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There’s been no improvement in Ireland’s water quality. The latest report from the EPA shows some improvements were found in our rivers, lakes, waterways and coasts in 2023. However they were offset by declines elsewhere. Pollution from agriculture and waste water is largely to blame. Sinead O’Brien CEO Sustainable Water Network says the report is […]

Aer Lingus flights could be grounded within weeks as pilots look set to strike. Talks between both sides in the dispute broke down yesterday without agreement. The result of a strike ballot is due later. The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association began balloting members in the airline last week. That vote will conclude at midday with

A woman has died following a fatal road crash in County Derry over the weekend. 26 year old Louisa Jane Crawford died when the car she was driving collided with a lorry on the Glenkeen Road in Aghadowey in the early hours of Saturday morning. The PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and

Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of a missing 55-year-old from Co Derry. Stephen Watterson was last seen in the Glenburn Park area of Magherafelt on Monday, June 3rd. There have been unconfirmed sightings of him in the Rainey Street area of the town on Tuesday, June 4th. Stephen is described

Hopes that the dental clinic at Lifford Hospital would be reopened yesterday have been dashed and fears are growing locally that it may not come back The service closed at the start of May on a tempory basis as necessary maintenance works are underway. In the meantime, all patients are asked to attend the dental

Residents have been heavily consulted in the future service of the Supervised Residential Unit in Carndonagh. The service is moving from a residential service at Radharc na Sleibhte to a Community Mental Health Service. A substantial programme of improvements is to be implemented to bring the unit up to HIQA standards before being re-opened. Damien

The windscreen of a jeep was smashed in the Diamond, Raphoe. It happened when the vehicle was parked there over night, between 10:30pm on Friday the 30th of May and 12 noon the following day. Those who believe they have information is asked to get in touch.

A brown Louis Vuitton handbag has stolen from an unlocked car on Wednesday last. The vehicle was located in the carpark on the Kilmacrennan Road. Those who see such a handbag for sale on a second hand basis is asked to contact gardaí. They’re also reminding the public to not leave valuables in the car

Fuel was stolen from a tractor that was parked in a farmyard in the area of Kimmid, in Pettigo. It happened between 6pm on Tuesday last and 9.30am the following morning. Gardaí are asking residents who observed any suspicious activity or vehicles to make it known to them and for other farmers in the area

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of an e-scooter. It was stolen when the owner parked it outside a takeaway on Lower MainStreet on Saturday last at 1:15am. The grey MAN e-scooter is believed to be taken by a man who left the take away, and then proceeded to travel down the street. Gardaí

A man who previously served seven years for the manslaughter of Garda Gerry McLoughlin has decided to not appeal a new jail term for speeding towards a garda at a checkpoint in Manorcunningham. The Irish Daily Star reports that on the 14th of April in 2020, 39 year old Martin McDermott of Abbey Park, Manorcunningham

A motorbike has been stolen in Derry, police are appealing for information on its whereabouts. The Yamaha MT 125 motorcycle is believed to have been taken from the Fergleen Park area on Thursday last. It is black in colour with blue accenting. PSNI are asking those who have been offered a bike for sale matching

A woman in her 70s has died after being knocked down by a cyclist in Ranelagh in Dublin. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on Ranelagh Road last Tuesday at 11pm. The woman passed away on Sunday, while the male cyclist was uninjured. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come

Last night seen a first count in the Midlands Northwest constituency. With five seats up for grabs Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has topped the poll with over 78,000 votes. Fianna Fails Barry Cowen also looks in good shape to take a seat with almost 74,000. The Fine Gael duo of Nina Carberry (73,888) and Maria Walsh

The Donegal County Council local elections have drawn to a close as Independent Cllr. Micheal McBride and Fianna Fail’s Cllr Donal Coyle filled the remaining two seats in the Letterkenny electoral area. The Milford, Glenties, Inishowen North and South and Donegal councils were elected yesterday, with the Letterkenny count spilling into today following recounts of

The public statement of the thirteenth count of the Letterkenny local election has seen Cllr Ciaran Brogan and Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh elected. It means there are now two Fianna Fail seats in Letterkenny which count become three with Donal Coyle still in the race. Cllr Kavanagh will hold  the only Fine Gael seat as he

The twelfth count results have been released uncontested following two recounts and it’s seen Kevin Bradley lose his seat on the Letterkenny Municipal District. The count last night would have seen Aontu’s Mary T Sweeney eliminated by five votes, however after requesting a recount, she surpassed Kevin Bradley by five votes who also exercised his

The Letterkenny local election entered it’s second day of counting votes after a recount was requested in the early hours of this morning. The results of that recount seen Aontu’s Mary T Sweeney over take Independent Kevin Bradley by five votes. Shortly after the announcing the results of count twelve, Returning Officer Seamus Canning made

Fine Gael are on course to take two seats in the Midlands Northwest constituency. Counting is continuing at the TF Royal in Castlebar and it’s hoped there will now be a first count by 7pm this evening at the earliest. Count staff are now separating the votes they’ve counted for each candidate. And it looks

Part of the A5 is closed this afternoon. The Great Northern Way in Newtownstewart has been closed in both directions due to a lorry on fire. Emergency services are at the scene working to extinguish the blaze. Diversions are in place with delays expected.

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information about a single-vehicle collision on the city-bound lane of the Foyle Bridge this morning. It’s reported at that at ten to six, three males made off from the vehicle – a black Volkswagen Passat – after it reportedly hit the central reservation and traffic cones. Anyone

The counting of votes for the Midlands Northwest constituency will get underway again this morning. It’s hoped there’ll be a first count later today, with counting getting underway again at the TF Royal in Castlebar at 8:30am. Candidates or their agents have been asked to be here at 10:30am this morning to adjudicate over doubtful

Repairs to a burst water main may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Carrick East, Trumman West and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4am tomorrow morning. Uisce Eireann recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.