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Six artists in Donegal have been awarded almost €120,000 in bursaries from the Arts Council. The Bursary Award, a key funding scheme by the Arts Council, looks to support individual artists to develop their practice, research, and new work. The work in question covers a broad range of art applications, including visual arts, theatre, dance, literature, […]

Members of the public are reminded that a notice to avoid bathing in Benone Beach in Co. Derry remains in effect due to high levels of blue-green algae. It comes as a bank holiday weekend is set to get underway in Northern Ireland this weekend. The Minister of the Department of Environment, Andrew Muir, says

Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in Buncrana. Works are scheduled to take place until 5:15pm this evening, with supply disruptions possible in Buncrana and surrounding areas. It is recommended that 3-4 hours be allowed after the estimated restoration time for the supply to fully return.

A public meeting on the campaign for Justice for the large illegal dump in Mobuoy, Derry is being held next week. Earlier this year, two company directors were jailed for their role in what is the largest illegal dump known in Northern Ireland. The North’s Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir estimates that it could

An €80,000 PEACEPLUS Programme has been launched in the Glenties Municipal District Customer Service Excellence Ireland is running the ‘Belonging Across Boundaries, Stories to Connect’ initiative which aims to foster a greater sense of belonging by recognising cultural and religious differences as strengths, embracing diversity, and promoting a positive intercultural future for all communities. The

Water conservation restrictions will be in place tonight in parts of Inishowen. Uisce Eireann is advising that it may cause supply disruptions to Cloontagh, Coolcross, Tullynabratilly, Rashenny, Meenavogey, Ballyliffin, Carndonagh, and surrounding areas. Restrictions will be in place from 10pm tonight to 8am tomorrow morning.

Donegal County Council received 59 commencement notices for new homes last month. That’s a 37% increase on the previous month. However, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, to date in 2025, the number of notices received by the council is down 42% when compared to the same period last year.

HIQA has published a report following an inspection at Fiona House, a residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Letterkenny which is operated by Praxis Care. There were six residents at the centre when the inspection took place in May. Two non-compliances were noted, one in relation to notification of incidents, the other in

Mains repair works near the Twin Towns may cause supply disruptions to Knock, Whitehill, Glencovitt, Carn and surrounding areas today. Uisce Eireann says works are scheduled to take place until 2pm this afternoon.

Police in Derry say a young man found in a ‘distressed’ state in the John Street area of the city this morning has been reunited with his mother. They had put out an urgent appeal for assistance in identifying his parents on social media. They later confirmed that thanks to people calling in, the situation

A 34 year old man has been charged with a number of drugs-related offences following a search of a vehicle in the Newbridge Road area of Coleraine on Tuesday. The charges include possessing, and being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug. He is also charged with possessing criminal property and using

Derry City and Strabane District Council is calling for applications for events and projects to celebrate Ulster-Scots Language Week. The Council is looking for proposals that will promote a greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the Ulster-Scots language. A grant of up to £250 is available for each successful application to help with the development

Residents across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are being urged to take advantage of a free accredited training programme to become qualified Road Marshals. It’s hoped the programme will foster a stronger sense of community pride and self-sufficiency across the council area. The initiative, a collaboration between Derry City and Strabane District

Uisce Éireann says they are working to restore water supply to homes and businesses in Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas following an interruption to the water supply at Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant. Water services crews were deployed immediately and the plant is now back in production; however, Uisce Eireann says it will take several hours

The court case involving Kneecap’s Mo Chara has been adjourned until September. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court in London today, charged with a terror offence. It’s alleged he displayed a flag supporting Hezbollah at a gig last year. The group denies the charge. Mo Chara has been remanded on unconditional bail

Uisce Eireann is tackling a significant water main burst in North Inishowen. As a result, there may be supply disruptions in Carndonagh, Clonmany, Ballyliffin and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm this evening.

A man is due before Derry Magistrates Court today following a drug seizure in the city yesterday. Police say suspected Class A, B and C drugs with an estimated street value of £48,000 were seized during a search in the Cityside area, and a 30 year old man was arrested. He’s been charged with offences