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Family of jailed soldier apologise to councillor “tricked” into giving him a reference

The family of an Irish soldier who was recently jailed for the rape of another member of the Defence Forces has apologised to Derry City and Strabane Councillor Brian Tierney, who was suspended from the SDLP after providing him with a character reference. Cllr Tierney, a former mayor of Derry and Strabane, later withdrew the

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Foyle PSNI seek information on Clooney Road collision yesterday morning

Police investigating a road traffic collision on Clooney Road, close to the Maydown Roundabout, in Derry yesterday morning are appealing for witnesses and information. The collision, which was reported to police at approximately 10.50am and involved a black Audi Q5 and a White Mitsubishi. There were no reported injuries at the scene. Police are asking

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Councillors to discuss the need for a plan to guide Convoy’s future

Members of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District to hold a special meeting to discuss the need for a town pla Convoy. During a meeting today, Cllr Patrick McGowan said there are serious issues in Convoy regarding infrastructure, and the “Health Check” model should be considered . He was backed by Cllr Dakota McMenamin, who expressed

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Central Criminal Court hears man’s head was “bashed in” before he was thrown off Sliabh Liag

A woman on trial for the murder of a man in County Donegal told Gardaí her co-accused “bashed his head in,” before throwing him off the top of Sliabh Liag. The jury has been hearing evidence in relation to Nikita Burns’ Garda interviews following her arrest in June 2023; and her re-arrest in August 2023.

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8,500 homes and businesses still without power in Donegal

ESB Networks say as of 1 o’clock  this afternoon, approximately 8,500 customers are without power across Donegal following widespread and extensive damage as a result of Storm Éowyn. This figure, they say,  is down from a peak of approximately 87,000 customers on Friday. They say all crews commenced work again from first light this morning.

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Less than 250 premises supplied by Uisce Eireann still without water in Donegal

Uisce Éireann says crews have successfully returned water supply to more than 24,750 customers across County Donegal following the impact of Storm Éowyn. In a statement, they say less than 250 premises in Donegal remain without water today. Efforts continue to restore water to the areas which includes a small number of customers in The

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SF challenging super junior ministerial appointments in the High Court

Sinn Fein are challenging the legality of appointing four super-junior ministers who will sit at Cabinet, with Deputy Pa Daly taking an action before the High Court. He says the Constitution limits the number of government ministers to 15, and the presence of the junior ministers raises serious questions. On today’s Nine til Noon Show,

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House sealed off in Letterkenny following reports of discovery of human remains

A house has been sealed off in Letterkenny today following reports of human remains being located on the site. Gardai are conducting the search at Leck Cottages. The remains are understood to be pre-2000 and pre-dates the occupancy of the current residents. Gardai say no further details will be provided until the operation is complete.

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38 community centres have responded to DCC call for help, with more signing on

Donegal County Council’s Local Coordination Group has published a map detailing the 38 community centres who have responded in a positive way to a call on sports clubs and other local organisations to open their premises to provide essential services to members of their communities who are in need. The council says that number is

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Council urged to lobby Transport Minister for funding for rail link feasibility study

Donegal County Council is being urged to make representations to the Transport Minister in a bid to secure funding for a feasibility study on a rail connection between Letterkenny and Derry. The All-Island Strategic Rail Review published last year, recommended a rail link from Derry to Letterkenny. The Council says they have been engaging with

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Calls for incentives for private landlords to house defective concrete block families

A Donegal County Councillor believes a scheme to incentivise private landlords to rent to defective concrete block families should be set up. Councillor Denis McGee says a scheme similar to what was offered to property owners to house Ukrainian refugees should be set up in a bid to provide much-needed accommodation on a temporary basis

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Donegal County Council seeking meeting with ESB after mass outages following Storm Éowyn

There’s calls for ESB to meet with members of Donegal County Council to identify possible weaknesses in the county’s electricity supply. At its peak, during Storm Eowyn, 90% of properties in Donegal were without power. It could be later this week before supply is restored to all areas. Councillor Ciaran Brogan says lessons need to

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N14 to remain closed between Whitecross and Feddyglass for remainder of week

The N14 Lifford to Letterkenny Road will remain closed for the remainder of the week between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions. 20 year old, Kacper Dudek died after a tree fell on his car on that stretch of road during Storm Eowyn. Diversions are in place via the Ballindrait to Raphoe route and from St Johnston

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Emergency teams continue work to restore power and water supplies across the country

Emergency teams are again working to renew power and water supplies around the country this morning. As of last night, 142,000 customers were still without power and around 31 thousand had no water. Both the ESB and Uisce Éireann are thanking customers for their continued patience.

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Assembly told most power cuts in NI are west of the Bann

The Stormont Assembly has been told that better planning is needed to deal with the effects of major storms. Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Colm Gildernew told members that while Storm Éowyn was unprecedented, the power cuts, water outages and damage to infrastructure was not. He’s calling for generators to be placed at local community centres

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Royal Mail delivery failures in Derry prompt formal investigation call

A formal investigation into the Royal Mail’s persistent letter delivery failure has been called for by MLA Padraig Delargy. It’s after it has emerged that some letters are waiting up to 10 days to be delivered from Derry’s sorting office. MLA Delargy says that there is a growing backlog which is impacting on medical appointments,

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Gardai issue renewed appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of Shaun Duffy’s murder

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Shaun Duffy at Meenacross, just outside Dungloe, with gardai issuing a renewed appeal for information about the killing. The 36 year old bachelor worked as an undertaker and as a mechanic He had an interest and involvement in motor racing and horse sales. Shaun Duffy had

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List of emergency hubs in Donegal for those without power now available

143 emergency community hubs have been established across the country for those who remain without power. 27 have been established accross Donegal. Shower, phone charging and wifi facilities are included in what is available. Please see the list below to find you nearest hub and what is services can be availed of:

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Trial hears blood and hair from murder victim was found on rock recovered from Sliabh Liag

The jury in the trial of a man and woman accused of murdering a man in Co Donegal has heard his blood and hair was found on a rock recovered from Sliabh Ligh. Alan Vial, of Drumanoo, Killybegs, and Nikita Burns of Carrick, Co Donegal, are alleged to have beaten him with the rock before

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Omagh Inquiry underway at the Strule Arts Centre

The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing has started hearing evidence from bereaved families. 29 people – including a woman pregnant with twins – were killed in the Real IRA bomb attack in 1998. Counsel to the inquiry, Paul Greaney, says distressing evidence will be heard at the hearing……………. The dead included three schoolboys from

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Update – Eight An Post centres in Donegal closed or facing delays following Storm Éowyn

Four An Post centres in Donegal remain closed because of power outages following Storm Éowyn. They are Bruckless, Clonmany, Pettigo, and the Delivery Service Unit on Letterkenny’s Business Park Road. In the case of the first three centres, alternative locations are being sought for the collection of social welfare payments. An Post initially announced today

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Twice as many drug drivers arrested in Donegal compared to drink drivers

Twice as many motorists have been arrested in Donegal over the past week for drug driving compared to drink driving. 3 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, one of whom was already disqualified. Meanwhile, 6 people were caught drug driving. One of them was driving an artic lorry and was also

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Gardai continue to appeal for information after teenager seriously injured in fall from e-scooter in Buncrana

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a 13 year old boy was seriously injured following a suspected fall from an e-scooter in Buncrana yesterday. Emergency services were alerted shortly after 4:45pm, after the teenager was found unresponsive in the Linsfort area. He was treated at the scene before being transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital. The

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