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Victims of crimes in the North-west are being invited to take part in research that will improve victims’ supports around the country. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties is carrying out the research to understand the experiences of victims of crime in Ireland. Findings from the Garda Public Attitudes Survey found that just over one-third […]

As of the first of this month, there were 1,258 Ukrainian students enrolled in schools in Donegal, 818 of them in Primary Schools and 440 in Secondary Schools. That represents 8.4% of the 14,931 Ukrainian students in schools across the country.

Donegal county council have issued a gritting notice for all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes. Gritting will begin at 7PM this evening. Drivers are urged to assume no road is ice free.   Donegal gritting route index is as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen

Minister Charlie McConalogue, says the Office of Public Works has confirmed to him that a new premises has been leased for Ramelton Garda station at Castle Street. The leased premises will need renovation before it can be used as a Garda station. The OPW and An Garda Siochana will work together to complete the design

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions Ardeskin, Tully and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Enquiries are continuing following a security alert in Derry. Police received a report of ‘a device’ in the Oeghill Hill Park area of Drumahoe shortly after 10pm last night. Extensive searches have been conducted, however, nothing untoward has been located at this time. Police are appealing to the public to be vigilant and to not

The National Ambulance Service says that initiatives are being introduced in Donegal to improve the service and reduce the amount of time ambulances are waiting outside Letterkenny University Hospital. A new system which treats people in their own homes rather than bring them to hospital is also being introduced. In response to Regional Health Forum

Donegal County Council has renewed its appeal for properties to house Ukrainian people. To date, 152 homes in the county have been made available. The call is part of a Government initiative to make use of unoccupied houses, apartments or holiday homes to house those fleeing the war in Ukraine. A tax-free recognition payment of

Over 180 businesses, organisations, and institutions in the North West have signed an open letter in support of the proposed upgrades to the A5. Jointly organised by the Londonderry and Letterkenny Chambers of Commerce, the open letter is signed by business across Derry, Donegal, Strabane, Omagh and the wider North West. It’s been submitted to

The last chance for people to have their say on the Town Centre First Plan for Milford is this week. The plan will be regeneration and renewal focused with a view to strengthening the role, image, vibrancy, vitality and resilience of Milford town centre. The Town Centre First Plan for Milford is being developed in

An engagement and eternity ring has been stolen from a vehicle in Derry. A white gold, pear shaped ring and a white gold wishbone shaped ring were stolen in the Macneice Close area of Ballymagroarty sometime between 4:30pm on Friday last and 10:30am on Saturday morning. Police are urging anyone with information which could assist

A woman has been arrested in Derry and is assisting police with a drug supply investigation. Multiple suspected Class B and Class C controlled drugs were seized by the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team following a search of the woman in the city on Saturday. Police also seized deal bags, a set of scales and two mobile

The three coalition leaders meet this evening to decide whether to end or continue the ban on rental evictions. Its due to lapse at the end of this month, but there have been calls to retain it to ensure more people don’t end up in homelessness. Latest figures published by the Department of Housing revealed

Gardai in Donegal are urging motorists to continue to adhere to the temporary speed limit in place on one of the main arteries into Letterkenny. Due to ongoing road works on the Four Lane route the speed limit has been reduced to 50 km/h. Yesterday, while conducting speed checks on the road, the Letterkenny Roads

    Five men have been charged following the discovery of a cannabis farm in County Tyrone. The men – aged between 28 and 50 – were arrested on Thursday after the operation was uncovered in the Tulnacross Road area of Cookstown. They’ve since been charged with a number of offences – including cultivating cannabis

Police in Northern Ireland have been given more time to question two men, arrested over the shooting of senior detective John Caldwell in Omagh in County Tyrone. The officer was shot several times at a sports centre ten days ago, and is still critically ill in hospital. A 33-year-old and a 57-year-old remain in custody.

Donegal Town is one of six towns nationally to partake in the Green Hub pilot which was launched on Tuesday last. Over 30 businesses and organisations were represented at the launch in Donegal town. It’s hoped the initiative will lead to a more circular economy through-out the country. It was found 70% of waste found

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

Donegal Town is one of six towns nationally to partake in the Green Hub pilot which was launched on Tuesday last. Over 30 businesses and organisations were represented at the launch in Donegal town. It’s hoped the initiative will lead to a more circular economy through-out the country. It was found 70% of waste found

Loganair has announced that it is restoring its service from Donegal to Glasgow. Flights will operate twice weekly on Saturdays and Sundays from July 1st to September 24th. Eilis Docherty, Managing Director, Donegal Airport, is hopeful that if there is a demand, the service can be extended:      

Police in Derry are investigating an arson attack in the Derrymore area. At around 11:30pm last night, a red Peugeot was set alight causing damage to the back of the vehicle. Both police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance. Anyone with any information relating to the incident is asked to

There’s been a slight drop in the number of people on the Live Register in Donegal. In the 12 months up to February, 9,805 people were signing on in the county, down 19 when compared to January. The seasonally adjusted Live Register decreased by 0.9% to 182,500 over the month to February 2023.

A burst water main is causing supply disruptions in Buncrana today. Repairs to the burst water main are ongoing in the Rockfield Terrace, Buncrana and surrounding areas. Donegal County Council is advising that there will be some traffic disruptions for the duration of the works which are expected to last until 2pm this afternoon.

The PSNI say a 47-year-old man, arrested in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh, has been released following questioning. Two men, aged 33 and 57, remain in police custody.

Donegal Mental Health Services say they have received funding for an additional five staff to provide ongoing support to the people of Creeslough. The HSE says it will continue to work with other agencies and services to identify persons who are vulnerable and in need of assistance. The issue was raised at this week’s meeting