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The biggest fish ever caught in Ireland has been landed off the coast of Donegal. Aoife McGettigan caught a bluefin tuna, weighing a massive 344 kilograms, which she battled with for more than an hour to bring it alongside the boat and have it measured, according to the Irish Mirror. She was on a visit

Over 2,300 households are still without power in Donegal following Storm Amy. ESB crews will be on the ground working to restore power again today. While power will be restored to most areas later today, the utility says it could be 7pm tomorrow before all areas have access to electricity again. A number of community-based

Fianna Fail’s Jim Gavin has pulled out of the Presidential election race. The former Dublin GAA manager is withdrawing with immediate effect. Jim Gavin says he always knew the Presidential campaign would be robust and challenging. In a statement late last night, he said recent days gave him cause to reflect. He says he made

Uisce Éireann says water supply has been restored to the majority of customers in Donegal whose supply was impacted by storm Amy. There was a key focus on Inishowen, Lifford Convoy, Raphoe and Castlefinn, where the storm had the greatest national impact, with an estimated 4,000 homes experiencing disruptions. Crews are currently focused on the

7,000 properties in Donegal remain without power this afternoon in the aftermath of Storm Amy The ESB says Work to restore power throughout the day and they hope to have power restored to many customers by tonight. However, they say some customers in small pockets of Donegal may be without electricity into the early part

Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of disorder in the city yesterday evening. They say a sectarian motive is being treated as a possible line of enquiry. Shortly before 10.30 pm, officers were made aware that a number of young people were involved in an altercation in the Spencer

Members of the public are advised that Pump Street in Derry is currently closed due to concerns regarding an unsafe building in the area. Cordons are in place at the junctions with Ferryquay Street and London Street and a number of residents have been evacuated. The road is likely to be closed for some time.

Donegal County Council have opened a number of community based emergency hubs across the county for those who remain without electricity and water in the aftermath of Storm Amy. The centres are providing basic essential services to members of their communities who are in need. Donegal Civil Defense are also available to provide essential services,

The ESB say approximately  49,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power in counties Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway and Mayo. ESB Networks crews are working flat-out to restore power after Storm Amy, and expect that any customers who do not have their power restored today will have supply back by tomorrow night. However some customers in

A man who died in a weather-related incident in Letterkenny yesterday has been named locally. It’s understood Tommy Connors, aged in his 40s, died following the incident at a domestic property at around 4:15pm. His body was removed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. Gardaí say

People are being urged to stay clear of fallen debris and check in on vulnerable neighbours as Donegal feels the effects of Storm Amy. Donegal County Council say their crews are currently dealing with blockages on a priority basis. While the majority of the main roads are passable, the public are advised to be mindful

Uisce Eireann says work will begin in the coming days to improve water supplies in the Creeslough Portnablagh area.1.4km of old water mains will be replaced with new modern pipes. The works will take place in two phases on the N56 between Faugher and Drumnaraw. Traffic lights will be in place while works are underway,

Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 40s has died following a weather related incident in Letterkenny this afternoon. Gardai and emergency services attended after the incident at a domestic property at around 4:15pm. The body of the man was removed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital, where a post mortem examination will

Following a Red Alert between 4pm and 6pm today, an Orange Wind Warning remains in place in Donegal until 10pm tonight, followed by a Yellow Wind Warning until 12 noon tomorrow, Saturday. There are reports of multiple trees down across the county, blocking or partially blocking roads. Donegal County Council crews are now re-mobilising and

R252 at Cloghan/ Galwolie open again. Tree has been removed. R253 Glenmore to Reelin open again. Tree at McGlynns shop removed. ______________ Tree Down on the R238 near Skeoge Road Junction —————————— R253 Glenmore to Reelin blocked at McGlynns shop due to fallen tree —————————— Tree Down on the R238 near the Red Door Restaurant in

Latest updates from the ESB are available HERE With tens of thousands of homes, farms and businesses without power in the county, Donegal County Council is urging people to be very cautious. The council is advising householders who may be experiencing loss of heat or power due to the effects of Storm Amy to take

Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a serious injury incident involving a male in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. The incident occurred shortly after 4:15pm. As this incident is ongoing, there is no further information at this time.

HSE West and North West is advising that there will be significant disruptions to health services today (Friday, 03 October) due to the status red weather warning associated with Storm Amy. Due to the Red Weather warning in place, the Out of Hours GP service (NoWDOC) in Donegal will be limited to a phone service,

As Storm Amy grows in intensity, there are 4,400 homes and businesses currently without power in Donegal, mainly concentrated on the West and South of the county. Outages are being reported in Ballyshannon, Donegal Town, Killybegs, Dungloe and Stranorlar.

Letterkenny Main Post Office will close at 3pm today and customers in county Donegal are advised that some post offices may close early today Friday for the safety of customers and staff. They say any uncollected Social Welfare benefits, parcels etc will be safe, secure and available for collection once weather conditions are safe and