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Water supply problems in Carrigart and Cranford to continue into tomorrow

  Uisce Éireann advises of supply disruption in Cranford and Carrigart areas Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Uisce Éireann are advising of a significant burst on a trunk main from the Cranford Water Treatment Plant in Donegal which is impacting on supply to the surrounding areas. Affected areas which were without water today (Tuesday) will be affected […]

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Finn Harps provide update on development of the new modular stadium

Finn Harps FC has provided an update on the development of the new modular stadium in Stranorlar, following the successful submission of all revised planning documentation to Donegal County Council last week. Over the past year, the Club and design partners have completed significant technical and regulatory work to bring the project to this point.

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Physiotherapy services to return to St. Joseph’s Hospital Stranorlar

The HSE has announced that the Finn Valley Physiotherapy Department will be relocating back to the St. Joseph’s Hospital site in Stranorlar from Monday, November 17th. This move marks the completion of temporary arrangements put in place to facilitate essential fire safety upgrade works at the hospital. During this period, physiotherapy services were provided from

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16-year-old arrested following sectarian hate crime in Derry

Police in Derry investigating an incident in the Fountain area over the weekend, in which a banner was stolen, have made an arrest. The 16-year-old was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of offences including theft and has since been released on bail to allow police to conduct further enquiries. Police say the incident is being treated

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E-scooters seized in Donegal as part of Garda ‘Days of Action’

A number of e-scooters have been seized in Donegal, after Gardaí conducted ‘Days of Action’ this week to raise awareness among riders about the regulations governing their use. E-scooters were tested on a portable dynamometer and a number of Fixed Charge penalty notices were issued. Four e-scooters that were observed being used on footpaths were

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Catherine Connolly inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th President

Catherine Connolly is the tenth President of Ireland. She signed the Declaration of Office during a ceremony in Dublin Castle this afternoon, featuring attendees such as the Taoiseach and former presidents Michael D. Higgins, Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson. Micheal Martin is among those who have been paying tribute to the new President at the

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Councillor calls for review of lifesaving facilities on Donegal beaches

A Donegal councillor, who was rescued from the sea along with members of his family in August is seeking a review of lifesaving facilities on beaches, as well an assessment of how they can be accessed by emergency services. The need for a marking system to easily identify beaches was also highlighted. Cllr Brian Carr

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Young girl in critical condition following collision with lorry in Limavady

A young girl remains in a critical condition following a serious crash in Derry yesterday. She was involved in an incident with a lorry in the Boleran Road area of Limavady shortly before 4pm. The child was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The PSNI are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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Site at Leck identified as best location for a Municipal Cemetery in Letterkenny

A site adjacent to the existing cemetery at Leck in Letterkenny has been identified as the preferred site for a Municipal Multi-Denominational Cemetery. Members of Donegal County Council’s Climate Action and Environment SPC have been told the site is one of four that were assessed after a expressions of interest were sought. Preliminary discussions have

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Gallagher pledges to quiz SFPA at Oireachtas Committee hearing

The Deputy Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries has said the recent acquittal of Killybegs-based Sean Ward Fish Exports is further evidence of a regulatory and administrative system that has lost all public confidence, and is damaging Ireland’s fishing reputation at home and abroad. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher was speaking after Judge

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Reservoir maintenance works underway in North Donegal

Uisce Eireann is carrying out essential maintenance works in North Donegal this week. Reservoir cleaning works will be taking place between 7am and 6pm at Carrigart Water Treatment Plant today, at Ballincrick Reservoir tomorrow, and at Old Carrigart Reservoir and Cranford Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday. They say crews will endeavour to complete the essential

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Legislation being drafted to support and protect children affected by violence in the home

The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has announced Government approval for the drafting of legislation which will allow for information sharing between  Gardai and schools in relation to violence in the home. The aim is to strengthen protection for children impacted by violence by creating awareness around the situation and providing support for school children.

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Housing Orders for poultry now in place on both sides of the border

A Nationwide Housing Order for Poultry is now in place in a bid to stop the spread of bird flu. The restriction means free-range farmers must house birds indoors and restrict their movements. The order was taken by the Department of Agriculture and follows two confirmed cases of bird flu outbreaks on separate commercial turkey

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Potential water supply interruptions in areas supplied by Carrigart Reservoir

Uisce Eireann says an interruption at Carrigart Reservoir may cause disruptions for all customers supplied by the facility. This includes households, farms and businesses in Glen village, Glenree, Kill, Creevagh, Ballohaggan, Drumreen, Kinnalargy and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 9pm tonight.

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Enabling infrastructure works at Lifford Common are almost complete

Ongoing enabling infrastructure works at Lifford Common are expected to be complete by the end of next month. The works began a year ago, with the site earmarked for a new 60-unit Social Housing scheme, new playing fields, and new Community Health facilities, including a replacement building for Lifford Community Hospital. The HSE has confirmed it

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DCC urged to penalise landowners who don’t cut back dangerous hedges and trees

Donegal County Council is being asked to take urgent action to cut back overgrown hedges and trees where they resent a danger to road users. Moving the motion, Cllr Declan Meehan said in cases where landowners have not responded to reminders from council of their responsibilities, the Council should do the work, and then bill

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Service of Remembrance takes place in St Patrick’s Cathedral

President Michael D Higgins has attended the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, one of his final public engagements before his term comes to an end. Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald also took part in the service, organised by the Royal British Legion. She says remembrance is about acknowledging all

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PSNI investigate reports of two assaults at a sporting event in Strabane

Police are appealing for information following two reports of assault at a sporting event in the Ballycolman Estate area of Strabane yesterday afternoon. The first report stated that a child had been assaulted at the event by another male. and then a second report was received that another male had also been assaulted at the same

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Eirgrid promises more investment in Donegal and the North West

  Eirgrid says it is working to improve the electricity grid in Donegal with the ‘Powering Up the North West’ programme. Speaking at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards, which they supported, Eirgrid’s Head of Public Engagement, Sinead Dooley said a stronger grid will not just help meet the increasing demand for electricity in the area,

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Quicker decisions needed on aquaculture licence applications – MacLochlainn

A Donegal TD says the process of processing and adjudicating on aquaculture licence applications must be speeded up. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn told a meeting of the Oireachtas Fisheries Committee that Ireland is not meeting its potential for aquaculture development. He said one major problem is that partly because of objections, it’s taking too long for

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Uisce Eireann says a new water connection to Gola will take some time to complete

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the water main connection to Gola Island is damaged, and it be take some time before a permanent replacement is completed. In a response to Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig, Uisce Eireann say an alternative supply is in place. An assessment to determine its replacement is currently underway and is

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New National Carers Council meeting for the first time today

Waiting lists and the abolition of the means test for carers will set the agenda, when representatives of family carers meet this morning. Family Carers Ireland will hold the first meeting of its new National Carers Council, which aims to give carers a voice in shaping policy and services. Head of Communications and Policy, Family

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DCC to refer fire service call out costs to its Strategic Policy Committee

  Donegal County Council is to review the fees imposed when Emergency Services are called out to road traffic collisions. Those fees have increases in recent times, with the council attributing the increases to the higher costs being incurred in implementing the 2023 deal for retained fire fighters which was agreed at the Workplace Relations Commission.

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Remembrance Day events taking place across Derry and West Tyrone tomorrow

Several Remembrance Day parades and services will be held across the Derry City and Strabane District tomorrow. Events take place at different times, in Derry City Centre, Newbuildings, Donemana, Newtownstewart, Strabane, and Castlederg. Police are urging people to allow extra time for their journeys tomorrow. Between 8.45am and 9.15am, a service and wreath laying ceremony

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Derry police seeking costumed woman who challenged assault suspect last weekend

Police in Derry have made a specific witness appeal in relation to an incident in which a female and a male were assaulted in the city centre in the wake of last week’s Halloween festivities. The incident occurred on Foyle Street and was reported to police to have occurred just after 2.30 on Saturday morning,

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Uisce Eireann investigating water issues in Inishowen, Fintown and Letterkenny

Uisce Eireann say they are investigating reports of supply disruptions affecting Carnamoyle, Burnfoot, Muff, and surrounding areas in Inishowen. Reports of disruptions affecting Fintown and surrounding areas are also being investigated, as are reports of disruptions to supplies in the Sylvan Park, Kiltoy, and  Ballyraine areas  of Letterkenny. In each case, Uisce Eireann says crews

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North’s Deputy First Minister will not attend next week’s presidential inauguration

The North’s Deputy First Minister has declined an invitation to Catherine Connolly’s inauguration as Irish President next week. The DUP’s Emma Little Pengelly says it will not be possible for her to attend, due to other commitments in Belfast and Windsor to mark Remembrance Day. In a statement this evening, she says she wishes Catherine

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New Director of Midwifery appointed at LUH

A new Director of Midwifery has been appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital. Glasgow native Marion Doogan has worked at the hospital in various midwifery management roles since 1999. ********************* Statement in full – Media Release New Director of Midwifery Appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital 7th November 2025   Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is pleased to announce

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