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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

Police are investigating a shooting in Belfast which occurred in the early hours of this morning. A man in his 30s was shot in both legs by a number of masked men in the Cranbrook Gardens area in the north of the city at 10 to 2. He’s currently in a stable condition in hospital.

Detectives in Derry have charged two men aged 28 and 29 with a number of offences including arson, endangering life with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm following a report of a flat on fire in the Duddy’s Court area of the Waterside on Thursday August 3rd. The charges are also in relation to

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Cranford, Tirloughan, Downings, Umlagh and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 5:30pm this evening. Donegal County Council advise that you allow 2 to 3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

A man has been charged in relation to a string of burglaries in west Donegal. They occurred between January and August of this year in the Kilcar and Ardara areas. Two people were arrested yesterday morning – a man in his 20s and a teenage boy – following a planned operation by Gardaí in Ballyshannon.

A 19-year-old man has died after the car he was driving crashed in County Donegal this morning. It happened shortly after 3.30am in Kerrykeel when the car collided with a pole on the roadside. A passenger, who was travelling in the same car, is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Milford Kerrykeel Road where

  The Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District says action needs to be taken to combat dog fouling on beaches in Cloughaneely and Gweedore. Cllr Michael McClafferty says anyone bringing dogs onto beaches should ensure they are on a leash, and also ensure that if their dog goes to the toilet on the beach, they

Donegal County Council has published its Draft County Donegal Development Plan for the period from 2024 until 2030. A public consultation on the Draft Plan is already underway, and will run until Friday October 13th. The Draft Plan sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Donegal, and includes development

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