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New statistics released by An Garda Siochana show that Donegal had the fourth-most reported hate crimes of any county in the state last year. A total of 15 hate crimes were reported to Gardaí here – that’s only behind areas in Dublin, Cork and Galway. Donegal’s total makes up 3.3 percent of the 448 hate

Gardaí say that a man has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment, after being removed from the water at the Lifford Bridge. The incident occurred at approximately 2.20pm this afternoon, with traffic delays reported as a number of emergency services attended the scene. Gardaí say no further details are available at this time.

Serious traffic delays have been reported at the Lifford Bridge, as it’s believed that emergency services are currently responding to an incident there. It is currently unknown what the incident is, but local reports suggest a sizable number of Gardaí, Police and Ambulance service vehicles are currently at the bridge this afternoon. No further details

People in the North with Covid symptoms will no longer have to take an antigen test from Monday. Those eligible for new Covid treatments and people working in health and social care settings will continue to be advised to test. Dr Joanne McClean, the Associate Deputy Chief Medical Officer, says if people have a high

Police in the north investigating a video posted online relating to Michaela McAreavey interviewed a 21-year-old man today. The daughter of former Tyrone Gaelic football coach Mickey Harte was killed during her honeymoon in Mauritius 11 years ago. A video was widely shared in June, showing a group of men mocking the murder of Michaela.

A concert set to be held in Downings this evening has been cancelled due to bad weather. In a statement Donegal County Council said that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds and in the interest of health and safety, this evening’s concert at Downings GAA pitch featuring Na Mooneys supported by Declan McClafferty

2,298 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Donegal up to the 7th of August. Nationally, almost 48,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland, an increase of just under 3,300 in three weeks. In total 2,298 ukrainian refugees have arrived in Donegal since March. The Donegal Electoral area has the highest number of refugees with 945, followed

Detectives from Strand Road in Derry, who are investigating a firearms incident in Galliagh last summer, have today, Friday, 19th August, arrested a 60-year-old man under the Terrorism Act. He has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning. Detective Sergeant Ballentine said: “The arrest is part of an investigation

A Donegal company has benefitted from a €750,000 investment and is set to create 24 new jobs. Furthr VC today announced that it has led a €750K investment in Donegal digital publications creator, 3D Issue. Furthr VC and the Western Development Commission both invested €375K in 3D Issue. The company is using the funding to

38 children in the Donegal healthcare area have been waiting over a year to access vital mental healthcare. In total 417 children are on the waiting list for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in CHO1 which covers Donegal, the fourth highest figure in the country. The service provides treatment for young people with

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a single-vehicle traffic collision that has occurred on the Saint Oliver Plunkett Road at approximately 4:55am today. One male (60s) was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for injuries which are believed to be serious. The road remains closed and investigations are ongoing.

Planning permission has been granted for Donegal’s first columbarium at Ards Friary. A columbarium, for the interment of ashes, will be erected at the Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary, Creeslough. Donegal County Council granted the planning permission for the erection of the external columbarium. Planning permission was applied for by Brother Philip Baxter and was recently

Major work on the water supply in Falcarragh is set to be carried out at the end of the month. Irish Water crews will replace more than 300 metres of old water mains along the L-11131 Oldtown Road, which will significantly reduce bursts and give locals a more reliable water supply when works are completed

A NPHET to deal with monkeypox is being set up by the government. The Strategic Advisory Group will have 16 members from the Department of Health and the HSE, as well as virologists, and will advise the government on how best to respond to outbreaks. Last month the World Health Organisation declared it a Public

Essential Road Marking renewal was carried out on the Dual Carriageway on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The road was reduced to single lane traffic and necessary temporary traffic management was in place. Donegal County Council says the work is now complete.

Irish Water says overnight restrictions are continuing on the Carrigat and Lough Mourne Water Supplies, while restrictions accompanied by a boil water notice remain in place in Lettermacaward. The utility is also urging people to conserve water in all areas, and in particular those area affected by restrictions. Irish Water says the majority of its

People aged 55 and over can now get their next Covid-19 booster vaccine. Appointments are available from today. People who are more than 16 weeks pregnant are also invited to book their next booster at a HSE vaccination centre. The HSE says people aged 50 to 54 will be offered their second booster vaccine from

HIQA has today published the results of unannounced inspections at two nursing homes in Donegal, Larissa Lodge in Letterkenny and St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar. The inspectors found non-compliances in 11 areas at Larissa Lodge, and five at St Joseph’s. In both instances, management have outlined what measures are being taken to address the

Police in Derry are investigating a burglary at a house in the Foxhill area of the city at some point between 3pm on Wednesday August 10th, and 8pm on Tuesday August 16th. A number of items are reported to have been taken, including cash, a black Samsung tablet and a blue Mini Moto motorbike. Anyone

A number of people across the county have reported that they have been targeted by yet another phone scam. Gardai in Donegal have received a number of report from people who have received phone calls from scammers purporting to be representatives of a phone company. An attempt was made to withdraw €1600 from one person’s

Irish Water is unable to determine how long the Boil Water Notice will remain in place on the Lettermacaward Water Supply. The notice, arising out of operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant, is in place to protect the health of approximately 2,200 customers in the Lettermacaward, Portnoo, Rossbeg, Cleangort, Doochary, Meenacross, Dooey, Glenties