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Five community-led projects from the North and the border counties have been awarded combined Change Maker funding of €116,565 to deliver initiatives that bring people together, strengthen relationships and promote inclusion. The projects, spanning wellbeing, youth engagement, sport and the arts, will support a wide range of participants, including older people, young people and those […]

  Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has this evening confirmed the passage of the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 through the Houses of the Oireachtas. The legislation provides a bespoke legal mechanism to facilitate the taking of sworn testimony from State bodies and former ministerial office holders before a judge of the High Court

Over €26 million has been spent on agency staff at Letterkenny University Hospital over the past two years. Figures presented to Cllr Gerry McMonagle at a meeting of the Regional Health Forum this afternoon show €13 million was spent in 2024, and €13.5 million last year. Officials say they’re working on bringing those costs down,

The Fréamha Housing Association will launch its new Five Year Strategic Plan, along 2026-2030, alongside an organisational rebrand and new interactive website next month. The launch, by County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Canning event will take place on Thursday, June 11th at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. Celebrating 22 years in operation, the Letterkenny based

The Cabinet will be presented with the Occupied Territories Bill this morning. It follows months of talks between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Attorney General’s office. The government’s version of this bill would ban the imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. Following approval today, it’s understood Foreign Affairs Minister Helen

The historical sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is due to start later. The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 charges, involving two alleged victims between 1985 and 2008. A trial of the facts of his wife Eleanor Donaldson will proceed simultaneously, a process that cannot result in her being criminally

The OPW has published data outlining the number of visitors to various heritage sites in Donegal last year. Donegal Castle received just over 76,0000 visitors, while Doe Castle received just over 34,000 visitors. There were just over 16,000 visitors recorded at Grianan of Aileach, and just over 3,250 at the Flax Mill at Newmills. Glebe

DONEGAL WEATHER TODAY Partly sunny conditions throughout the day. Highest temperatures of 22°C with northeast winds reaching 11 mph. UV Index of 5 (Moderate) and a 5% chance of rain. EVENING Turning increasingly cloudy but remaining dry. Temperatures falling to between 14°C and 16°C with steady northeasterly breezes. Rain chance 5%. TONIGHT Mostly cloudy conditions

Gardaí in Ardara have issued a reminder to motorists about the strict rules surrounding disabled parking bays, after catching a driver using a permit that didn’t belong to them yesterday. Drivers are warned that parking in a disabled space without a valid permit carries an immediate €150 fine, rising to €225 if unpaid within 28

Donegal County Council has published options reports for four greenway routes in the county, with people being invited to view the detailed documents and put any questions they may have to the authority. The council says the Phase 2 Options Selection process for four greenway projects has now been completed, with documentation now on display

Police are investigating a report of two assaults which occurred in the Waterloo Place area of Derry at around ten to eight on Friday evening. The PSNI say officers attended the area of Foyle Street after a report of a large gathering of youths. Two assaults were reported to them, believed to have occurred in

Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms say following last week’s fire at their Donegal factory, they’re currently working on restoring the Donegal showroom’s phone line and hope to be operational again very soon. They’re currently assessing the exact status of orders, and say they’ll be in touch in with all customers shortly. In the meantime, the company’s

Three young boys  were arrested in Derry last evening  following reports of masked youths throwing stones at passing vehicles and blocking Glengalliagh Road with burning pallets at around 6 o’clock. It is also believed that petrol bombs were thrown, causing damage to a bus stop in the area. Officers attended and dispersed the crowd, remaining

Three Donegal venues have been included in the 2026 Grassroots Venues Support Scheme. The Social in Gaoth Dobhair has been allocated €20,000, while Buncrana Cinema and O’Flaherty’s Bar Ltd. in Buncrana are set to receive €8,000 each. Nationally, over €1 million has been provided in to support grassroots music venues and to showcase the talent

Police in Derry are appealing for information to trace the owner of an abandoned motorcycle. The Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team was conducting patrols in the Collon Lane area yesterday when a motorcycle failed to stop. The vehicle was located a short distance away after being abandoned by the rider, who also ditched their helmet and

Police investigating an assault in Derry last night have charged a man to court. The 39-year-old has been charged with grievous bodily harm. He was released unconditionally in respect of possession of a class C controlled drug. He is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

A man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Enniskillen, Fermanagh this morning. He has been named as 39-year-old Michael Kenna from Belturbet in Cavan. Police had received a report at around 6am of a collision involving a motorcycle in the Marble Arch Road area. Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in Derry last night. Police received a report at around 10.20pm of a fight between two men in the Waterloo Street area, where one man was punched in the face, fell, and hit his head. Officers attended the scene and the injured man was taken

Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision on the Marble Arch Road in Fermanagh. The road is closed in both directions between the Blunnick Road and the Bog Road. It is expected to remain closed for some time while emergency services attend the incident and the area is cleared. Motorists are

A 31-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of several drug-related offences in the Cityside area of Derry yesterday has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. Meanwhile, a 38-year-old man who was subsequently arrested on the M2 on suspicion of drug-related offences on the same date has also been released on

12 Donegal projects are set to receive a share of €92,000 under the Lenalea Community Development fund. The funding is linked to the Lenalea Windfarm, which is operated by SSE. Organisations within 15 kilometres of the wind farm are eligible to apply for support. In a statement, SSE says that this year, major projects include