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The HSE has confirmed a new Covid variant has been detected in Ireland. Eris – which is a descendant of Omicron – has become established in the UK and the US. The HSE says Eris is “more transmissible than previous circulating variants and has been associated with outbreaks, including in hospitals, in Ireland and elsewhere”.

It has been confirmed that Derry will not be a host port in the 2024 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Derry City and Strabane District Council will now work on a new format for the Foyle Maritime Festival following the news. The city was one of the longest running host ports for the race,

UPDATE: Supply has now been restored   Customers in Letterkenny and surrounding areas may experience a loss of water supply or low water pressure following a burst watermain in Ballyraine. Uisce Éireann say they are working in conjunction with Donegal County Council to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Dedicated water crews are on

Over €13,000 has been awarded to Donegal under measure 2 of the CLÁR Programme. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys made the announcement of over €2million which will allow community groups to purchase specialised modes of transport for people who have mobility issues. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services are receiving almost €55,000

Reports were made last night regarding a potential suspicious device at Letterkenny University Hospital at around half past 11. Gardaí attended the scene. They say after a search of the area, nothing untoward was found.

PSNI in Derry are again appealing for information following another night of disorder. Shots were reported to have been fired in Glengalliagh Park between midnight at 1am, while a number of cars were stoned on Moss Road in Shantallow. As well as this, a fence was set alight in Glendale park and a bus was

The Taoiseach will visit Belfast today as talks continue to restore the Stormont Assembly. Leo Varadkar will hold a round of bilateral meetings with the leaders of the main Northern Ireland political parties, as well as sporting and business interests Fifteen months on from the Assembly elections in the North, there is still no sign

Over 90 events are planned in Donegal as National Heritage Week gets underway in the coming days. This year’s theme is Living Heritage with people invited to explore the traditions, practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed down through generations. The County Donegal Heritage Office says there should be something for everyone in Donegal

The Northern Ireland Executive Office says it has taken on board the concerns over the hosting of events at Ebrington Square in Derry. A number of weeks ago four concerts planned for the area were in jeopardy after permission was withdrawn by a Stormont Department due to a threat of legal action by a third

It’s emerged that a teenager requires surgery after she was injured by debris from the hijacked car after it was set alight. The driver was dragged from his car in Knockalla Park around 10.30pm last night, after which he was struck on the head and his vehicle set on fire. A number of males wearing

An arson at a house in Derry has been described as a ‘reckless act’ which could have had serious consequences. It’s believed a window was broken and an accelerant used to start the fire at an unoccupied house in the Bonds Street area at around 11pm last night. There are no reports of any injuries,

Donegal County Museum has been awarded €11,250 in funding n a series of small grants announced today by Minister Catherine Martin. Over €170,000 has awarded nationally under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2023. The money received by the County museum will be used to for an exhibit on the Workhouses of County Donegal which aims

Gardaí in Miford are investigating an incident between 9pm on Saturday night last and 10am the following morning in which damage was caused to a vehicle. A van which was parked between Kilmacrennan Health Centre and the entrance to Abbey Village had it’s windscreen smashed and lock tampered with, however entry was not gained. Anyone

An incident occurred at a residence in Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana on Friday night last which seen a rear bedroom window broken. It is believed at around 9pm a stone was thrown at the window, causing damage. Residents of the area are asked to make contact with Gardaí in Buncrana if they believe they observed any

Investigations are continuing in to a fatal road collision in Kerrykeel over the weekend which claimed the life of 19 year old Conor McGinley. It happened at 3.30am in the Ranny area. The only passenger of the car which collided with a pole remains in hospital at this time for non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with

PSNI have released a statement regarding a spate of public disorder incidents which occurred in Derry last night. They are appealing to anyone with information to get in touch. The trouble broke out after authorities removed pallets from a Republican bonfire in Galliagh earlier in the day – because of safety concerns. A driver was

There are only 31 long term rentals available on Daft.ie in Donegal compared to the 1,796 properties available on Airbnb in the county. The Irish Examiner reports that in a trend seen across Ireland, there are significantly less homes available for rent. It is most prominent in tourist counties like Donegal. The long term rentals

Cars have been damaged and burning barricades put up – during disorder in Derry last night. The trouble broke out after authorities removed pallets from a Republican bonfire in Galliagh earlier in the day – because of safety concerns. Police issued a warning to drivers and the public to avoid the area. Crowds have since

Garda surveillance images obtained by the Sunday Independent show Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch and former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan Dowdall in Donegal for a meeting with dissident republicans in the wake of the Regency Hotel attack. The photographs, which were taken in February 2016, two weeks after the murder of Lieutenant David Byrne, show Hutch,

A multi-agency operation took place after a hillwalker fell from a height of 3 metres yesterday. Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked last evening shortly after 5 o’clock to Glenlough, near Port. The woman sustained a lower leg injury as a result and was airlifted to hospital by Rescue 118. An Garda Síochána also attended the

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Teileann and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Water works are currently underway and are scheduled to take place until 6pm on 7 August. Donegal County Council recommends that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

The first of two Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up clinics is to be held in Donegal this month takes place tomorrow. Before her death from cervical cancer in March 2019, Laura campaigned for a higher uptake of the HPV vaccine. The clinics will be held at the Immunisation Department at St Conal’s Campus in Letterkenny

A motorist has been arrested every half hour since Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. 1,34 people have been arrested for drink or drug driving since 7am on Friday morning, according to figures released by An Garda Síochána. Of that, 51 people were arrested between 7am on Sunday and 7 o’clock this

Gardaí are appealing for information regarding a wooden frog sculpture which has been stolen from MacManus Estate in Donegal Town on Thursday evening last. They say the piece was taken after 6 o’clock that evening and has ‘GINTAS CARVING’ branded on the base. Anyone who was in the vicinity of the Rossylongan Wood and believe

Lough Swilly Volunteers have issued a reminder for people in difficulty on or in the water to dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. This was after the Volunteers came to the aid of a 33 tonne fishing vessel on Friday morning with 4 people on board. The fishermen were rescued and

Donegal’s Mountain Rescue Team received a call last night from An Garda Síochána to assist a person who had been on Errigal Mountain for 4 to 5 hours. The team were able to use the search system Sarcall to locate the hiker who was then transported to the vehicle safe and well. The Mountain Rescue

Mulroy College has paid tribute to former pupil, Connor McGinley who died in a fatal crash in Kerrykeel in the early hours of yesterday morning. Principal, Ms Fiona Temple says they are all in deep shock and sadness on the passing of the 19 year old from Milford. She says thoughts and prayers are with