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Donegal Gardaí are reminding the public to never click a link on a suspicious text message and to delete it upon receipt. A text purporting to be from a bank warning of unusual activity is doing the rounds. The recipient is told their card has been placed on hold until further action is taken. Gardaí […]

Road users are advised of disruption which is expected in West Tyrone due to planned parades for the Twelfth of July. Dromore will be closed to all through traffic, with the parade scheduled to move off from the Omagh Road at 12pm, before travelling along Main Street, Galbally Road and Church Field at the junction

€200,000 per year is to be provided for two years, to Mayo County Council to develop a roadmap for the Strategic Development Zone at Ireland West Airport. The project will be overseen by a steering group comprising the airport, the Western Development Commission, Mayo County Council, IDA Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland. They say this has

61 percent people released from prison re-offended within three years, with Donegal recording one of the lowest rates of reoffending within a year. Figures from the CSO also show burglars and public order offenders were the most likely to re-offend. Today’s CSO figures show three in five inmates who were released from prison in 2017,

The Letterkenny Road in Derry  which was closed earlier today following a single-vehicle road traffic collision, has now reopened. Just before 8.45 this morning, a silver Peugeot 207 was involved in a collision with a tree. One woman was taken to hospital, where she remains for treatment to serious injuries. Anyone who was travelling in

Police in Derry are warning of possible traffic disruption this evening, Tuesday, 11th July due to parades taking place. These include parades in The Fountain area of the city, Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Donemana, Artigarvan and Newbuildings between 7pm and 11pm. There will be some traffic disruption across the Derry City & Strabane District tomorrow (Wed) morning

PSNI in Derry are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Letterkenny Road this morning. A silver Peugeot 207 collided with a tree. A woman was taken to hospital and remains in serious condition. The road remains closed at this time. PSNI are appealing for information or dashcam footage.

Investigations are on going relating to a burglary at a vacant property in the area of Gortnaskea, Burnfoot between Thursday and Sunday last. The window of a garden shed at the property was smashed and the lock was removed from the door. It would appear that nothing was taken from the shed. Gardaí in Buncrana

A glass panel on the back door of a house in the area of Crossroads, Claggan, Clonmany had been smashed on Friday night last. Gardaí received reports of the incident at around 11:30pm, which is believed to have happened between 10.45pm and 11.10pm. The house alarm was activated and no entry was gained to the

Investigations are ongoing regarding the theft of a car from Ard Ban, Long Lane, Letterkenny in the early hours of Thursday morning last. At around 4:30am, the door of the silver Mazda Demio, partial registration ‘10KE17’, was forced open by two men. The stolen car, was then located the following afternoon at Beechwood Grove, Lifford.

PSNI are warning motorists that the Letterkenny Road in Derry is currently closed in both directions following a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place at the junction of Lone Moor Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible.  

Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly will appear before highly anticipated Oireachtas Committee hearings later. The two will be asked to account for hidden payments made to the broadcaster by RTÉ over a number of years. Ryan Tubridy probably the biggest celeb to ever appear at an Oireachtas Committee and Noel Kelly’s proximity to

Authorities in the North say bathing water quality in County Derry the North Coast has improved, but caution is still advised. The red flag advice against bathing at Portstewart, Castlerock, Downhill and Benone beaches on the North Coast has now been removed, however the public is still advised to be vigilant for pockets of blue

The O’Donovan Road area of Derry has now re-opened following an earlier gas leak. Police have thanked local residents for their patience and co-operation.         Earlier story –  The O’Donovan Road area of Derry is closed due to a suspected gas leak. Diversions are in place, and people in the wider area

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to households and businesses in West Donegal over the coming hours. Uisce Eireann says the problem will potentially affect supplies in Meenaweal, Annagry, Ranafast, Meenbannad, Kerrytown, Loughanure, Belcruit and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works,

Jellyfish with a potentially painful sting were identified on Carrickfinn beach at the weekend. The local ‘Carrickfinn’ Facebook page noted that there were lots of jellyfish about the beaches, most of which are harmless. However, the page identified compass jellyfish, which are listed as painful. Pictures and an identification chare are available on our website.

The Labour Court has released 10 recommendations over the dispute between retained firefighters and the Local Government Management Agency, following a range of discussions in the last month. According to firefighters, a recruitment and retention crisis in the service means that many members are unable to take their leave entitlements. Members of the retained service

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys has today announced that over 131,000 families are to receive the Enhanced Back to School Allowance this week. 6,115 families in Donegal are due to receive the payment, making it third behind Dublin with 33,650 families and Cork with 12,505. There will be and extra €100 allocated per child

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council has announced that works as part of the €15.5 million upgrade of Glenties-Ardara Water Treatment Plant have commenced. The upgrade works will ensure the continued delivery of a clean, safe drinking water supply for approximately 3,650 customers. It includes upgrades of the pressure filter tanks, storage

The number of Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools in Donegal has increased by 21, accounting for 58% of the national increase. The number of students in post-primary schools has remained the same, while primary school figures moved from 859 in June to 868 at the end of the academic year. Nationally there are a total

The Milford Draft Town Centre First is has entered its second stage of public consultation. Drafted in line with new national policy and feedback from the first stage of public consultation earlier this year, it hopes to strengthen the role, image, vibrancy, vitality and resilience of Milford town centre. The Milford Draft Town Centre First

A man was assaulted in a house in Derry last night during what is reported to have been an aggravated burglary. The house is located in Grafton Street with the incident occurring at around 11pm. It is believed two men forced their way into the property. One was armed with a golfclub. The 34 year-old

The Executive Board of RTE is being stood down from today. The new Director General confirmed the news in an email to staff this morning. Kevin Bakhurst says a new interim leadership team will be appointed, with a permanent one announced in due course. In the email he also committed to publishing the salaries of

The RSA are deploying their ‘Check It Fits’ team to Donegal this month. The free drop in service ensures car seats are properly installed in cars. Gardaí say the service will ensure children are best protect in the event of a collision. Events will take place in Buncranna, Letterkenny, Dungloe and Donegal Town.

Gardaí in Donegal took to social media to appeal for motorists to slow down. They say extra caution will be needed on the roads today with the poor weather forecasted. The appeal comes after a motorcyclist with a pillion passenger was caught speeding at 159KPH in Newtowncunningham.  

A water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruptions to Ballyshannon and surrounding areas today. The works are scheduled to take place until 6pm, however it may be 2-3 hours after this time for supplies to fully return. The following reference number can be used on the Uisce Eireann website for updates: DON00065330.

A photo of the Taoiseach has been burned on a loyalist bonfire in the north. The bonfire at Moygashel in Co. Tyrone first garnered attention last week when a boat was placed on top of the structure made from pallets which was several storey’s high. Yesterday, during an early eleventh night celebration, a photo of

Gardaí have issued a notice for local traffic diversions a head of graveyard services in Letterkenny this afternoon. Old Leck graveyard service is at 3pm and the service at New Leck graveyard is at 4pm. Gardaí are requesting that those who can, to please walk to the service. A one way traffic system will be