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Gardai in Donegal are warning drivers not to take to the roads unless documentation is in order and up to date. It comes as one motorist detected in Mountcharles on Saturday had let their tax expire by 1,483 days. It subsequently emerged that they had no insurance or NCT also and as a result the

Police in the North investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell have arrested three men. The 32, 48 and 49-year-olds were arrested in the Belfast area this morning, while a vehicle was seized for further examination. DCI Caldwell was shot at a sports complex outside Omagh on February 22nd of last year

Gardaí are investigating a criminal damage incident at a business premises in the Springfield Industrial Estate in Muff between 4 o’clock on Friday afternoon last and 1 o’clock on Sunday morning.  A number of windows were cracked at the premises and a lot of stones were found scattered outside the building. No entry was gained

Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred in the area of Castlequarter, Inch Island between Thursday the 7 th of March and Thursday the 21 st of March. A property in the area which was undergoing renovations was entered through a bedroom window that had been left ajar. Entry to the rest of the house

Gardai have confirmed that seven  inlamb ewes reported stolen from the Downings area earlier this month have been located. It transpires they were lost, not stolen, and were found as a result of an appeal on last week’s Community Garda Information Slot. Gardai have thanked all those who contacted them and reached out to the

Gardaí recently received a report in relation to a criminal damage incident that occurred at the Twin Towns Community Garden in Ballybofey. The incident occurred on Thursday the 7 th of March at 6.35pm. Two males entered the gardens and one of them produced a sharp object and cut a Polytunnel  six times before they

The search for Jordan Gallagher from Strabane, which had been ongoing since March 2nd has been stood down following the recovery of a body from the River Mourne last night. The Community Rescue Service says its volunteers were deployed on a daily basis since then, along with colleagues from Foyle Search and Rescue and Search

The EU Fisheries Commissioner has promised a full evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy in the context of Brexit. Welcoming the announcement at a fisheries ministers’ meeting in Belgium, Minister Charlie McConalogue said Brexit has been the most significant and ongoing, challenge for the fisheries sector, and he has been calling for a comprehensive analysis

It’s emerged escalating costs on a major development project in Burtonport mean Donegal County have had to apply for more money to complete the work. Responding to a Dail question from Deputy Thomas Pringle, Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphries says just over €2,065,000 was approved for Phase Two of the Burtonport project from

Uisce Eireann say leak detection works may cause supply disruptions in Kilcar and surrounding areas today, with works scheduled to take place from 8am until 3pm. It may take two to three hours after the estimated restoration time for supplies to fully return. Leak detection works in Ramelton today are expected to last until 5pm.

Police in Derry are investigating criminal damage caused at a number of locations in the Waterside and Cityside areas on Friday night. Graffiti was daubed on walls and murals at locations in the Irish Street and Fountain Estate areas. A number of murals have been damaged as well as a wall of a community centre

Public consultation should not be a ‘tick the box exercise’. That’s what Letterkenny Cllr Ciaran Brogan told the Lifford Chamber at a meeting of Donegal County Council as discussions around proposed active travel works on the Kilmacrennan Road from the Hospital Roundabout to Knocknamona got underway. Several objections were made by members from Letterkenny Municipal

The number of blackmail and extortion offences in Donegal has increased drastically. According to figures released today from the Central Statistics Office, there was a drop in the number of sexual offences and criminal damage incidents. CSO figures have revealed there were 41 incidents of blackmail and extortion offences in Donegal in 2023, representing a

Over €26,000 worth of drugs has been seized in Letterkenny and Ramelton. A person was detained by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit in Letterkenny yesterday for the purpose of a search. A quantity of Cannabis was subsequently found. While a follow-up search in the Ramelton area saw €25,000 worth of Cannabis seized, €840 of MDMA,

Police have issued a warning after a helicopter pilot reported a near miss with a drone in the vicinity of Foyle Bridge in Derry yesterday afternoon. The drone was operating at an altitude of 1000 feet, which is both illegal and extremely dangerous for the aircraft and any occupants. Drone users are reminded that a

A car stolen in Strabane has been found in Donegal stripped of its parts. It’s after what police have described as a well-planned and organised theft. The white Audi Q7 was stolen after a property in Bracken Gate was entered and the keys of the vehicle taken yesterday between 12:30am and 1am. Working with Gardai,

Gardai in Donegal are reminding dog owners of their responsibility as lambing season continues. They say this time of year brings issues with sheep kills with dogs attack livestock. Dog owners are urged to keep their dog secured, under effectual control and ensure it is microchipped. Members of the public are advised that if they

Donegal is the cheapest county for housing while Dublin remains the most expensive place in Ireland to buy a house. The figures contained in the Irish Independent/REA Average House Price Index show the national average price of a three bed semi detached is around €308,000. Average prices in Donegal are €162,500, up 1.6% in the

Efforts are continuing to recover a sperm whale washed up on a beach in Glencolmcille. The large whale was discovered deceased on Saturday evening on ‘The Big Beach’. The Irish Dolphin and Whale Group has been notified of the incident.

Six people were arrested in Donegal for drug driving within the space of 48 hours over the weekend. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit had an extremely busy weekend as they carried out checkpoints and patrols. They say cocaine was the most prevalent drug detected. Gardai are appealing again to all drivers not to risk their

Recruitment and retention are set to dominate as the 46th Annual Conference of Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors gets underway today. 170 delegates representing 31 AGSI Branches will gather in Westport, Co. Mayo this evening. This year’s conference comes off the back of the Dublin Riots, roster disputes, and issues with burdensome red tape

A 17-year-old man arrested in County Derry at the weekend by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit is due in court in Coleraine today. He is charged with professing membership of a proscribed organisation, possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and possession of an offensive weapon in

Sitting MEP Maria Walsh and former champion jockey Nina Carberry have been selected by Fine Gael to contest the forthcoming European Election in the Midlands North West constituency. The selection convention took place this afternoon at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. Maria Walsh told the convention she is proud to stand as a progressive candidate, with

  Simon Harris has officially been named as the new leader of Fine Gael. The Higher Education Minister was the only nomination to replace Leo Varadkar. He becomes the 12th leader of Fine Gael, and will become the youngest ever Taoiseach on April 9th.

  The Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is expected to be announced as the new leader of Fine Gael within the next hour Nominations to replace Leo Varadkar closed earlier this afternoon, with Minister Harris believed to be the only candidate. If that is the case, he’ll become the 12th leader of Fine Gael, as

Outgoing MEP Colm Markey has withdrawn his name from today’s Midlands North-west selection convention. Colm Markey has served as an MEP for three years, having been coopted into the European Parliament after Mairead McGuinness was appointed an EU Commissioner. Since then, he’s been serving alongside the constituency’s other Fine Gael representative, Maria Walsh. Last week,

  Four people have died in a single-car collision in County Armagh. The PSNI say the crash happened shortly after 2am this morning on the Ballynahonemore Road. The driver and three passengers, were pronounced dead at the scene. Police currently remain at the scene, and the road will remain closed for most of the day.

    The Creative Schools 2024 programme welcomes applications from Primary and Secondary schools and Youthreach centres across the country. Each school that participates in the two-year programme will receive a grant of €4,000 and a Creative Associate to support them to develop and implement their own bespoke Creative School Plan. Applications can be made