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    Police in Derry are seeking witnesses after an alleged assault on a Derry bound train at the weekend. Shortly after 11.10 on Saturday night, 29th July, police received reports about ongoing verbal abuse on a train. When they arrived at the train station, a male passenger reported he had been assaulted on board

The lock was broken and entry gained to the Parish Hall in Ramelton between 6 o’clock on Saturday evening and 10 o’clock on Monday morning last. It’s reported the lock was broken on the interior and exterior of the door, however nothing was taken. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crime to come

A resident who was asleep was wakened by the sound of intruders talking in the Marine Lane area of Bundoran. A man and a woman gained entry the home at 3:30pm in the afternoon. The resident shouted, causing them to flee. Nothing was taken from the home. Gardaí in Ballyshannon are appealing to anyone with

Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating the theft of a sum of money at Bonnemaine, Bridgend between 10pm on Saturday night last and 4pm the following day. A lock was forced open and entry gained into a chip van parked in the area. The cash register was stolen, containing a sum of cash. Anyone who believes

Gardaí are making a further appeal following a serious assault on man in Ardara on Saturday night last. It happened on Main Street around 10 o’clock. The victim, a man in his 20’s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment for non life threatening injuries. Anyone who has camera footage, including dash-cam footage and

Investigations are ongoing following an act of criminal damage at a school in the Glencar Irish area of Letterkenny on Thursday night last. At around 11:45pm the glass in a door at the premises was smashed by a rock. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed a group of youths in the area or anyone

Residents and business are warned of repair works that may cause water supply disruptions. Works are to take place until 3pm this afternoon impacting Portnablagh, Woodhill, Sessiagh, Sandhill and surrounding areas. Meanwhile in South Donegal a burst watermain may cause outages in Killybegs, Bruckless and surrounding areas. Those works are taking place until 7pm this

Efforts to remove lead from Ireland’s drinking water supply network are far too slow – according to the EPA. Three of Donegal’s water systems remain on the remedial action list, meaning they are among Ireland’s ‘at risk supplies’ The EPA’s latest report shows the quality of drinking water is extremely high, but almost half a

Two teenage girls aged 16 and 17 have died, after a road crash in Co. Monaghan, which happened while they were on their way to a school prom. An 18 year old girl and a man in his 60’s who was driving the car are fighting for life in hospital, while an 18 year old

The Mica Action Group has written to all of Donegal’s TDs, senators and councillors asking each of them to state unequivocally whether or not they believe the enhanced defective concrete block scheme will meet the needs of homeowners. Last week, the group wrote to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien asking him to come to Donegal to

It’s hoped that an initiative at Letterkenny University Hospital will lead to the retention of more nurses. The hospital is participating in the ‘Magnet4Europe’ programme, a research project which aims to create a more positive work environment for nurses, by getting them involved in decision making at the hospital. In a statement, Saolta says there

The INMO says the number of patients without beds  in Irish Hospitals in July is a “red flag warning for the autumn and winter ahead”. 7-thousand 832 people, including 138 children, went without a bed in Irish hospitals this month. 72,391 patients have been without a bed in 2023 – a 10 percent increase on

2,266 consumers connected supplied by the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply are subject to a boil water notice as of this afternoon. Uisce Eireann says the notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, has been put in place to protect the health of customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary,

The Donegal Fire Service has issued an appeal on social media for the public to charge tech devices in a safe way. The advice includes using devices that only carry the genuine CE safety mark, avoiding charging on beds and couches or leaving a device overnight. Sockets should also not be overloaded. They say these

Police are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the Beltany Road in Omagh. Motorists are advised to avoid the road as extreme traffic delays are ongoing. It’s reported tailbacks are blocked as far as Newtownstewart.

Donegal County Council have issued a notice to motorists that the top section of the Glencar road will be closed today due to road works. Diversions will be in place. The works are set to continue to The croft until Friday. A traffic management plan will be in place to allow access from tomorrow.

Parents of the Twin Towns area have been warned of an apparent incident involving two children being beckoned into a car. The Finn Valley Centre shared a post on social media telling of what is believed to be three men engaging with children in the car park. They say CCTV has been handed into gardaí.

Current and planned industrial action by pilots at Emerald Airlines has been suspended. The airline operates a Dublin-Donegal route, often used for those travelling to avail of cancer treatment plans. There are growing fears among patients with Donegal Cancer Flights and Services. However, Fórsa trade union made the announcement as talks are to get underway

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