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The record number of people seeking international protection here in the first months of 2023, has been surpassed in the same period this year. Its jumped by 72% according to figures from the Department of Justice. Up until March 28th 5,163 people applied for international protection here. This represents a 72% increase when compared to

Those around Ramelton could be without water today. A pump station interruption may cause water supply disruptions to Gortin, Ramelton, Milford and surrounding areas. These works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 4pm. Those affected should allow up to three hours after the estimated restoration time to allow supplies to fully return.

An anonymous Donegal couple has come forward to claim the special Easter €1 million Lotto Plus Raffle prize. The winning ticket was bought at Doherty’s Centra in Moville, Co. Donegal to win the massive amount. The couple told National Lottery HQ they initially thought they had won €500, but when we saw the shop’s announcement,

Residents and businesses in Dungloe and surrounding areas may have reduced water pressure today  as a result of essential maintenance works. They are set to finish at 6:30pm this evening. Those living in The Glen and Dungloe should allow up to three hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to return.

There was above average rainfall over much of the country in March with some areas having rain on 29 days, but the driest area of the country was the North West. Met Eireann has released its climate statement for the past month, which shows while parts of the country had more than twice the usual

A stolen taxi has been found abandoned after it crashed into a garden fence in Linsfort Drive in Derry’s Creggan area this morning. Police say the incident was reported to them just after 7.30am. They want to hear from anyone who believe they witnessed this vehicle – a yellow and black-coloured taxi – or captured

There were 40 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 20 of them in the Emergency Department. That’s a rise of 12 on yesterday’s figure. Letterkenny was the fourth most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning after Limerick, Cork and Galway. Nationally, there were 603 people awaiting beds this morning.

A man has been arrested in Tyrone on suspicion of a number of charges. Just after 11pm on Monday, officers on patrol in Dungannon found an 18-year-old man lying across a vehicle parked in The Square in Moy. The vehicle had a damaged windscreen and wing mirror. Police say the man became aggressive and was

As part of ongoing works along the Fr Hegarty Shore Walk in Buncrana a public artwork piece is being commissioned. As part of the Community Recognition Programme, Donegal County Council in partnership with Buncrana Tidy Towns will undertake a programme of works over the coming months along the walk, including repair works, the installation of

Enquiries are continuing after a parked vehicle was hit by a car in Ballybofey in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident occurred on the Donegal Road shortly before 1am. The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was arrested and later released without charge.

Met Eireann is warning some parts of the country could experience up to four times the normal amount of rain over the next week. The wettest conditions are expected in the west and northwest. Farmers have said they want supports from the Government due to the amount of rain over the last few months preventing

Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century was recorded in Donegal. At least seven people have been killed and more than 700 injured by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The tremor was recorded on the seismograph at St Columba’s College, Stranorlar. Here is the helicorder plot from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan

There’s a €600 price gap between the most expensive and cheapest creches in Donegal. A survey of 220 creches across the country carried out by the Irish Independent revealed that creches in South Dublin are the most expensive in Ireland at €1,578 per child, per month compared to the least expensive creche in Monaghan charging

The road between Dungloe and Maghery will be blocked for a time today to facilitate the finalisation of essential road works. The Quay Road will close until 12 noon at Tubberkeen for 600m. A temporary diversion in place.

Four people have escaped serious injury following an arson attack on a house in Omagh in the early hours of this morning. The blaze broke out at a property in the Winters Grove area shortly before 3:45am. It’s believed the fire was started after flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of the house. Extensive

The Mayor of Donegal Town has announced that he will contest the upcoming local elections. Pauric Kennedy will run as an independent candidate. He has held the role of Mayor of Donegal Town since 2018 and says he hopes he can provide a much needed voice for the people of Donegal.

The funerals are taking place today of the Donegal mother and her two daughters killed in a road crash in Mayo last week. Una Bowden along with her daughters Ciara and Saoirse will be laid to rest following funeral mass in Raphoe. The 47-year-old mother and her 10 and 14 year old girls, died following

A man has appeared in court following an alleged assault and endangerment incident in Donegal on Easter Sunday. Gardai were called to Grianán of Aileach near Burt at approximately 10pm following reports of a disturbance. A woman in her 30s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non life threatening injuries. A man in his

Residents in the areas of the Bridgend to Buncrana & Newtowncunningham Greenway are invited to participate in the first non–statutory public consultation for the project. Donegal County Council with the support of of Transport Infrastructure Ireland are seeing the project through. The project is currently at Phase 1, Concept & Feasibility. This includes the identification

Those traveling from Ardaghey to Ardara are set to experience delays today as roadworks get under way this morning. Resurfacing works are to commence on the LP1515-2 at Meenabradden at 8am and will stay in place until 6pm this evening. A traffic management will be in place and delays can be expected. Donegal County Council

The National Union of Journalists says it strongly condemns the harassment of reporters and photographers covering Easter Rising commemorations in Derry yesterday. It says a number of petrol bombs were thrown towards journalists gathered to report on a parade in the Creggan area of the city, and a media crew was chased from the area

The number of new electric cars being registered in Donegal is down just 15%. Meanwhile, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, the number of new car registrations for the month of March was up almost 15% when compared to the same period last year. That’s in stark contrast to the national picture

Two men have been arrested in Derry overnight for driving related matters. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences including drink driving following a report to police just before 4am this morning. Meanwhile, a 54 year old man was arrested in the city centre shortly after 5am on suspicion of offences including driving

Gardai have issued an appeal for information as investigations into a criminal damage incident in Killygordon continue. Between 8pm and Sunday and 2pm on Monday, a rock was thrown through the window of a jeep parked at a house in the Mullingar area. No entry was gained to the vehicle and nothing was stolen from

Gardai are appealing for information after damage was caused to the wing mirror of a car parked in the area of Abbey Park, Manorcunnigham over the weekend. The criminal damage incident occurred between 8am on Sunday and yesterday. Anyone who observed any suspicious activity in the area at the time is asked to contact Gardai

A sum of cash has been stolen from a parked car in Letterkenny. Between midnight and 6am on Monday, March 25th, the car on the Oliver Plunkett Road was entered. No damage was caused to the vehicle. Gardai are appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to come forward.

Simon Coveney is stepping aside from Cabinet. The current Enterprise Minister says he spoke to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris last night to inform him he would not be making himself available to serve as a minister when the Dáil resumes next week. He says he’ll continue to work as a proud TD for Cork

The window of a business premises in Carndonagh was smashed during an early morning criminal damage incident yesterday. Between 2am and 3am yesterday, the damage was caused to the business premises at Chapel Street. Gardai are appealing for information.

Investigations are underway into break ins at two vacant properties in Ballyshannon in recent weeks. Damage was caused to the front door of a holiday home in the Tubber, Cavangarden area and entry gained. Meanwhile, in the same area, the front door of another property was forced open and the house ransacked. Nothing was stolen