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  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

Greg and Katie are the luckiest names when it comes to lottery wins. Lifford, Skerries, and Enniskerry are among the luckiest places. Lottoland research also found people born on the 8th of July are the most fortunate in Ireland.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Toberoneill, Calhame, Springhill, Backland, Ballindrait and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works due to finish a 2pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is

As of mid-November approximately 50,000 homes, farms and businesses in Donegal have had a smart meter installed. The National Smart Metering Programme aims to help customers use electricity more efficiently, reduce consumption or choose a suitable smart meter tariff from their supplier, meaning more control over electricity costs. ESB have now successfully installed 1.5 million

Donegal had almost twice the number of farm safety payment claims submitted than any other county in Ireland. 288 claims from the county were submitted under the National Farm Safety Measures. The Irish Farmers Journal says this represents 20% of all submissions and includes 269 PTO shaft covers and 308 quad helmets.

Over €4 million has been spent on private ambulances at Letterkenny University Hospital over the last three years. That’s according to figures reported in the Donegal News. The highest spend was recorded in 2021 with €1.7 million. 2022 seen a €1.4 million spend, while up until September of this year €1.2 has been spent on

Police say they are conducting enquiries, after a meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council was disrupted by pro Palestinian protestors. A large banner was held up in the chamber calling for the expulsion of the Israeli Ambassador. The meeting was suspended early.

A special meeting of Donegal County Council has been told that the council is on track to deliver 1,268 housing units in the period from 2022 to 2026. That’s ahead of the target of 879. In terms of in house developments, yesterday’s special meeting heard that there are 11 schemes either complete or under construction,

The helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow, Thursday 23rd of November will now not fly due to the forecasted weather conditions. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. The HSE wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused to patients/clients. The next scheduled flight is due to operate on

A special meeting of Donegal County Council is underway to discuss issues relating to housing. Among the issues discussed so far are the need for more construction, problems with water connections, and delays caused by red tape. Today’s special meeting heard Cllr Ciaran Brogan repeat his call for the council to employ its own legal

The Mica Action Group has announced this afternoon that their representative on the NSAI T63 Committee with immediate effect will be Dr. Ambrose McCloskey. Chair Lisa Hone says this is good news for those affected by the Defective Concrete Crisis, as Dr. McCloskey has been a long-time advocate that the primary cause of the concrete

A meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned after only having briefly started. It followed members stating that they needed time to review the responses to their questions from the last meeting – which only came in this morning. Cllr. Martin Harley says the meeting is now set to recommence at 12pm.

Two public consultation events are due to take place in relation to the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 2, which involves the development and assessment of potential route corridors to determine a Preferred Option. A number of Route Corridor Options have been identified the first non-statutory public consultation held

Bundoran is seeing a number of developments, including a €200,000 revamp of it’s playground. Cllr. Michael McMahon says the 25 year old playpark has served locals and visitors alike. The development of 42 housing units and a €350,000 outdoor diner has also been welcomed. Cllr. McMahon says works have commenced for the play park and

An Bord Pleanála, will be renamed An Coimisiún Pleanála and will be significantly restructured and resourced. The new Planning and Development Bill has been published, which sees a new strategic ten year development plan for Local Authorities. Minister Darragh O’Brien says it will positively impact housing, roads, renewable energy and environmental and architectural conservation.

The sale of cigarettes may be restricted to those over the age of 21. A public consultation process to higher the age limit from 18 years is reportedly set to begin this week. According to the Irish Independent Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is supportive of the sale ban to under 21’s, suggesting it would reduce

Water conservation restrictions are being put in place in an area around Raphoe tonight. Uisce Eireann says it may cause supply may cause supply disruptions to consumers in Drummucklagh, Feddyglass, Tullyrap, Dromore, Ballylennon, Raphoe and surrounding areas. Restrictions are scheduled to take place from 0:05am until 4am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

Uisce Eireann says valve installation works may cause supply disruptions to Meentinadea, Monargan, Altcor, Ardara and surrounding areas this afternoon and evening. The works are scheduled to take place until 8pm this evening.

Gardaí recently received a report in relation to a collision that is believed to have occurred at The Glebe, Donegal Town on Thursday the 9th of November between 5pm and 7pm. Damage was caused to the rear passenger door of a parked car between those times, believed to have been caused by another vehicle. Gardaí

Gardaí are advising the public to ensure they have crime safety measure in place following a number of opportunistic thefts this month. A motorbike, a bank card and a bag were stolen in separate incidents in which entry was gained via unlocked doors. Garda Sean Sweeney says the best course of action is to keep

Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision that happened at Derries, Glenties in the early hours of Tuesday morning last around 4:25am. The vehicle had been travelling from Glenties to Ardara at the time of the crash. The driver was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive treatment for serious but

Gardaí in Ballybofey are appealing for information in relation to the theft of items from a parked bus at Townview Heights. The incident occurred between Monday the 13th of November at 5pm and Tuesday the 14th of November at 7am. The bus was unlocked and was entered between those times. A green hold-all bag containing

A bank card and PlayStation controller was stolen from a home in Adelaide Meadows, Greencastle after entry was gained through the back door which was left unlocked. The incident is believed to have occurred on Saturday last between approximately 4am and 4.30am. Gardaí appeal to anybody who may have travelled in that area and who

A motorcycle has been stolen from a shed that had been left unlocked in Lunniagh, Derrybeg. Gardaí say the incident occurred between November 2nd and November 16th and has only been reported to Gardaí. Entry was gained to the shed to the rear of a house in that area and a red and white Honda

HIQA have published a report today surrounding an unannounced inspection of a designated centre for older people in Donegal. Buncrana Community Hospital had twenty-three residents in attendance on the days of inspection in August of this year. Two non-compliances were noted in the area of Premises and Governance and management. Three substantial compliances were noted

The Northwest region has recorded a 22% year on year increase in call outs according to pest controller ‘Rentokil’. Donegal is among the worst affected counties in terms of the rise of rodents reported from January to October. There was a 5% increase in callouts were recorded nationally. They say homeowners and businesses need to

Two Donegal Projects have been allocated almost half a million euro in funding under the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. The No Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny has been allocated €393,826 for its DS Champions Health and Wellbeing Programme, the largest award from the €3 million national total. Meanwhile the Donegal Centre for Independent Living in

The Lough Swilly RNLI crew were called to assist three people after their boat capsized yesterday afternoon. At 13.48 yesterday, the team was paged by Malin Head Coast Guard after concerned members of the public reported an overturned boat on the Lough. The crew quickly made their way to the last known location of the