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Police in Derry are investigating criminal damage caused to Walker’s Plinth on the city’s Walls after paint was thrown at it. The incident was reported to police at around 11.30am this morning and is being investigated as a sectarian hate crime. Enquiries are ongoing and police appeal to anyone with information or footage which may

17 projects in Donegal are to benefit from funding from the Heritage Council. Community groups throughout the county are to share in over €356,000 in funding under the Heritage Grants Scheme. The grants aim to support projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management of

Roderic O’Gorman has been elected as the new leader of the Green Party. The Minister for Integration narrowly defeated Senator Pippa Hackett in the race to replace Eamon Ryan, on a margin of just 72 votes. There was a little over 55% turnout, with 52% of those voting for Minister O’Gorman. The new Green leader

Cllr Martin McDermott has been elected as Chairperson of the Enhanced Defective Block Grant Scheme Committee on Donegal County Council. Cllr Gerry McMonagle made the proposal, outlining that while he was initially going to nominate a member of the 100% Redress Party, it’s their view that they would prefer to take a year to gain

Investigations are underway after an early morning break in at a shop in Castlederg. A quantity of cash and goods were stolen from the shop on Drumquin Road shortly before 5am this morning. Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw any suspicious activity, or who may have footage of the

A man in his 30s has died in a road crash in County Longford. The single-vehicle collision happened at around quarter to 1 this morning on the N55 in Ballymahon. The driver was treated at the scene for his injuries but died. His body has been taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar for a

Part of the Milford to Ramelton Road will be closed over the coming days to facilitate sewerage main installation works. The route between Magheradrumman Road and Moss Road will be closed from today until Friday between 7pm and 7am each day. Diversions will be in place as follows: • HGVs from Letterkenny should divert via

Donegal County Council’s Defective Concrete Block Grant Committee will meet today for the first time in the current Council term. Four 100% Redress Party Councillors were elected in June’s local election with one of them expected to be named as Chair of the Committee. They will take over from Councillor Martin McDermott who has been

126,000 families will receive the Back-to-School allowance this week, 5,897 in Donegal. Over €47.5 million is being distributed to help with the cost of school uniforms, shoes and equipment. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys says the funds will support the school costs of 223,000 children, with the electronic payments being made from today. 10,615 children

Donegal County Council is seeking to expand its emergency accommodation provision. The Council has issued a call to property owners to come forward if they have a property or room suitable. They’re also seeking expressions of interest from property owners who are interested in selling for social housing purposes. The Council is appealing to proprietors

Other potential victims of alleged misconduct within the FAI in the 1990s are being encouraged to come forward. A number of former international players and trainees claim they were subject to unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate relationships, and homophobic abuse by FAI coaches over 25 years ago. The details have been uncovered as part of a

The new Green Party leader will be revealed this morning. Party members have been voting to replace the outgoing Eamon Ryan. It’s Minister against Minister, Dáil against Seanad, Roderic O’Gorman against Pippa Hackett Shortly after 11am the results of the electronic voting will be revealed and we’ll know who leads the Greens into the general

Donegal property prices have risen over €5,000 in the second quarter of 2024. According to MyHome.ie’s latest survey, the median asking price for a property in the county is now €215,000. Property prices in Donegal have risen by €5,025 during the second quarter of this year, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Price Report. The

Former All-Ireland winning football manager and TD John O’Mahony has died. The 71 year old managed his native Mayo, Leitrim and Galway during his career – guiding the Tribesmen to All-Ireland success in 1998 and 2001. He later turned to politics – serving as Fine Gael TD for Mayo from 2007 to 2016, and as

The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has recently confirmed that two Atlantic Technological University (ATU) programmes when combined, meet their necessary learning outcomes and standards, allowing graduates to qualify for comprehensive PRSA licences. The recognition enhances employability and career prospects of its graduates in the property services and facilities management industry. The approved programmes are

Gardaí have issued advice for those attending the Conwal Graveyard Remembrance Service. The service takes place at 4pm today. Diversions will in place via Newmills Bridge, Rockhill Road, Bomany and Oldtown and vice versa are available for through traffic. Parking will be available in the field directly opposite the graveyard and priority will be given

  Two bodies have been pulled from the Grand Canal in Dublin. Shortly after 8 o’clock this morning, emergency services responded to reports of a body in the water, where they discovered the remains of two men in their 40s. The scene at Grand Parade near Charlemont Street is currently cordoned off, and the state

Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses after a number of cars within the grounds of The City Hospital were damaged yesterday evening. A report was received shortly after 10pm that the windscreens of up to 11 vehicles parked in the Lisburn road area had been broken. Enquiries are ongoing at this time, with CCTV

A rally is being held outside Shannon Airport this morning, protesting the US military’s continued use of the facility. Human rights group Shannonwatch estimates over 3 million US troops have passed through the airport since 2002. This includes 11 flights to Israel since October, amid claims the aircraft are not being searched for weapons.

Donegal County Council have reminded the public that the Donegal Town Diamond is a pedestrian space. After the reopening last week, drivers are being urged to respect the new rules. The Council is appealing to users of cars, vans, motorbikes or any mechanically propelled vehicle to park in the car parks nearby. Everyone is welcome

Police in Derry have charged a 35-year-old man to court following reports that a number of vehicles were damaged in the Magazine Street area of the city centre last night. He has been charged with six counts of criminal damage and attempted criminal damage and is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court tomorrow.

An investigation has been launched into a fatal workplace incident in Offaly. A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene in Garryhinch yesterday afternoon. His body removed to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for a post-mortem exam. A file is being prepared for the Coroner’s Court, and the HSA has been notified.

A reservoir interruption may cause supply disruptions to Killyclug, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm tonight Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The number of people on the live register in Donegal is up slightly. According to CSO figures released today, 8,475 people in the county were signing on in June, up 2% compared to the previous month. The figure has dropped 11% when compared to June 2023. Nationally, 171,500 people were on the live register last

The Donegal Film Office has announced the recipients of the 2024 Donegal Film Bursary. They are; writer Shannon Welby and Director Bébhinn Naughton who both hail from Donegal along with producer Connor Richmond who has many connections to the county. The Bursary supports stories told by local people and will engage cast, crew, and services

Investigations are ongoing following the theft of a caravan in West Donegal last month which was found burnt out in recent days. The caravan, belonging to water activity business Selkie Sailing is believed to have been stolen from Magheroarty pier. Gardai have confirmed that the caravan which acted as storage for the company’s surf and

A new transformative project to provide people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience college life and education at the Atlantic Technological University is being rolled out. Project WAVE offers a comprehensive programme that addresses students’ social, academic, and vocational needs. Project WAVE has been created for students with intellectual disabilities and enables participants to

The hospitality sector is optimistic that the government will do the right thing and cut the VAT rate it pays to 9.5% from its current 13.5% rate. Members of the two main government parties met with representatives from the sector who outlined the challenges they’re facing. A reduction in the rate would cost the exchequer