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  The North’s Infrastructure Minister has announced that a £430,000 flood alleviation scheme on the Elmwood Green Stream in the Fyfin Road area of Castlederg is due to commence in the coming days. Minister Liz Kimmins said the area has experienced localised flooding in recent years, most notably during the major floods in 2017. The

Road users are advised that the Drumnakilly Road in Omagh is blocked following a road traffic collision near the junction with Camlough Road. Police are urging people to avoid the area and seek alternative routes for their journeys.

Two teenagers who were arrested after failing to stop for police in Derry on Monday are due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court today. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of suspected Class A drugs and drug-related paraphernalia. Both men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with possession and possession with

A teenage boy has died after falling at a lake in Kerry. The incident, involving a 16 year old, happened in Conor Pass yesterday afternoon. Emergency services, including rescue helicopter 115, were called to the scene. A file is being prepared for the coroner.

The Wild Atlantic Way has been voted the world’s second most ‘Instagrammed’ road trip. A study by used car retailer Cinch looked at the 40 most iconic driving routes across six continents, then whittled it down to the top five, which have accumulated the highest number of photos posted on Instagram. The Wild Atlantic Way,

Letterkenny may be without water today as repairs to a burst water main get underway. Ballyraine, Lurgybrack, Port Road, Main Street, Dry Arch, Bonagee, and surrounding areas may be impacted, with the work due to be complete at 7 o’clock this evening. It’s recommended that an allowance of up to four hours be made for

Donegal County Council says Cottage Road in Dunfanaghy will be blocked for road resurfacing today and tomorrow. Diversion Routes are in place.

Uisce Eireann are carrying out works in a number of areas of Letterkenny today as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme. Hydrant installation works are taking place in Killyclug, with local supply disruptions possible between 9am and 11am, and again from 2pm until 4pm. Disruptions are also possible in the vicinity of Port Road

€9,000 has been awarded to six organisations through the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme. The Mullaghduff Band, Comhaltas Craobh Fhanada and the Manorcunningham Pipe Band each received €2,000. While the Arranmore Pipe Band, St Carthas Pipe Band, and St Catherine’s Accordion Band each were awarded €1,000. The scheme aims to support groups that foster the

Gardaí are investigating a recent report of the theft of cattle from the Galdonagh area of Manorcunningham between 6 pm on Monday, the 16th of June, and 9 am the following morning. It’s believed that a red and white shorthorn bullock, a black shorthorn heifer, a black Aberdeen Angus heifer, and a black Hereford Cross

The window of a business premises was smashed at the Diamond in Donegal Town. It happened between 9 pm on Saturday and 7 am the following morning. CCTV from the surrounding area is being viewed. Gardaí are urging those with information that could assist inquiries to come forward.

An investigation has been launched after the tyres of two vehicles were slashed in Cloghan. The incident occurred on Wednesday last, at a quarter to one in the morning, in the Kiltyfergal area Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage to make contact with

A food van was vandalised at Gambles Square in Ramelton. It happened overnight between 10.30 pm on Sunday and 9 am the following morning. Gardaí are calling on anyone who witnessed the incident or those who can assist the investigation with relevant information to contact Gardaí in Milford.

An information appeal has been made by gardaí after two drivers sustained minor injuries in a collision on Tuesday night last in Culdaff. It happened on the R238 at Templemoyle between 10.15 pm and 10.45 pm. One car was travelling from Malin towards Culdaff, while the other was driving in the opposite direction. There were

An investigation has been launched after a pair of binoculars and a GE TEC laptop were stolen from the wheelhouse of a boat at the Town Pier in Killybegs. It happened sometime between 12 pm on Friday and 8 am yesterday morning. Gardaí are asking those who observed suspicious activity in that area between those

The 42-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the murder of a pregnant mother-of-two in County Down has been released unconditionally. 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery died at a house in Donaghadee on Saturday. A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder, and the woman, who was released this morning, was arrested yesterday

Two teenagers were apprehended by police in Derry after failing to stop when signalled to do so. At 7.50pm, District Support Team officers observed a silver Audi A3 on Springtown Road, which they signalled to stop when it travelled onto Groarty Road; however, the driver failed to do so. A short time later, the same

The new ‘252’ registration plates come in from today. The format was introduced in 2013, and changes every six months. It’s also the first day new and existing electric vehicles can avail of a green ‘flash’ on the right hand side of the number plates.

Kerga, the parent company of Killygordon-based Nomadic Foods, has acquired Münsterland, a leading German Ready-to-Drink specialist. It’s part of Kerga’s strategy to build a European group of convenience food and beverage businesses. 100 people are employed in the county through Nomadic. Killygordon-based Alan Cunningham, Chief Executive of Kerga and Nomadic Foods, says they are on

The Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project has officially opened. As part of the project, the derelict Island House property was regenerated to provide a tourist information and reception centre, public conveniences, and office space. The scheme, jointly funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Two men arrested in Derry earlier today as part of investigations into drug criminality, linked to the INLA, have been released. A quantity of drugs, cash, mobile phones, and drug paraphernalia were seized during four searches across the city. The men, aged 33 and 40, were released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

Two men have been arrested in Derry today as part of a policing operation targeting drug criminality, linked to the INLA. A quantity of drugs, cash, mobile phones, and drug paraphernalia were seized during four searches across the city today. The men, aged 33 and 40, remain in custody at this time. Police are appealing