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The unemployment rate was slightly up in July when compared to the previous month. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted rate was 4.9 per cent, up from 4.6 per cent in June. On an annual basis, the unemployment rate increased from 4.5 per cent last July.

A woman in her 70s has died in a house fire in County Tyrone. Emergency services were called to the Derrycush Park area of Aughnacloy yesterday evening. The fire was put out but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the death isn’t being treated as suspicious.

Donegal County Council says the L1272-1 Marblehill to Portnablagh Road is blocked for resurfacing today and tomorrow. The council says the works will take place in the townlands of Knockduff and Parkmore). Access to the Shandon Hotel and Knockduff Holiday Park will be available at all times via the Main Marblehill road off the N56

  Round Zero offers come out this morning from the Central Applications Office. It’s the round of offers for those who aren’t awaiting Leaving Cert results, or who are assessed by other criteria. That includes some medicine applicants, mature applicants, deferred and Access applicants and those coming from Colleges of Further Education. The results will

Efforts are continuing in Ballyshannon to repair a burst water main which was detected last night. Uisce Eireann says there may be supply disruptions around Belleek Rd, Rock field, Clyhore and surrounding areas until 4pm this afternoon.

Gardaí in Donegal are warning all third-level students to be aware of rental scams. It comes as students prepare for college in the coming weeks. Gardai say scammers may send a false contract for students to sign or deliver fake keys to make a scam appear more convincing. Students are advised to: Research rental prices

Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest number of admitted patients with beds across the state this morning, with nine more than yesterday. There were 51 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 431, with Letterkenny second on

Inland Fisheries Ireland has recorded the first capture and tagging of an Atlantic bluefin tuna of 2025. The enormous fish, measuring 1.95 metres, was caught, measured, and tagged in the water at Donegal Bay before being released. Authorised charter skipper Adrian Molloy, who caught the fish in the middle of the bay, also caught the

Europcar is announcing another €100 million euro investment in Ireland. It includes a branch network expansion, with three new locations, including one at Donegal Airport. It follows last year’s expansion into Donegal, with the opening of a base at Drumahoe in Letterkenny. The company says the latest expansion will create 15 new jobs across the

Letterkenny University Hospital had the second highest number of admitted patients without beds across the state this morning, with nine more than yesterday. There were 51 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 431, with Letterkenny second on

Derry City and Strabane Police have issued advice to motorists after their Neighbourhood Policing Team dealt with several issues at the weekend. In the Waterside area, a number of vehicles were caught being driven without insurance or by an unaccompanied learner driver. They also detected a scrambler being used in a local walking park. The

Over 20,000 people are expected to attend Féile 2025 in Derry. 150 events are taking place over ten days and the festival is the largest of its kind in the North West. This year’s programme includes some of Ireland’s greatest musical talent, award-winning films, headline discussions, big family fun days, sport, and exhibitions – with

Last month was the ninth warmest July on record. Met Éireann also revealed it was the 12th warmest of any month, in 126 years of records for Ireland. The hottest temperature in July was recorded at Mount Dillon in County Roscommon, where it reached just over 31 degrees. Meanwhile, the sunshine was recorded to be

Letterkenny University Hospital had the third highest number of admitted patients without beds across the state this morning. There were 42 patients in inappropriate areas of the hospital this morning, 24 of the on Emergency Department trolleys according to the INMO. Nationally, the figure was 428, with Letterkenny third on the list after Limerick with

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lettermacaward and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann recommends that people allow three to four hours after the estimated restoration time for their supply to fully return.

A motorhome that was parked on the Shore Road in Ballyliffin was damaged in the early hours on Sunday morning. At approximately 4.40 am, a wrench was thrown from the passenger window of a passing car and it struck the window of the motorhome. Gardaí are asking people who may have dashcam footage to contact

Gardaí have launched an investigation following an incident on Sunday morning last that seen a car window smashed. At 2:50 am on Quay Street in Donegal Town, a man was sitting in his car that was parked. Another man then began to shout from behind the car and then broke the rear windscreen by punching

The ESB sub station at Lurgybrack has again been targeted. Between 3.30pm on Monday the 28th of July and 4:15pm the following day, several metal bars of the exterior fence were cut, however its believed that entry was not gained. Gardaí are asking that those who believe they witnessed information to get in touch.

Gardaí are investigating  a criminal damage incident on the Cockhill Road in Buncrana between 6pm on Friday evening last and 6 o’clock  last evening, Monday. At some stage between those times, substantial damage was caused to the bus shelter at that location, with some of the glass shattered. Gardai are urging anyone who may be

Gardaí are appealing for help in connection with a robbery at a business premises in the area of Carrowmore, Malin Town on Wednesday last. At approximately  1.10 that afternooon, a woman entered the premises and interacted with a staff member before stealing a sum of cash from the register and leaving the premises. She is