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Gardai have confirmed this morning  that a man who was arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault that reportedly took place in the Slieve League/Killybegs area between Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th has been charged. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District court […]

A nationwide Garda alert has reportedly been issued for a crime gang which “ram raided” several shops across the country. The Irish Independent reports the group has stolen thousands of euro worth of goods, and carried out significant criminal damage in its “crime spree”. It’s believed the group has carried out eight organised robberies, in

A bill to reform the country’s family and justice system, while welcome, needs significant improvement. The Law Society will consider the proposed legislation at its Family Law Conference in Dublin today. The law would include the development of specialist family courts and learnings from international best practice. Sligo Solicitor Michelle O’Boyle is President of the

The Tánaiste says a new document sets out an ambitious vision for increased economic growth and prosperity in the North in the coming years. Micheál Martin’s been speaking in Dublin at the launch of Trade NI’s report on the Prosperity Dividend in Northern Ireland. He says as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the

A woman has been airlifted off Errigal Mountain today. Malin Head Coast Guard received a call at around 2:30pm this afternoon after the woman in her 50s fell on the walking trail half way up the mountain. It’s understood she suffered a possible shoulder dislocation and head injury. The Rescue 118 helicopter airlifted the woman

The N56 has reopened at Derryreel Crossroads between Falcarragh and Dunfanagy. The road closed shortly before midday following a two car collision. No serious injuries have been reported.

A status yellow warning for rain has been issued for Donegal. Spells of heavy rain have been forecast from 12 noon tomorrow. Met Eireann says it will be blustery at times with possible spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. The warning will remain in place until 12am on Saturday.

Diversions will be in place this evening at the Dry Arch roundabout to facilitate roadworks. Traffic control measures will be in place on the N13 as works take place on the approach to the Dry Arch Roundabout on the Ballybofey side from 7pm to 1am. Traffic approaching from the Ballybofey direction heading towards Letterkenny and

We understand the N56 is closed at Derryreel Crossroads on the N56 between Falcarragh and Dunfanaghy, with emergency services at the scene of a two car collision. The road is closed, with diversions in place. No details are available about the extent of injuries, if any.  

Enquiries are ongoing in relation to the theft of a bus from Ramelton Road in Letterkenny at the start of this week. The bus was taken at around 12:45am on Monday last. It was then driven the whole way to Dublin city centre, reportedly undetected. Gardaí say it is currently undergoing a technical examination.

People living in disadvantaged areas experienced greater disruption to their employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. An ESRI report found that compared to affluent areas, pandemic unemployment increased more rapidly among those living in deprived areas during lockdown periods. Author of the report. Dr. Adele Whelan, says there was a clear difference between the economic and

The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team were part of a multi-agency operation in Sligo in an effort to locate missing 22 year old David Slanina. In a statement they say it was a massive operation in which they left with heavy hearts. David went missing on Saturday last. Gardaí say following the location of a body,

IBEC has told the government that reform and changes to legislation are required to make the all-island economy work to its full potential. In its pre-budget submission, the business and employers confederation says this will benefit the whole country, and positively impact the Border and North West regional economies in particular. In its Pre-Budget submission,

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage will meet this morning  to discuss the Defective Block Scheme regulations and review of I.S. 465 with stakeholders. The meeting gets underway at 9.30am in Committee Room 1 at Leinster House, and  will be split into two sessions. The first session will hear from the Expert

Two bus services were cancelled travelling between Donegal Town and Dublin in the early hours this morning. In a statement Bus Eireann sincerely apologised for the inconvenience caused after the 1amn Donegal to Dublin service was cancelled because of the lack of a driver, and the 6am Dublin to Donegal was also cancelled. Bus Eireann

A Benelli BN 125 motorcycle has been stolen from the Glencar Irish area of Letterkenny. The bike is red and black in colour with registration no. ‘191 C 8370’. It believed the bike was taken between 9 o’clock last night and 7am this morning. Gardaí are making an appeal to anyone who believes they seen

Donegal Gardaí are reminding the public to never click a link on a suspicious text message and to delete it upon receipt. A text purporting to be from a bank warning of unusual activity is doing the rounds. The recipient is told their card has been placed on hold until further action is taken. Gardaí

Road users are advised of disruption which is expected in West Tyrone due to planned parades for the Twelfth of July. Dromore will be closed to all through traffic, with the parade scheduled to move off from the Omagh Road at 12pm, before travelling along Main Street, Galbally Road and Church Field at the junction

€200,000 per year is to be provided for two years, to Mayo County Council to develop a roadmap for the Strategic Development Zone at Ireland West Airport. The project will be overseen by a steering group comprising the airport, the Western Development Commission, Mayo County Council, IDA Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland. They say this has

61 percent people released from prison re-offended within three years, with Donegal recording one of the lowest rates of reoffending within a year. Figures from the CSO also show burglars and public order offenders were the most likely to re-offend. Today’s CSO figures show three in five inmates who were released from prison in 2017,

The Letterkenny Road in Derry  which was closed earlier today following a single-vehicle road traffic collision, has now reopened. Just before 8.45 this morning, a silver Peugeot 207 was involved in a collision with a tree. One woman was taken to hospital, where she remains for treatment to serious injuries. Anyone who was travelling in

Police in Derry are warning of possible traffic disruption this evening, Tuesday, 11th July due to parades taking place. These include parades in The Fountain area of the city, Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Donemana, Artigarvan and Newbuildings between 7pm and 11pm. There will be some traffic disruption across the Derry City & Strabane District tomorrow (Wed) morning

PSNI in Derry are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Letterkenny Road this morning. A silver Peugeot 207 collided with a tree. A woman was taken to hospital and remains in serious condition. The road remains closed at this time. PSNI are appealing for information or dashcam footage.