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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

A major research paper published today claims Mica is not the primary cause of the failure of defective concrete blocks in Donegal. Four properties in Inishowen built between 2001 and 2004 were investigated as part of the research project. Microstructural and chemical analysis combined with thermodynamic modelling was carried out on four homes affected by

Gardaí in Ballyshannon detected a car which had not been taxed in 651 days using the Active Mobility app. This is despite displaying a tax disc which appeared to be up to date. Upon further investigation it was suspected the disc was false or altered. The driver has been arrested and charged, and the car

Donegal County Council are urging dog owners to keep their pets under control, especially during the lambing season when sheep are particularly vulnerable. Owners are advised to not let their dogs loose in areas adjoining livestock fields as many attacks are caused by dogs which escape and attack sheep grazing nearby.

Congressman Brendan Boyle says he will advocate to President Biden to visit Donegal in the upcoming presidential visit to Ireland. When speaking on RTE Radio 1 Drivetime, the Congressman said “The only campaigning I’ll be doing while I’m there is trying to get him to go up to Donegal and meet with my aunts in

€500,000 has been announced by the Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, for the Creeslough Together Initiative. The initiative will help support the recovery and sustained growth of the Creeslough community, with a focus on Community Development and Trauma Informed Community work. It is set to be delivered over a three year period

Donegal is among counties that seen the highest rise in house prices in 2022. That’s according to figures released today by the CSO. While the national Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) rose by 6.1%, the Border region seen a rise of 10.1% This includes Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo. Dublin house prices were up

The Lifford Accommodation was inspected by HIQA on November 2022. It was first noted that the centre had taken proactive steps to identify service improvement issues but had fallen short in delivering. The results of the report showed 5 non-compliances in the areas of capacity and capability, quality and safety. These included an oversight in

Ramelton is set to receive €40,000 under the 2023 Historic Towns Initiative. It is one of 11 historic towns nationally to received part of the €1.3million funding. The funding will help to provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration, aid the rebuilding of local economies, and address vacancy with heritage as the consistent focal point.  

Over €70m in EU funding has been invested in health and social care projects in the border region since the establishment of the Co-operation and Working Together partnership. This year marks the 30th anniversary of CAWT with more than 100,000 patients and clients benefitting from projects to date and more than 40,000 people receiving training.