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An investigation has been launched in Derry after an early morning petrol bomb attack. Shortly after 4am two petrol bombs were thrown at a property in the Racecourse Drive area, causing some scorch damage to a PVC window. Evidence recovered from the scene will now be examined. Police are appealing for information.

Gardaí are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at Main Street, Buncrana on Friday morning last, March 15th. A group of males were walking down the street when one of them struck the window of a pub as he passed it, causing the large window pane to crack. It is believed that the group

Traffic restrictions are in place on the R256 Muckish Road for the next three days as a result of filming for the TG4 drama series Saor Sinn Ó Olc. The restrictions are in the vicinity of the ‘Bridge of Tears’, in the townland of Ballyboe Mountain. A stop go system is in place today (Tues)

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a Blue Nissan Qashqai, registration number ‘07 CE 6346’ from St. Eunan’s Court, Letterkenny on the morning of Tuesday the 12 th of March. If anybody has any information in relation to the current location of this car or any relevant information, they’re asked to contact Letterkenny Gardaí on 074-9167100 of the Garda Confidential line on

Gardaí in Milford are investigating the theft of seven inlamb ewes from the Gortamore area in Downings between 6pm on Saturday the 9 th of March and 11am on Sunday the 10 th of March. The ewes have faded red markings and they are tagged. If anybody has any relevant information in relation to the theft of these animals, gardai are urging

Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating an assault that occurred in Ballintra in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday the 18th of March. One man is believed to have been assaulted by two others shortly before 1.30am. If anybody witnessed this incident or they have any relevant information in relation to it, They are asked to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530.

A number of homes and businesses are without power this evening in Creeslough. 94 properties are affected. ESB say they are working to repair the fault. Power is expected to be restored by 6:30pm.

People are being urged to avoid the Main Street area of Castlefinn as strong winds are resulting in the roof tiles of a building damaged by fire last week to blow off. Tinney’s Bar was destroyed when a blaze broke out at the pub last Sunday evening. Councillor Gary Doherty has described the current situation

Investigations are continuing into a St Patrick’s Day attack in Derry. Police received a report of an assault on a man at around 4pm yesterday afternoon in the Queen’s Quay area, near the Guildhall. It’s believed he was punched in the lower body by another man. Police say the area would have been busy at

Gardai in Carndonagh are cracking down on unauthorised parking in disabled bays. Yesterday, Gardai observed a car parked in a disabled bay without a disabled parking permit on display. Upon speaking with the driver, Gardai confirmed that the motorist did not have a permit or insurance. The car was seized as a result. The driver

British heiress and IRA activist, Rose Dugdale, has died, aged 83. The educated debutante turned her back on her upper-class lifestyle in response to Bloody Sunday, and was later jailed for nine years for her part in the Russborough art theft in 1974. A film exploring her life is set to be released in Northern

A Garda has been suspended from duty, as investigations continue into the death of a well known GAA coach, in a suspected hit-and-run in County Louth. 42 year-old Niall McEneaney was pronounced dead after being hit by a car in the early hours of yesterday morning on the Rathmullen Road in Drogheda. The incident does

One person has died following a single car crash in Cork. It happened on the Lower Glanmire Road coming out of Cork City this morning. The scene remains sealed off as forensic collision investigators are due to carry out a technical exam. Diversions are expected to be in place for a number of hours, and

Three in four parents are unable to get their children into oversubscribed secondary schools. An unpublished Department of Education report shows that nearly 50 per cent of all secondary schools across the State are oversubscribed, with the highest concentration in the Dublin and commuter belt areas. Aodhan Ó Ríordáin, Labour’s Education spokesperson and TD for

Donegal’s Crime Prevention Officer is retiring today. Sergeant Paul Wallace has been a key figure in the force for many a decade. Today marked his last day. The Letterkenny Chamber made a presentation to Sergeant Wallace as St Patrick’s Day celebrations got underway in Letterkenny earlier.

The 100% Redress Party has announced its second local election candidate. Ali Farren, the party’s PRO will run in the upcoming Council elections in the Carndonagh area. He helped form the 100% Redress Party last year. Mr Farren says the party is calling for radical change.

A man has been killed in a suspected hit and run in County Louth. It happened this morning at around half 2 on the Rathmullen Road in Drogheda. Gardaí have recovered a car that’s of interest to them, and the matter has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman. Both the Gardaí and GSOC are appealing

Enquiries surrounding the death of a woman in Killeter are ongoing. Police received a report of the sudden death of the woman on Main Street shortly before 2:15am this morning. Police say at this time the woman’s death is not believed to be suspicious.

Police remain at the scene of a serious incident in Killeter just outside Castlederg. The main road through the village is currently closed. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes. No further details are known at this time.

Gardai are out in force in Donegal this Bank Holiday Weekend. Two cars have already been seized and a motorist arrested in Donegal. As part of ongoing patrols and checkpoints, the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit are out on the roads conducting Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoints today. Last night, the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit arrested a

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Irish peacekeepers around the world this St Patrick’s Day. In his St Patrick’s Day message he highlights the situation in Gaza, adding that the people there will be in the thoughts of Irish people around the world today. Crowds are gathering in towns and villages across Donegal

Investigations are ongoing into reports of shots being fired in Derry on Friday night. A man was seen in the Gartan Square area carrying a black gun at around ten past ten on Friday night. Police say a short time later, two loud bangs, believed to be gunshots, were heard in the nearby area. They

Donegal County Council says it is continuing to engage with local stakeholders in Letterkenny regarding the potential provision of a civic cemetery, with a view towards developing a model that can then be used elsewhere in the county. The issue was raised by Letterkenny Milford Mayor Cllr Kevin Bradley, who told a recent meeting most