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Almost 800 properties in Donegal entered the Compulsory Purchase Order Activation Programme over the past two years, but the process of purchasing or acquiring sites was begun by Donegal County Council in only six cases. 353 properties entered the programme in 2023, with proceedings begun in six cases, Four of those were completed. In 2024,

Members of the Inishowen Municipal District have passed their budget for 2026. When asked about the prospect of extra money for street sweeping and supports for Tidy Towns groups, Finance Officer Richard Gibson told members that while officials try to increase funding for services, extra income streams have to be identified. He repeated the issue

Police in Derry made a number of arrests and seized suspected drugs in the city last night. A vehicle being driven at speed was stopped in the Clon Elagh area of the city at around 7.50, at which point the passenger, a 33-year-old man, attempted to make off from police. He was apprehended a short

The local GAA club in Newtowncunningham is asking those responsible for breaking into their clubhouse over the weekend to come forward. A spokesperson of Naomh Comcille says that the storeroom had been forced open and damage was done to the roller door. They say they will not tolerate the behaviour anymore, citing it was not

Police in Derry are appealing to the public to refrain from engaging in anti-social behaviour. Typically, with the Halloween season drawing near, there is an increase in the number of reports. They say there will be patrols in the city to ensure the safety of everyone.

Donegal Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed he will be supporting Heather Humphreys in the Presidential Election this Friday. In a statement, Minister McConalogue says he knows the Fine Gael candidate to be a person of “high callibre and good judgement” and someone who “understands the needs of rural

Over €17 million in refurbishment grants has returned 312 vacant and derelict homes to active use in Donegal. In total, since the Vacant Refurbishment Grant was launched in July 2022 up to the end of September this year, there have been 1,377 applications from Donegal homeowners with 1,011 approvals. Nationally, over €200 million has been

Bundoran RNLI assisted in the rescue of two kayakers after their boat capsized off Inishmurray, County Sligo, yesterday afternoon. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat at 12.45pm by Malin Head Coast Guard, who had picked up a faint VHF Mayday, initially thought to be off Fintra Bay. The Irish Coast Guard

Gardaí in Donegal say they’re aware of scam emails impersonating senior officers of the force. The messages contain false claims the recipient is under investigation for child sexual abuse offences and asks for money to resolve the matter. In a social media post, Gardaí say they would never contact someone in this fashion and would

The Housing Finance Agency has announced €500,000 in funding for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties, which include 2 in Donegal. The funding will be provided through the Social Investment Fund, which supports projects that enhance neighbourhoods, promote inclusion and improve quality of life in communities where HFA-funded homes are delivered. Donegal County Council has

A €500,000 winning Lotto ticket that was bought in Donegal remains unclaimed. The Daily Million Plus player purchased the winning ticket for last Sunday’s draw on Friday October 10th at Ardara Filling Station. The winning numbers were: 9, 16, 24, 29, 32, 38, and the Bonus number was 5. The National Lottery is urging the

Police in Tyrone are encouraging people to lock up outbuildings and vehicles. It’s after several vehicles in the Greencastle and Creggan areas were broken into and tools were stolen on Friday. The PSNI say they’ve seen a spike in criminal activity in the West of the county over the last three weeks, particularly between 11pm

Drivers are being advised of a fallen tree blocking the Pluck to Glenmaquin road, in Manorcunningham. It’s understood large vehicles won’t be able to pass the road, which is near DM Waste. The tree has been reported and crews are working to remove. In the meantime, motorists are being asked to drive with caution.

It’s emerged that a Bloody Sunday family has received a death threat. Mickey McKinney has confirmed that his family received a death threat, which resulted in a meeting with police on 9th October during the trial of Soldier F, who is charged with the murder of his brother William McKinney. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has

Letterkenny University Hospital remains one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today. According to the INMO, 40 patients are waiting for a bed at the hospital this morning, making it the third most overcrowded hospital. Yesterday, the hospital warned that its Emergency Department was extremely busy and that all available beds were in