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A 58-year-old man has been extradited to the North. Police want him to stand trial for offences related to an investigation into the New IRA. The alleged offences happened in Tyrone in July 2020, and he’s to appear before Omagh Magistrates Court later today. He was arrested by Gardaí in December 2021 on foot of

Letterkenny University Hospital was among the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today. 41 admitted patients were awaiting beds today, 19 of them in the emergency department. Nationally, there were 467 patients without a bed this morning, according to the IMNO. LUH was fourth on the list behind University Hospital Limerick, University Hospital Galway, and

The head of the Health Service will step down in March. Bernard Gloster will retire, having served almost 38 years in the public health service, including three in his current role. Mr. Gloster says he wants to allow time to prepare for the next phase of leadership. He’s also expressed his “deep appreciation” for all

Gardaí say they are aware of a case of possible deception at an ATM in Moville last Thursday evening. At 9 pm, a woman used the ATM after having been warned it was broken by two nearby men. The woman proceeded to withdraw cash and was charged for more than what had been withdrawn. Following

A dangerous driving incident in Fahan was reported after a near miss on Friday last. A red A-Class Mercedes was overtaking dangerously at around 8:45 pm, forcing the oncoming traffic to drive onto the grass verge to avoid a collision. Gardaí are particularly interested in sourcing dashcam footage from the Burnfoot area around that time.

A man was assaulted on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, yesterday evening at around 8:20 pm. Gardaí are investigating the incident in which the man was kicked on the head by another man while he was on the ground. The injuries sustained are non-life-threatening in nature. Those with information are urged to get in touch with

A book of condolences has been opened at Letterkenny Garda Station in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley who died in the line of duty over the weekend. The 49-year-old was fatally struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a speed checkpoint in North Dublin on Sunday. Garda Flatley was the 90th member of the Gardaí

The Education Minister will update Cabinet this morning on starting major changes to the Leaving Cert. Under the significant reforms from the next academic year, 40% of marks in all subjects will be given for practical exams or end-of-year projects. These changes have proved controversial and divisive. The aim is that students don’t just face

Just over €4.4 million has been allocated to Donegal under the latest round of funding for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People. Nationally, €117 million is being set aside for the scheme. Senator Nikki Bradley says this is represents a 26% increase over last year’s allocation, and will ensure that nationally, 13,000

There were 280 new cars sold in Donegal in April, eight less than during March and 43 more than April of last year. The most popular brand was Toyota with 53, followed by Kia with 51, and Skoda and Volkswagen with 23 each. Of the new cars sold, 76 were Petrol electric hybrids, 68 were

Almost €19,000 has been awarded to the Ramelton village play area to see accessible equipment installed. Donegal Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher says the funding under the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation has seen the installation of wheelchair-accessible seesaws, inclusive sensory equipment, and upgraded accessibility features. Donegal County Council also provided match funding

District Support Team officers in Derry City & Strabane are appealing for information following a vehicle-related incident in the city last night. At approximately 9.10 pm, officers on patrol observed a silver-coloured BMW being driven in an erratic manner in the vicinity of the Letterkenny Road. Officers signalled for the driver to stop, but he

The average wait time in Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department is 8.1 hours. The Irish Independent reports this morning that nationally, those in EDs will face an average wait of 7.2 hours. In Donegal, the figure ten years ago was 4.4 hours, showing an increase of 3.7 hours in the past decade.

A man was hospitalised overnight in Derry following what police have described as a serious assault. Just before 2:30am this morning, PSNI received a report that a man had been assaulted in the Racecourse Road area of Shantallow. The 42-year-old man sustained facial injuries. A 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital following a crash yesterday evening in Letterkenny. The single-vehicle collision occurred at the Knocknamona roundabout at approximately 5:00 pm. The casualty was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Firefighters have successfully brought a fire in Creeslough under control. The blaze broke out in Drimnaraw earlier this afternoon. Fire Services from Falcarragh, Milford and Letterkenny battled the fire, and were assisted by an Garda Síochána.

1,700 homes, farms and businesses are without power in Letterkenny this evening. Power is expected to be restored at 8.30pm this evening. ESB apologise for the loss of supply and say they are currently working to fix the fault. Meanwhile, the power outage may cause low pressure and supply disruptions to Ballymaleel, Cashelshanaghan, Woodlands, Lisnenan,

  Two Buncrana schools have paid tribute to the two young men who passed away in yesterday’s drowning tragedy. They have been named locally as Matt Sibanda and Emmanuel Famiola. The teenagers were pupils of Crana College and Scoil Mhuire. Principals Kevin Cooley (Crana College) and Evelyn McLaughlin (Scoil Mhuire) have extended their condolences to the

Efforts are ongoing to bring a fire under control near Creeslough. It’s understood to be on the road between Termon and Creeslough. Members of the Fire Service are currently on the scene fighting the blaze. Donegal currently remains under an orange high fire risk notice until tomorrow. UPDATE: The fire has been contained.