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Two motorists caught spending in Donegal yesterday were among those pinpointed by gardai to be putting themselves and others at risk. A list published this morning following National Slow Down Day names 36 examples of speeding, the list included drivers detected travelling above the speed limit in east and south of the county. One motorist […]

A two vehicle crash has resulted in traffic delays in Letterkenny. Gardaí attended the collision in the Port Road area this evening. Gardai have confirmed that no injuries were reported. The road remains open.

The Donegal Fire Service were last evening tasked to tackle a gorse fire in West Donegal. The Dungloe and Glenties Fire Brigades were alerted to a wildfire at Meenacarn, Lettermacaward at around 5:55pm. After arriving on the scene at around 6:10pm, the fire was brought under control and the last brigade left the scene at

The Doochary Development committee believe the latest in a string of theft and vandalism incidents are related and are being carried out by the same individuals. A heritage sign worth around €600 has been stolen in recent days. In a statement, the Committee says they have been in contact with Gardai about the matter and

Several motorists have been detected speeding across the country on National Slow Down Day. One motorist was detected doing 87km/h in a 60km/h zone on the R267 at Portnason, Ballyshannon. There have been 52 deaths on our roads in 2023, and Gardaí are asking everyone to comply with speed limits.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The notice is in effect until 6.00 pm on Tuesday evening. Donegal County Council is appealing to the public to exercise caution and

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien TD, have today announced a further tranche of successful applicants to the Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme. Almost €9,700 has been awarded to community and voluntary groups in Donegal. The 9 Donegal groups were among 128 nationally, who

After 187 years of trading here, Ulster Bank will close its remaining 63 branches for the final time today. It’s the latest part of the bank’s phased withdrawal from the Irish market. ATM services also cease from today, however phone and online support services will continue. Ulster Bank had over 1 million customers in the

Gardaí will be out in force today, checking for speeding drivers. It’s part of National Slow Down Day which kicked off at 7 o’clock this morning for 24 hours. The aim of this campaign is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding. It’s estimated 30% of deaths on the roads are as a direct

Several ‘sweeping’ changes are likely to be made to Ireland’s abortion laws, following a major review. The analysis looked at the effectiveness of abortion services, since they were introduced in 2019. A change to the three-day waiting period for access to termination medication, is one of ten proposed legislative changes. The Irish Times reports the

The PSNI has revealed that Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has been discharged from hospital. He was shot several times after an underage football training session in Omagh on February 22nd. A number of arrests have been made since the attack, but nobody has been charged. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has asked that

A new museum for Derry could be on the way. Almost £3m in funding has been confirmed for a new Peace Process Museum in the city. The project will see an extension to the Gasyard Centre which will chronicle the evolution of the conflict in the North from August 1972 and the key role played

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions at Malin Head, Bree, Keenagh and surrounding areas . Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon, with people urged to allow a further 2-3 hours for supplies to fully return. A traffic management plan will be in place for

Almost a third of students are feeling significant financial pressure according to a new report by the Higher Education Authority. It blames rent as the biggest burden – with average student accommodation costing nearly €500 a month. The report says many students are spending more than they earn and are having to rely on family

An MEP says people opposed to natural gas storage in Ireland are divorced from reality. Ireland South rep, Seán Kelly, says people need to get real about energy security in this country. Mr Kelly believes our dependence on natural gas from the UK is short-sighted. He said he is proud of Ireland’s record in moving

A Donegal man has denied his involvement in an attack on a number of security guards at a repossessed farm at Falsk, Co Roscommon in 2018. 44 year old Patrick Sweeney of High Cairn, Ramelton is currently on trial along with three other men. Patrick Sweeney is charged with false imprisonment of and assault causing

A new cross-border tourism campaign has been launched in Donegal and Derry encouraging people to enjoy a taste of home. The Best of the North West campaign will showcase the many attractions located right in the region. Led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry

Uisce Eireann says work will begin on the Buncrana Sewerage Scheme in the coming weeks, with works to reduce overflows during storms and eliminate non-compliant overf;pws into Lough Swilly set to take place. Meanwhile, work is already well underway on the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme, with both projects set to be complete by the end of

A number of solar panels have been smashed at the Donegal County Museum in Letterkenny. A spokesperson for the museum says they are shocked and saddened to discover the vandalism of the panel which were installed to play a part in tackling climate change. They added that they will get them repaired, despite the cost

The Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine has today announced a new round of funding under the Brexit Inshore Fisheries Business Model Adjustment Scheme. Up to €3.5 million is being made available in short-term funding for the sector. The funding, Minister Charlie McConalogue says will bridge the gap for the inshore sector, while longer

People in border areas could be affected by the new UK Emergency Alert System this Sunday. Those with Irish mobile phone connections won’t get an alert. However, anyone whose phone is roaming onto a tower operated by a UK network will get the message between 3pm and 4pm. A statement on the Department of the

Donegal County Council has issued an Orange Fire Danger Notice in respect of gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation. It will remain in place until Saturday evening. Donegal County Council is urging landowners and members of the public to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of wildfires, and report any unattended fires

Early Childhood Ireland has today announced that 32 of its member settings in Donegal contributed over €10,500 to a national total of almost €350,000 raised on National Pyjama Day. The funds raised will benefit two projects: AsIAm’s Child and Family Support Programme and The Reggio Children Project 2023. Teresa Heeney, CEO, Early Childhood Ireland says

Thousands of people will soon be hit with a fee for their compost waste. Panda Recycling is to introduce a ‘special charge’, for people who put food and garden waste in the compost bin. According to the Irish Independent, Panda’s 360 thousand customers across the country will be charged 3 euro 80 per lift from

Fuel prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year and a half. The latest survey from the AA shows the average price of petrol across the country is now 1 euro 59 cent per litre, the lowest it’s been since September 2021. The average diesel price is 1 euro 51 cent a

A world-leading technology conference that showcases Europe’s brightest young tech stars will be hosted in Donegal next month. On May 11th and 12th, MIT’s Innovators Under 35 will bring Europe’s most aspiring young innovators to Gaoth Dobhair, to showcase their work and demonstrate how they are already helping to make the world a better place

The Department of Agriculture has issued an Orange Level Forest Fire Warning. It says this comes from weather patterns and expected risks. A notice says people should not cause or light a fire in a forest or open land area, and do not attempt to fight a fire yourself. The warning is in place until