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PSNI in Derry are investigating a report of theft of scaffolding planks which occurred yesterday. The items were taken from a carpark in the Strand Road area of the city between 5 and 6 o’clock last evening. In a statement police said they know the area would have been busy at this time. They added […]

Uisce Eireann says repairs to two burst water mains in Inishowen may cause supply disruptions for the next few hours. A burst in Buncrana is affecting West End, Ballymangan, Slavery, Main Street and surrounding areas, while further north on the peninsula, a burst is affecting the area around Carndonagh and Corvish. Works are scheduled to

Wholesale electricity prices are at their lowest level since June 2021. CSO figures show they decreased by almost 18% in the month to July this year. Compared to July last year they are 64% lower. There are growing calls for energy suppliers to cut the cost of electricity for domestic consumers.

Gardai are seeking information about a motorcycle stolen from Manor View Park in Letterkenny. The Kiwai 125 model (pictured) was taken at some time between 3am and 8am on Monday. A pink Toyota Vitz, registration number 11 LS 2854 was stolen from Glendale Manor in Letterkenny on Thursday night last, gardai believe a window in

Gardai in West Donegal are investigating an indecent exposure incident on Thursday last on Carrickfinn Beach in which a lady walking with two young girls witnessed a man committing a lewd act on himself between 3 and 5 o’clock in the afternoon. The man, who was in his late 50s or early 60s, has grey

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating a broad daylight assault in the town on Friday last. A man was assaulted by another man at around 3pm at the Old Courthouse Carpark off the Justice Walsh Road. The alleged culprit is described as being in his early 30s with short black hair and a beard and was

A man has been taken to hospital following a crash between Carrigart and Cranford this morning. The single vehicle collision involving a motorbike occurred at around 8am this morning. The motorcyclist was injured and transferred to hospital for treatment to his injuries sustained. Gardai say the road has fully reopened.

Gardai in Donegal are warning those enjoying caravan and campervan ‘staycations’ to be security conscious. They’re advising people to ensure a good quality hitch lock and wheel clamps are in place and that the caravan is locked to a secure point. Having an alarm and keeping valuables out of sight is also advised as well

367 children are on a waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the CHO1 area which includes Donegal. According to figures from the Independent, over 4,300 young people are on CAMHS waiting lists across the country. The HSE says every effort is being made to prioritise urgent referrals so that young people

The Ironman race in Cork, in which two athletes died, was NOT sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland. An investigation is underway after 44-year-old Meath native Brendan Wall and 65-year-old Ivan Chittenden from Canada died after getting into difficulty during the swimming event in Youghal on Sunday morning. The national governing body for triathlon has confirmed that

Investigations are continuing after a Garda was injured while responding to a public order incident near Creeslough at the weekend. Gardai have confirmed that they attended the scene which involved a number of people at around 2am on Saturday in the Kildarragh area. The male Garda sustained injuries and was transported to Letterkenny University Hospital

A multi-agency operation seen the rescue of two swimmers who were thought to be in danger on Bundoran beach on Sunday evening. The alarm was raised by a member of the public who reported what they believed to be two children being dragged out to sea off Bundoran Main Beach. The Bundoran RNLI were then

Drivers are reminded that local diversions will be in place today on the Frosses to Glenties Road. Bridge works are taking place on the R262 between 8:30am this morning and 6pm this evening. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration and motorists are advised to expect delays. Vehicles will be diverted

Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing man Keith Todd. He has links to both Omagh and Castlederg areas. He was last seen in the Omagh area this week and may have be trying to make his way to Castlederg. He was wearing grey trousers, a brown jacket when he

Over €3,000 worth of Drugs have been seized in Letterkenny on Thursday last. Three properties and two vehicles were searched under warrant in Letterkenny. This was in an operation by an garda Siochana and the Health Products Regulatory Authority. The search was targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs. As a result benzodiazepines to the value

A man who has appeared in court in Derry has been charged with two terror offences relating to a major PSNI data breach. 50-year-old Christopher Paul O’Kane from Dungiven has been charged with possessing documents or records likely to be useful to terrorists, and possession of articles for use in terrorism. A PSNI officer told

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital remains extremely busy today after a difficult weekend. Saolta says 119 people attended the Emergency Department yesterday, many of whom are very sick and need to be admitted to the hospital for treatment. As a result, they say, there is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital

502 admitted patients were awaiting beds in hospitals around the country this morning, with Letterkenny University Hospital the third most overcrowded in the state. INMO figures show 353 on Emergency Department trolleys, with 149 in inappropriate settings on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the worst affected by overcrowding, with 109 patients awaiting beds. followed by

The government will consider getting rid of the three thousand euro student contribution fee for 100 thousand students in the budget. According to the Irish Times, it’s included in a paper looking at the cost of going to college, published by the Department of Further and Higher Education. The paper includes several options which may

Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today published the annual Cost of Education options paper. Last year the Department gave a commitment to develop an annual options assessment to outline the measures to reduce the cost of education. The options contained in this year’s paper are intended

A new survey conducted among NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) service users has revealed that approximately 40% of participants, who are blind or vision impaired, have been injured because of unexpected hazards on footpaths. The survey results come as NCBI today launches its annual Clear Our Paths campaign which will run across

A 50-year-old man will appear in court in the North tomorrow charged in connection with a data breach which saw every serving police officer’s details published accidentally online. The PSNI has confirmed that dissident republicans, who target officers, have accessed the sensitive information. The man in his fifties has been charged with possessing documents likely

Three people have been rescued from a boat which had taken on water between Portstewart and Barmouth. Portrush RNLI volunteers responded to a mayday call at 12.50pm yesterday afternoon. The Portrush lifeboat arrived on the scene within minutes of reports that the vessel had sank with three people in the water. The lifeboat joined a

  Over 43,000 people left emergency departments in Ireland before they had completed their treatment over the period from January to the end of May this year. That’s according to figures released by the Sunday Independent today. The HSE figures show that over 1,200 patients left without treatment from Letterkenny University Hospital and over 1,000

Donegal County Council have issued a notice of roads resurfacing works on Speers Lane in Letterkenny. The works are scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday (22nd and 23rd August) of this week. Traffic management will be in place and the council has apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Thousands of people lined Letterkenny’s Main Street this afternoon for the first Letterkenny Pride parade. After a very wet and windy night and morning, the weather improved dramatically this afternoon, nd Letterkenny was treated to what was certainly the most colourful parade seen on its streets for many years. A series of events and concerts