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Gardaí appealing for information following road traffic collisions in Donegal last week

Gardaí are appealing for information following three recent road traffic collisions in the county last week. The incidents occurred in Carndonagh, Buncrana and Newtowncunningham between Tuesday and Saturday. At approximately 10.10am on Tuesday December 2nd, an ambulance was involved in a road traffic collision on the R244 at Carrickafodan, Carndonagh. The driver and passenger sustained […]

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Stakeknife report finds crimes of the ‘worst possible kind’ were committed by British spy

A significant report covering the actions of a high level spy inside the IRA has found there was no collusion between the British state and Loyalist Paramilitaries in the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings The Kenova report also revealed the spy committed crimes of the ‘worst possible kind’ including murder and torture. It’s widely accepted

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Non-compliances recorded in three Donegal nursing homes during HIQA inspection

A number of non-compliances were recorded at three nursing homes in Donegal. The unannounced inspections took place during the summer at Hillcrest House Nursing Home in Letterkenny, Ramelton Community Hospital and Buncrana Community Hospital. 16 residents were present during the unannounced inspection at Buncrana Community Hospital on the 7th of May, and were found to

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Traffic offences committed during high visibility Gardaí checkpoints

Five people in Donegal have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving offences and four arrested on suspicion of Drug driving, over the past week. This comes as Gardaí carry out high visibility checkpoints, Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoints, and patrols. From the nine drivers, three had previously been disqualified. Alongside this, 21 vehicles have been

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Inishowen councillors express frustration at draft publication for remediation of social housing

  Councillors in Inishowen have been left frustrated at the draft publication for the remediation of social housing A recent meeting of Inishowen Municipal District heard frustrations that the area was being left behind in the wake of the Pyrite remediation scheme in Leinster and Dublin. There were also concerns about the time it is

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Man charged to court in Omagh following breach of sexual offences prevention order

A 27-year-old man has been charged to court in Omagh with two counts of breach of a sexual offences prevention order. The man was arrested in Maguiresbridge yesterday and is due to appear at Omagh Magistrates’ Court today. The man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A controlled drug and being concerned

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Donegal woman to face trial in 2030 after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to bring drugs into the UK

A Donegal woman is due to stand trial in 2030, after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to bring drugs into the UK. It’s reported the arrest took place at Heathrow Airport on November 7th last, when she was found in possession of an undisclosed amount of cocaine, and was later charged with the alleged

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Weather alert caused by Storm Bram updated for the entire country

The weather alert caused by Storm Bram has been upgraded. The entire country will now come under an orange alert for wind. It’s already in place in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford, lasting until 3pm. It will extend to Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath

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Final report into activities of ‘Stakeknife’ due to be released later today

The final report into the activities of the British army’s top spy in the IRA during the Troubles is due to be released later. He was codenamed “Stakeknife”. The investigation’s cost around 40 million pounds sterling- and an interim report’s already found the use of the agent probably resulted in “more lives being lost than

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Police concerned for missing Derry man who fled from hospital

Police in Derry have expressed their concern for missing person James Bell. The 29-year-old left Altnagelvin Hospital without receiving treatment on Saturday. He is described as 5″8′, slim build, and was last seen wearing a cream knitted hat, grey and cream knitted zip up cardigan and jeans. Any with information is being asked to contact

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Letterkenny Lions Club Launches Online Charity Auction to Support Donegal Foodbanks

The Letterkenny Lions Club, supported by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), in partnership with Highland Radio, is hosting its annual online charity auction to raise vital funds for families across Donegal facing financial pressure. The auction opens at midday on Friday, 5th December and runs until midnight on Friday, 12th December 2025, with live coverage

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Cllr calls for action on beds in the face of an ageing population

  Now is the time to prepare for an aging population, not ten years down the line when it becomes a crisis. Cllr Ali Farren has called on his Inishowen colleagues to band together to see more hospital beds across the peninsula. Cllr Farren raised difficulties being experienced by one family in particular who could

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Minister does not rule out public inquiry into Creeslough

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has not ruled out a public inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy, but he would like to see a criminal investigation completed first. The Minister held a private meeting with families during a visit to Donegal on Friday. Ten lives were lost in the tragedy, including 14-year-old Leona Harper; her mother, Donna,

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Orange wind warning issued for Donegal as Storm Bram approaches

A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal as Storm Bram prepares to make landfall. The warning is valid tomorrow from 10am until 6pm, with Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo falling under the same warning. Donegal County Council says there is the possibility of flooding in low-lying coastal areas, especially during

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€4.6 million funding for apprenticeship courses for engineering and construction students to be piloted at Donegal ATU

Atlantic Technological University and Vodafone Ireland have successfully secured €4.6 million in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility Digital Fund to develop digital technologies for new online and on campus apprenticeship courses for engineering and construction students. The initiative will be piloted at the Donegal campus. The fund will be used to develop Extended

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New report finds life expectancy is higher in the Republic than in the North

Life expectancy is higher here than in Northern Ireland. It’s one of the findings of the ESRI’s first ‘Shared Ireland’ economic survey for the island of Ireland. The report compares both economies, in a bid to boost collaboration, and maximise economic development in the years ahead. Co-author of the report, Dr Adele Bergin says life

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Banned driver found to be nine times over the legal alcohol limit

A banned driver has been charged to court after Gardaí in Letterkenny found him to be nine times over the legal alcohol limit. They had been apprehended on Saturday night after they left the scene of a collision involving another vehicle in Letterkenny. The driver, who was already disqualified from driving, was then arrested on

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Update on National Flood Relief Scheme expected in January for Castlefinn and Raphoe

An update on the long-awaited National Flood Relief Scheme is expected in January. Towns including Castlefinn and Raphoe are included in the plan, which have suffered in the past from flash flooding. Cllr Patrick McGowan says these towns, like many across Donegal and beyond, have been waiting long enough to see measures implemented. He adds

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Speed reduction measures needed on Buncrana’s ‘Cassie Road’ – Murray

Donegal County Council is being urged to take action to curb speed on the Causeway Road, known locally as the Cassie Road. Cllr Jack Murray says with the long awaited three school campus being built in the area, an active travel scheme will be needed to ensure student safety. He told officials at a recent

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Over 43,000 receive higher jobseeker payments under new scheme

Over 43,000 people have received higher jobseeker’s payments under the state’s new pay-related benefits scheme, with an average weekly support of €394. Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary says most applicants qualify for the full nine months of enhanced payments, designed to prevent a sudden income drop for those losing higher-paid jobs. Numbers on the traditional

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Letterkenny vape shop pulls down the shutters after 12 years

A Letterkenny vape shop has shut down after 12 years of business. E-Vapour, located on Market Square, closed its doors yesterday. On the shop’s social media, a spokesperson described the move as heartbreaking, citing increased taxes on vaping products and the challenge of competing with prices in Northern Ireland as the reason for the decision.

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Uisce Éireann says working group never agreed for Lady’s Bay and Lisfannon Beach

Pollution at Lady’s Bay and Lisfannon Beach needs urgent attention. At a meeting between Uisce Éireann and Inishowen Municipal District members in September, Cllr Fionán Bradley said it was agreed to establish a working group to tackle the issue. However, Uisce Éireann says that, according to their meeting notes, that agreement was never made, and

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Two Donegal winners in the national Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards

There were two Donegal winners at this year’s Clean Coasts Ocean Hero awards. Fanad Coastal Group along with Loreto Community School Milford were crowned winners in the Youth Initiative Award for their project to protect sand dunes at Whiteshore Beach. Patricia McAteer of the White Harte Bar in Rathmullan was named winner of the Community

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Reservoir cleaning works taking place next week in West Donegal

Uisce Eireann says its efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in West Donegal are continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place next week. The water utility says crews will continue with important reservoir cleaning works at Dore Reservoir on the Rosses Regional Public Water Supply Scheme on Monday. Although unlikely, they customers

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More frequent rent increases could be on the way for students

There is a proposal to allow private accommodation providers to increase rent for students. The Irish Examiner reports the Department of Higher Education’s plan is being put forward in order to attract more developers into the market and address the student accommodation shortage. Previously, the Department of Housing proposed that a reset of market rent

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Niche SSP named overall winner at the Donegal Enterprise Awards

The Donegal Enterprise Awards have taken place, with the Overall Winner and Best-Established Enterprise Award presented to Ciara and Gareth McGlynn of Niche SSP. John Slater of Donegal Sea Salt won the Best Start-Up Award, and the Export Award was presented to Brian Rodgers of Atlantic Marine. The Innovation Award went to Aidan Kennedy of Kenbro

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€500,000 could be lost by Donegal player as National Lottery prize remains unclaimed

The National Lottery is appealing to Daily Million Plus players in the Ardara area of Donegal to urgently check their tickets from the 2pm draw on Sunday, 12th October, as a €500,000 top prize has yet to be claimed. The winning ticket was purchased at Ardara Filling Station, Portnoo Road on the previous Friday. The

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Uisce Eireann dealing with burst water mains in the vicinity of Carrigart and Clonmany

Uisce Eireann say mains repair works in the vicinity of Carrigart may cause supply disruptions today in the town itself, and also in surrounding areas, including Carrick, Devlinreagh, Umlagh and Braade. Works are scheduled to take place until 10 o’clock this evening.   Meanwhile, in North Inishowen, repairs to a burst water main outside Clonmany

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Justice Minister makes no firm commitments on ailing court buildings in Donegal

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has indicated he wants to see courthouses reopened in Donegal, but has not given any firm commitments regarding timelines or investment. During a visit to the county yesterday, he was lobbied regarding the need for repairs to a number of courthouses in the county, particularly the buildings in Carndonagh and Donegal

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Eligible people again being urged to avail of flu vaccination

HSE West and North West has called on all eligible people in Donegal to get vaccinated against flu immediately. In a statement, Regional Executive Officer Tony Canavan says there’s been a rapid increase in the number of patients with influenza, including those needing hospitalisation nationally and that’s being echoed across the West and North West.

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‘Shutting of the Gates’ commemoration taking place today in Derry

The Apprentice Boys of Derry ‘Shutting of the Gates’ event takes place today, culminating with the burning of the effigy of Lundy at Bishop Street this afternoon at 4 o’clock. Police say the city centre is open, but motorists driving through the city-side and Waterside areas, between 11.30 this morning and 5.30 this evening are

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