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Extension projects for Scoil Chroine and the Abbey Vocational School have been given the green light. Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that approval has been granted to proceed to construction for the two projects. Two SEN base classrooms will be delivered for Scoil Chroine while the Abbey Vocational School will receive one general classroom and

Councillor Michael McBride’s motion of no confidence in Minister Darragh O’Brien has failed to get the backing of Councillors in the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. A counter motion moved by Fianna Fail Cllr Ciaran Brogan was accepted in its place. Moving the motion, Cllr Michael McBride said he was doing so on behalf of the

A woman has been arrested in Derry today as part of an investigation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Taskforce and Police’s Organised Crime Branch. The 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of of supplying a Class B controlled drug, and she remains in custody at this time. A search was carried out in the City

The revised defective concrete block scheme has been delayed once again. The Mica Action Group says it has been informed by the Department of Housing that the regulations will not be in place tomorrow. It’s anticipated instead, that the act will be in place within the next few days or early next week.

  A Facebook scam is targeting the pages of Irish political parties, media and businesses. It leads users to believe something on their Facebook page goes against community standards. It claims if the user doesn’t “request a review” in 48 hours, their page will be permanently deleted. Anyone who comes across this scam is urged

The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Public Choice Award 2023. The initiative was a partnership between Donegal County Council, Ballyshannon Regeneration Group, Dedalus Architecture, local property owners, The Heritage Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. Over two phases in 2021 and

A new Deputy Principal has been appointed by Donegal ETB to Crana College, Buncrana. Mr Philip McGuinness will take up the new role this summer, joining the Senior Management Team of Mr Kevin Cooley, Principal, and Ms Sinead Anderson, Deputy Principal. Donegal ETB says the additional Deputy Principal post in Crana College arose as a

A status yellow thunderstorm and rain warning has been issued for Donegal and 14 other counties in the western half of the country. A similar warning is in place in Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh. Both warnings remain in place until nine o’clock tonight. Met Eireann is warning of heavy downpours, thunderstorms and the chance of

Gardaí are asking the public for information regarding a criminal damage incident that occurred in the Holly Bush Park area of Lifford. At approximately 11:20pm on Thursday last a window of a home in the estate was broken. The house was vacant at the time. Anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area or has

A rock has been thrown through the window a home in Letterkenny. Gardaí are seeking information surrounding the incident which occurred in Cul Doire, Gortlee, Letterkenny on Saturday evening last at around 5.30pm. A resident was in the home when they heard the smashing of glass. They then discovered their sitting room window had been

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle in Ballyshannon a week ago today. It happened at Lower Main Street at approximately 1.20pm. The cyclist had to receive medical attention for injuries sustained, none of which are believed to be life threatening in nature. The driver of

Gardaí are repeating a warning for the second week in a row in relation to ensuring cars are locked at all times. It comes following further reports of vehicles that were entered in the Milford area last week. They say regardless if your vehicle is in public or in your drive way, lock up at

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Urris, Tullagh, Straid, Clonmany and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for supplies to supply to fully return. Please take note of

There’s good news for savers this morning. AIB and it’s subsidiary EBS are doubling the interest rate paid on a number of its deposit accounts, from 1 to 2 per cent. The changes come into effect this week and mark the first time in over a decade that Irish savers can get 2 per cent

The Foyle Bridge in Derry has been partially closed this evening following a crash. Police are advising that the bridge is closed to traffic travelling from the Waterside to the Cityside. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and seek an alternative route.

Some parts of Donegal have been hit by flooding this evening. A status yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for Donegal along with other parts of the North West, the east coast and the midlands. Heavy rain has hit East Donegal with flooding reported in the Crossroads, Killygordan area and in Stranorlar. Met Éireann’s is

The Northern Secretary has appointed a chair to oversee an inquiry into the 1998 Omagh Bomb. Lord Andrew Turnbull served as Cabinet Secretary in the UK from 2002 to 2005. He’ll have the power to summon witnesses and collect documents examining evidence into the preventability of the County Tyrone bombing. It killed 29 people and

The first sod has been turned on the Lifford to Castlefinn Greenway, with confirmation today of the appointment of a contractor to carry out the work. The 7.5km long Lifford to Castlefinn Greenway is funded through the Interreg VA Programme. Donegal County Council has today confirmed that ACS Civils Ltd have been appointed as Contractor

Police in Derry are investigating a vehicle fire and a creeper-style burglary, both of which occurred in the city overnight. Police say a car was destroyed in an arson attack in a field in the Rossnagalliagh area, which was reported to police shortly before 3am this morning. It’s thought the car may have been a

Donegal County Council and Donegal Education and Training Board have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to ensure their potential to support the county and its people is maximised. A Strategic Planning Group will be established and meet regularly to discuss the operation and strategic development of the partnership. The two organisations say it is

Met Eireann has issued a warning about potential thunderstorms this afternoon. The Yellow alert which comes into effect at noon today and lasts until midnight warns of localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours and potential thunderstorms. They say that could lead to localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. The warning covers Donegal, the hole of

Today will see the election of a new Mayor of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The meeting is due to get underway this morning, and will see the passing over of the Mayoral Chain from Cllr. Patrick McGowan. It’s believed that Sinn Fein’s Cllr. Liam Doherty will take over the role. Meanwhile, Letterkenny Municipal District is

A murder investigation’s been launched in County Antrim after suspected human remains were found in the search for a missing 21 year old woman. Chloe Mitchell was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena town centre in the early hours of Saturday the 3rd of June. Two men have been charged ; a 26 year old

Nicola Sturgeon’s declared she’s ‘innocent’ after seven hours of questioning in police custody yesterday. The former first minister of Scotland was arrested as part of the investigation into SNP finances. Sturgeon called the situation ‘deeply distressing’. Katrine Bussey is political editor at Press Association Scotland – and says the SNP has held firm during Nicola

A second consultation event is taking place in Creeslough today as part of the preparation of a Village Plan. Land and property owners along with businesses are being invited to attend the drop in event. Donegal County Council, the Creeslough Working Group and the Creeslough Community Association supported by ARUP are holding a targeted land

Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation. It’s after she was arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. The 52-year-old was being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. Scotland’s former first minister’s arrest came after her husband Peter Murrell was arrested in April.

One person has been hospitalised following a crash in East Donegal. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly before 1:20pm on the main Convoy to Raphoe Road. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non life threatening. The road has since reopened.

It was an extremely busy day yesterday for the Bunbeg Coast Guard who responded to a total of five incidents. They were first tasked by the Malin Head Coast Guard shortly after 11am following reports of an overdue kayaker in the Rosbeg/Portnoo area which also involved the Arranmore RNLI, Rescue 118 helicopter and the Killybegs

The former first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested. It’s in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. The 52-year-old is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.