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Today marks Clean Air Day. The slogan for this year’s campaign is ‘Clean up our air to look after your mind’. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environmental Health team are aiming to raise awareness about the importance of good air quality and the impact it has on the public’s health. Mayor, Councillor Patricia Logue,

A woman in her 40s has died after being struck by a train in County Sligo. Another woman, who is in her 20s, has been seriously injured. This incident happened earlier this afternoon at Knocks Park, near Ballisodare. The train involved was the 3.05 service from Sligo to Dublin Connolly. Its understood the women tried

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bundoran and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 11pm tomorrow, Thursday. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made

Two young girls have been struck by a train near Collooney in County Sligo. It’s understood they tried to get out of the way but didn’t clear the tracks in time. Emergency services are at the scene – the train cannot be cleared of passengers until Gardaí give the go ahead. In the mean time,

€155,000 has been awarded across seven Donegal based organisations from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Recipients include Cancer Fund for Children, Spraoi agus Spórt and the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre. It’s from a national total €4 million euro which is set to benefit 1.2 million children across the island.

Coleman Legal have given a statement regarding an update on ongoing legal action. The number of participants in the legal action with defective blocks has now crossed 2,000 and is still rising. Following a consultation with the Board of Defective Blocks Ireland CLG, the Not For Profit funders of the case, the following has been

Uisce Eireann are tackling two burst water mains in South Inishowen this afternoon. Supplies are being affected at Burnfoot, Inch Level and surrounding areas with an estimated repair time of 3pm, while a burst affecting Muff and surrounding areas should be repaired by 2pm. Meanwhile, in Letterkenny, a burst is being dealt with at Ardiganny

Seven men have been arrested during a major operation targeting organised crime in Mayo and Galway. 85 gardaí were involved in the operation this morning – including the Armed Support and Air Support Units. A number of properties were searched in Ballinrobe in Mayo and in the Ballybane ((pron: bally-ban)) and Bohermore areas of Galway

A 27-year-old woman arrested in Derry yesterday as part of a drugs investigation has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries. The investigation is being headed up by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force and the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch. In a statement, Ciarán Shiels of Madden & Finucane, the woman’s solicitor, condemned

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