Author name: highlandnews

Gardaí in West Donegal have spoken to the owners of two tents which had been left erected at Carrickfinn Beach, and say their investigation in that regard has concluded. They had issued an appeal after they were alerted to the fact that the tents had been sitting empty for a period.

A Public Consultation has been launched on the new Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy for Donegal. Donegal County Council is undertaking a review of its County Donegal Culture & Creativity Strategy 2018-2022 with a view to developing a new strategy for the years 2023 – 2027. The Creative Ireland Programme is a five year

Gardaí conducted a number of searches in the Letterkenny area today, 16th August 2022 A number of residences were searched during the operation. A total of 8 persons were arrested and are currently detained at a number of Garda Stations in the region. A quantity of drugs was also seized. No further information is available

It’s emerged that a woman in her 90s who died following a crash in County Mayo yesterday was from Donegal. Katie Doherty from Laghey was a passenger in one of two cars that collided on the N17 close to the Kilkelly turnoff at 5.50pm. Three women and two children were taken to Mayo University Hospital

UPDATE- The 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson following a car fire on Hospital Road in Castlederg during the early hours of Tuesday, 16th August has been released on police bail, pending further enquiries. —————————– Police in Strabane are investigating a vehicle fire on Hospital Road in Castlederg during the early hours of today,

Two petrol bombs have been discovered in Bready. At around 9.30am yesterday morning, it was reported that a petrol bomb had been located outside a property on Bluebell Avenue while, a short time later, a second was discovered outside another property in the area. Neither of them had been lit. Police say enquiries are ongoing

A number of items of machinery have been stolen in West Donegal. A shed beside a residence in the Sheskinbeg area of Derrybeg was broken into between 8am on Friday last and 4pm on Saturday. Machinery including a quad bike, generator and welder were stolen during the burglary. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information

Gardai are investigating a criminal damage incident in Letterkenny in the early hours of Saturday morning. Between 2am and 8am, stones were thrown through the front window of a property in the Windmill View Estate. Three separate panes of glass were damaged along with the rear window of a vehicle parked in the driveway. Gardai

Police in Derry say they have received a number of reports in relation to material placed on a bonfire in Meenan Square in the Bogside area of Derry. They say these reports are being treated as hate crimes, and they are seeking to identify those responsible. In a statement this morning, Derry City and Strabane

Police are investigating a report of shots being fired in the Bogside area of Derry last night. Shortly before 11.20pm they received a report of a number of loud bangs being heard in the area. At around the same time, a third-party report was received about possible shots being heard in the area. Police say

Goalposts have been destroyed at Convoy Arsenal FC over the weekend. In a statement, the club says it is not just destruction of property but an attack on younger club members. They say it is very disappointing for everyone involved in the club who work very hard to provide football to under 6s up to

A section of the A5 is closed this morning following a serious crash. The Beltany Road outside Omagh has been closed in both directions between the Mellon Road and Mountjoy Avenue. Police are asking motorists to avoid the area. Local diversions are in place.

The Housing Minister says its now up to the DPP to decide if a report into practices at An Bord Pleanala should be made public. The report examined alleged conflicts of interest and relevant disclosures by the then Deputy Chairperson of the planning authority, Paul Hyde, who has since resigned. Minister Darragh O’Brien confirmed last

Irish Water has confirmed that restrictions on the Lough Mourne and Carrigart water supplies will remain in place until further notice. In order to maintain a daytime water supply in both areas, night-time restrictions are in place between 10pm and 9am. The restriction on the Lough Mourne Water Supply is impacting Stranorlar, Ballybofey, Raphoe, Convoy,

Gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in Culdaff. The body of a man in his 70s was discovered in the water at Bunagee Pier at 11:15am yesterday morning. His body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out. Gardai say they

Investigations are continuing after a man is believed to have been stabbed in Convoy over the weekend. The man was assaulted at around 1:15am on Saturday in the Main Street area of the village. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to what Gardai say are non-life threatening injuries.

The Freedom of Donegal is to be awarded to golfer Paul McGinley today. A Civic Reception is being held later this afternoon at the Rosapenna Hotel in Downings. The recognition of the sporting star comes ahead of the beginning of the Irish Legends Golf Tour tomorrow, hosted by the McGinley Foundation.

CLÁR funding has been announced for a number of projects in Donegal. Announcing the funding this morning, Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue said ten Sports Clubs, Schools and Community Groups in Donegal will receive grants of €50,000 each to develop a wide and diverse range of community facilities in rural areas. The Donegal grants