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The Irish Red Cross is re-issuing its appeal for people to pledge a room in their homes for Ukrainian refugees. It says State accommodation services are under significant pressure, and its concerned many of those fleeing the ongoing war will end up homeless. Almost 11,000 refugees have already been accommodated through the scheme here in […]

A Strabane motorist has had their van seized after it was detected for not having insurance or an MoT. This occurred at around 7:40pm Wednesday, a busy day for Derry and Strabane PSNI. In the Waterside area, the District Support Team officers conducted a search which led to a man being arrested on suspicion of

Speeding motorists will be targeted by Gardaí as part of the latest National Slow Down Day which began at 7 this morning. The Garda operation will centre on high visibility speed enforcement across the country’s road network. Already this year 63 people have died in road traffic collisions. Last year saw 184 road deaths, 19%

Finn Harps Football Club say it is confident by pulling together it can bring the new stadium project to fruition. The club has launched a new fundraising strategy which it hopes will secure its future and complete the long awaited move to the new stadium in Stranorlar. Finn Harps FC say working with partners and

Donegal County Council is to host a jobs fair in London to promote employment opportunities in the county. Over 11 Donegal based businesses have already signed up to take part in the jobs fair which will showcase a diverse range of employment opportunities in sectors such as construction, financial and professional services, tech, engineering, education,

A 53 year old man from Derry has today been jailed for the rape and indecent assault of a female child and cruelty to children. The man appeared before Derry Crown Court charged in connection with a total of 21 offences. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of the

The Limavady Road in Derry is currently closed following a crash. The route is closed in both directions with Limavady-bound traffic being diverted along the Glendermott Road and city-bound traffic is being diverted via Broomhill Avenue. Police are asking motorists to exercise caution in the area.

The jury in the Stardust Inquests has found the victims of the fire were unlawfully killed. It has found the fire broke out that night because of an electrical fault in the hotpress at the dispense bar in the nightclub. The jury says some exit doors were locked, chained or obstructed, which impeded people from

A significant quantity of cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle has been seized by Revenue in Donegal. Yesterday, as part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers with the assistance of the local Garda detective unit, seized over 240,000 cigarettes and 52 kgs of ‘roll your own tobacco’ following the search of a vehicle in Donegal. The

Gardaí have launched an investigation into a day-time assault in Castlefinn yesterday afternoon. It happened at around 1:20pm. No arrests have been made as of yet investigations are ongoing.

The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphries is encouraging employers and jobseekers to connect at the North West Cross Border Jobs Expo in Letterkenny next week. The recruitment fair is taking place on Wednesday at the Radisson Blu Hotel from 10am until 3pm and is open to people at every stage of their career. The

Concerns are growing for the welfare of the Abdi family who were last seen in Derry on Sunday. A total of eight people are missing, these are 18 year old Hassan, 6 year old Milhan, 9 year old Mushaq, 13 year old Reyan, 10 year old Roman, 11 year old Ruweda and 45 year old

Donegal spirits will soon be available in America. The Muff Liquor Company, based in Inishowen has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the US market with The Lucas Bols Company. It means the Lucas Bols Company has exclusive rights to import and distribute Muff Liquor products in the United States of America. The US company

Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit are appealing to road users to make responsible decisions after making two arrests in the early hours of this morning. The first driver was caught travelling at 156KPH in a 100KPH zone. A second motorist who tested positive for cocaine and cannabis was also arrested. Gardaí are reminding the public that

A 17 year old who was arrested yesterday in Derry has been released on bail. It was in relation to a report of criminal damage on Waterloo Street on Tuesday. PSNI say it is to allow for further enquiries.

A war of words has broken out between Children’s Health Ireland and Sinn Fein over the number of chemotherapy appointments cancelled last year. Sinn Fein claimed in the Dáil yesterday that 800 chemo sessions for children and young people were called off in 2023, but CHI says most of the cancellations were for ‘clinical reasons’

John Waters has announced that he has put his name in the ring for the upcoming European elections. The former Irish Times Columnist will run as an Independent candidate in the Midlands Northwest constituency.

Government is being asked to consider what it feels like to be diagnosed with cancer in counties with the highest death rates in the country. Independent TD Marian Harkin claims Ireland is performing poorly in relation to many western European countries when it comes to survival rates from cancer, and the west and northwest are

    Taxi numbers have dropped in most parts of the country, including in Donegal. Taxi licence numbers fell in 23 of 26 counties in the past five years. Monaghan saw the most significant drop, with 26% fewer taxis in the county since 2019. Donegal came in7th ay 18%. The Taxis for Ireland Coalition, wants

A remembrance service will be held later this month in Letterkenny for families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child. Ahead of the service, Letterkenny University Hospital will hold a tidy up of the Little Angels burial ground in Leck cemetery on Thursday, April 25th to remove old flowers and broken items.

Works on a €31 million project to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme are progressing. Uisce Eireann says the sewerage scheme is a significant development for the towns of Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar, which will see knock-on benefits to the local natural environment of Lough Swilly and the River Finn, as

€25,000 in SEAI funding is being made available for an Energy Master Plan for the Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton and Rathmullan areas. The evidence-based study will outline the current use of energy in the area, the future growth of energy demand and will presents opportunities for decarbonising projects to achieve carbon emissions reductions, as well as

Pet owners are being urged to be on alert after a cat was shot at with a pellet gun in Ramelton. The cat’s owner contacted Animals in Need Donegal. They say their cat was out for 10 minutes last Wednesday in the Castle Street, Back Lane area during which it was injured by a pellet

The body of a Donegal man who was killed in a motorcycle collision in Perth, Australia over Easter weekend is due to arrive home this week. 30 year old AJ Doyle moved to Australia several years ago. Thousands of euro had been raised through a Go Fund Me page to repatriate AJ. He will be

Gardai in Donegal are once again warning that speed on the road kills. It’s after the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected a vehicle travelling at 137KPH in a 100KPH zone this morning and another travelling at 123KPH in the same area. Both motorists have been fined €160 and hit with 3 penalty points. Another driver

Firefighters in Co Derry have helped rescue a person who got trapped in mud. It happened in the Aughrim Road area of Magherafelt yesterday afternoon. Emergency services helped the woman out, and she avoided injury.

A 17 year old in Derry has been arrested in suspicion of criminal damage and attempted criminal damage following an incident in the city centre last night. Just before midnight, police responded to the incident in the vicinity of Waterloo Street. A fire extinguisher had been thrown onto the street and a bicycle was damaged

A new Dublin airport passenger panel met yesterday for the first time. The group talked with Gary McLean, Managing Director of the airport, who was in ‘listening mode’ to discuss passenger experiences while traveling through the facility. He says it was a constructive first meeting and that he is aware of recent feedback regarding the

New laws are being suggested to protect vulnerable adults. A report from the Law Reform Commission recommends four new criminal offences to safeguard at-risk adults from physical, emotional, sexual and financial harm. It also wants to see the establishment of a specialist safeguarding body, and reporting obligations for the likes of nursing homes, disability day

Donegal County Council is holding a number of events next week to provide information on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties. Under the Vacant Property Refurbishment and Repair and Lease Schemes, the council says grants up to €84,000 are available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that have been vacant for two