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An event is taking place later for people to give their views on plans to treat a contaminated site in Derry, described as one of Europe’s largest illegal dumps. The erection of an underground barrier could be part of the approach to treat the Mobuoy site on the outskirts of Derry city which was uncovered […]

There’s only a few days left to have your say on the emerging preferred route corridor for the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway. Donegal County Council says the trail will act as a valuable corridor providing a safe, sustainable, and healthy modal option for all users. The Council, with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, is

A woman has been charged with improper use of a public communications network, and is due to appear before Strabane Magistrates Court on the 25th of this month. The charge follows a hate-motivated incident which was reported to police yesterday.  

Repairs to a burst water main in Letterkenny may cause supply disruptions to Fairgreen Park and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening.

Gardaí are appealing for information after a window was smashed at a house in Bun An Droichead, Kerrykeel in the early hours of Saturday morning last. It happened between twenty past two and twenty to three. Gardai are anxious to speak to anyone who may have been in that area with a dash-cam between 2am

Donegal gardai have issued crime prevention advice in light of a number of recent burglaries  in the county. They’ve also  recently received reports from residents in the Glenties and the Donegal Town areas in relation to incidents that have been captured on CCTV and doorbell cameras showing footage of men checking door handles of houses and

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the area of the Stone Jug, Castle Ave., Buncrana on Wednesday last between 1pm and 4pm. The pull cord of a generator at a food van parked at that location was cut between those times. Gardai urging anyone with information to contact them in Buncrana

Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a house in the area of Gartan Avenue area of Letterkenny between 5pm on Tuesday last, August 28th, and 2pm on Sunday. The house was unoccupied between those dates. Entry was gained through a rear window which was left ajar, and an inner door was smashed. It’s is not

Uisce Eireann says valve installation works in Letterkenny may cause supply disruptions in Ballymacool and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 2pm.

Malin Bridge will be closed today and tomorrow to facilitate essential road maintenance. The R242 is closed from 7am until 6pm on both days. Motorists are advised that local diversions will be in place via the R243 and R238.

Sean Kelly has withdrawn his name from the race to be the Fine Gael Presidential candidate. The move means Heather Humphreys will contest the election for the party. Sean Kelly had said he believed a contest for the Presidential nomination within Fine Gael would be good for the party, after coronations for Simon Harris and

Injury has been escaped following a two vehicle collision this morning between Stranorlar and Kilross. It happened at around 11:40 am in Tyrcallen, involving a truck and a van. Local reports say that traffic has been slow-moving as a result.

The UK Government is reminding people that the Emergency Alert system will be tested this Sunday at 3pm. It means that compatible devices will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. It will then read the alert aloud and include a link to the gov.uk website for more information.

A Donegal driver has been caught as part of an Garda Siochana’s National Slow Down Day. A motorist in Bundoran was clocked travelling at 79km/h in a 60 km/h zone. 79km/h in a 60km/h Zone on the R267 in Bundoran. The operation will target dangerous driving, reminding motorists that speeding endangers lives and increases the

A number of off-road bikes and a quad have been reported as stolen in a burglary at commercial premises on Melmount Road in Sion Mills. While the incident was reported to police just before 6pm yesterday, it’s believed the theft occurred sometime over the weekend, possibly during Saturday evening into yesterday morning. In total, five

Uisce Eireann says hydrant repair works in Killygordon today may cause supply disruptions to Dromore Park and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 4 o’clock this afternoon. Meanwhile, mains repair works in Carndonagh may cause supply disruptions at Tulnaree and surrounding

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has ruled himself out of the race for the Áras. The BBC reports that the former SDLP Leader had considered entering his name in the ring, but ultimately has not, concluding it is not the right time for him. Earlier in the summer, the MP said he had concerns that Irish

A 38-year-old man, arrested in Strabane yesterday, has been charged to court for assault on police. He was arrested in the Railway Street area and is also facing charges of disorderly behaviour. He is expected to appear before Strabane Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 25th September. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old man who was arrested by detectives in

Gardaí and the RSA, are launching a nationwide 24-hour speed enforcement plan today. It marks National Slow Down Day, with gardaí out in force until midnight tonight. The operation aims to curb speed-related collisions and raise awareness of road safety as schools reopen across the country. Gardaí, will target dangerous driving, reminding motorists that speeding

The argument that the UK cannot withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights because of its commitments under the Good Friday Agreement is being dismissed as entirely groundless. That’s according to the authors of a paper from the Policy Exchange. In a speech last week to launch Reform UK’s plans to tackle illegal migration,