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People are being asked to roll-up their sleeves today to make the country’s beaches cleaner. An Post is holding a Clean-Up Day at coasts and waterways to mark World Ocean Day. They are urging people to bring home any litter they find, to help preserve the nation’s underwater ecosystems.

People from Derry Strabane are being asked to give their views on a new project that aims to transform the Fountain and Bogside areas. The concept plans were approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee in May. The Realm Project will focus on enhancing the Executive Office’s Urban Villages area

Uisce Eireann has confirmed that it intends to expand the Gweedore Sewerage Scheme. The demonstration project aimed to solve the inadequate treatment in Gweedore, address the area’s over reliance on the use of septic tank systems, and improve water quality in Gweedore Bay. The initial stage of the project was completed in 2022. Uisce Eireann

Substantial damage has been caused to two cars and a property during petrol bomb attacks in Co Tyrone. At around 4:05am this morning a petrol bomb was placed beside a black car in the Donaghanie Road area of Beragh. The vehicle was substantially damaged and a nearby property also damaged. Police say enquiries are continuing

Bank of Ireland has apologised after two adverts it produced last year fell below standards on accuracy and clarity. The first was about lump sum saving and appeared in a number of areas – another was about general savings and appeared on radio. The company has admitted one of the ads contained an “error” and

The Road Safety Authority wants to increase fees charged to motorists for the NCT and driving test. It’s reported their proposal to the Department of Transport is seeking a 10 percent rise. This would potentially see the NCT cost €65.50, while the driving test would go up to around €93.50. Shane O’Donoghue from Complete Car

Residents and businesses in Dunfanaghy are warned that a reservoir interruption may cause water supply disruptions. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that you up to four hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return.

  A toddler who died in Co. Waterford this week may have choked on the chord of a window blind. The two year old girl was pronounced dead in hospital after being rushed there from her home in Dungarvan on Wednesday. The Irish Independent reports the little girl who was a twin, was found in

Gardaí say they have been shocked at the lack of care shown by some drivers on the road. It comes as the Letterkenny roads policing unit has arrested a number of people on suspicion of drug driving this week. On Monday, an uninsured motorist tested positive for cannabis. Following their arrest, the car was seized.

Two Donegal primary schools have been shortlisted for the Explorers Education Programme’s Ocean Champion Awards 2023–2024. The programme works with schools to highlight the value of ocean literacy themes being taught, along with the importance of community collaboration in changing how the marine environment is cared for. The Donegal schools that were shortlisted were Scoil Naomh Bríd, Muff, Lifford and Scoil Cholmcille National School,

Polling stations have officially opened. People have the chance to have their say on who will be elected to Donegal County Council and represent them at the European Parliament. 91 candidates are vying for 37 seats on Donegal County Council. In the Lifford Stranorlar Local Electoral area there are 12 candidates and 6 available seats

A woman in her 70s has been killed after she was hit by a lorry in Mayo. It happened in a supermarket car park in Westport shortly before midday – and she was pronounced dead a short time later. The scene was examined by Gardaí, and a post mortem examination will be arranged. Gardaí are

Donegal County Council has launched a dedicated local election hub dashboard. With polling day tomorrow, information on candidates and the location of polling stations is available on the site. A live tracker for election results will be available this weekend. You can access the dashboard here

Almost €5.2m was paid out under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme in Donegal last month. The Council says it fully recognises that the timely processing of valid Payment Claims is a key element of the scheme, to ensure cash flow for affected homeowners. To date, Donegal County Council has processed valid Payment Claims

People in the northwest are more likely to use cash over card to reduce the risk of fraud. Meanwhile, almost three quarters of Irish people worry the increased use of AI could lead to more sophisticated financial fraud. The report by PTSB also found 80 per cent of people believe cash still has a purpose

Gardaí investigating a complaint from a female public representative in the west of the country have made an arrest in the North West. A man in his 20s was taken into custody earlier today, for an alleged offence contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, specifically legislation on stalking. He’s being questioned at

A new housing development in the Castlederg area has been given the green light. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee gave the go ahead for the 26 property project in a residential area on the Castlefinn Road. Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Fergal Leonard, says the houses will be a welcome boost

Just over €40,000 in funding has been announced to support women’s groups in Donegal. The allocation announced today by Minister Heather Humphreys will assist groups enhance and improve their facilities and to purchase equipment. Among the 20 groups benefitting in Donegal is Donegal Women in Business Network, Letterkenny, Donegal Women’s Centre, Letterkenny Women’s Shed and

It’s been confirmed that an agreement has been reached for Donegal County Council to acquire a site in Gweedore which has capacity for over 20 housing units. Members of the Glenties Municipal District have been told the Housing Capital section has submitted an application to the Housing Agency for funding via the Land Acquisition Fund.

The helicopter that was scheduled to fly a nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow has now been cancelled due to technical issues. Interim measures are being put in place. Nurse cover remains on the Island as the existing Nurse who was there is remaining. The HSE has apologised for any inconvenience caused . The

The HSE issued a safety alert over specific vape products that contain illegal levels of nicotine. It’s urging people to stop using the E-Liquid and QST Puff Flex branded e-cigarettes. Lab analysis shows they contain over the legal limit of nicotine, which is 2 per cent. Members of the public should bring them back to

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Glenmakee, Carndonagh and surrounding areas today, with works scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon. It could take three to four hours after that for supplies to fully return.

A Special Military Mass is to take place at the month in Lifford. The mass, on June 28th in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog  is in honour of the soldiers of the 28th Infantry Batallion, who have served in the area over the years. Full details below.