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The DUP will vote against the Windsor Framework in the British House of Commons this week. A vote on the deal between the EU and Britain is due to take place on Wednesday. In particular, the issue of the so-called ‘Stormont Brake’ will be before MPs. In a statement, the DUP says it will continue

Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the EU Commission must pay attention to the impact of Brexit on the Irish fishing industry, and take action to offset its effects. He was speaking after attending an Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels today. In a statement issued after today’s meeting, Minister McConalogue says he is very

Irish people are among the biggest cocaine users in the world, according to a new UN report. The global study found one in every forty people here reported using cocaine in the previous year. The study carried out by the UN Office ON Drugs and Crime found that Ireland trails only Spain, the Netherlands and

AIB and Bank of Ireland stocks are down today, as the fall out from the collapse of Credit Suisse continues. Last night, it was announced fellow Swiss rival USB will take over the struggling lender in a multi-billion euro, state-backed deal. Six central banks, including the ECB, have also agreed to a new arrangement to

€14,000 is available in Donegal under the ChangeX and Greencoat Renewables Community funds. There is over €200,000 available nationally across 9 locations. The new funding will support local groups living near Greencoat-owned wind farms to start or expand projects that create a positive social or environmental impact in their community. Donegal applicants can apply for

The INMO is calling for elective hospital procedures to be cancelled, as the number of people waiting on trolleys exceeds 630 today. The nursing union says it’s clear that the public hospital system cannot provide both safe emergency and elective care with such levels of overcrowding. There are 26 patients waiting for a bed at

Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland are hosting two non-statutory public consultations for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project in Letterkenny and Dungloe. The project is currently in its first phase, which includes the identification of a project Study Area and the key Constraints and Opportunities located within. The public consultation

Gardaí attended a two-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 at Drumkeen, at approximately 8:30am this morning. It is reported that there were no injuries were sustained. Enquiries are ongoing at this moment in time. The road is open.  

A car was detected travelling at 137km/h in a 100km/h zone by the Buncrana roads policing unit. The incident occurred on the N13. A fixed charge penalty notice will be issued to the driver, as well at a €160 fine and 3 penalty points. Gardai are urging road users to slow down in order to

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Legaltion, Abbey lands, Creevy, Wardtown, Kildoney and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 20 March. It is recommend that households and businesses allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Resurfacing works are commencing today on the R-245 at Moorefield Ramelton. They will be in place until Friday. Motorists are being advised to allow for extra time on their journeys during this period.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23-year-old Victor Furgal who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co.Donegal, since Saturday, 18th March 2023. He was last seen there at 10.30pm in the evening. Victor is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, with a medium build, brown hair and dark

Two separate investigations are underway after a video was passed to Gardai showing a motorist using a car to maim and kill wild deer. The attack was carried out by a man shouting with a distinct ‘West of Ireland’ accent – but the location of the attack has not yet been identified. Gardai and the

A 23 year old man remains in custody this morning in relation to the attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell. He was arrested in Derry yesterday, in connection with the claim of responsibility by the New IRA for the shooting last month. He’s being questioned in Belfast, under the Terrorism Act. Detective Chief Inspector

Two vehicles were seized at checkpoints in Burnout and Burt yesterdays. The checkpoints were part of a Day of Action being carried out by Donegal Gardai. The vehicles in question had no tax and one also had no insurance. Yesterdays operation was to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, increase compliance with speed limits,

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Aughagault, Callan, Callanacor, Cloughroe, Lettermore, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm today. It is recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Gardai across Donegal today are carrying out a Day of Action urging all road users to slow down this St. Patricks Weekend. The operation consists of high-visibility checkpoints and patrols along the main routes through the county. Today’s ‘Day of Action’ is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, increase compliance with speed limits,

Donegal County Council says plans for new water sports facilities in Downings are progressing, with a decision expected soon on a possible location. Cllr John O’Donnell this week asked when work will start on the new water sport facilities in Downings, and also sought clarification on where they are to be located. He was told

A 36 year old man has been arrested in Strabane today in connection with the serious assault of another man in the town on Sunday evening last. It’s reported that a man in his thirties had been assaulted inside a property in St Colman’s Drive on Sunday. He sustained facial injuries during the attack. He

Day Care Services for older people are set to resume at both Donegal and Killybegs Community Hospitals in the coming weeks. From April 3rd, services will be provided from one to five days, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Services provided in Day Care will include personal care provision such assistance with showering /bathing

Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to road users to act responsibly on the roads this St. Patrick’s weekend. It follows figures released by the RSA of two road fatalities and 20 serious injuries over the course of the bank holiday weekend last year. Gardaí will maintain a visible presence and will be out on the

The HSE is warning of long waiting times for people who attend emergency departments this weekend. The INMO says overcrowding at hospitals around the country is currently “out of control.” Earlier this week, Saolta said a record 194 people had attended the ED in Letterkenny over a single 24 hour period. The HSE have said

A woman, arrested in connection to the shooting of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh has been released without charge. It was the eleventh arrest in relation to the attack last month. The 34 year old was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting offenders. Ten men, ranging in age

A 42 year old man has been arrested in Derry today as part of ongoing investigations into the activities of the New IRA. Detective Chief Inspector, Hamilton says the search and arrest today is in addition a search of land in the Creggan area on Sunday last and the arrest of a 25 year old

Health officials in the Northwest are appealing to people to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments over the Bank Holiday weekend. It’s in a bid to protect hospitals and patients in need of urgent and emergency care. In a statement, Letterkenny University Hospital says it regrets that patients will face significant delays due

An eleventh arrest has been made in relation to the attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell in Omagh. A 34 year old woman was taken into custody today, on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting offenders, following the search of a property in the Omagh area. The detective chief inspector was