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Long-awaited road safety works are due to commence on the Raphoe to Convoy road in the coming days. Councillor Patrick McGowan, Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, has welcomed the allocation of €170,000 for the works, which will see the construction of a crash barrier on the R236 Burnside Scheme. Works will start tomorrow

The road between Station Road and Laurel Road in Artigarvan is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Efforts are ongoing to make the area safe. Police anticipate the road closure could remain in place until at least this evening.

Investigations are ongoing into a recent theft in Ardara. The lock on a shed belonging to a local community garden group was broken, and a mobile gas ring and connector were stolen from within. The incident occurred between 5pm on Wednesday, October 1st, and 1:30pm on Wednesday, October 8th. Gardai are appealing to anyone with

Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Linsfort area of Buncrana over the weekend is being urged to contact Gardai. It’s after a number of garden lights at a property in the area were smashed between 8pm on Saturday and 11:30am yesterday morning. Gardai in Buncrana are investigating the matter.

Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with a weekend criminal damage incident in Ballybofey. Between 8pm on Friday last and 11am the following morning, damage was caused to a timber fence at a house in the Meenavoy area. Gardai say tractor marks were visible along the grass verge of the laneway beside the fence

Investigations are continuing after a car parked at St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, was damaged in recent days. Considerable damage was caused to the vehicle, which was parked at the location between 8am and 1pm on Friday. It appears the car was keyed along the passenger side. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardai

A motorist has been arrested in the Burnfoot area following a Garda chase. In the early hours of yesterday morning, a driver failed to stop at a crime checkpoint in the village. A stinger device was subsequently deployed, bringing the vehicle to a halt. The motorist was found to be 5 times over the drink

Letterkenny Rovers has been honoured with a Mayor’s Reception at Letterkenny Public Services Centre. The award last Thursday, was in recognition of the club’s outstanding contribution to local sports after being crowned Donegal League Premier Division Champions, Ulster Junior Cup Champions, and Women’s 7-Aside Winter League Champions. The club’s Chairman, Eamonn McConigley, and Senior Team

Communities are being urged to help protect older people from fire. A new campaign reminds people to check in on their neighbours, especially those aged 65 and over. National Fire Safety Week, which launches today, is urging people to support their communities with simple actions and shared knowledge among neighbours, friends, and family, such as

People are being reminded to make themselves seen on the roads. Donegal County Council are urging people to wear fluorescent and reflective material when walking, so that you can be seen from morning to night. They say “increased visibility can make the roads safer for all road users”.

As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruption to Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place today from 10am until midday. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Gardaí are investigating an assault in which a 44-year-old man died outside his home in north Cork. The body of the man in his 40s was found at Rockview Terrace, in the village of Doneraile. Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster has arrived at the scene where the body remained overnight. A senior investigating officer

Two leading retailers have cut milk prices. Lidl last night announced a 10 cent drop in the cost of 2 litres of milk, effective immediately – with rival Aldi announcing a similar move to come into effect tomorrow. It’s the first cut to milk prices here since 2023. Other supermarkets are expected to follow suit

TFI has announced Local Link services will be enhanced from Leitrim to Donegal. This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority under the TFI Network. Route 983 will be enhanced between Kinlough in Leitrim and Ballyshannon and will

  The hosepipe ban that is in place for the Milford Regional Public Water Supply will lapse on Monday. Uisce Éireann have thanked people from Milford, Kerrykeel and Ramelton for their support and cooperation throughout spring and summer. They say the efforts of these communities to reduce water usage and report leaks have been instrumental

Uisce Éireann has confirmed repairs to a burst water main impacting supply to Gortahork have been completed and water is returning to affected customers. The burst water main at the water treatment plant resulted in supply outages in the area yesterday. Supply levels in the area are continuing to return to normal this morning, however,

Malin Parish has announced plans to establish a First Responders Group. The initiative is run by volunteers and will help the ambulance service and provide support in medical emergencies. A public meeting is being held on Monday October 20th at 8pm in the Glengad Community Centre. People are being encouraged to attend to learn how