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Police are urging people to review the security of their property or premises. It follows the theft of a number of vehicles in Castlederg a number of weeks ago. On September 15th, it was reported that five vehicles had been stolen from a shed at an address on Corgary Road. Detectives believe the theft took […]

A man arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run in Bundoran which claimed the life of a 9 year old boy on Saturday night has been charged. Ronan Wilson from Kildress, Co Tyrone died after being hit by a car on Atlantic Way at around 9pm. The man arrested is aged in his

Graffiti targeting a Derry MLA has been condemned. Police have confirmed that they are investigating a number of incidents in the Strathfoyle area over the weekend including the graffiti directed towards Mark H Durkan.. Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus says abuse or threats towards politicians is ‘unacceptable.’ Mark H Durkan says he has lived in the

A commercial net fisherman has had his licence suspended for one year after being caught illegally fishing in Donegal. The Loughs Agency says it remains dedicated to preserving the marine environment. On June 30th 2022 , fishery protection officers patrol the waters near Redcastle witnessed a small white boat near the shore. Two men were

This year’s #LoveDonegalDay reached a total of 123.9 million people. On Thursday September 14th, #LoveDonegalDay was trending across the country with people taking to social media to share their love of the county, reaching 85 million. It reached 123.9 million users by Sunday night with events showcasing the county’s strong links to the diaspora increasing

There has been a sharp rise in the number of homicide and theft offences in Ireland. In the North West region, there’s been a 31% increase in homicides. CSO figures show however there has been a significant fall in the number of fraud incidents. According to CSO figures, in the North Western Garda region, homicide

Job applications have opened for the role of PSNI Chief Constable. It follows the resignation of Simon Byrne in the wake controversies, including the major data breach in August. The job description describes the role as high-profile, demanding and often fast-paced. It goes on to say the future trust and confidence in policing will be

HIQA has today published the report of an unannounced inspection of Hillcrest Nursing Home, Long Lane, Letterkenny. The inspection was carried out on March 22nd of this year with 31 residents present. 7 non compliances were noted. These were in the areas of Staffing, Training and staff development, Records, Governance and management, Contract for the

Letterkenny University Hospital is the 3rd most overcrowded in the country today. There are 39 patients waiting for beds according to this mornings INMO figures. 12 are situated in the emergency department while 27 are elsewhere in the hospital. Cork University Hospital is the second most over crowded at 56 while University Hospital Limerick has

The Social Protection Minister has launched the National Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2023/24 season. The allowance, which is a means-assessed payment, will be paid for 28 weeks to some 404,000 households across the country. This payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or if preferred, by way of two instalment payments of

The NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) Mobile Training Unit is currently booked to visit Donegal. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced a record number of participants in retrofitting programmes this year. The purpose of the programmes is for further advancement training and revision. For full

Detectives in the North are appealing for information regarding an armed robbery in Belfast. Two men armed with a knife and metal bar burst into a supermarket in the Oldpark Road area earlier today. They were wearing surgical-style masks over their faces and gloves and demanded till contents from two shop workers. They left the

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Stragar, Killybegs and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 8am tomorrow. The council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the expected finish time for your supply to fully return

A woman was rescued this morning after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest on Lisfanon beach in Buncrana. Greencastle coastguard responded to an alert along with the 118 rescue helicopter and other emergency services. The woman was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital by helicopter after she received CPR from a doctor who happened to be at

Derry City and Strabane District Council are continuing to resurface a number of busy carparks within the council area. Earlier this year, Council agreed to re-surface four car parks across Derry, Strabane and the wider district. These were Albert Street in Castlederg, Market Square in Claudy, Shantallow Health Centre on Racecourse Road and Townhall Street

Two PSNI officers were hospitalised after encountering a ‘noxious’ substance during a 999 call last night. It happened in east Belfast. Residents from Ravenhill Reach Court, also complained of symptoms, but weren’t badly affected. They were evacuated for several hours, before being allowed to return to their homes.

Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were out conducting speed checks last night on the N13. A number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued in respect of speeding offences. The drivers will face a fine of €160 and will each receive three penalty points.

Uisce Eireann are currently working on repairs to a burst water main in Killybegs. Water works may cause supply disruptions to Stagar, Killybegs and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening. Donegal County Council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the scheduled finish time for your

An Garda Siochana’s operational lead for Roads Policing in Donegal says speed is the biggest contributor to fatal collisions. At the latest Joint Policing Committee, Inspector Seamus McGonigle made a presentation on road policing. Road safety is back in the spotlight following a number of fatal crashes across the country in recent weeks, the latest

Letterkenny University Hospital and the HSE’s Community Healthcare teams in the North West have launched the “Getting to know what matters to me” communication passport for people living with dementia. This document is intended to support a person who is receiving professional care, who cannot easily share information about themselves, and who may have specific

Gardaí in are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car that occurred in Moville, this morning at approximately 8a.m. A woman in her 50s who was driving the car passed away at the scene. The lorry driver, a male in his 50s, was removed to Hospital