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Over 2,000 pubs have called time on their business over the last 20 years, 122 of those in Donegal. New figures from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland show 2,054 bars have closed since 2005. On average, 114 bars are shutting every year, with Limerick, Roscommon and Cork recording the biggest drop in pub numbers. […]

The R-251 in Gartan is closed this morning. It’s as an operation is underway to recover a lorry. Diversions will be in place until 1pm this afternoon.

A 20 year old man has been arrested in Derry in relation to an investigation which seen £10,000 worth of suspected Class A controlled drugs seized. Police say during his arrest yesterday, a small quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs were also seized. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B

Over €3,000 worth of vaping products containing suspected cannabis were seized in Bundoran on Thursday last. The vapes were found following searches in Donegal Town and Bundoran after a member of the public had fallen ill. Items seized included 66 vapes and 2 bottles of oil, containing suspected illegal cannabinoids THC, HHC and HHCP, which

A GoFundMe page for the family of two cousins who died after a single vehicle crash in Quigley’s Point on Saturday night has raised over £17,600. 16 year old Kian Dawson Kirk died at the scene. His 20 year old cousin Eoghan Dawson died yesterday at the Royal Victoria Hospital. The appeal organisers say the

The PSNI says officers investigating a report of online threats towards an individual in the Derry area in May of this year have charged a 31-year-old man with improper use of a public communications network. He is due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 18th September.  

Traffic congestion has eased following an incident in Letterkenny earlier this evening. Gardaí have confirmed they assisted at the scene of a medical emergency involving a cyclist between Lower Main Street and O’Donnell Park, shortly after 4 o’clock this afternoon. The road was temporarily closed but has since reopened to traffic.

* Road has reopened.   The R250 between Kernans Spar at Lower Main Street and O’ Donnell Park in Letterkenny is closed as a result of a road traffic collision. Gardai are asking motorists to please use an alternative route. No further details are available about the circumstances of the collision, or the nature of

A second person has died following a fatal road crash in Donegal over the weekend. The single vehicle collision occured at 11.15 on Saturday night on the R240 at Quigley’s Point. 16 year old Kian Dawson, who was a passenger in the car, died at the scene. The 20 year old driver, who was rushed

Uisce Eireann says a reservoir interruption may cause intermittent supply disruption to Arlands, Burtonport and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 8pm this evening, and it may take up to three hours after that for supplies to fully return.

A major water burst has left many homes, businesses and farms in Carndonagh, Malin, Malin Head and Glengad with outwater. It’s understood a similar burst happened a few months ago. A local councillor says it’s hoped repairs will be carried out to completion by 4:30pm this afternoon. However, users are warned that it may take

Saolta says the emergency department in Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy and some elective procedures are being postponed as a result. Those who present themselves may be privy to long wait times. Over the past week, 1015 people have passed through the ED. In addition to this, they say, the hospital is dealing with

A trailer has been stolen from a business premises in Letterkenny. The 8m by 4m mesh side trailer was taken from the Pinehill Industrial Estate in the early hours of Monday, the 19th of August, at around 1:30am. Gardaí are particularly interested in any sightings of a white Ford van in the area around that

The back of a business premises in Convoy was defaced with spray-paint. Between 3.15am and 3.30am, two people wearing masks with their hoods up graffitied an outbuilding on Main Street. Gardaí have launched an investigation and are seeking out dashcam footage recorded between 3am and 3:45am as well as any relevant information.

The front door of a home in Lough Fern Heights in Milford was damaged on Friday evening last by a group of youths. At around 8:30pm its understood the group approached the door and kicked it. Residents are asked to contact the authorities in Milford if they observed such young people in the area.

A window of the Aura Leisure Centre, in Letterkenny, has been damaged by a car. It happened at around 4:20am on Tuesday morning last. There were at least two people, who left immediately after the incident occurred. Gardaí are asking those who believe they have relevant information or dashcam footage to get in touch.

A woman burgled a business premises in the Kiltoy Road area of Letterkenny on Wednesday last. Between 8.30pm and 8.50pm, entry was gained to the yard of the premises, when the woman in question climbed over the gate. She then proceeded to take a number of items from unsecured sheds before making off. Road users

A family owned shop in Donegal is to close it’s doors for the final time on Friday. Andrea and Dermot, owners of Doherty’s XL in Carrick, say the decision was not an easy one to make, but simply could not compete with bigger stores. They added that the rising costs of running a small business

A protest is being held by young people today over the signing of a ban on puberty blockers in the North. A letter will be handed into Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill to reverse the ban. The puberty ban blocker, which was signed off by Sinn

An Emergency Department avoidance programme, which has the potential to significantly reduce ED attendances and save hospital bed days could be rolled out at Letterkenny University Hospital. Under the programme, GPs refer patients to a virtual navigational hub which in turn streams them to the most appropriate care pathways. Following what’s been described as a

Overnight road works will take place on the N56 tonight between Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan, with traffic management in place and delays possible as a result. The works will be take place between the George Boal Roundabout at the Mountain Top in Letterkenny Roundabout and Illistrin from 7pm tonight and 7am tomorrow morning.      

Senator Nikki Bradley and John McNulty have been chosen by Fine Gael to contest the next general election in Donegal Their selection was ratified without a vote in Letterkenny’s Radisson Hotel tonight after the third nominated candidate Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh confirmed last week he was withdrawing his name. The convention was chaired by Minister Heather

Uisce Eireann says it is currently investigating reports of a supply disruption to Burtonport and surrounding areas. More Information to follow at uisce.ie

Detectives investigating the murder of 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell Elias in the Harvey Street area of Derry in the early hours of Saturday morning have made an arrest. A 28-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murder and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning, where he remains in custody this evening.

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Derry at the weekend have named the deceased as 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell Elias. Her body was found in a house in Harvey Street after reports of a fire, with police saying she suffered a horrific attack and sustained multiple injuries. Police also say they are aware of

There was a spike in spending in cinemas, sports clubs, and spas during the final weeks of the summer holidays. Bank of Ireland says there was a 50% increase in spending at GAA, soccer, and tennis clubs between August 5th and 18th. The amount of money spent in amusement parks increased by 9 per cent

Almost 50 homes and businesses have lost power in South Donegal this morning. A fault, first reported at 10:25, has seen a part of Killybegs without electricity. ESB crews are working to repair the issue. Its hoped power will be restored at 1pm.

Gardaí are urging parents to be mindful when posting back to school pictures of their children on social media. The National Cyber Crime Bureau are advising parents to blur their school logo on their uniform, as well as any other identifiable information such as names written on belongings. Door numbers should also be removed and

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain that was due to take affect at 3pm will now start at the later time of 10pm. Met Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions and potential flooding in Donegal. The warning is in place until 10 ‘clock tomorrow morning.

Over 17,400 passport applications have been made in Donegal to date this year. It comes as 775,000 passports have been issued in 2024, with a forecast that over one million will be distributed by the end of the year. In terms of county by county breakdown, Donegal had the ninth most requests. Dublin, Galway and

Scoil Eoghain in Moville is set get an extension which will include one new mainstream classroom and a special education teaching room. Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue welcomed the announcement, noting the importance it will have on the town. A letter of intent has been issued to the successful contractor to indicate they are going to

The Lough Foyle and Swilly ferry services are fully operational. The Lough Foyle Service, offers a constant shuttle service from 9am until 8:15pm to Magilligan. The Swilly Ferry travels from Buncrana and Rathmullan from 9am until 7pm.