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447 admitted patients are on trolleys in hospitals this morning. The INMO says University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 100. That’s followed by Letterkenny University Hospital with 44, and University Hospital Galway with 35. In LUH, 17 are in the emergency department, and the remaining 27 are in wards elsewhere

A tractor was stolen from a yard in Burnfoot over the weekend. Gardaí say the Case International 844 was taken from the Dundrain area between 5 pm on Friday and 4 pm yesterday. The tractor did not have registration plates attached and was rusted, especially around the bonnet. Investigation gardaí are asking for those who

Several items were stolen from a closed-down licensed premises at Sappagh, Muff, yesterday during daylight hours. A window and a door to the rear of the property were broken to gain entry. A Rockwell sander, a silver and orange Rockwell floor buffer, and an aluminium outdoor patio set consisting of a 3-seater couch and 2

Cash was stolen from the premises of a business in the area of Coolmore, Rossnowlagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Between midnight and 6 am, the rear door of the property was forced open, and entry was gained. Money was taken from the cash register. Gardaí are asking the public to report any

Gardai say a number of  £20 Bank Of England notes were in circulation in the Buncrana area recently, and are urging all businesses across Donegal to be alert. They say retailers and other businesses should ensure that all notes are thoroughly checked, as many of these notes are produced in a very professional manner.

  Gardai are appealing for information about a criminal damage incident  Bunagee Pier, Culdaff. Between Midnight and 6am on Thursday last, July 3rd, a boat was boarded at the pier and  the diesel tank was smashed. Safety gear from the boat was thrown overboard, but it was later recovered. If anyone can assist with relevant

Opposition parties and student representatives will protest outside Leinster House this evening. It’s over Government plans to reinstate the €3,000 college contribution fee. In 2022, then Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris, introduced a €1,000 cut to the student contribution fee, a measure repeated for the 2023 and 2024 academic years. An extra €500 off

Water outages are expected in Brae Road, Burnfoot and surrounding areas this morning. Works to remain the burst water main are due to be complete by 9am. It may take up to four hour for supplies to be fully returned.

Drivers are warned this morning that the Kirkneedy to Rareagh road will be blocked for emergency drainage works. Motorists travelling on this road are advised to divert via Drumkeen and via R250.

The North’s Infrastructure Minister has announced funding that will unlock 3,000 new wastewater connections in Derry. The North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has secured £11million in June Monitoring, which will go towards unlocking wastewater capacity across the North. This means 3,000 properties in Derry will be connected to the sewage system, including 2000 new homes

A man who was driving a vehicle with a child passenger has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences in Derry. At around 10.20 last night, police were alerted to a vehicle in the Springtown area. After stopping the vehicle and speaking with the male driver, officers conducted a preliminary drug test.

Police in Strabane are appealing for information following the theft of a van in the town in the early hours of this morning. It’s reported a blue Mercedes Sprinter van was stolen from a driveway in the Derry Road area of the town at around 2:40am. There have also been reports of other vehicles in

Injury has been escaped in a collision this morning in Lifford. Gardaí say they received a report at 9:45 am this morning at Ballindrait of a collision. They no injuries have been reported at this time.

Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Tully and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 11am this morning. As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repairs may cause supply disruptions to Milford, Ramelton and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11am until 1pm this

Fine Gael will kick off a search for a presidential candidate tomorrow. Nominations will close at 4pm on Tuesday July 15th. Hopefuls will need the backing of 20 TDs or senators, 25 councillors and five executive members. A series of hustings will take place later this month, with members voting in August. The final vote,

Gardaí seized a car yesterday evening in the Buncrana area as it was suspected to be dangerous or defective. A Public Service Vehicle examination of the car will now take place. The seized car was also lacking insurance, tax and an NCT. Court proceedings will now follow.