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Two major cross border health projects being launched in Derry by UU

Two major cross-border health research projects, worth more than €20 million, are being launched in Derry today by Ulster University. The first, iMPROVE, has a goal to support 10,000 people on both sides of the border with long-term health conditions through personalised medicine. The second, PEACETIME, focuses on expanding access to obesity care. Ulster University

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Irish Language Assistants scheme to be extended to Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí

Another school in Donegal is to benefit from Scéim na gCúntóirí Teanga, the language assistants scheme. The scheme is being rolled out in Gaeltacht Service Towns and Líonraí Gaeilge towns to provide additional opportunities for pupils to acquire and enrich the language. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí will be added to the scheme in January, it’s

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Appeal against A5 court decision to be heard in December

Following the court decision in June which overturned permission for the A5 upgrade, the North’s Infrastructure Minister say the appeal against that decision will be heard in December. Minister Liz Kimmins was answering questions in the Assembly from West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer, who says the application by Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir for an intervention

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78 year old Tyrone woman passes away in hospital following Dungannon collision

A woman in her 70s has died following a road traffic collision in Dungannon last evening. She was 78 year old Joyce Crooks from the Cookstown area. Police say at around 7 o’clock last night, they received a report regarding a two-vehicle head-on collision in the Cookstown Road. Five people were taken to hospital, and

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Gardai launching another recruitment drive this week

An Garda Síochána is launching a fresh recruitment drive. People considering a career in the force will be able to apply on the Garda website from Thursday. Over 550 recruits are currently undergoing the training programme. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, is encouraging anyone between the ages of 18 and 49 to consider applying………….

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Gareth Sheridan secures second council nomination to contest presidential election

Gareth Sheridan has secured the nomination of a second local authority in his bid to get on the ballot for the Presidential election. Tipperary County Council voted to endorse him this afternoon, after Kerry County Council made a similar move yesterday. He now just needs two more councils to back him before he’s eligible for

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Middleton hits out at first minister as he vows unionists will not ‘butt out’

A DUP MLA has hit out at first Minister Michelle O’Neill, claiming she styles herself as a First Minister for all, but treats unionists with contempt. Foyle MLA Gary Middleton told the assembly today that the refusal to facilitate an army recruitment stand at a jobs fair in the Foyle Arena last week by Derry

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New housing plan will involve a shift in policy – Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says there will be a shift in policy in the Government’s new housing plan. The five-year plan is expected to be published next month. Micheál Martin says people are facing “excessive” prices due to the “enormous” need for housing, and there will be robust engagement with councils on the rezoning of land. Taoiseach

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Warning – Counterfeit Bank of England notes in circulation in Donegal

Gardai in Donegal are warning of the circulation of counterfeit Bank of England £20 Sterling notes. It’s after a man entered a business premises in Bundoran on Sunday between 5pm and 5.30pm and handed over a number of the fake notes. It wasn’t until he vacated the premises that it emerged the notes were duds.

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Gardai in Donegal appeal to people to ensure they are seen by other road users

Gardai in Donegal are appealing to people to not to put their life or the lives of others at risk by making it difficult for other road users to see them. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are urged to wear high visibility clothing when out on the roads. Drivers meanwhile, are urged to be alert and

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Gardai hunting three men in connection with attempted theft of trailer in Donegal Town

Gardaí are seeking to identify three men in connection with the attempted theft of a trailer in Donegal Town. They were observed on Saturday night last at around 11pm pushing a trailer in a yard in the area of Meenadreen, near Clar Chapel before they were disturbed and then fled on foot through nearby fields.

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HSE urging parents to register for RSV vaccine ahead of winter season

The HSE is again urging parents to register for the RSV vaccine ahead of the winter season. The health service says the infection can causes hospitalisations, including some serious illness, especially among young infants. RSV immunisation clinics will be available until the first week in October for babies born from March 1st to August 31st.

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Brother of Bloody Sunday victim hopes right decision is delivered in Soldier F trial

The brother of William McKinney who Soldier F is charged with the murder of on Bloody Sunday hopes the right decision will be delivered. The trial of the former British paratrooper began at Belfast Crown Court yesterday. He is also charged with killing James Wray and the attempted murders of five others at a civil

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UN commission concludes Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide in Gaza

A UN commission has concluded that Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide in Gaza. It says it’s clear there’s an ‘intent to destroy the Palestinians’ there. It’s the first time a UN body has made such a finding. Taoiseach Michael Martin says what’s happening in Gaza is ‘beyond any moral compass’:

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Two hospitalised following multi-vehicle crash in Milford

Two people were hospitalised following a multi-vehicle crash in Milford yesterday evening. The three-vehicle collision occurred at around 5:30pm on the Milford to Ramelton Road. A woman aged in her 40s and a girl were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to what Gardai have described as non-life-threatening injuries. The road was closed for

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We’re at ‘tipping point of irretrievable intergenerational homelessness’ – Depaul

Cross-border charity Depaul says the country is at ‘a tipping point of irretrievable intergenerational homelessness’. The charity’s annual report for last year shows they’ve delivered 50,000 one-on-one interventions and assisted over a thousand people to exit homelessness. Dermot Murphy, Director of Services at Depaul, says too many children are spending their formative years in homeless

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DCC looking to improve public toilet provision in the county

Donegal County Council is currently conducting a review public toilets across the county, with the aim of developing a prioritised list of potential upgrades and improvements. The council is also seeking additional staff to assist with the provision of and maintenance of public conveniences in the county. Responding to a motion from Cllr Declan Meehan, officials

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Uisce Eireann carrying out works in Ballybofey and Dooen

Uisce Eireann says essential works in Ballybofey may cause water supply disruption and discolouration at Glenfin Road and surrounding areas from 9:30 tonight until 1:45 tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, essential maintenance works close to Newmills outside Letterkenny may may cause supply disruptions to Dooen and surrounding areas from

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Police remain on the scene in Dungannon after ‘sustained violence and disorder’ yesterday

The PSNI in South Tyrone say there will be an increased police presence in Dungannon following what’s been described as sustained violence and disorder in the town yesterday afternoon. Five people were arrested, and a number of people have been injured, including a woman who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver. Police say

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Two arrested in connection with human trafficking in Donegal released without charge

Two men arrested as part of investigations into human trafficking and money laundering in Donegal have been released without charge. The men aged in their 50s and 40s were arrested on Friday in Co Louth and Co Roscommon. Gardai say investigations are ongoing and a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public

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Letterkenny business owner calls for greater awareness of e-scooter use

A Letterkenny business owner is calling for more awareness of the dangers of e-scooter use. Last year, a woman was hospitalised after being knocked down by an oncoming cyclist as she exited Catriona’s Hair Salon. Since then, salon owner, Catriona O’Donnell says there has been an increase of e-scooters and bicycles on footpaths. She says

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Former Lifford Hospital building being refurbished for use by Donegal CDNT – Cope

A Donegal TD says the former Lifford Community Hospital building is being refurbished for use by the Children’s Disability Network Team in East Donegal. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher told Highland Radio News today that he made contact with the HSE on foot of concerns within sections of the local community that the old hospital

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Man accused of leading intimidation campaign suspected of being involved in serious attack in Lifford

A Court has heard that a man accused of leading a pub crawl of intimidation to issue warnings about drugs in Dungiven, is suspected to have been involved an attack in Lifford earlier this year. Charles Dooher who is in his 20s was left with life-threatening injuries after being attacked at his home on Coneyburrow

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Victor Fisher remembered as a man who was hugely passionate about all he did

Former Letterkenny Councillor Victor Fisher has been remembered as a man who was hugely passionate about all he did. He was first elected as a Fianna Fail member of Letterkenny Urban District Council in 1985, and successfully contested four more elections, including the final town council election in 2009, before it was abolished five years

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Letterkenny Cathedral downplays incident during morning mass

St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny has played down an incident at mass yesterday. There are reports that a man had to be escorted from the Cathedral during 8am mass as he approached the altar while Communion was being prepared. However, in a statement issued on social media, St Eunan’s Cathedral claims reports are exaggerated. They

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Conor McGregor withdraws from presidential election race

Conor McGregor has withdrawn from the presidential election campaign. He posted on X this morning, announcing he’ll no longer be seeking a nomination to appear on next month’s ballot. The former MMA fighter claims the country is constrained by the “straitjacket of an outdated Constitution”, preventing him from running. He was due to address councils

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Fianna Fáil Think-In to discuss protection of economy and creation of jobs

Fianna Fáil aims to protect the economy and create jobs. The party is to discuss the topic at its two-day Think-In in Cork starting today. It will also focus on overcoming challenges in housing and enhanced support for the most vulnerable. Mental Health Junior Minister Mary Butler says steps will be taken to help firms

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Buncrana Night-Time Economy Action Plan 2025/2026 officially launched

The Buncrana Night-Time Economy Action Plan 2025/2026 has been officially launched. This marks a major milestone in enhancing the town’s after-dark culture, community and economy. Developed by Donegal County Council in line with the national Night-Time Economy Taskforce Report, the Action Plan sets out a framework across five key pillars: Governance & Sustainability, Transport &

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83 people from Donegal expected to receive Irish Citizenship today and tomorrow

83 people from Donegal will be granted Irish Citizenship at the Convention Centre over today and tomorrow. Six ceremonies will be held over the two days, and Minister of State with responsibility for Migration, Colm Brophy, will be joined by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, and Ministers of State Robert Troy and Neale Richmond. In

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Councillor says if Drumboe Woods walkway isn’t reopened, he will get an angle grinder and open it himself

A local councillor has said if a walkway at Drumboe Woods in Stranorlar isn’t reopened, he’ll get an angle grinder and open it himself. The scenic path has been closed to the public for 13 years now, and councillors were told last year that it should be reopened once works at Finn Valley College were

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Data shows 1 in 5 children in Ireland are living with obesity

Highly processed foods account for one quarter of children’s diets, according to the HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity. It comes as a new UNICEF report shows one in 10 children worldwide are living with obesity. This figure is one in five in Ireland, according to data from the Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative. Consultant Endocrinologist

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Driver caught speeding arrested after testing positive for cocaine

A motorist caught travelling 37km/h over the speed limit in Letterkenny has been arrested after testing positive for cocaine. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle going at 137km/hr in a 100km speed zone in poor weather conditions yesterday. A drugs test came back as positive for cocaine and an arrest was made. Court proceeding

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