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Gardaí in Donegal have urged motorists to be aware of agricultural vehicles, especially around this time of year. They have also encouraged farmers to be safety conscious. Full advice from Gardaí: At this time of year, there is usually an increase in the volume of agricultural vehicles on the roads. If you are travelling behind […]

A man will appear in court this morning charged with the murder of 81 year old Patricia Aust in County Down. The grandmother, also known as Patsy, was found dead in the living room of her home in the Hawthorne Court area of Bangor on Sunday. The PSNI arrested an 85 year old man in

Emergency laws are needed to double the penalty points for speeding or using a mobile phone while driving. The demand is being made by the Road Safety Authority to combat a continued increase in road deaths this year. According to the Irish Times briefing documents from the RSA shows it wants a doubling of the

Its reported Gardaí are conducting security assessments of some polling stations ahead of this week’s local and European elections. There are concerns protests could be staged, something which could deter people from coming out to vote on Friday. The Irish Daily Mail reports there may be a heightened Garda presence at polling stations to protect

Restrictions on vehicle movements will be in place to accommodate resurfacing works in Donegal Town. Beginning today, Water Street, New Row and Tirchonaill Street will be affected from 6pm until 6am daily until Friday. Diverted traffic routes will be in places during these hours with local access maintained.

The Cabinet has met to discuss plans to ban the developers of the National Children’s Hospital from applying for State projects. The hospital has been hit by delays and cost overruns, with reports it may not open for patients until 2026. The Irish Mail on Sunday reports BAM’s liable for over 20 million euro in

There are 636 self-catering houses and apartments in Donegal under threat from a new piece of EU legislation. That’s the warning from the Irish Self Catering Federation, which says the issue is what it describes as the Irish government’s poorly thought out implementation of European Union legislation on short -term rental data collection and sharing

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Letterkenny and surrounding area. Works are scheduled to take place until midnight on 2nd June. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Drug tests are the latest step to safer roads this bank holiday. Mandatory drug-testing for drivers in serious crashes has been introduced this weekend. Gardaí have been supplied with 10,000 ‘drugwipe’ kits for roadside testing after new measures were signed into law last Wednesday.

Gardaí in Buncrana have seized a van while on patrol last night. The vehicle no tax or insurance. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit also arrested a driver at a checkpoint on suspicion of drink driving. It comes as high visibility checkpoints across Donegal come into force this Bank Holiday weekend.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ramonaghan, Sandhill, Dunfanaghy and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Drivers are being reminded the only way to remove alcohol from the body, is time. DrinkAware is encouraging people to count their drinks, stop drinking in plenty of time and leave an hour per unit of alcohol before driving in the morning. It comes after 196 arrests for driving under the influence were recorded over

Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department is to be provided with 10 extra beds under the Health Capital Plan for 2024. Minister Charlie McConalogue says the project is one of 22 earmarked for funding in Donegal. The increase of capacity at LUH’s Emergency Department will involve the relocation of the existing Acute Medical Assessment Unit and

Letterkenny University Hospital and the Saolta University Health Care Group welcome the announcement of 72 new beds for the hospital. The HSE says this is part of an ambitious plan to develop adult acute inpatient beds over the course of the next seven years. The new beds in Letterkenny will be provided between 2029 and

Footage of the final moments of Lyra McKee’s life have been shown at a trial of three men accused of her murder. The 29-year-old journalist died after being struck in the head by a bullet in April 2019, while observing a riot in the Creggan area of Derry. 56 year-old Paul McIntyre, Peter Cavanagh, 35,

There is uncertainty over the future of GP services at the Ardara Health Centre. In a statement posted on social media this morning, Dr Mireille Sweeney confirmed that after 29 years as a GP in Ardara, it is with a heavy heart that she has handed her resignation to the HSE. She says for years,

The State has released its emergency accommodation statistics this afternoon. Figures in the North West are virtually unchanged, with 172 adults accessing homelessness services in the region at the end of April, the same as in March. Of those, 69 were in Donegal, down one. There were 23 families registered at the end of last

Donegal has been allocated almost €2 million to see roads damaged by heavy rainfall repaired. The €1.945 million will cover regional and local roads which fall into a state of disrepair over the winter and spring months. It’s part of a €30 million investment nationally. Minster Charlie McConalogue says Donegal has seen the third highest

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Leaght, Killygordon, Scotland, Kildoney, Meenahoney, Magheraboy, Blairstown, Liscooley and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return

Donegal has been announced to host the Travel Blog Exchange 2025, the world’s largest conference and community of travel creators and influencers. The announcement was made this morning in San Sebastian in Spain. It will see around 500 travel influencers visit the county and explore Donegal destinations. TBEX CEO Rick Calvert says Donegal has been

A 12 year old boy has been arrested in relation to an arson investigation in Limavady. The blaze was reported shortly before 5:55pm yesterday in a derelict premises in the area. It has since been brought under control. The boy, who was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, has been bailed

Catherine Street in Limavady remains closed this morning following a fire in the area. The blaze has been brought under control and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.

Lough Swilly RNLI have shared water safety advice in conjunction with the Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Those looking to enjoy water-based activities are advised to check the local forecast, including tide times and sea conditions for coastal activities. As well as this acclimatise to cold water temperatures

A disqualified driver was arrested in Quigley’s Point yesterday. Gardaí from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped the car which was later seized. A court appearance will now follow. Gardaí are appealing to the public not to take risks on the road.

Almost 100 homes and businesses are without power in Newtowncunningham this morning. The fault was reported at around 6:15am this morning. It’s hope to be restored by 9am.

Sections of new legislation to ban e-cigarettes and tobacco from vending machines are being introduced today. The step’s are being taken on World No Tobacco Day, ahead of the law coming in, in September of next year. The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has today begun sections of the Public Health Act 2023, that brings in

A public meeting is taking place at 7 o’clock this evening, hosted by the Justice 4 Donegal Defective Concrete Home & Properties Organisation. The group is made up of 16 defective concrete home and property owners. It will see a discussion surrounding a judicial review of the testing standard IS465. A spokesperson from the group

Bus Éireann services will operate on a Sunday schedule this Bank Holiday Monday. The company says this includes ExpressWay routes. It’s also encouraging passengers to book ahead. Bus Éireann has published updated travel information, with events like the Women’s Mini Marathon taking place in Dublin.

The Taoiseach has expressed frustration that suspects in the killing of peackeeper Private Sean Rooney remain at large. The 24 year old, from Donegal, was killed in an attack near the south Lebanon border in December 2022. Simon Harris spoke to the Prime Minister of Lebanon today about a range of issues, including the work