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The Taoiseach’s ruling out the possibility of an early general election. A vote doesn’t need to be called until the Spring of 2025, however there has been speculation the Taoiseach could go as early as later this year, or in the first few months of next year. However Leo Varadkar says it won’t happen until […]

Investigations are ongoing into the assault of a young woman in Strabane on Saturday, July 1st. It happened in bar on Market Street at approximately 11:50pm. Police are appealing to those who were in the bar and witnessed the incident to make contact.

Detectives in Strand Road are investigating following two reports of burglaries at residential properties in the Branch Road area of Derry on Saturday evening last. In a statement PSNI say that a report was made on Saturday evening between 6:30-7pm. Entry had been gained to the first home and a number of items and a

A man was hospitalised following a serious assault last night in Ardara. The assault happened on Main Street around 10 o’clock. The victim, a man in his 20’s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to what are believed to be non life threatening injuries. Gardaí are appealing to those who were in the

A driver was clocked at driving 134Kph hour in a 100Kph speed zone in Newtowncunningham this morning. Upon detecting the vehicle, Buncrana Roads Policing Unit issued a fine of €160 and will as well as 3 penalty points. Gardaí are appealing to drivers to take extra care on the roads due to the poor weather

Dunnes Stores is recalling one of its Kids Swim Jackets due to a risk of drowning. It’s believed 1,237 were purchased in Ireland. Parents are advised to discontinue use immediately. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have reported that seams on the garment may separate – creating a risk of submersion under water.   The

A man has been left in critical condition following a three car collision within the vicinity of Altnagelvin Roundabout. Police received a report shortly before 7.30pm on yesterday afternoon of a collision involving a Skoda Superb, Nissan Qashqai and a Toyota Avensis. The drivers of the two other vehicles sustained minor injuries. The road has

The Erne North Neighbourhood Team in Fermanagh are appealing for information regarding the theft of four boat engines from Dulrush Fishing lodge. It’s believed to has happened between 3pm on Thursday afternoon and an Friday afternoon last at 1pm. The model of the engines in question are Yamaha 9.9, similar to what is photographed above.

PSNI in Strabane are appealing for witnesses regarding a vehicle collision which occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning along the Laghtfoggy Road in Castlederg. It’s reported a vehicle had collided with a fence, causing it damage. Anyone who witnessed any vehicle on the road is asked to contact police on 101.

Three people are due in court in the North today, charged as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation. It’s after the PSNI raided an Organised Crime Gang on Thursday. This significant operation focused on the activities of a group suspected of trafficking young Romanian women throughout Northern Ireland for the

Stormont Parliament in Belfast will remain closed for the foreseeable future, that’s according to a leading political commentator. Hopes that the Northern Assembly would resume in September look highly unlikely, after the DUP (Democratic Unionist Party) stated during the week the Windsor Framework does not go far enough. The Alliance Party says the current stalemate

Donegal County Council are waning drivers of a road closure from Culdaff to Gleneely from Monday to Wednesday. The R285 at Birney Brae, Glacknadrumman will close from 8am to 6pm each day to allow for essential repair works to take place. The alternative route is in place: Gleneely Village – Carrowmore Junction – Bocan Chapel

Gardaí are asking for the public’s help in finding a 74-year-old man who is missing around Quigleys point. Daniel McLaughlin was last seen at his home in the area on July 7th. He’s described as being 6 foot, of slim build, with grey hair and he wears glasses. Daniel is known to regularly visit Quigley’s

Milford & District Resource Centre in Donegal have been awarded €10,000 under the SPAR Community Fund initiative.  They are one of six beneficiaries across Ireland. Milford & District Resource Centre aims to tackle social isolation, poor health outcomes including mental health, inequality, poverty and lack of opportunity. The funding will go towards renovating an old

There’s been a decline in the number of people classified as homeless in the North West, amid a record breaking 12,600 people without a home across Ireland. Figures published this afternoon show 13 families with 29 dependent children were in emergency accommodation across the region during the last week in June. That’s seven families less

A Donegal man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in an attack at a repossessed house in Co Roscommon. 44-year-old PJ Sweeney of High Cairn, Ramelton has been sentenced along with 58-year-old Martin O’Toole of Stripe, Irishtown, Claremorris and 56-year-old Paul Beirne of Croghan, Boyle, Co Roscommon. The three men

Police in Derry say they are treating a fire at a flat yesterday as arson. Extensive damage was caused to the property on the Dungiven Road which broke out at around 6:45pm. No injuries were reported. Detective Sergeant Gingell says they are investigating the fire as arson with intent to endanger life. They have thanked

Donegal has been revealed as a hotspot for marine angling. The county, along with Cork, Clare, Kerry and Wexford had the highest catch rates per county, according to data from Inland Fisheries Ireland’s national sea angler app. Mackerel, Pollack, Dogfish, Seabass, and Whiting were the top 5 fish species hooked in 2022.

An extra 240,000 policing hours are being allocated to Gardai to ensure a more visible presence in Dublin city centre. The Justice Minister has announced an extra 10 million euro in funding, which will be used to pay for 20,000 Garda shifts between now and the end of the year. Helen McEntee’s told the Garda

A missing Donegal teenager has been found safe and well. The 14 year old was missing from the Manorcunningham area since Sunday last. Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.

A Boil Water Notice in Inishowen has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Eireann has confirmed that consumers on the Inishowen West Public Water Supply and Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply can return to normal water use. The notice was issued on Sunday last due to operational issues at the water treatment plant, affecting 8,900

Police in Derry City & Strabane are warning people to be wary of scammers after reports locally of people being scammed out of £25,000. In one of two reports made to police yesterday a man tricked the person he called into believing he was police and to transfer money to help with an investigation. While

A status yellow warning for rain has been issued for Donegal for this weekend. Met Eireann is warning of frequent heavy showers on Saturday which may lead to localised flooding. The alert comes into force at 9am on Saturday and will remain in place until 12am on Sunday. It will also affect Leitrim and Sligo.