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Eleven Donegal organisations will benefit from the latest round of the Communities Integration Fund 2024. €49,630 will be provided to local community-based projects to support the integration of migrants. Seven have received the maximum grant of €5,000, including the Dunfanaghy Learning Support Group, the Bluestack Summer Camp and Donegal Sets the Pace. Nationally over half […]

Police in Derry have launched an investigation after a man in his 80s was found dead yesterday afternoon. He was located in a house in the Culmore Road area of the city. A man aged in his 50s have been arrested in connection with the investigation. He remains in custody at this time, assisting with

The road which was the scene of a fatal collision last night in Kilmacrennan last night has reopened. The N56 seen two lives lost, a man and a woman in their 70s with a woman in her 40s seriously injured. Gardaí have notified Highland Radio that following forensic investigations, diversions have been lifted and the

The Taoiseach and British Prime Minister have agreed to hold an annual summit to agree a programme of work, with Keir Starmer set to visit Dublin on September 7th. Mr Starmer and Simon Harris met last night at Chequers, where a meeting of 45 European leaders is taking place today. Speaking after last night’s initial

Repairs to a burst water main may cause intermittent supply disruptions to Ray, Rathmullan and surrounding areas today. Uisce Eireann says works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon.  

Two people have been killed in a road tragedy on the N56 at Kilmacrennan, which occurred at approximately 11.50 last night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. The male driver and female passenger in one of the cars suffered fatal injuries. Both of them were in their 70s. The

We understand six names will go forward to the next Fianna Fail Selection Convention in Donegal, as speculation grows of a potential General Election in early November. The six names are Senator Niall Blaney, former Leas Ceann Comhairle Pat The Cope Gallagher, Ben Harkin of Ogra Fianna Fail in Termon, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, Minister

The N56 road through Kilmacrennan village is closed and it will remain closed for a period of time following a serious Road Traffic Collision overnight. Diversions are in place, with traffic being diverted via Milford and Churchill, with Gardai urging people to avoid the area if possible. As of yet gardai have not confirmed the

Donegal County Council says there are no plans as of yet with regards to the future of three buildings which have been cordoned off on Letterkenny’s Upper Main Street, close to Market Square. The cordon was erected last month as a result of safety concerns. Responding to a question from Cllr Donal Coyle, officials said

€40,000 has been awarded to two non-profit organisations in Donegal. Spraoi agus Spórt Family Centre in Carndonagh and Liquid Therapy in Ballyshannon is to benefit from the money from the Ireland Fund. €930,000 is being allocated to 93 organisations across the country.

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald says she has reported a potential threat to her life to Gardai. A video shared online shows a man in a balaclava making death threats towards her and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. In a tweet, Ms McDonald says the video represents an escalation of the targeted abuse directed at

A man remains in hospital after sustaining serious head injuries in an attack in Derry earlier this month. Police are appealing for information after the man aged in his 20s was punched by another man in the Waterloo Place area of Derry at around 1.45am on Saturday, July 6th. The man was hospitalised however, Police

A man has been hospitalised following an assault in Bundoran. The man in his 30s was attacked at a property in the town yesterday evening. He was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. Gardai have confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

Leo Varadkar will not be standing in the next General Election. He made the announcement last night at a meeting of the party-faithful in his local Fine Gael Dublin West Constituency. The former party leader was widely expected to retire from politics, after stepping down as Taoiseach last April.

The Taoiseach will meet with the British Prime Minister at Chequers in England today. They’re set to discuss a re-set in Anglo Irish relations, and the situations in Gaza and Ukraine. The Taoiseach spoke with the new British Prime Minister shortly after he was elected where they agreed there was an opportunity to reset and

Letterkenny Cllr Ciaran Brogan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Regional Health Forum West. The first meeting of the forum has gotten underway since the local elections in June. Cllr Ciaran Brogan, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Cllr Gary Doherty, Cllr Michéal Naughton and Cllr Declan Meehan comprise the Donegal representation. Cllr Brogan told

Eleven pups were found dumped in Carrigart yesterday by a passer by, six of which had already passed away. Rescue charity Animals in Need Donegal have publicly condemned the act. The new born collies were found in gorse bushes inside a turf bag with a large rock. Another pup passed away in the care of

£125,000 worth of drugs have been seized in Co Tyrone. An outbuilding at a property in the Aughnacloy area was searched yesterday morning where a large number of plants were located. An extensive system of equipment used for the cultivation, drying, and storage of the drugs was also located. Police have described the discovery as

Over 1 million items have been returned through the Deposit Return Scheme to date through Aldi. Shoppers in the county have redeemed more than €173,000 in deposits at six Aldi stores. June was the most successful month of the scheme with over 425,000 items returned in Donegal. The top three Aldi stores in Donegal in

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information following a crash in Donegal Town last week. The two car collision occurred on the N15 at Clar on Thursday last shortly after 6:10pm. The driver and passenger of one of the vehicles were taken to hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries. Both vehicles were travelling

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a car was badly damaged in the Castlefin area. Between 7:30pm and 8pm on Thursday evening last, the windscreen of the car parked at Emmett Park was smashed, both wing mirrors were pulled off and damage was caused to the badge on the front grill of the car. Anyone

The front window of a property in Muff has been smashed in a criminal damage incident. The house was targeted on Tuesday last in the Aught Road area of Ture between 10:30am and 4pm. No entry was gained to the property. Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area

Efforts are underway to prepare a Town Centre First Plan for Glenties. Donegal County Council is seeking to establish a Glenties Town Team to prepare the plan. A drop in event is taking place this coming Monday, July 22nd from 3pm to 6pm in the Glenties Community Centre. Anyone interested in being part of the

The National Inpatient Experience Survey is now underway in Letterkenny University Hospital. The annual survey offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences of care at the hospital and submit improvements they believe are necessary. The National Inpatient Experience Survey — the largest of its kind in Ireland provides a clear picture of the safety

A burst water main is affecting parts of Glencolumbkille. Repairs are expected to take place until 6:30pm this evening. Uisce Eireann is advising to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.