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An international conference aimed at developing a cross border super cluster in regulatory technologies is to take place next month. The RegTech Conference will be held at the Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny campus and feature a range of speakers and panellists from a broad spectre of organisations and backgrounds. The ‘Navigating the Future of Regulation’ […]

Police have made a renewed appeal for information as the investigation into the murder of Conor Browne in Castlederg continues. The 28 year old from the Strabane area, died from injuries sustained following a stabbing incident in the Main Street area on Saturday. Four men – aged 31, 27 and two aged 28 – remain

Over 860 drivers will be fined and slapped with three penalty points after they were caught speeding during National Slow Down Day. The operation kicked off at 7 yesterday morning and expired early this morning. Gardaí say speed reduction enforcement has taken on a new sense of urgency amid an “alarming” increase in road deaths

Malin Head weather station recorded its warmest summer on record this year. A mean temperature of 15.1 degrees Celsius was recorded in Malin Head throughout June, July and August – the highest figure in 69 years. Summer 2023 was the fifth warmest on record and the eighth wettest in Ireland. Along with Knock Airport, Malin

The RNLI is urging people visiting the coast this week to stay safe amid the current heatwave. People are being asked to also be mindful that the beach lifeguard season is being wound down. Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead said: ‘With the warm weather forecast this week, we want to remind everyone to stay

A vigil is being held tomorrow in Castlederg to remember 28 year old Conor Browne who was the victim of a fatal stabbing in the town over the weekend. The 28 year old died in hospital following the incident outside a bar on Main Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. The vigil gets

Gardai are investigating a burglary at Hazelbrook Crescent in Letterkenny in the early ours of last Saturday morning. Between 100am and 1.30am, a house was entered via an unlocked door and a PlayStation Five was stolen from the property. Another Playstation was taken from a house at Fair Green Park on Friday last between 8.30am

Retained fire fighters have voted to accept proposals from the Workplace Relations Commission to resolve their industrial dispute. It follows intensive consultations last week and a secret ballot. SIPTU has welcomed the news, but warned that while today’s vote ends the current strike, it doesn’t end that battle. It comes after a protracted row over

The HSE says an X-ray service is now running at Carndonagh Community Hospital on a five day a week basis, rather than the three day basis on which it previously operated. The HSE says the service has seen a large increase in GP referrals since the COVID-19 pandemic, which are prioritised according to the situation.

Detectives investigating the murder of 28-year-old Conor Browne in Castlederg on Saturday, 2nd September, have made two further arrests. The two men – aged 31 and 27 – were arrested  last night, Monday 4th September, and remain in police custody. Two other men – both aged 28 – also remain in police custody at this

ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre says it is currently at max capacity. It’s after a large influx of around 20 outdoor cats needing rehomed. The centre is appealing to people interested in rehoming a cat to get in touch.

People in Derry are being urged to have their say on the Communities in Transition Project. The initiative is one of 38 actions set out as part of an overall project to tackle paramilitarism, criminality and organised crime. The Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime project has been supporting ambitious initiatives designed to affect positive

It’s understood a centre for Ukrainian refugees is to be opened in South Donegal in the coming weeks. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has confirmed that the former Ringfort Inn in Bruckless  has been offered to the Department for the accommodation of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection from Ukraine. A spokesperson says

A third man has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland following a hijacking and security alert in Omagh in May. A car was hijacked at gunpoint by three masked men in the Fireagh Road area of the town. The men then placed a suspicious device into the vehicle and forced the driver to park

The use of speed detection cameras on Irish roads is set to increase by 20%. This follows an agreement between Justice Minister Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to put an additional €1.2 million euro towards GoSafe cameras. It will mean an extra 1,500 hours per month of speed monitoring until the end of

The head of the PSNI has resigned. Members of the Northern Ireland policing board accepted Simon Byrne’s resignation earlier this afternoon. Pressure had been building on the former Chief Constable following a number of high profile data breaches and a court ruling which found two junior officers were unlawfully disciplined for an arrest made at

A record number of passengers flew from Donegal to Dublin last month. There was a 13% increase in the number of people from Dublin travelling to Donegal compared to August 2022. Strong tourist demand is said to have driven the growth. Ian Lough, Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines which operates the regional route says,

Loganair has announced that it will extend its summer season flights between Donegal and Glasgow in 2024. The airline has confirmed that from April 5th to October next year, flights will be operating Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The move will almost double passenger numbers for the upcoming season, further boosting connectivity between the UK

Gardaí have detected 127 vehicles breaking the speed limit in the first 5 hours of a major clampdown this morning. Over 37,900 vehicles have been checked as part of National Slow Down Day, which runs until 7 o’clock tomorrow morning. Among those speeding was a motorist driving at 77 kilometers per hour in a 60

A number of public consultations will open this week for the Draft County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 including Area Plans for Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar, and Bundoran. The Draft Plan sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Donegal. Today the public are invited to view the plan in The

A third arrest has been made in relation to a stabbing incident in Castlederg. It occurred on Mainstreet at around 1:30am on Saturday morning. A 28 year old man was arrested this  morning on suspicion of attempted murder, and he remains in police custody at this time. PSNI say enquiries are on going and those

HIQA has published inspection reports on  two designated care centres for adults with disabilities in Donegal, Sliabh Glas and Ballytrim House. Ballytrim house had an unannounced inspection on June 21st. Seven residents were present at the time of inspection. While Sliabh Glas had an announced inspection on June 1st with six residents present during the

750 Ukrainian refugees will be moving into tents at Electric Picnic tomorrow. After people at the festival leave today, the Ukrainians will be moved into tented accommodation. The Government has not been able to source housing for them so has decided to put them up at Stradbally. They’ll be moved in on a phased basis

Two men have been released on police bail, after being arrested as part of an investigation into a poster which claimed to show details of serving officers in Northern Ireland. The notice appeared on a bus stop in Dungiven on Thursday. The PSNI says the information was incorrect, and one woman was wrongly linked to

A three-year-old girl who died in a road crash in Co Laois last week will be laid to rest today. Rosaleen McDonagh was killed when she was hit by a car on Cosby Avenue in the Fairgreen estate in Portlaoise. Her Requiem Mass will take place at midday, followed by burial in St Joseph’s Cemetery,

SDLP MPs have tabled an amendment to the Budget Bill which would mandate the UK Government to engage with the Irish Government on the terms of financial settlements. The Northern Ireland Budget Bill will be debated by MPs in Parliament today as the House of Commons returns from summer recess. It was first introduced by

Detectives in Strand Road are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses following a stabbing in the Main Street area of Castlederg on Saturday morning, 2nd September. A 27 year old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other offences has since been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries