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Car damaged in Clonmany

Gardai are are appealing for in information in relation to damage caused to a white Kia car in Cleagh, Clonmany on Saturday last, sometime between 9pm and midnight. The car had been parked opposite the new graveyard, and when the owner returned., they discovered damage had been caused to the door and wing on the

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New cargo service to serve six small islands off the Donegal coast

A new heavy cargo service is being established to serve six small islands off the coast of Donegal. The contract is for a year, with eight sailings being made available to Inisboffin, Gola, Inisheer, Iniskerrah, Rutland and Inisfree. During that period, an assessment will be made of the future demand for the service. The project

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Gardai seek info and footage after car is burnt out in Clonmany

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage in connection with an incident that occurred in the area of Gaddyduff, Clonmany in the early hours of Friday morning last. At approximately 3.10, four males were observed smashing the window of a car, which they then proceeded to crash it into a tree, before setting it

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Palestinian families resisting move from Dublin to Letterkenny

The mothers of eight seriously ill Palestinian say they will not leave their Dublin accommodation in order to transfer to new accommodation in Letterkenny. The Irish Times reports today that the Irish Red Cross had arranged for six families to be moved from private residential housing in South Dublin to Donegal, but the families are

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Crime Victims Helpline reports a 200% rise in reported racist hate crimes

  The Crime Victims Helpline says it saw huge rises in the number of calls relating to thefts and hate crimes last year. The group’s annual report for 2024 shows reports of theft-related incidents rose by two thirds, while burglary related contacts jumped by 46 per cent. The number of racist hate crimes reported to

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Uisce Eireann works taking place today in Kilmacrennan and Downings

Uisce Eireann says repairs to a burst water mains in the vicinity of Kilmacrennan may cause supply disruptions to Bunlan, Carnasaule, Carownaganngh, Golan, Ballyscanlon and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, valve installation works may cause supply disruptions in

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Lack of progress on housing in Glenties is forcing to people “couch-surf” – Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig

A West Donegal councillor says it is unacceptable that people have not received any answers over the status of three homes in the area. Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says applicants, including a pregnant mother of two, are being forced to sleep in car sheds and sofas as a result. He says the Government

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31 year old man arrested in Derry found to have suspected drugs on his person

A 31-year-old man was apprehended yesterday evening in relation to an outstanding bench warrant in the Strand Road area. The arrest was made shortly after 7 pm, and subsequently, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs was found in the man’s possession. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of drug-related offenses and remains

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The Apprentice Boys of Derry issue apology over image circulating of men urinating at bus stop

The Apprentice Boys of Derry have issued an apology in relation to an image showing a number of its members urinating at a bus stop near homes in Derry over the weekend. Annual celebrations took the to streets of Derry to commemorate of the ending of the Siege of Derry in 1689. The BBC reports

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Mother forced to seek long-term care for her child in Longford on foot of respite shortages in Donegal

The mother of a 13-year-old boy who has autism says it was easier for her to source long-term care for him in Longford than get the respite her family needed in Donegal. Maria was one of 150 parents who participated in a survey carried out by the Special Needs Parents Network Donegal, which was looking

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Two arrests made in relation to attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh

Two men have been arrested in relation to the attempted murder of PSNI officer John Caldwell in Omagh. The off-duty detective chief inspector was shot at a sports club in County Tyrone on the evening of the 22nd of February 2023. A 25-year-old man was arrested in west Belfast this morning, while a 45-year-old man

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Businesses suffering at the hands of water outages in west Donegal

Water outages in west Donegal have been hurting businesses in the area. A serious burst water main left the Falcarragh water reservoir depleted. After repairing the burst, water was then transferred from the reservoir in Dunfanaghy to Falcarragh in a bid to restore levels. However, it then emerged that the pipes had become airlocked. One

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Water repair works to cause disruptions in Falcarragh and Letterkenny

New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Ballyconnell, Falcarragh and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11am until 3pm. Meanwhile, as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions The Grange, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am

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Ireland signs joint letter with EU countries condemning Israel plans to expand war in Gaza

Ireland has today jointly signed a letter with other EU countries, strongly condemning Israel’s plan to expand the war in Gaza. The Tánaiste says it warns of the further danger to the remaining hostages’ lives, and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians. Speaking today at the Tullamore Show in County Offaly, Simon

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National Children’s Hospital faces delay which could see patients transferred during winter

The National Children’s Hospital is facing another delay – which could see the first patients transferred during winter months. That’s despite warnings against doing so while the health service is under increased pressure. The latest row – over the snag list – means the hospital will not be completed next month as planned. Head of

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Extensive damage caused to Strabane property following aggravated burglary

Police in Strabane are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary on Friday evening. At approximately 10:30 p.m., three men dressed in dark-colored clothing and balaclavas forced entry into a house in the Lisnafin Park area of the town. One person was reported to be armed with a silver-colored crowbar, and extensive

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Two teenagers charged to court in connection with disorder in Nailors Row, Derry

Two teenagers arrested in connection with disorder in Nailors Row in Derry on the 17th of June have been charged to court. One man, aged 17, has been charged with riotous behaviour. The other man, also aged 17, has been charged with the offence of Intentionally encouraging or assisting riot. They are due to appear

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Funding announced to eliminate €4 daily disability transport charge

Funding has been announced to eliminate the long-standing €4 daily transport charge imposed on people with disabilities in Donegal. The HSE has confirmed that €250,00 will be made available this year to remove the fee, with a further €500,000 in core funding to be allocated from January 2026 to address transport supports for people with

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