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Gardaí tended the scene of a crash in Castlefinn earlier this morning. It’s understood to have only involved one carat around 5am. A man has received medical treatment. Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.

The Lough Swilly RNLI crew were called out to the assistance of a kayaker who had fallen and injured her leg on Inishtrahull island. The task came in an around 8:30pm on Saturday evening. The victim was with a group who landed on the island earlier in the day. Using the all weather lifeboat, she

Active travel works on Convent Road are due to begin today and continue for about five months. Traffic lights will be in operation to allow single lane traffic and where possible two lane traffic. The West Hill to the school area is to be completed first, prior to school opening in September. Convent Road from

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has hit back at claims by the HSE, 4,000 previously vacant posts in the health service are now “funded and secured”. It comes after HSE Chief Bernard Gloster announced the service will be ending its recruitment freeze tomorrow, following a Government injection of 1.5 billion euro this week. INMO

Ceremonies across the country have remembered the Irish men and women who’ve died in past wars or on UN service. 88 people have died while on overseas deployment since the 1960’s, and today their relatives and former colleagues gathered together to remember all who died in service. The main commemoration was an interfaith ceremony at

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred this morning in Louth. The collision involved two cars and it occurred on the R166 at Annagassan at around 8.50am. The driver of the first car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed from the

Three people were taken to hospital yesterday evening following a serious collision near Lifford. The incident occurred at around 5:40pm, just outside Rossgeir on the N14, main Letterkenny to Lifford road. Gardaí and members of the ambulance service attended the scene as the injured persons were treated at the scene and then later transferred to

Four in ten voters want Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to return to power. Only one in four backs a Sinn Fein led coalition. That’s according to a ‘Mail on Sunday / Amarach’ poll out today. It comes as Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald reviews the party’s disappointing results in the Local and European

Reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballymagroarty, Cashelard, Rossnowlagh, Manor house and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in Newry in Northern Ireland. The fire started in a building in the Greenbank Industrial Estate and spread quickly across a number of buildings. A number of fire service vehicles are at the scene, along with several water tankers.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bocan, Culdaff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Meencargagh, Ballybofey and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

  The government is being called on to meet its own targets when it comes to increasing hospital capacity. It comes after the number of people awaiting treatment reaches a record high of over 911,000. According to the State’s Waiting List Action Plan for 2024 numbers should have reduced by 19,600, but instead have increased

A complete ban on importing, selling, rehoming and breeding the XL Bully dogs comes into place from October 1st, following a spike in attacks. Dog rescue charities who take in XL bullies after this date will not be allowed to rehome them, and they will be euthanised within five days. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballygorman, Keenagh, Glengad, Gleneely, Ballylinn, Umgall, Woodtop, Carrowreagh, Malin Head, Carndonagh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Two members of a county Mayo family have died in a road crash in Pakistan. The mother and son from Ballinrobe passed away following the collision on Thursday. 55-year-old Noreen Shafiq and her 18-year-old son Umar both sustained fatal injuries, after the car they were in collided with a bus.

Letterkenny Retail Park has been sold in a deal with global investment firm Investcorp. This is the company’s first transaction in Ireland and its first retail warehouse deal in Europe. Investcorp is a global manager of alternative investment products, for private and institutional clients. The company says the deal which includes the acquisition of Deerpark

One person has been hospitalised following a crash in Letterkenny this afternoon. The two vehicle collision occurred shortly after 2pm this afternoon in the Lurgybrack area. Gardai say the person’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The road has since reopened.

A security alert in Strabane has been declared a hoax. Police and ammunition technical officers were deployed after a report of the discovery of a suspicious object on the bridge on Bradley Way at around 10am this morning. A public safety operation was implemented. The object has been taken away for further examination and the

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a crash in the Lurgybrack area of Letterkenny this afternoon. The collision occurred shortly after 2pm. Motorists are advised to expect delays. No further information is currently available.

The Clanabogan Road, Omagh has been closed in both directions following a serious crash this afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. There are no further details available at this time.

The number of deaths on Irish roads so far this year has risen to 102, the latest being a man aged in his 70s in Kerry who passed away yesterday evening. It’s led to the launch of a new RSA campaign to tackle dangerous driving activities. South Donegal Deputy Marc McSharry says an analysis of

A man aged in his 60s has been assaulted by two youths in Derry yesterday. The man was in the Guildhall Square area when the incident occurred at around 7:20pm Officers attended the scene and the two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment

The road closure in place on the Muckish Road will continue today until 5pm. Its as essential road maintenance works continue. Drivers are told that a diversion is in place via the N56 and R251 which will be adequately signposted.

An ESB fault has seen 91 businesses and homes without power this morning in Gweedore. It was reported to the utility just before 8 o’clock this morning. It’s expected that power will be restored by 10am as crews work to resolve the issue.

Two people have been hospitalised following a crash in Donegal Town yesterday. The collision in volving two vehicles, happened on the N15 around 6:10pm. A man in his 40s and a woman in her 70s were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. Investigations are

XL Bully dogs are to be banned in Ireland. Breeding, importing, selling or rehoming of the breed will be outlawed from October this year. The move to ban XL bullies comes after a spike in the number of attacks by ‘dangerous’ dogs, including the death of Nicole Morey in Limerick last month. In the aftermath,

Thousands of people are getting ready for the 12th of July celebrations across the North Around 600 marching bands are expected to take part in parades throughout the six counties. In Derry the main parade is due to get underway at 11:30 this morning from various assembly points including Glendermott Road, Carlin Terrace, Bond Street,

A man arrested in Derry on a number of charges in relation to drugs and the possession of illegal items is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Courts today. The 34 year old was arrested on Wednesday night last following a report from the public of a man driving a white van who appeared to

A new road scheme has been proposed on the N56 between Falcarragh and Gortahork. Donegal County Council says the sub-standard nature of the road increases the risk of incidents and accidents with 10 collisions recorded on the route since 2016. In conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Donegal County Council has proposed a new road scheme

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in South Donegal. The collision is believed to have occurred within the past hour on the Clar Road. Gardai, the fire service and ambulance service are in attendance. No further details are known at this time.

A van in Derry was searched and a substantial quantity of cocaine and cash were seized. As a result a 34 year old has been arrested. The van was halted in the Rockmills area after a report of two men acting suspiciously. The PSNI say drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle which everyone