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Europcar is announcing another €100 million euro investment in Ireland. It includes a branch network expansion, with three new locations, including one at Donegal Airport. It follows last year’s expansion into Donegal, with the opening of a base at Drumahoe in Letterkenny. The company says the latest expansion will create 15 new jobs across the […]

Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest number of admitted patients without beds across the state this morning, with nine more than yesterday. There were 51 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 431, with Letterkenny second on

Derry City and Strabane Police have issued advice to motorists after their Neighbourhood Policing Team dealt with several issues at the weekend. In the Waterside area, a number of vehicles were caught being driven without insurance or by an unaccompanied learner driver. They also detected a scrambler being used in a local walking park. The

Over 20,000 people are expected to attend Féile 2025 in Derry. 150 events are taking place over ten days and the festival is the largest of its kind in the North West. This year’s programme includes some of Ireland’s greatest musical talent, award-winning films, headline discussions, big family fun days, sport, and exhibitions – with

Last month was the ninth warmest July on record. Met Éireann also revealed it was the 12th warmest of any month, in 126 years of records for Ireland. The hottest temperature in July was recorded at Mount Dillon in County Roscommon, where it reached just over 31 degrees. Meanwhile, the sunshine was recorded to be

Letterkenny University Hospital had the third highest number of admitted patients without beds across the state this morning. There were 42 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 24 of the on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 428, with Letterkenny third on the list after Limerick with

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lettermacaward and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann recommends that people allow three to four hours after the estimated restoration time for their supply to fully return.

A motorhome that was parked on the Shore Road in Ballyliffin was damaged in the early hours on Sunday morning. At approximately 4.40 am, a wrench was thrown from the passenger window of a passing car and it struck the window of the motorhome. Gardaí are asking people who may have dashcam footage to contact

Gardaí have launched an investigation following an incident on Sunday morning last that seen a car window smashed. At 2:50 am on Quay Street in Donegal Town, a man was sitting in his car that was parked. Another man then began to shout from behind the car and then broke the rear windscreen by punching

The ESB sub station at Lurgybrack has again been targeted. Between 3.30pm on Monday the 28th of July and 4:15pm the following day, several metal bars of the exterior fence were cut, however its believed that entry was not gained. Gardaí are asking that those who believe they witnessed information to get in touch.

Gardaí are investigating  a criminal damage incident on the Cockhill Road in Buncrana between 6pm on Friday evening last and 6 o’clock  last evening, Monday. At some stage between those times, substantial damage was caused to the bus shelter at that location, with some of the glass shattered. Gardai are urging anyone who may be

Gardaí are appealing for help in connection with a robbery at a business premises in the area of Carrowmore, Malin Town on Wednesday last. At approximately  1.10 that afternooon, a woman entered the premises and interacted with a staff member before stealing a sum of cash from the register and leaving the premises. She is

Pump repair works may cause supply disruptions to Lissacholly, Cloghore and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until midday. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

The North’s Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the fourth Electrical Switchgear Academy in the North West with Vertiv. The Academy will see 16 participants undertake eight weeks of pre-employment training, working towards a Level 2 entry-level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL) for work in the electrical switchgear sector. The Electrical Switchgear Academy will

A water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruptions to Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas. Crews are working to restore the supply to all affected areas as soon as possible. Uisce Eireann recommends that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.

Police investigating numerous reports of a man acting suspiciously in Strabane have made an arrest. It was reported yesterday at around 11am, that a man had gained entry into a house in the Springhill Park area after attempting to enter into a number of properties in the area. Officers attended and acted swiftly to arrest

The Food Safety Authority has issued another recall due to the presence of Listeria. A number of spinach and mixed leaves products have been removed from supermarket shelves – including McCormack Family Farms, Egan’s, Supervalu and Tesco-branded products. FSAI is urging consumers and caterers to dispose of the items. It says there’s no evidence to

The Food Safety Authority has issued another recall – due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The products in question are Hogan’s Farm Turkey Burgers, with a use by date of July 26th. The F-S-A-I says, although the date has passed, the burgers are suitable for freezing – and is urging the public to check

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Five Points, Killybegs, Bruckless, St. John’s point, Dunkineely and surrounding areas. Works are now scheduled to take place until 6:30pm. Meanwhile, another burst main in Ballyargus, Redcastle, Greencastle, Moville is causing supply disruptions. These works are scheduled to take place until midday. Uisce Eireann