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The head of a large group representing fishermen says the lack of consultation over new conservation areas is a ‘slap in the face’. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has hit out at Minister of State Malcolm Noonan, accusing him of acting in an “autocratic fashion”. Three new proposed marine conservation areas off Ireland’s south and western

Businesses in Donegal can show their commitment to combat food waste with the Food Waste Charter. EPA figures show that almost two thirds of food waste comes from businesses. One third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted generating up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing food waste is an important

Thousands of people attended the Amelia Flight of Hope Festival last month. The event was the brainchild of Geraldine Mullen to remember her daughter Amelia on her 10th birthday and to raise vital funds for the RNLI. Amelia died alongside her brother Tomás and father John when the car they were travelling in entered the

The PSNI are appealing for information regarding a robbery in Derry. Police received a report of a robbery involving a delivery van in the Lecky Road area of the city. The report was received just before 10.30am this morning. Detective Sergeant Ballentine said that the investigation is at an early stage. An update is expected

Donegal routes are to be gritted from 9pm tonight. The council asks that people assume no road is ice free. The following routes are to be gritted tonight. National Primary North, National Primary Central, National Primary South, Binswilly, Stranorlar North, Stranorlar East and West, Donegal West, Donegal North, Donegal South, Donegal National Secondary. Further information

It’s understood a person has been injured in a quad incident in the Buncrana area. The Malin Head Coast Guard was involved in the operation as well as the ambulance service this afternoon. It’s understood the person has since been transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital.

Tests are going to be carried out on suspected bones found at a bog-land in County Derry. They were discovered in the Bellaghy area last Thursday. The PSNI say investigations will take place to determine their origin.

Gardaí are investigating a suspected criminal damage by fire incident that occurred at a premises in Donegal town at approximately 8pm yesterday. The fire was extinguished by local fire services. The premises was unoccupied at the time. Extensive damage was caused to the interior of the building. The scene is being preserved for a technical

Killybegs will play host to this year’s Laurentic Forum which will see a visiting delegation coming, not just from across Ireland, but from Canada, France, USA and Norway. The forum is now in its 15th year and it focuses on how best to nurture and develop sustainable coastal communities in Ireland, Canada, Iceland and Norway.

Valve failure may cause supply disruptions to Sleadrin, Backhill, Buncrana and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm today. The council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply

A teenager is being treated in hospital after an alleged assault in Sligo. It happened at a service station on the Mailcoach Road just after 7 o’clock last night. The teenage boy was initially taken to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries, but was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where he is receiving

Another Donegal business is closing its doors due to the rising costs of running a business. Ardara Butchers will close down this Saturday. In a public post, they say the decision wasn’t made lightly but their business was struggling to survive. It’s one of many in recent months.

Officers in Strabane are investigating after suspected deer poaching incident on Kirlish Road in Drumquin at the weekend. A deer carcass was found in the area and reported to police at around 4.15pm on Sunday, afternoon. Two men were reportedly seen in the area where the carcass was found in a field. Anyone who was

A range of new criminal offences, as well as tougher sentences for existing offences, come into effect from today. The Justice Minister says the changes mark a milestone in the Government’s efforts to build stronger, safer communities. The maximum sentence for assault causing harm, a common offence in domestic abuse cases as well as in

The Taoiseach and three Government Ministers are travelling to South Korea this week for a trade mission. Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney, Charlie McConalogue and Simon Harris are heading east for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol. The mission runs through Thursday and Friday with the aim of strengthening trade, investment and education links. Leo Varadkar

A cross-border conference will be held in Derry to discuss the future of Ireland’s energy. The aim of the conference is to discuss what local businesses in the North West can do to address the challenges of rising energy costs and opportunities for investment within the framework of a sustainable energy sector. The Derry and

A two vehicle road traffic collision has occurred on Beltany Road just before Newtownstewart. The collision is causing traffic delays. No injuries have yet been reported.

Gardaí discovered a number of 12 year old children driving tractors on the main N56 in Gortahork last Sunday. Some of the children couldn’t reach the brake pedals nor did they have the strength to operate the steering wheels. There were also 13 and 14 year old driving these tractors. Local Gardaí are now considering

10 people were arrested in Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend for drink or drug driving. Speed checks and high visibility checkpoints were carried out over the past few days which resulted in 5 motorists being arrested for drink driving related offences and 5 for drug driving offences. Fixed Charge Penalty notices were issued for

A Sinn Féin event titled a “Business Breakfast” will be held in An Grianan Hotel, Burt on Friday the 17th November. The event will begin at 9am and will be an opportunity for business and key stakeholders in the North West to discuss the challenges facing the region. It is open to all business leaders

Testing at Cassidy’s Quarry in Donegal is getting underway today as part of the Defective Blocks Ireland/ Coleman Legal High Court action. The facilitating of the testing will require technical experts from Donegal County Council, National Standards Authority of Ireland, Cassidy’s and Coleman Legal. The move comes on the back of a High Court order.

The people of Donegal are warned of heavy showers, longer spells of rain and likely flooding as Met Eireann have issued a yellow rain warning. It in effect from midday today until 11 o’clock tomorrow night. Soils are saturated and river levels are high. Squally showers and gusty winds tomorrow morning. Drivers are warned of

A motorist collided with a deer on the N15 when she was travelling between Ballybofey and Donegal Town. The incident occurred last Wednesday. The motorist sustained no injuries and Gardaí wish to bring attention to the area as there have been a number of collisions involving deer in the particular area. Deer rutting season takes

An incident of criminal damage occurred at Hazelwood Drive in Lifford last Wednesday. Around five minutes past midnight, a car that was parked in the area and was set alight. The fire brigade attended the scene and extinguished the flames. The car was destroyed as a result of the fire. Gardaí are appealing to anyone

An incident occurred at Park Lane in Buncrana around 1am and 1.15am last Friday morning. A car was parked on Park Lane. Substantial damage was caused to the car between those times. Footprints were found around the body of the car. Damage has been caused to the passenger side, front and rear door. Gardaí are

A Donegal woman missing in Germany has been found. The family of Una Joyce say she’s been located as a hospital outside Berlin. Una was reported missing after travelling to Berlin on Saturday night where she failing to meet a friend. It’s not known how the 22 year old came to be in hospital, but

Road works are taking place on The Frosses at Glenties Road. The works will take place from today until Friday. Traffic management will be in place and delays can be expected.

A review has been ordered into hundreds of scans at Letterkenny University Hospital. The Irish times reports it follows an internal check that found that over one third of a locum radiologist’s work contained errors. Saolta says the consultant’s contract was terminated within 10 days as a result of concerns raised about the standard of

Police have renewed an appeal for a missing person and say they are growing increasingly concerned for a 47 year old man reported missing from the Holly Lane area of Derry, especially given the cold weather conditions. Brian Harkin was last seen at around 5pm on Thursday evening. He’s described as being approximately 5 foot

PSNI and the Fire Service attended a case of suspected arson at the old Faughan Valley College in Drumahoe last night. They say the fire was under control at around 11:30pm last night. Locals were told to shut their windows due to asbestos in the old building, until the smoke plume dissipated. Anyone who has

Donegal County Council and Uisce Eireann have confirmed road closures in order to enable an upgrade and leakage reduction works programme. They are set commence in November at Straid in Clonmany. Originally works were to commence in Mid August and finish in mid September. Cllr Martin McDermott says the wait has been disappointing: