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  A 1.1 billion euro cross-border programme has been submitted to the European Commission. The plan aims to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties. Commission approval and adoption of the ‘Peace Plus’ programme is expected in the summer. It was approved by the Irish Government, Northern Ireland Executive and the […]

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has confirmed it has submitted a new Control Plan for approval by the EU which would enable the derogation of weighing of fishery products. In a statement today, the SFPA seeks to clarify a number of issues with regard to recent control inspections in Killybegs. The authority repeats its assertion that

Gardai say a stop go system is in place on the road between Ballybofey and Donegal Town following a collision. The system is in place between Biddy’s Bar and Drumlonagher. Gardai anticipate the restriction will be in place for the next hour. No serious injuries have been reported.

There’s been a 10% increase in the number of people on the Live Register. Figures from the CSO show the seasonally adjusted figure went up by 17,000 in March to 181,900. The Pandemic Unemployment Payment scheme has ended, with the final payments being issued in respect of the week ending February 25th. All claimants have

The Taoiseach has called on the secondment of Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan to Trinity College to be paused pending a reassessment. The Government is due to receive a report on the process around the appointment next week. Speaking in Helsinki this morning Taoiseach Micheál Martin put a pause on Dr Tony Holohan’s appointment

Police in Derry investigating an arson attack last month are renewing their appeal for information. Two vehicles were completely gutted after being set on fire in the Lincoln Courts area at around 10:20pm on Sunday, March 13th. Sergeant Garth Bennett says they have made a number of enquiries in relation to the arson to establish

Donegal has the second lowest incidence rate of Covid-19 nationwide. The average rate in the county was 1026, according to the latest data. Within Donegal itself, Letterkenny continues to have the highest rate countywide. The figures cover the 14 days up to last Monday. North Inishowen recorded 137 new cases and a rate of 808

A woman has been rescued in Downings this evening. At around 7pm the Mulroy Coast Guard and Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene after the woman broke her ankle in an area off the beaten track. She was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to her injuries.

7,005 new cases of Covid 19 have been reported today. Of those, 3,150 were confirmed through PCR tests and 3,855 through positive antigen tests reported yesterday on the HSE portal. As of 8am today, 1,251 Covid 19 patients were being treated in Irish hospitals, 56 of them in ICU. There are 50 infected patients at

  An open public meeting is to be held in Killybegs this weekend over the on-going fish weighing controversy at the port. It comes as the Irish Fishing & Seafood Alliance has stated that the fishing industry in Killybegs is in crisis. In a statement, the Irish Fishing and Seafood Alliance have described demands made

Prices rose by 6.7% in the year to March, up from 5.6% in the year to February. It represents the highest rate of inflation since November 2000. CSO figures show the largest increase in prices in the 12 months to March were in transport, up over 18%, and housing, electricity and gas, up over 17%.

There was a €6 million shortfall in Donegal County Council’s rates income last year, with 27% of that deemed to be irrecoverable. Figures presented to members this week show that in both 2018 and 2019, Donegal County Council collected 76% of its potential rates income. In 2020, that fell to 61%, and last year, the

Update: The road has since reopened The Spencer Road in Derry is currently closed in both directions due to an ongoing incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey. No further details are known at this time.

Police in Derry say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing teenager. 15 year old Henri McColgan was last seen on Sunday at around 9:45pm. He is described as being 5ft 10 in height, with short brown hair, blue eyes and is believed to have been wearing a black hoody and black body warmer.

A new €12.5 million Higher Education Transformation Project has been launched today at the newly formed Atlantic Technological University. Higher Education 4.0 is designed to transform the way adult learners and employers engage with third level education. By developing a new suite of tools and services the project will enable greater access to third level

Investigations into criminal activity in Donegal are continuing. This week an operation was conducted by Gardaí from Milford assisted by the Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit and other Divisional Units. A firearm, a number of rounds of ammunition and a stolen motorcycle were recovered following a search of a house and lands in

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has issued a further statement over the ongoing developments in Killybegs. A number of vessels have turned away from the harbour in recent days over the landing rules which insists on fish being weighed without water. The Authority says that comprehensive engagement has been undertaken with industry over recent months to

Detectives in Derry have reissued an appeal over a robbery at a local bookmakers. The incident happened on Lecky Road in the city on Saturday, 26th March. A man, described as being around 6’2” tall and wearing a grey-hooded top and dark-coloured bottoms, entered the shop at around 4:10pm and approached the counter area where

  The Public Expenditure Minister says there’s no significant risk of fuel shortages or rationing. The European Commission is looking at a ban on oil imports from Russia after announcing a similar move on coal. Minister Michael McGrath says plants powered by fossil fuels will have to operate for longer than envisaged.

  An appeal has been issued over a young man missing from the North West. Gardaí are trying to trace the whereabouts of Richard Thien, who is missing from Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, since Tuesday. The 22 year old is described as being 5′ 8” in height, of strong build, with short black hair. When last

The security alert in the Waterside area of Derry has ended. A suspicious object discovered in the Corrody Road area on Monday evening has been declared an elaborate hoax. The object has been taken away for further examination. Corrody Road has re-opened. Superintendent Marty Reid said: “First of all, I want to thank the local

  8,354 new cases of Covid19 have been confirmed today. There are 4,076 PCR-confirmed cases, while 4,278 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 1,333 patients are in hospital, which is down 27 on yesterday. 58 are in ICU, which is an increase of 4.

  Donegal County Council has been told it will not be possible to have an external report on the purchase of five houses in Buncrana by the end of the month. In the meantime, the council says the matter has been referred to An Garda Síochána, the Department of Local Government, and the Department of

  The adjourned March meeting of Donegal County Council is underway this afternoon. Cllrs have assembled at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny for the meeting which has been postponed last week over an incident at the facility. At the time, Gardai were called to the Aura as some staff and a number of elected

There’s been a two vehicle collision in Derry.  The Glenshane Road in Derry is closed from its junction at Ardmore Road to the Altnagelvin roundabout as a result. Diversions are in place and we ask that drivers follow these diversions. Access to Altnagelvin is via Crescent Link or Irish Street.