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  It’s been revealed that there are currently over 2,650 derelict dwellings in Donegal.   The latest report from GeoDirectory also shows that 385 new residential address points  in the county were added to its database last year. The report has also found that a further 574 residential buildings were under construction in the county in Q4 […]

  Police have seized approximately £20,000 worth of drugs in the Strabane area over the last few weeks. A number of drug related operations have resulted in 11 arrests, 13 people reported to the PPS, and six vehicles seized. Police are continuing to appeal to the community to report any suspicious activity to 101.

  An investigation is continuing into a crash near Dunfanaghy yesterday. The collision between a car and a tractor happened at Casey Glebe, Dunfanaghy at approx. 12.10pm. The driver of the car was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. Gardai are appealing to

There were 40 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Eight people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 32 were waiting on wards. Nationally, 440 admitted patients were waiting for beds this morning, 342 patients were waiting in the emergency department, while 98 were in

40 new jobs are on the way to the North West. Advantio has announced the establishment of its European Cybersecurity HQ in Sligo, with the creation of approximately 40 jobs over the next three years. Established in 2009, Advantio is one of Europe’s leading privately owned Cybersecurity firms and is the Cybersecurity Partner of choice

  The road on the N15 between Laghey and Ballintra remains closed this morning following a serious two vehicle collision yesterday evening. The crash, involving a car and an articulated lorry, occurred at 4.10pm. Two people were taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Investigations are ongoing. Diversions are in place at

Breastcheck screening appointments are currently delayed by up to a year . Screening services were paused for a number of months at the start of the pandemic, but according to the Irish Times women who were due to be screened in 2021, should be seen this year. A spokesperson says that ‘urgent patients who had

  A long awaited extension at Scoil Naomh Colmcille at Drumoghill, Manorcunningham has received approval to proceed to tender under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The project will consist of one new classroom, and one new Special Education room. Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s a positive announcement, and praised the principal, staff, students and parents

A motorist has been arrested after failing a roadside drug test.  Gardaí arrested the driver on Sunday afternoon in the Letterkenny area on suspicion of drug driving. The driver tested positive for cannabis and cocaine and their vehicle was seized on suspicion of not having valid insurance, road tax or NCT. Gardai say that traffic

A woman’s been airlifted to hospital this afternoon following a road collision in Dunfanaghy this afternoon. A car and tractor collided and the female driver of the car, who is in her 50’s, was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries. The male driver of the tractor received medical attention at the scene. Garda

There are reports of serious traffic delays between Laghey and Ballintra following a road traffic collision. We understand emergency services are at the scene.

3,295 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the North in the last 24 hours. There have been four additional covid related deaths. 394 patients are being treated for the disease in hospital in Northern Ireland, with 28 in ICU.

The HSE is urging anyone who wants a booster to come forward this week if possible. It’s in an effort to reduce the risk of wasting thousands of vaccines that are due to expire soon. It’s estimated up to 220 thousand doses will have to binned by the end of the month.   Letterkenny Vaccination

134 people died on the country’s roads last year, according to figures from the CSO. That’s down from 146 in 2020 and 140 in 2019. The number of road deaths in Donegal last year was seven, compared to 10 in 2020 and eight in 2019.  

Some residents in Letterkenny are being advised to expect disruption to their water supply this afternoon due to a burst main. The Glenwood Park and surrounding areas are affected. Repair crews have been tasked to the scene with work underway and a traffic management plan in place while the works are being carried out. The

  There were 30 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO, there was one person on a trolley in its Emergency Department while a further 29 people were waiting on wards. Nationally, 391 admitted patients were waiting for beds this morning with 298 patients waiting in the emergency department,

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an assault in Claragh Court area of Derry yesterday afternoon. It was reported at approximately 1.50pm that two males forced their way into a property by breaking a door. One of the men was armed with a hammer. The male occupant of the property

  A centre for people with disabilities in Donegal has received a glowing report from the health watchdog. The unannounced inspection of Fiona House, run by Little Angels Association in Letterkenny was carried out in August of last year with the details published today. HIQA inspectors found that residents who received care in Fiona House

  68 per cent of Leaving Cert students want a hybrid exam this year. A survey of nearly 19,000 students, by the Irish Second Level Students’ Union, shows students are concerned about missing classes, and the effect the current situation is having on their mental health. This year’s Leaving Cert is due to return to

There’s been a multi-vehicle collision in County Derry. Motorists are advised that the Ballykelly Road, Limavady is currently closed due to a five vehicle road traffic collision. Diversions are in place and drivers are asked to avoid the Burnally Road. Large goods vehicles will be diverted via the Baranailt Road. People are being advised to

  Tributes have been paid to a school caretaker who was found dead on Friday evening. Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate “all the circumstances” following the death of John Kelly in Buncrana. mr. Kelly who was in his fifties was found in a laneway behind a row of houses at Knockalla Drive in

More than 400,000 doses of booster vaccines held by family doctors are due to go out of date over the next fortnight. The Sunday Times reports that there’s been a fall in the expected demand for Covid 19 boosters likely because of high infection rates recently. HSE guidelines state that a person must wait 90

The Department of Health has confirmed a further 14,962 Covid-19 cases in the Republic of Ireland today. 10,753 new cases of Covid 19 were confirmed via PCR tests, with 4,209 positive antigen tests logged online. Meanwhile 965 Covid positive patients are being treated in hospitals – a slight increase on yesterday, with 88 confirmed cases

A 3k walk/run is set to be held in Letterkenny today, in honour of 23 year old teacher Ashling Murphy, who was killed in Tullamore, County Offaly in shocking circumstances earlier this week. The walk/run will begin at the Letterkenny Community Centre, with all those wishing to participate being asked to arrive at 3:30pm, with

Gardaí say they will continue to investigate “all the circumstances” following the death of a man in Buncrana. The man, named locally as John Kelly, was found in a laneway behind a row of houses at Knockalla Drive in Buncrana. According to Gardaí, the man’s remains were discovered at approximately 7:10pm on Friday evening. A