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Irish author Paul Lynch, raised in Inishowen, has won this year’s Booker Prize. He becomes the fifth Irish author to earn the prestigious gong for his novel ‘Prophet Song’. The Arts Council is extending its heartfelt congratulations to him. It says Paul Lynch is a gifted, original writer, with an incredible commitment to his artistic […]

Today, the National Women’s Council brings together key stakeholders, this includes representatives of parents and students and experts from the curriculum redevelopment and violence against women fields. The discussion will explore the implementation for the Junior Cycle SPHE curriculum and the ongoing redevelopment for the Senior Cycle. Today, the National Women’s Council brings together key

A Donegal store was presented with an award this week. XL Donegal was presented with a bronze medal this week in the Convenience Store of the Year category of the ShelfLife National C-Store Awards 2023. Now in their 23rd year, the C-Store Awards are recognised as amongst the most prestigious business accolades for the convenience

The Letterkenny Christmas Light Switch On takes place this evening in Donegal. A number of parades took place throughout the county today with the Christmas lights to be turned on at 6pm this evening in the Market Square in Letterkenny. The event is supported by Donegal County Council and there will be music and dancing

Road users are advised Fergleen Park has now fully reopened following a suspected hit-and-run road traffic collision this morning. Police are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

The PSNI have warned the public of the risks involved when engaging with money lenders this Christmas. It can be tempting with the pressures involved with buying gifts for loved ones, for people to turn to loan sharks. Police in Derry and Strabane have reminded the public that loan sharks prey on vulnerable people and

Gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit in Buncrana detected 9 motorists who were driving in excess of the speed limit on Friday (24th Nov 2023). The drivers were issued with Fixed Charge Penalty Notices which occurred during the 25-minute lunchtime period. Today, Gardaí from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit are back out conducting speed checks on

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information following a suspected hit-and-run road traffic collision in the city. Officers received a report just after 8.30am this morning that a man, aged in his 60s, had been taken to hospital shortly before 5.15am with significant injuries. It is believed the man was potentially hit by

Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a theft in Ballyshannon. An ‘Indespension’ triaxel/tilt bed car transporter was stolen from a yard on the N15 (Laghey area) between 4pm on Thursday the 23rd of November and 10am on Saturday the 25th of November. If anybody has any relevant information in relation to the theft

Detectives investigating a burglary in the Omagh area on Friday, have charged three people. Two men aged 21 and 27 and a teenage boy aged 17 have been charged with going equipped for theft and are due to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. The 27-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a

A road traffic collision occurred in Derry today. A number of police cordons are in place in the Fergleen Park area of Derry following a road accident which occurred earlier this morning. Road users are advised to exercise caution and avoid the area at this time.

Detectives are appealing for information following a series of arson incidents in the Ballymoney area in early hours of this morning. It was reported to police that a number of vehicles parked in the Union Street, Seymore Street and Knock Road areas had been set on fire. A total of nine vehicles have been damaged

Investigations are underway following reports of water supply disruptions in Letterkenny. The disruptions are affecting Heather View, Letterkenny and surrounding Donegal areas. More information is to follow.

Donegal Gardaí have shared that they will be reaching out to communities in support of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Gardaí will be reaching out to various places across Ireland offering support, reassurance and protection to victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. If you need help or are in immediate danger, Gardaí can

Viewers of The Late Late Toy Show have raised over 3 million euro for charity so far. At the end of the programme last night, the figure stood at just over 3.1 million. It was Patrick Kielty’s first Toy Show at the helm, with one sharp 7-year-old reminding him during the programme. The Toy Show

  Donegal County Council has invited tenders for Roundabout Sponsorship in Letterkenny for the February 2024 to January 2025 period. The closing date for receiving those tenders is 4pm on Thursday the 14th of December next month. Sponsorship is for the entire roundabout. Signs cannot contain any directional information and must be of various sizes

Police in Derry have reminded the public to be aware of some traffic disruption in the city centre of Derry today due to a parade. The parade is expected to move off from Bishop Street at around 2pm and move along the Shipquay Street into Guildhall Square. From around 3pm police officers will be present

Donegal Education and Training Board has published its 2022 Annual Report, outlining the wide range of services and activities it delivered throughout last year. The report says despite the ongoing pandemic restrictions that continued into part of the year, over 29,200 students availed of its post-primary, further education, outdoor education and music education courses. Over

A record 13,179 people are registered as homeless in the state, 159 of them in the North West. Department of Housing figures show it also includes a record number of children growing up in hotels and B&Bs. The North West saw 130 adults in emergency accommodation in the last week of October, 56 of them

The festive season is set to get under way in Derry and Strabane this evening and tomorrow. The annual Christmas lights switch-on and parade takes place in Derry this evening and drivers are warned of traffic delays. Assembly for the parade is at 6pm at Bishop Street car park, with is due to start at

The officers from the Foyleside & The Moor Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a road safety operation with the Driver & Vehicle Agency as part of ongoing road safety efforts. A number of offences were detected surrounding vehicles’ road worthiness. As a result approximately 20 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued. Officers also spoke with several

Police in Derry  are investigating a burglary within the area of Drumleck Gardens in the city. It is believed to have occurred between 7pm and 9pm on Wednesday last. Those who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this matter are asked to contact 101.

  Detectives investigating suspected criminality linked to the UDA in Derry have carried out a number of searches in the city today. During the searches a number of items were seized, including approximately £12,000 in cash, over 50,000 counterfeit cigarettes and a quantity of CBD sweets. Police say they will continue to work with communities

Gardai say they are are investigating all the circumstances of a serious public order incident which occurred on Parnell Square in Dublin, shortly after 1.30pm this afternoon. Five casualties have been taken to various hospitals in the Dublin Region, an adult male, an adult female and three young children. One child, a girl, has sustained