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A follow-up HIQA inspection at a designated centre for adults with disabilities in Donegal has found further improvements are needed. Earlier this year, inspectors raised concerns in relation to the safety of the service provided at Dunshenny House. A HIQA inspection in February found four regulations to be non-compliant and said there were concerns in […]

Investigations are continuing into the theft of a car in Letterkenny. A silver Audi with a partial registration of ’08 D’ was stolen from Parkview Drive between 10:40pm and midnight on Tuesday last. It was later found abandoned in the Gortlee area with damage caused to the rear passenger tyre of the vehicle. Gardai are

Gardai in Donegal have warned of an increase in burglaries. It’s after three properties were targeted in the county in recent weeks. The door of a holiday home at Drumroske, Ballintra was forced open between July 29th and August 14th. While only recently discovered, the burglars are believed to have taken car keys, chainsaws, rugs,

A person has been seriously injured in a weekend crash outside Letterkenny. Shortly after 1am on Saturday morning, a vehicle travelling between Glenswilly and Newmills collided with a wall in the Rashedoge area. The driver escaped injury. However, while the passenger was seriously injured, Gardai say their injuries are non-life threatening. Gardai are appealing to

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information relating to a crash in Burnfoot last week. Three people, aged in their 20s were hospitalised following the collision at Ballyderown on Thursday night last, between 9:55pm and 10pm. A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision is

The highest number of corncrake territories has been recorded in Ireland in 25 years. A recent survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service shows the numbers of corncrake territories recorded in the core breeding areas of Donegal, Mayo and Galway have increased by 45% since 2018. Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral

A post mortem is expected to be carried out today on the body of a woman found dead in her home in Magherafelt in Co Derry. Police were called to the Ashgrove Park area of the town on Sunday afternoon – where the woman in her 50s was pronounced dead. They’re investigating the circumstances of

A baby girl is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a dog in Kerry. It’s understood she was attacked by an XL bully. The baby girl who is 12 months old was attacked at her home in the Lixnaw area of County Kerry over the weekend. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries

Killybegs Coast Guard was involved in a seven hour rescue yesterday after a dog fell off a cliff edge. The rescue service was tasked was tasked just after 1:05pm to Glenlough Bay. The fear was that a person may have attempted to make their way down the cliff to rescue the animal. The team hiked

The Loughros Point Road will be closed to day on account of works. The section of road between Crannogbui and Shanaghan Lake is to be resurfaced. Donegal County Council has apologised for any inconvenience which this may cause.

Police in Omagh were engaged in a pursuit on Saturday evening after a vehicle failed to stop. The driver, in a bid to make off on foot, abandoned the van they were driving. Upon catching the motorist, the District Support Team made an arrest for failing to stop, driving whilst disqualified and using a motor

A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Co Derry. The woman, in her 50s was found unresponsive at her home in the Ashgrove Park area of Magherafelt yesterday afternoon. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The man, in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation into the

A man has been charged in connection with a crash in Burnfoot last week after which three people were hospitalised. Gardai say investigations are continuing. The single-vehicle collision occurred at around 9:55pm on Thursday night last. Two men and one woman, all aged in their 20s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to

Police in Derry are investigating a possible sectarian hate crime. Shortly after 10:40pm last night, police received a report of a possible ongoing burglary in the area involving a number of males. Upon arriving at the scene, Police noted damage to a door of a property and graffiti in the vicinity. Two 16 year olds

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to O’Gara Villas Estate, Ardfoyle Estate, Crawford Square Estate, Saint Finians Park, Moville and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply

Doug Beattie has announced he’s stepping down as the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. He’s released a statement saying there are “irreconcilable differences” between him and other members of the party. It’s thought the tensions are linked to the selection of certain political figures for roles both in Stormont and Westminster.

The British Prime Minister is visiting Northern Ireland today, to meet with the PSNI’s chief constable. Keir Starmer and Jon Boutcher are expected to discuss the response to recent riots in Belfast. The Prime Minster will also meet with the rank-and-file PSNI officers who were directly involved in dealing with the violent disorder seen in

It’s understood Doug Beattie will step down as leader of the Ulster Unionist party today. Confirmation in the form of a statement is expected before midday. He’s been party leader since May 2021.

A man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court today charged with driving-related offences. The 28 year old faces charges of driving while disqualified, failing to stop for police and using a motor vehicle without insurance. The man was arrested on Saturday night following an incident on Clooney Road at around 10.25pm.

Latest figures show claims totalling over €1.7 million for trips and falls was paid out by Donegal County Council in 2023. Figures from the Irish Independent show that 97 people were paid in compensation for public liability claims last year. In total €54 million was paid out by councils across Ireland, with the majority relating

Efforts are under way to help remove a suspected World War Two bomb in Northern Ireland. More than 400 homes were evacuated over the weekend. The PSNI says the operation to dispose of the device – discovered in Newtownards – will likely continue for several days.

Five men are due in court today following a disturbance at a Letterkenny church yesterday morning. Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents that occurred at the Church of the Irish Martyrs at around 11.30am. The five men, aged in their 60s and 30s, were arrested in relation to the public order offences and weapons

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bridgend, Burt and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Derry and Strabane arts groups are being encouraged to showcase their work on Culture Night The theme this year is ‘Openness, Discovery, Celebration and Belonging’ and will take place on September 20th this year. September is the month for culture across the country, as arts venues throughout Ireland prepare to throw open their doors to

Sinn Féin wants an explanation as to why the terror threat level has been raised. The Garda Commissioner has reportedly advised the Justice Minister he’s raised it from ‘moderate’ to ‘substantial’ due to violent political extremists. Taoiseach Simon Harris says Ireland is not immune to domestic or international terrorism. Sinn Féin’s Justice Spokesperson, Pa Daly,

Repairs to a burst water main may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Annagry Village and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Donegal County Council says road resurfacing works will take place on the N15 close to Donegal Town this week. The works, on the stretch approaching Drumlonagher Roundabout. Works will be carried out from tonight until Friday night between 6pm and 7am. Traffic control measures will be in operation.   Meanwhile, the Council will be carrying

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating a number of incidents of public order that occurred at a mass in Ballyraine, Letterkenny this morning. Five men, aged in their 60s and 30s, were arrested in relation to the public order offences and a number of weapons were seized at the scene. All five men have been charged

Gardaí in Letterkenny made several arrests over the weekend in relation to drug and drink driving. The Roads Policing Unit arrested a driver on suspicion of drink driving after lunchtime yesterday. The driver had been socialising the previous night and they then tested almost 3 times over the legal limit back at the station. A

Motorists have reported major delays following what is believed to be a multiple vehicle collision at the Lifford Roundabout. It is reported to have taken place at around 3.30pm when one car ran into the back of another, causing serious damage to both vehicles. Members of the emergency services, including the fire service and the

A man has died in a crash in Kerry. The single vehicle collision happened at Keel, Ballyheigue at around 7.20 this morning. The driver in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene is currently undergoing a technical examination. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or road users with dash cam footage between

The PSNI have evacuated a large number of houses today as they continue a clearance operation following the discovery of a suspected World War Two bomb in County Down. A police cordon remains in place in Newtownards this afternoon and the clearance operation is expected to take a number of days. The ongoing public safety

  A teenage boy has been arrested and suspected THC oil has been seized following an operation by Gardaí in County Louth. Officers attended the scene in Dundalk following reports of an incident involving a teenager. The boy left the scene and subsequently apprehended by Gardaí, who then seized around 7 litres of suspected THC

An on-the-run murderer in the North has been apprehended by police. 54-year-old David McCord, who was convicted of murder in 2003, was in the custody of prison staff at a property in the Crumlin Road area of north Belfast on Friday 16th August when he absconded. He was apprehended in the Belfast area following police