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Four people have escaped serious injury following an arson attack on a house in Omagh in the early hours of this morning. The blaze broke out at a property in the Winters Grove area shortly before 3:45am. It’s believed the fire was started after flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of the house. Extensive […]

The Mayor of Donegal Town has announced that he will contest the upcoming local elections. Pauric Kennedy will run as an independent candidate. He has held the role of Mayor of Donegal Town since 2018 and says he hopes he can provide a much needed voice for the people of Donegal.

The funerals are taking place today of the Donegal mother and her two daughters killed in a road crash in Mayo last week. Una Bowden along with her daughters Ciara and Saoirse will be laid to rest following funeral mass in Raphoe. The 47-year-old mother and her 10 and 14 year old girls, died following

A man has appeared in court following an alleged assault and endangerment incident in Donegal on Easter Sunday. Gardai were called to Grianán of Aileach near Burt at approximately 10pm following reports of a disturbance. A woman in her 30s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non life threatening injuries. A man in his

Residents in the areas of the Bridgend to Buncrana & Newtowncunningham Greenway are invited to participate in the first non–statutory public consultation for the project. Donegal County Council with the support of of Transport Infrastructure Ireland are seeing the project through. The project is currently at Phase 1, Concept & Feasibility. This includes the identification

Those traveling from Ardaghey to Ardara are set to experience delays today as roadworks get under way this morning. Resurfacing works are to commence on the LP1515-2 at Meenabradden at 8am and will stay in place until 6pm this evening. A traffic management will be in place and delays can be expected. Donegal County Council

The National Union of Journalists says it strongly condemns the harassment of reporters and photographers covering Easter Rising commemorations in Derry yesterday. It says a number of petrol bombs were thrown towards journalists gathered to report on a parade in the Creggan area of the city, and a media crew was chased from the area

The number of new electric cars being registered in Donegal is down just 15%. Meanwhile, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, the number of new car registrations for the month of March was up almost 15% when compared to the same period last year. That’s in stark contrast to the national picture

Two men have been arrested in Derry overnight for driving related matters. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences including drink driving following a report to police just before 4am this morning. Meanwhile, a 54 year old man was arrested in the city centre shortly after 5am on suspicion of offences including driving

Gardai have issued an appeal for information as investigations into a criminal damage incident in Killygordon continue. Between 8pm and Sunday and 2pm on Monday, a rock was thrown through the window of a jeep parked at a house in the Mullingar area. No entry was gained to the vehicle and nothing was stolen from

Gardai are appealing for information after damage was caused to the wing mirror of a car parked in the area of Abbey Park, Manorcunnigham over the weekend. The criminal damage incident occurred between 8am on Sunday and yesterday. Anyone who observed any suspicious activity in the area at the time is asked to contact Gardai

A sum of cash has been stolen from a parked car in Letterkenny. Between midnight and 6am on Monday, March 25th, the car on the Oliver Plunkett Road was entered. No damage was caused to the vehicle. Gardai are appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to come forward.

Simon Coveney is stepping aside from Cabinet. The current Enterprise Minister says he spoke to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris last night to inform him he would not be making himself available to serve as a minister when the Dáil resumes next week. He says he’ll continue to work as a proud TD for Cork

The window of a business premises in Carndonagh was smashed during an early morning criminal damage incident yesterday. Between 2am and 3am yesterday, the damage was caused to the business premises at Chapel Street. Gardai are appealing for information.

Investigations are underway into break ins at two vacant properties in Ballyshannon in recent weeks. Damage was caused to the front door of a holiday home in the Tubber, Cavangarden area and entry gained. Meanwhile, in the same area, the front door of another property was forced open and the house ransacked. Nothing was stolen

Gardai in Donegal have launched Operation Enable. The multi-agency initiative involving Gardai, Donegal County Council, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association aims to target the unauthorised use of disabled parking bays and disabled parking permits. The operation which is underway in the Ballyshannon District will conclude on Monday April 8th.

A car was seized and a driver arrested yesterday by the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit. Gardai stopped a car at a checkpoint and upon further inspection found it had no NCT or tax. The vehicle was subsequently seized and fixed charge penalty notices are to be issued. Meanwhile, a car was stopped on the outskirts

Disorder in Derry yesterday saw an unnotified parade take place, petrol bombs thrown by young people and a van set on fire. Members of the media also came under attack. Several warnings were issued by police from a drone as an un-notified parade got underway on Central Drive in the Creggan area of Derry yesterday

Gardaí from Donegal Town arrested a driver and seized their car yesterday in the Barnesmore Gap area. The motorist tested positive for cocaine and they were unable to provide any proof of having a driving license or insurance. Court proceedings will follow.

A car was stolen in Letterkenny sometime between 8.30pm on Saturday 30th March and 3.30am on Sunday 31st March. The vehicle in question is a Silver Toyota Vitz with a partial registration of ‘162 OY’ and was stolen from Meadowbank Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding the stolen car

  A warning has been issued by the PSNI to avoid Central Drive and the surrounding area in Creggan. A van has been set alight and people have been seen with petrol bombs causing unrest. More updates to follow.

      The winner of a €1 million Lotto Plus ticket has yet to come forward to claim their prize. The wining Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Friday night at Doherty’s Centra store in Moville. Players from the area are being urged to check their tickets carefully from Saturday’s draw. Shop owner Gerry

Police in Coleraine are appealing for information and witnesses following an arson attack in the Laburnum Place area last night. Shortly after 8.35, police received a report that a house was alight. They attended, along with the fire service, which extinguished the blaze. Extensive damage was caused to the house as a result of the

Police in Coleraine have arrested a teenage boy following an assault on a train last night. Just before 9.20 last night, police received a report that a man had been assaulted on a train travelling from Portrush to Coleraine, which departed the station at approximately 9pm. When police arrived at Coleraine Train Station, a number

Derry City and Strabane District Council have renewed an appeal for owners to keep their dogs under control. The initial call out was made in February, reminding pet owners of their responsibility. They say when a dog attacks or chases livestock on agricultural land it result in significant injury or suffering and in worst cases,

  An Garda Síochána are asking the public for their views on a Code of Practice document being drafted for Body Worn Cameras. The Code of Practice document and the feedback form are available on the Garda website. The deadline for feedback submissions is on Friday, April 19th. More information can be found here: https://garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/news-media/garda-siochana-recording-devices-act-2023-code-of-practice.html 

  Vladimir Putin has signed a decree calling up 150,000 Russians for military service. Although conscripts can’t legally fight outside of the country – some have previously been sent to Ukraine in error. Earlier this year the Kremlin raised the maximum age that men can be called up, from 27 to 30.

A man in his 20s has been arrested following an act of criminal damage in Ballybofey. The incident occurred at a domestic residence this morning, he has since been charged The man is due to appear at Letterkenny District Court at a later time. Gardai say investigations are ongoing.  

  A cyclist has been killed in a crash in County Kildare. His bike and a car collided at Knocknagee close to Carlow Town at around 11:20 this morning. The man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Naas General Hospital. No-one else was injured and

  Repairs are ongoing to a burst water main in the Loughanure area. The works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Supply disruptions are expected in Loughanure, Kerry town, Ardcrone, Meenbanad and surrounding areas.

  Gardaí seized a car earlier this morning after noticing a motorist driving in a suspicious manner. The driver tried to evade the Gardaí but to no avail. Upon stopping the vehicle, Gardaí ran a database check with MIBI to discover that the car was not insured. The car was then seized and court proceedings