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It’s emerged Killybegs Coast Guard was tasked yesterday afternoon at 16:11 to a hiker who had got into distress up the Pilgrim’s Path, Sliabh Liag. After reassuring the casualty, they assisted her back down to the car park. Donegal Mountain Rescue Team were also on scene.

Uisce Éireann has confirmed there was an incident last week at the Letterkenny Goldrum Water Treatment Plant, but says at no time was treatment process compromised. They say following the incident, the nature of which has not been disclosed, operations, health and safety, and compliance experts immediately engaged with Donegal County Council to resolve the

There were 9,813 people on the Live Register in Donegal at the end of last month, a year on year rise of 5.6% on the July 2022 figure. It’s the third highest figure in the country, after Dublin and Cork. The numbers rose in five of the counties Social Welfare offices and fell in the

A man in his 20s and a teenager have been arrested in relation to on going investigation to a spate of burglaries in the west Donegal from January 2023 up until this month. The arrests were made this morning, following a planned operation by Gardaí in Ballyshannon. A male in his teens and a man

The Boil Water Notice issued to over 2,200 people on the Lettermacaward Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. The notice was originally issued due to operational issues at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant. All consumers on the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food

Detectives in Derry who are investigating two incidents which happened in the city overnight, including a fire, are appealing for information and witnesses. It’s believed they may be connected. Last night at 10:45pm, the NIFRS reported a flat on fire in Duddy’s Court in the Waterside. A number of reports were made in relation to

The Social Protection Minister’s announced changes to child maintenance payments to support lone parents. Applicants for one-parent family payments and jobseeker’s transitional payments will no longer have to make efforts to seek maintenance from their child’s other parent. Minister Heather Humphreys says this often involved lone parents having to go to court to seek a

A 47 year old man in Derry has been charged with three counts of theft. He is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates Court today. The thefts are reported to have occurred in retail premises in the Foyleside area in the months of July and August.

PSNI in Derry are investigating an assault which occurred on Saturday night at the Dergfest Music Festival. During a set by DJ Darren Styles a man sustained a head laceration. The victim was wearing a white t-shirt, grey jeans and blue trainers. He also had a distinctive mohawk. Anyone who believes they have information is

Gardaí in Donegal have made an appeal to drivers to take care on the roads this bank holiday weekend to avoid ‘soul destroying’ and in many cases ‘avoidable’ tragedies. In the social media post they called the message a simple one. They say they dread going to the scene of serious traffic collisions and then

The Central Bank and government have been warned of a mortgage ‘arrears crisis’. It comes as the price of a new home in Ireland has increased by €28,000 year-on-year. The Irish Independent reports borrowers whose loans are owned by vulture funds and serviced by pepper, will face a 0.75 percentage point rise on repayments. According

Road resurfacing works will be carried out at Glencoagh, Mountcharles today and next Tuesday from 8am until 6pm. The road will be blocked at times to facilitate the works and all traffic will be diverted onto the N56, and the Ballydevitt to Letterbarra Road. Meanwhile, details have been released of a number of road projects

863 offers of places were made by Atlantic Technological University under the CAO’s Round Zero. When Round A is factored ATU has made a total of 1,711 offers, an 11% increase on last year. They include mature applicants, and access applicants through other courses. For those who have done the Leaving Cert, and other applicants,

Two hospitals have introduced visiting restrictions following outbreaks of Covid-19. University Hospital Galway has urged the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell. St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny says it’s advising patients to only attend its emergency department if absolutely necessary. The HSE says it’s currently seeing an increase in

The Donegal Local Sports Partnership is to benefit from a €2.5 million investment under Phase two of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. €30,000 has been allocated to the Donegal Local Sports Partnership. The funding provides support to over 1,900 clubs, community-led sports facilities, National Facilities and Major Stadiums in Ireland nationally, to meet the rising

HIQA have published reports following unannounced inspections at four care facilities in Donegal. Aras Ghoath Dobhair was found to have nine non-compliances, while St. Eunan’s Nursing Home in Letterkenny had four. Meanwhile, Habour Lights Nursing Home in Killybegs and Ramelton Community Hospital had none. Aras Ghoath Dobhair had 40 residents when the inspection was carried

There is a warrant out for the arrest of former Sinn Féin official after he failed to appear in Derry Magistrates Court for child sex charges. 41 year old Micheal Gerard McMonagle, of Limewood Street, Derry, is facing three charges. Allison Morris reports in the Irish Times that McMonagle is accused of attempting to communicate

The Garda Commissioner’s set to meet the leadership of the GRA today. The body which represents rank and file Gardai announced last week that it will ballot its members on a motion of no confidence in Drew Harris. Relations deteriorated after the Commissioner announced a return to pre-covid era rosters, which members of the force

The teenage girls killed on their way to a prom in Co. Monaghan on Monday night will be laid to rest today. Dlava Mohammed’s funeral takes place at Clonskeagh Mosque in Dublin this morning. Requiem mass for her best friend Kiea McCann will be held in Clones. Classmates from Largy College will form a guard

Health services in the North West are urging people to stay safe this bank holiday weekend, and know where to get help if they need it. Saolta says COVID-19 is circulating in the community, and health and emergency services across the North West are anticipating a busy weekend. They say many local pharmacies will be

    The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative Project has been shortlisted for a prestigious planning award. The Irish Planning Institute has shortlisted 39 entries for this year’s all island Irish Planning Awards ceremony, which is returning next month for the first time since 2020. Donegal County Council has been shortlisted in the Urban Regeneration and

Police in Derry are investigating a fire in the Waterside area this morning which completely destroyed a caravan, and damaged a car parked nearby, a fence and an oil tank. It’s being treated as arson, with police saying it was a reckless act which could have had a much more serious outcome. Police say they

The funeral arrangements have been announced for one of the teenagers who died on the way to the Largy College school prom in Monaghan on Monday evening. Kiea McCann’s funeral Mass takes place tomorrow. It’s in the Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones at two o’clock with burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery. She is

Investigations are ongoing after two men were hospitalised following an alleged assault last night at an address on Mainstreet, Letterkenny. Gardaí say one man in his 20s has been detained. A man in his 40s and another man aged in his 20s attended Letterkenny University Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The scene was preserved for

A boil water notice remains in place for around 2,266 due to operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant. Uisce Eireann are reminding those in the affected areas to continue to boil their water before drinking it. They say works are ongoing to resolve the issue as quickly and as safely as possible. Read

Hopes for a cinema in Donegal Town have reignited as a for sale sign has been placed in the Drumlonagher site. Pre-existing planning permission in place for a cinema at the location. Mayor, Pauric Kennedy said he hopes the developer will see the potential. He added that Donegal Town needs more facilities for the well

Two preview days are being hosted this weekend at Ballyshannon Community Hospital which is due to open in the autumn. A wide array of services will be on offer for older people. The public will be able to view the €31.76 million facility this Saturday from 2pm to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 2pm

A security alert is ongoing in Dungiven, Co. Derry. Police remain in attendance on the Ballyquinn Road. PSNI say there are no further updates at this time.  

Applications are now open to small businesses, farms, community groups and social enterprises in Donegal for grants of up to €1000 from the RISE Community Fund supported by the NBI and Granahan McCourt. The awarding of up to five grants to successful applicants across the county this month, is in a bid to empower people’s

Donald Trump has been indicted by the US Department of Justice for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The former US President has been summoned to appear in court on August 4th. It’s part of an investigation also looking into the January 6th storming of the Capitol Building.

A number of initiatives in Derry and Tyrone have received from Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin under the Co-operation with Northern Ireland Scheme Grant Scheme. Just over €187,000 has been announced to support cultural projects with significant cross-border elements. Minister Martin says the grants are intended to support mall self-contained projects which seek to