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The Taoiseach is attending the 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council in the Isle of Man today. The theme is ‘Unlocking the Economic and Social Opportunities of Renewables across these Islands.’ All eight Member Administrations of the British-Irish Council will be represented.

Passengers will be contacted from today if their flights are the ones being cancelled by Aer Lingus next week. Up to 20% of routes will be cut from next Wednesday when pilots begin a work-to-rule. The members of the Irish Airline Pilots Association are refusing to work overtime or engage in out-of-hours contacts in a

Gardai in Donegal have already seized a number of cars as a major policing operation continues this rally weekend. Gardai are cracking down on dangerous and defective vehicles. One car found with a makeshift breaking system has been described as ‘shockingly dangerous’. One motorist was arrested last night for drug driving after testing positive for

Suspected drugs, cash and paraphernalia were seized yesterday in the Derry City & Strabane area. Police seized suspected Class, A, B and C drugs and a substantial sum of cash during searches carried out by Tactical Support Group officers on behalf of the District Support Team, assisted by neighbourhood colleagues. Drug-related paraphernalia and electronic items

Gardaí have launched operation NEXUS this evening following the Donegal Rally Ceremonial start in Letterkenny. It involves one of the newest vehicles in the Garda Roads Policing Fleet, a Volkswagen Golf, that was seized during an operation that uncovered large volumes of illegal drugs and unexplained cash. The patrol car is now used for road

  Two cars have been seized at a checkpoint in Letterkenny today as the Donegal Rally gets underway later. One of the vehicles was deemed to be dangerous and defective and the other had no tax, NCT or insurance. Gardaí, who were assisted by the Dog Unit, the RSA & Customs Officers, are appealing to

Suspected class B drugs with an estimated street value of £6,000, as well as approximately £4,000 in cash were seized in county Derry yesterday. The seizures were made by Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood Policing Team during a search at an address in Creggan. One man was arrested and the later released on bail to

Mobile medical diagnostics in partnership with the HSE have been rolled out across Donegal and the rest of the CHO1 area to see x-rays carried out for older people at their place of residence. If a doctor deems an eligible patient requires an X-ray, then the Radiographer will arrive on-site, an X-ray examination will take

PSNI in Derry are appealing for information after a near miss occurred between a car and two pedestrians with a baby yesterday afternoon. It’s reported that a black ford focus failed to stop at a red light at the pedestrian crossing nearest the Carlisle Road Roundabout at around 12:25pm, forcing the walkers with a pram

Gardaí have confirmed they have received a complaint in relation to Gymnastics Ireland. Highland Radio news queried reports heard that an individual is being investigated due to allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In their response Gardaí say they have received a complaint in Donegal and an investigation is ongoing but no further information is available at

A man has died following a suspected drowning incident in Bundoran. It’s understood the victim had been fishing off rocks close to the Roughey Cliffs this morning when he fell into the sea. A multi-agency operation including the Gardaí, ambulance service and Rescue 118 was launched. His body was later recovered on Tullan Strand, and

There may be traffic delays in Strabane this evening as the Walk of Hope gets under way at 9pm. Participants are scheduled to leave from Melvin Road, towards Strabane Bridge, Market Street, Abercorn Square, Railway Road, Bradley Way, Bridge Street, Strabane Bridge, Upper Main Street, Meetinghouse Street, Strabane Footbridge, and back towards Melvin Hall. PSNI

A man in Derry has died following a crash yesterday between a police vehicle and a motorcycle. Police received a report shortly after 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon of the collision which happened near Maydown Police Station. Emergency services attended the scene, however the motorcyclist passed away in hospital from his injuries. PSNI are appealing for

The Donegal-Dublin routes will not be impacted by industrial action that will carried out by Aer Lingus pilots. The industrial action will come into effect on Wednesday and is in a row over pay. Donegal Airport confirmed this in an online statement, saying the Aer Lingus regional flights wont be effected. The route is commonly

An emergency appeal has been issued by the ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre as catteries across the county are overflowing. A spokesperson says kittens and cats can be adopted to a forever home, or alternatively fostered. This is where the animal is housed on a temporary basis until a permanent home is found. The ISPCA

Bookings at Aer Lingus have plummeted since industrial action by pilots was confirmed. The airline has said it will work other carriers to hire in planes in order to limit the disruption. The work to rule action by Aer Lingus pilots does not begin until next week – but its already having an impact on

Visitors are being urged to plan their journey ahead of the Foyle Maritime Festival. Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the event next weekend. People are being encouraged to plan ahead for their trip, taking into account a number of restrictions that are being put in place to facilitate this year’s

Valve installation works may cause water supply disruptions to North Donegal today. Areas impacted include Shandrim, Kinnagoe, Foffenagh, Ballynakeeloge, Connaghkinnagoe, Meendacalliagh, Illies, Glenard and Umrycam. Works are scheduled to take place from 8am until 2pm this afternoon. However it may up until 6 o’clock this evening before supplies return.

Jack Chambers is the new deputy leader of Fianna Fail. Tanaiste Micheal Martin announced the move earlier this evening. The Dublin West TD takes up the role which had been vacant since 2020, when Dara Calleary stepped down in the aftermath of the ‘golf-gate’ scandal.

Maydown Road in county Derry has been closed in both directions following a serious two vehicle crash. The closure is in place the Templeton Park and Haw Road junction. Diversions are in place and motorists should expect delays.

€34.5m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to a see shared learning in formal education settings across Northern Ireland and the border counties. The ASPIRE project will bring students from different cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds together to learn, while also providing joint training schemes to upskill educators in facilitating shared learning. The project aims

HIQA has published reports on two unannounced inspections carried out at centres for people with disabilities in Donegal. Four non-compliances were noted in the case of Dunshenney House in Carndonagh, in the areas of notification, risk management, behavioural support and protection. You can read the full Dunshenney House report HERE In the case of the

A 27-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a serious assault at a house in the Garvagh Road area of Kilrea County Derry on Monday. He has been charged with attempted murder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, threats to kill and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. He is expected to

A Derry MLA says children in his area should not be subjected to having to attend schools where there is black mould growing on the ceilings. Sinn Feins Padraig Delargy held up photographs in the NI assembly yesterday to show the poor conditions of some schools which he visited in Derry. He says it’s unacceptable,

Aer Lingus pilots are to carry out indefinite work to rule starting Wednesday June 26th. The notice was served by the pilots union IALPA just before 5pm this evening. It’s in a row over pay, with pilots looking for a nearly 24% pay rise.

The deputy leader of the Green Party has ruled herself out of the upcoming leadership contest. Catherine Martin has posted on Instagram, saying she will not contest, and will also step back as deputy leader. It comes after Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, announced he was stepping down from the role and will not run

400 additional staff are being allocated to the International Protection System here over the next 12 months. Justice Minister Helen McEntee also received Cabinet approval today to bring forward proposals to increase fines for airlines which do not ensure passengers have the correct documentation. Plans to revoke certificates of citizenship for in very limited circumstances