesterday. The team launched within minutes and arrived on scene to find an individual in the water and clinging onto an overturned kayak. They were assisted from the water and the kayak was recovered.

An Omagh haulage company, its director and transport manager, along with a number of drivers, have been sentenced after a joint operation uncovered the manipulation of tachograph recording equipment. This records the speed and distances covered by the companies drivers. It was found that the company was producing false tachograph recordings to appear that they

111 homes and businesses are without power this morning in Carndonagh. The fault was reported at 7 o’clock this morning. It hoped the issue will be resolved at around 10:30am.