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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following recent thefts from chemists in Castlederg and Strabane over the weekend. It’s believed two men aged in their mid 20s-30s  were involved in three separate reports. It was reported on Saturday afternoon  shortly after twenty five to two, two men entered a chemist in the John Street […]

Residents and businesses in Ballyshannon and the surrounding areas may experience water outages today as planned leak detection works proceed. It is due to begin at 11am this morning until 6am tomorrow morning. Uisce Eireann are urging the public to allow for up to 3 hours after the works have finished to allow for supplies

The road from Frosses to Kilraine has reopened following a technical examination of yesterday’s fatal collision outside Glenties. A male motorcyclist in his 40s died following the single vehicle collision. Gardai are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or has dash cam footage to come forward.

Derry City and Strabane District Council is appealing to the public to heed the warnings about the potential risks posed by children’s Halloween costumes and accessories. The campaign led by the Council’s Environmental Health Team says its important that parent’s check for the CE mark. They have put together a list of some potential risks

An interim roster for Gardaí will come into place shortly following a meeting between senior Garda management and all four Garda associations this morning. It was also agreed that the associations, within a short period of time, will “engage with Garda management in internal negotiations on a new roster.” The Garda Representative Association confirmed last

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main in Dungloe today may cause supply disruptions to premises on Quay Road and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Meanwhile, in Ballybofey, repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Carn View, Glencovitt, and surrounding areas with

A pleasure craft that lost engine power off the Donegal coast yesterday afternoon was brough to safety by Killybegs Coast Guard. The team was tasked at 3pm by Malin Head Coast Guard. The coastguard took the vessel under tow and brought it to the small craft harbour, where the awaiting shore team tied the vessel

Donegal County Council will be carrying out road resurfacing works at Meenacharvy today and tomorrow. The road works will be carried out on the Meenaneary to Crove / Ardara Road (R230) and will take place between 8am and 6pm on both days.

Donegal County Council are investigating reports of water supply disruptions in Letterkenny. The supply disruptions may affect Greenhill, Loughnagin, Letterkenny and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal.

Donegal County Council will hold the final stage 3 of the Peaceplus Action Plan this Wednesday. The public consultation will take place in the Letterkenny Public Service Centre and follows on from previous Stage 3 workshops in each Municipal District which presented the findings of the returned concept forms and survey. Peaceplus is a new

A man has been rescued from Lough Salt mountain this afternoon. The man was injured while hiking and required assistance. Emergency services including Gardaí and a coast guard helicopter were alerted. They responded and the man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.

Donegal County Council are investigating reports of water supply disruptions in Carndonagh. Supply disruptions are affecting Carndonagh, Carrowblagh and surrounding areas in Donegal.

A minor collision occurred in Burnfoot yesterday. Gardaí were at the scene of the two vehicle crash which occurred at around 12.20pm. No persons were seriously injured, according to garda reports. The road was closed for a time, but has since reopened.

Gardaí from the Community Policing Unit in Letterkenny are holding a property marking event today at Drumoghill Football pitch between 10am and 2pm. Gardaí have asked for people to ensure that they have their correct eircodes with them.

Events will take place today and tomorrow at the Mullan Hope Centre in Donegal. In Quigley’s Point, Co. Donegal, there will be a number of events ranging from music to crafts with guest speakers in memory of Amelia Mullan on what would have been her 10th birthday weekend. For more information, please visit our website

Police are appealing for information in regards to an incident of dangerous driving which occurred this Wednesday (4th October 2023). At approximately 6.50pm it was reported that a black Audi A4 and a blue Volkswagen Golf were observed travelling at speed and ramming into each other along the Skeoge Road. Police believe the cars may

The traffic lights on the intersection of the Craigavon Bridge, Spencer Road, Victoria Road and Duke Street are down. Police in the north and the DFI are aware that this is causing some tail backs and hope to have the lights running again soon. In the mean time, road users are advised to please avoid

The Nine ’til Noon Show with Greg Hughes have won gold at this year’s 2023 IMRO Awards. The show received the gold award in the category for Best Local/Regional News Programme.  

A 50 year old man has been released on bail after he was arrested in Derry on Thursday. He was arrested after a car was set on fire outside a house in the Clon Elagh area of Derry. He has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a woman’s body was found in Donegal . The remains of the woman, who was in her 60s, was found at a house in St Johnston on Thursday. The body of the woman was removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital. A post mortem will take place in

Derry City and Strabane District Council have launched a targeted new recycling scheme that will help reduce paint waste. Council has joined the Community RePaint network and are calling for householders to help reduce paint waste by dropping reusable paint to Pennyburn, Strathfoyle and Strahans Road recycling centres. Leftover paint can be passed on to

At approximately 5am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the discovery of the body of a male, aged in his 40s. The scene is currently preserved to allow for a forensic and technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The body of the deceased remains at the scene. A post-mortem examination will be conducted

A new Child Casualties Report which focuses on children killed or seriously injured on Irish roads was published today. The report revealed that 3% of killed and seriously injured road users under the age of 15 took place in Donegal between the years 2014 and 2022. For full press release, see below. October 2023 –

The mayor of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District Councillor Kevin Bradley has honoured long-serving foster carers at an event in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Currently, there are 210 children in foster care in Donegal and 129 families who foster. The carers, some of whom have cared for several children and young people for over

Donegal County Council has issued a water outage alert in Buncrana. Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Cockhill Road, Buncrana and surrounding areas in Donegal. These works are part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme and are scheduled to take place from 6pm until after 11 o’clock next Wednesday evening.

The HSE is advising that children aged 6 months to 11 years be vaccinated in Donegal, ahead of the winter season. Children’s COVID-19 clinics will take place in Donegal at The Vestry, St Conal’s Church, Letterkenny next Thursday. For children aged 6 months to 4 years, vaccinations will be available from 2pm until 3pm. Those