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A number of Donegal projects are included in a €23 million disability capital funding announcement. Making the announcement, Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte says it includes the provision of housing for people moving on from congregated settings, the building and refurbishment of facilities for children’s services, day services and respite facilities. The Cleary […]

The Irish Red Cross is hosting a community consultation in a bid to decide how the remainder of the Creeslough Fund should be spent. There is over €144,000 left in the fund, which has seen €1.7 million expended to date. The money was used to put supports put in place, particularly for the bereaved families,

There’s been an increase in referrals to Tusla. The Child Protection Service says there were almost 92,000 referrals last year, which is an 11% increase on 2022. The agency was established 10 years ago and demand for its services has doubled since then. The report notes there remains a risk of reduced public confidence in

The Pilot’s Union is recommending acceptance of Labour Court proposals concerning the ongoing pay row with Aer Lingus. IALPA’s work-to-rule action has now been suspended, pending the outcome of a ballot. “A win for pilots” is how the recommended 17.75% pay increase has been described as an end to the long running dispute with Aer

The Ditch has released a second article pertaining to correspondence between Attorney General Paul Gallagher and housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. It reports that in a letter in sent in September 2021, Mr. Gallagher said that applicants to the defective concrete block redress scheme need to understand why they weren’t getting the same terms as the

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in Newtowncunningham. The three vehicle collision occurred at around 5pm. Gardai say the road remains open but motorists are advised to expect delays. No further details are known at this time.

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council pledged her support for the people of Creggan following last night’s disorder. Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr says the incident was having a hugely negative impact on the local community. She says it’s important the local community responds positively and continues to work with the PSNI and

A man arrested yesterday in Derry has been charged with drug-related offences. The 25 year old faces charges of possession of a Class A and Class B controlled drug, intent to supply and obstructing a search for drugs. He is due before Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Aer Lingus have announced a further flight cancellations as they await a response from pilots over their pay dispute. 25 flights will be cancelled on Monday and Tuesday of next week with impacted customers to be contacted later today. IALPA executives are expected to meet this evening after seeking clarification from the Labour Court over

The man who died in a workplace incident in Buncrana has been named locally as Anthony Devlin. Mr Devlin from Slavery, Buncrana and aged in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday evening. An investigation into his death by the Health Safety Authority is ongoing. The father of two will be laid to

A Donegal Deputy says student wellbeing starts with housing. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that the term is being used as a buzzword by third level education institutions while students struggle in the current housing and cost of living crises. The Independent TD yesterday expressed the need for more State-funded accommodation to lessen the burden. He

A man was arrested following a report of suspicious activity in the Waterside area of Derry last night. When police responded, they seized suspected Class A and Class B drugs. The man who was making his way to Trench Road, was then arrests on suspicion of possession of such drugs, possession with the intent to

30 local authorities across Ireland have received €3,000 each to support National Play Day. Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman made the announcement today. Here the money will used by the Donegal Family Resource Centre Network to provide play packs and host external play community events. These will be held across the ten family resource centres

It’s expected that a Donegal motivational speaker is to be appointed to the Seanad by the Taoiseach. Nikki Bradley, a disability advocate, is to succeed Regina Doherty, who has been elected to the European Parliament. Ms Bradley, who survived a rare form of bone cancer in her teens, and founded the Fighting Fit For Ewing’s

The Finn Valley Leisure Centre have announced their swimming pool facilities will be closed for the next few days as the pool has drained unexpectedly. Staff happened upon the empty pool this morning upon opening. It means that swimming lessons and planned water activities are now cancelled, with attendees being notified by phone. The leisure

A man in his 30s has died in what is understood to have been a workplace incident. Gardaí say they tended the scene in Buncrana, yesterday evening. However the man sadly passed away at the scene from his injuries. The local coroner  has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course. The

Police in Derry were busy last night as they tended a security alert and scenes of disorder. In the Southway area of the Creggan cordons have been established. The area also seen the throwing of masonry and petrol bombs among other items which has damaged a number of vehicles. Updates are to follow.

Motorists in the area of Ballyboe Mountain are advised that road closures will in in place today and tomorrow due to essential reconstruction works. The Muckish Road will not be open from 8:30am until 5 o’clock both evenings. Diversions will be in place via the N56 and the R251.  

Many criminal trials were unable to go ahead in courthouses across the country today due to a withdrawal of services by barristers seeking a full restoration of their fees. Legal fees paid to criminal barristers were cut during the austerity years as part of a package of emergency cost-saving measures. Budget 2024 restored 10 per

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District has condemned the recent vandalism of Walker’s Plinth on the city’s walls. Paint was thrown on Walker’s Plinth yesterday morning and the PSNI are treating it as a “sectarian hate crime”. In a social media post, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr says there is absolutely no place for

Motorists are being advised that the Moss Road between Milford and Rathmullan will be closed due to an overturned lorry. The road closure will be in place until 5.30pm to recover the vehicle.

HIQA have published an inspection report on St Martin’s House Community Group Home, a designated centre for people with disabilities. 4 residences were in attendance during the unannounced inspection in April. The centre was found to be non compliant on the 8 regulations which were being assessed. These were governance and management, premises, risk management

Major works at Burtonport have been completed by Uisce Eireann. The €7 million project has seen a new state of the art wastewater treatment plant. It’s hope it will see a boost in the area by enhancing the local environment, protecting health and improve water quality on the bathing waters.

A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to three months in prison for committing arson in Derry earlier this year. Stephen Greer was sentenced at Derry Magistrates Court on Friday. It’s in relation to an incident that took place at 2.55am on Friday, the 5th of April, when material was set alight in a communal hallway

A car has been left damaged in Killygordan. The vehicle that was located in Dromore Park was keyed along both sides and the rear. It was parked in the area between 10am on Monday the 24th of June and 1pm on Tuesday last. Gardaí are investigating and are appealing to the public for information.

The bedroom window of a house was smashed in Gleneely in the early hours of Sunday morning. The home, located in Baskill, was damaged at around 00:35am. A car fled the scene immediately. Gardaí in Carndonagh are appealing for information or footage that can assist their investigations.  

A door of a business on Castle Street in Ramelton has been left damaged after a man kicked it a number of times. It’s understood to have occurred between 2am and 2.15am on Saturday morning. Gardaí are investigating and are hopeful that given the increased number of taxi drivers in the area at present with

A Caravan that was stolen from Magheroarty Pier was later found burnt out in a field at Ardsbeg, Gortahork. The 14ft, blue and white vehicle was taken between 4pm on Sunday the 23rd of June and 9am the following morning. It had 14 surf boards, 2 wetsuits and 10 body boards inside. Gardaí are asking

Gardaí are seeking out information after a person was struck by a driver in Letterkenny. It happened on Main Street, in the early hours of Sunday morning at around 1:30am. All parties involved were spoken to by Gardaí at the scene. The pedestrian was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Those who may have witnessed the