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35% of homes in Donegal were bought with a mortgage in 2021. Nationally, 63% of homes purchased were with a mortgage, down from a high of 65% in 2019. According to CSO figures published today, of the 1,330 people who purchased a property in Donegal in 2021, 460 were mortgaged transactions while 870 people purchased

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the theft of four Charolais Heifers from land in the Cashleenan area of Kilmacrennan. The animals are believed to have been stolen between 4pm on Friday afternoon last and midday on Struday. Two are white full bred weanling Charolais Heifers and two cross bred weanling Charolais Heifers, one of

Gardaí are appealing for information after a car was damaged overnight in Culdaff on Wednesday last. Sometime between 11pm and 8:15am in the Templemoyle area, two tyres were slashed and a window in the vehicle broken. Gardaí are asking anyone who saw any suspicious activity to contact Buncrana Garda station.

Investigations are continuing after a man was assaulted in Letterkenny last week. At around 11:40pm on Wednesday night in the Lower Main Street area of the town, a man is believed to have been attacked outside a licenced premises by another man. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to injuries sustained which

Uisce Eireann says it is investigating reports of water supply disruptions in Clonmany and surrounding areas, with more information to follow. Local people have told Highland Radio News that this is the second day of disruption, with breaks in supply in some areas since lunchtime yesterday. There may be traffic disruptions as the cause of

The road between Doochary and Lettermacaward at Derrylaconnell will be closed today and tomorrow due to essential road works being carried out. The closure will be in place between 8am and 5pm both days. Donegal County Council is advising motorists to use alternative routes.

Lough Swilly RNLI were yesterday tasked to assist in the rescue of a person at Lisfannon beach. Volunteers were paged by the Malin Head Coast Guard just before 5:25pm yesterday evening to assist the National Ambulance Service. The RNLI helped remove a casualty from the beach to an ambulance from where they were then taken

Two women were sentenced yesterday for the manslaughter of 75-year-old Daniel Guyler from Derry. The pensioner had been rushed to hospital after he was found with serious injuries in the Termon Street area of the city on Monday, the 23rd of July, 2018 after an attack which seen his wallet stolen. Ten months later, on

Valve repair works may cause supply disruptions to Meenacross, Glencolmcille, Malin More, Malinbeg and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 9:30am until 12:30pm tomorrow, April 4th. Supply may take 2-3 hours to fully return to all affected properties.

Detectives from The Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 56-year-old man in the Ballyarnett area of Derry today. The arrest was made under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The man has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. A number of items have been seized, which will be subject

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has reshuffled her front bench. She’s said it’s time for a general election and this is the team which will lead the party into it. Some members will stay where they are with Pearse Doherty, Eoin O’Broin, David Cullinane and Louise O’Reilly keeping Finance, Housing, Health and Enterprise. Former

Gardaí are warning the public of yet another scam doing the rounds. In this e-mail based scam, individuals receive an e-mail purporting to be from An Garda Síochána, in which they are accused of being involved in a child pornography investigation or a similar ‘judicial’ claim. The individual is offered the opportunity to pay a

A man’s been beaten with iron bars in the Skeoge area of Derry during what police are describing as an aggravated burglary. Two attackers are reported to have forced entry to a house in Beraghvale between 1am and 2am yesterday, damaging a window and door before assaulting the victim who is aged in his twenties.

HSE-employed GPs could become a possibility in areas where it’s difficult to attract and retain staff. It’s included in the Terms of Reference for a Strategic Review of General Practice to be completed this year. The review aims to identify challenges facing the sector such as GP shortages, and highlight where improvements should be made.

A man in his 30s has died following a crash in Co Tyrone yesterday afternoon. The single vehicle collision involving a Vauxhall Vivaro van occurred at around 3:10pm on the Garvallagh Road in Fintona. The man died at the scene. Police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. They say they are particularly

There’s been a 15% increase in the number of people presenting as homeless in the North West. Latest figures published by the Department of Housing show that during one week in February, 146 people, including 30 children accessed emergency accommodation in the region, In the Donegal, Leitrim area, 56 people were without a home, up

Lifford Greyhound Stadium has officially reopened. A gala event was held last evening. The stadium closed over three years ago with fears the sport may never return to the venue. Lifford Greyhound Stadium closed in August 2019 due to what it said was ‘an ongoing lack of support from the Irish Greyhound Board.’ It was

There’s a warning that Irelands abortion system could collapse. A review carried out into the provision of terminations is currently with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. It’s looked into the experiences of women and service providers, and according to the Irish Times has identified shortcomings in the spread of services across the country and the availability

A search for the remains of a teenager believed to have been murdered by the IRA in 1975, will resume at a bog in County Monaghan today. Columba McVeigh from County Tyrone was just 19 when he was abducted and killed. A search being carried out by the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims

An individual has been airlifted from Glenlough bay near Port this morning. Just before 10am Killybegs Coast Guard were called to the area to rescue a casualty stranded on the beach. The team and Rescue 118 returned the individual to the Port carpark unharmed.

Detectives in Derry are appealing for information following a burglary yesterday evening. Reports say entry to a house in the Victoria Road Area was gained sometime between 5:30 and 6:15pm. Its believed a sum of money and jewellery were taken with damage also to a bedroom door. Two males in dark clothing were seen in

PSNI in Derry are appealing for information following damage to a bus shelter in the Glendermott Road area. The damage occurred between 8pm and 10pm last night to the bus shelter near Maxol, leaving it in dangerous condition for the public. Police are asking anyone who witnessed anything or have dashcam footage to get in

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballynally, Moville and surrounding areas today with works to finish at 2pm today. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours for supply to fully restore.  

The Ballybofey & Stranorlar Tidy Towns have organised a community clean up taking place today. The event commences at 9am this morning and will be in action until 4pm this evening. Volunteers are welcome to join the efforts. Supplies including refuse bags, litter pickers and high-vis vests are available to be collected from the old