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Tributes from across the political divide have been paid to David Trimble. The tributes were led by the Taoiseach Michael Martin who said he played a pivotal role during negotiations around the Good Friday Agreement. Figures from the political world both here and in the UK have been remembering one of the men were key […]

Police have issued a warning of criminals using clever technology to steal cars following a spate of keyless car thefts across the North. Over the last 11 months, 35 cars have been stolen using technology that is allowing these thieves to steal vehicles by redirecting wireless signals from key fobs. Detectives believe, due to the

Donegal was struck by a mini 0.9 magnitude earthquake overnight. The earthquake occurred 12km northeast of Letterkenny, approximately 1 km beneath Lough Swilly at around 2.35am, according to Irish National Seismic Network. Earthquakes with magnitudes up to M2.5 are commonly detected in Donegal; the most recent earthquake detected in this region was Magnitude of 0.6

The HSE has confirmed that a suspected bomb threat at Scally Place, Letterkenny. Co. Donegal this afternoon was a hoax. Scally Place offers a number of HSE services and also includes a medical practice. The building was evacuated as a precaution earlier this afternoon, with a large garda presence at the scene. The HSE would

Businesses have been evacuated at Scally Place, Letterkenny due to an ongoing incident on the Justice Walsh Road. It is believed there is an ongoing bomb scare and alarm was raised in the past half hour. Scally McDaid Roarty Medical Practice staff and patients have confirmed they have been evacuated. A spokesperson for An Garda

Grocery inflation in Ireland has hit 7.7 per cent – the highest level in 14 years. That’s according to market researcher Kantar. Take-home grocery sales fell by over 3 per cent in the 12 weeks leading up to mid-July. Consumers are attempting to cut costs by turning to generic brands, and reducing the frequency of

Donegal will host a major European Youth Conference at the end of next month. The event at the ATU Donegal Campus in Letterkenny will bring together over 100 young people, politicians and civil activists to discuss how to shape a more democratic and sustainable Europe. The Assembly of European Regions Summer Academy will take place

Funding has been approved for a new gteic digital hub on Tory Island. Údarás na Gaeltachta approved the monies at it’s monthly board meeting for the development adjacent to the island’s Community Centre. The project is being developed by the island’s Community Co-operative and will offer shared workspace available also as a community space and

A group of Fine Gael TDs and Senators say farmers cannot continue to be blamed for the country’s carbon emissions. TDs John Paul Phelan, David Stanton, Charlie Flanagan and Paul Kehoe, and Senators John Cummins and Garret Ahearn, have issued a statement as government continues talks on carbon emission reductions this week. They say ‘finger

A status yellow thunderstorm warning is in place this evening for seven counties, including County Donegal. The warning is in place here, as well as in Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo, Louth and Meath. It’s expected to lead to heavy rainfall which may cause spot flooding. The alert is in place until 8 o’clock tonight. Meanwhile in

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Northern Ireland this afternoon, after flash flooding impacted several parts of Derry and Strabane last night. The Met Office say that there will be heavy showers and longer spells of rain today, with some thunderstorms. They advise that it’s likely to cause additional travel disruption

Police in Derry say that a fifteenth man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation following a parade in the city on Monday the 18th of April. A 28 year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act yesterday. He has since been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. Of the

Police in Strabane say they have charged a 46-year-old woman, after it’s alleged she tried to drunkenly drive off in an ambulance. The incident occurred in the Bridge Terrace area of Strabane yesterday. Police have charged her with being in charge with excess alcohol in breath, and taking a motor vehicle without authority. She is

The revised mica redress scheme has been signed into law by the President. President Higgins signed off on the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022 yesterday evening. The updated scheme offers an increased cost cap – but has faced harsh criticism from homeowners, with foundations as well as

At least six people have been rescued following flooding in the North West last night. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service says one person was rescued from a vehicle, while five others were rescued from flooded properties. The service received a total of 106 calls relating to bad weather, while 49 incidents were responded

Motorists are being advised to take extreme caution when travelling in the Derry and Strabane areas today due to heavy flooding in parts. In a statement, Police say that there are a number of roads flooded and currently impassable, and they have urged road users to please follow road signs, slow down and think about

Heavy rain has caused significant disruption in the North West this evening. Damage has been caused to roads and bridges in East Inishowen. There is significant debris on the main Muff to Moville road as a result of the rain. The parapet at the bridge north of the Red Castle Hotel has collapsed and temporary

Motorists are being urged to book their NCT early, as demand pushes wait times into next year. An Irish Independent survey found the earliest some people can book an appointment is January 2023. Figures revealed Dublin, Cavan, Kildare and Louth were among some of the longest wait times in the country. In Donegal the earliest

The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team says an operation this week highlighted the importance of planning ahead when setting off hiking. The rescue service was tasked on Tuesday after two walkers who had began their pursuit at Glenveagh failed to return at a designated time. On Tuesday, DMRT were tasked at 8:42pm by Gardai in Galway

A motorist was taken to hospital last evening following a crash outside Letterkenny. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision at Listillon shortly before 5pm. One of the drivers was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

A South Donegal Deputy says common sense has prevailed with AIB reversing its decision to make 70 branches cashless, including six in Donegal. The bank announced yesterday that all branches would now retain cash and cheque services. Deputy Marc McSharry says it was vital AIB changed its mind on moving to cashless branches:

The Loughs Agency says these migratory species of salmon, also known as ‘humpback’ salmon, are native to river systems in the northern Pacific Ocean, but populations appearing in Europe are believed to have originated from stocking programmes in Russia in the latter stages of the 20th century. In 2019, the species was spotted in the