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  Three RNLI lifeboat crews have received an award for rescuing a fishing crew off Fanad Head. The lives of five people onboard a fishing vessel were saved during the callout in 2019. Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly and Arranmore along with Portrush in county Antrim, have been recognised for their efforts in rescuing five

New legislation will see an opt-out system introduced for organ donation. Under plans being brought to Cabinet by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly consent for organ donation will be assumed unless someone has opted out while alive. But next of kin will still be consulted and will be able to object to the removal of an

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenager who is missing from the Rathmullan area. 17-year-old Aaron Donnelly was last seen last Wednesday, November 23rd. Aaron is described as being 5’ 9” in height, of slim build with short brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on

A Letterkenny teenager who had been missing has been found safe and well. The 16 year old had been missing since Wednesday last. Gardaí have thanked the public and the media for their assistance.

Concerns have been raised in regards the protection of residents at a designated centre for adults with disabilities in Donegal. At the Dunwiley Centre, Stranorlar, it was found that an incident of alleged suspected abuse had not been suspected as a safeguarding concern. HIQA carried out the follow up inspection to review actions required as

Night-time temperatures could hit as low as minus five degrees in parts of the country over the next week. Winds will come from the east over Ireland and bring more settled weather, but it will be cooler. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says it won’t be like 2018 when easterly winds hit the country:

A scheme to allow people return their used bottles and cans for up to 25 cents each has been launched. The Deposit Return scheme will start in February 2024, but a portal has been opened today to allow producers and retailers sign up. Customers will be charged 15 cents more for smaller bottles and cans,

A 24 year old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a vehicle in Strabane. Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle in the Bridge Street area of the town shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday last. The vehicle, a black Vauxhall Astra, appeared to have been involved in

Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing Tyrone man who has links to Donegal. 55 year old Ciaran Coyle was last seen in Dungannon, County Tyrone at around 10am this morning. He is described as 5’6″ or 5’7″ in height with a stocky build and a shaved head and

Letterkenny University Hospital is postponing elective procedures given the pressure on the site and patients have been contacted directly. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. Saolta says this is resulting in significant delays being experienced by patients in the

Donegal County Council’s meeting has been adjourned following a defective block demonstration outside the Council office. Campaigners Paddy Diver, Lisa Hone and three homeowners have addressed the chamber. Paddy Diver has demanded the immediate release of the promised €15,000 for those who need to move out of their homes, saying that “If our demands aren’t

It is believed that Defective Block campaigner Paddy Diver will address councillors in the Chamber shortly. A demonstration is underway outside the offices of Donegal County Council as defective block homeowners demand action on the crisis. The gathering comes as long waits and pauses on applications for grants have driven affected homeowners to the streets

A Donegal man has been killed after being struck by a vehicle in a collision in Galway. Mark McDaid from Carndonagh was struck by a car while out for a walk early yesterday morning around 12.30am on the N83 at Cahervoley, Cummer near Tuam. It is believed Mr McDaid had driven to Galway to visit

Letterkenny University Hospital is once again the most crowded hospital in the country. There are currently 83 people waiting on beds in LUH, the highest figure in the country. LUH is followed by University Hospital Limerick (74), Cork University Hospital (70), Tallaght University Hospital (44) and University Hospital Galway  (43).  625 admitted patients are waiting for

A demonstration is underway outside the offices of Donegal County Council as defective block homeowners demand action on the crisis. The gathering comes as long waits and pauses on applications for grants have driven affected homeowners to the streets once again. The demonstration got underway outside the Council Offices in Lifford to coincide with the

Detectives in Derry are investigating a report of a shot fired at a house in Culduff Gardens in the city last night. Sometime around 9pm, it’s believed a number of masked men entered the house, one of whom was said to have been carrying a firearm, and fired a shot at the front door before

A 58-year-old man, arrested by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit in the Strabane area on 26 November, has been released following questioning. The investigation into the attempted murder of two police officers on 17 November continues and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101. Additionally, information and media can be provided to