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An independent investigation has found no evidence that Damian McCrory, a Strabane man killed by the Provisional IRA, was an informer. That’s according to a report in the Irish News based on findings from Operation Kenova. Mr. McCrory was abducted, interrogated, and killed by the IRA on October 7, 1985. The IRA accused the 20-year-old […]

The murder of Donegal soldier Private Seán Rooney is to be discussed at the United Nations General Assembly. The Donegal native was shot dead while on a UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in 2022. Taoiseach Michael Martin is to meet the President of Lebanon to discuss the need for justice for Pte. Rooney, as well

The Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2025/26 season has begun for over 20,000 people in Donegal. The allowance, which is means-assessed, will be paid for 28 weeks to 20,364 recipients in the county and over 400,000 across the country. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or if preferred, by way of

Road resurfacing works will commence at the L-1773-1 / N56 Junction and head towards Na Fargáin Junction in the townland of Mín an Ghabhann and Na Fargáin today. The works are expected to take 3 days to complete. The road will be blocked to traffic during the works and appropriate diversion signage will be erected

Investigations are continuing into a fire that occurred in Strabane yesterday evening. Police received a report at around 7.45pm that a container full of tyres had been set alight at a commercial premises on the Lifford Road. The container and its contents were destroyed and a nearby parked car was damaged. Police say the fire

Investigations are ongoing following single-vehicle road traffic collision in Raphoe this morning. The crash involving a car occurred at Carrickadawson at approximately 8.45am. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 8.15am

  Two police officers sustained injuries after their patrol vehicle was rammed in the Ballymagorry area near Strabane. A man has been arrested and the two officers continue to receive treatment. At approximately 12.45pm yesterday afternoon, there were reports of a collision in the Newbuildings area of Derry. One of the vehicles involved, a blue

A blaze that broke out in Strabane yesterday evening has been brought under control. It’s understood the fire broke out at approximately 7.30pm on the Lifford road, close to the Modern Tyres facility. The main bridge remained closed for a time while firefighters contained the blaze. Structural assessments are ongoing today and investigations into the

Gardaí from Glenties have seized 14 dogs during a search of a property on Friday. Concerns had been raised under the Animal Health and Welfare Act and Gardaí are liaising with the ISPCA in relation to the matter. They say all of the dogs are currently receiving necessary veterinary attention. Investigations are ongoing.

Sinn Féin has announced it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed the plans following a meeting of the Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle this morning. There had been speculation on whether the party may back Ms Connolly as part

Police in Derry are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Thursday night. It was reported that at around 11.30pm, a number of men dressed in dark coloured clothing called to a flat in the area and smashed glass panes in the front door and the living room window. Extensive damage was also

Road users are advised to expect some traffic disruption in Castlederg this evening, due to a parade taking place. The parade will begin at 8pm, and take place until 11.30pm. Diversions will be in place in order to minimise disruption, and drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible and seek an alternative route.

A delegation from Saint Eunan’s College in Letterkenny today met with Education Minister Helen McEntee to outline the urgent need for a new school building In a statement, they say Saint Eunan’s College is proud of its history, and of the students who continue to lead the call for progress. The meeting was also attended

Illegal tobacco with an estimated street value of £165,000 has been seized in Derry by police and revenue and customs officers. Police say they conducted a search of a vehicle in the area, and a quantity of illegal contraband cigarettes and rolling tobacco.

Plans for the Mount Marian area of Milford, incorporating a Town Park and Community Hub building are now open for public consultation. Cllr Declan Meehan says this is an important opportunity for people to have their say, and once planning is in place, an application can be made for funding. Plans are available to view

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Newmills earlier today. A woman in her 80s and another woman in her 60s were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following the crash at around 9:50am. Gardai have described their injuries as non-life-threatening. A man, in his 40s, was also brought to hospital for

The R250 road in Newmills is closed following a crash this morning. The collision occurred at around 10am. Gardai are appealing to motorists to avoid the area. Diversions are in place via Newmills Bridge and at Rahedoge onto the L5994 through Druminaught. Gardai, however, say the diversion route is narrow, so HGV drivers are urged

The North West Regional Assembly is warning of significant delays in the delivery of critical infrastructure projects in the region. The body forecasts that just 14 out of 35 identified priority infrastructure projects are likely to be ‘shovel ready’ for delivery by 2030. The NWRA believes one of the projects likely to be ‘shovel-ready’ for