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  A deal has been struck between the HSE and trade unions to introduce an extended working week. It will see consultants and other staff rostered five days over seven. The HSE says the “overarching aim” of the extended hours is “to facilitate a smoother patient flow and greater levels of discharge”. It’ll affect all

The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team is urging hillwalkers to ensure they always carry appropriate navigation equipment, inform others of their planned route, and consider current conditions before heading out. They’ve released details in a social media post of an incident at the end of May in which gardai asked then to search for two missing

This evening, the Ulster Farmers Union urged the Departmemnt for Infrastructure to engage immediately and directly with all affected landowners, to provide clear answers on what will happen next and to ensure that any ongoing impacts to farm businesses are appropriately addressed. In a statement, they say the department has caused deep frustration and unnecessary

Two non-compliances have been noted in a HIQA inspection at Ramelton Community Hospital. There were 28 residents at the centre when the inspection was carried out in October of last year. The report says residents and visitors gave very positive feedback regarding the staff and the care and services provided to them, but non-compliances were

The High Court in Belfast quashed a Northern Executive decision to proceed with the A5 road upgrade. Mr Justice McAlinden says he’s aware his ruling would bring fresh anguish to the families of those who’ve lost loved ones on the road. However, he says the proposed scheme breaches elements of the North’s 2022 Climate Change

A High Court Judge has ruled against the A5 road improvement project, upholding a legal challenge taken by a group of landowners. A detailed ruling has taken Nr Justice McAlinden over two hours to deliver at the High Court in Belfast. The BBC says the ruling now puts the £1.7 million project in doubt. West

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has heard opening statements from ‘core participants’ this afternoon. A counsel to the proceedings has said the speed of the disclosure ‘must increase’. 29 people were killed in the Real IRA attack in 1998 – including a woman pregnant with twins. The inquiry is examining if the atrocity could have been

The price of an average three-bedroom semi-detached home in Donegal has risen by 3.9%, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Meanwhile, the average time taken to sell in Donegal is currently four weeks, the Q2 REA Average House Price Index shows. The average price of a three-bed semi in Donegal is €197,500,

A body was recovered this morning by Foyle Search and Rescue. He has been named as Padraig Sweeney. Foyle Search and Rescue say their sympathies are with his family and their thoughts are with them in the days, weeks and months ahead.

12 people are waiting on a hospital bed this morning. 6 people are on a trolley in the Emergency Department, with the remaining 6 waiting on a ward elsewhere in the hospital. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded hospital in the country, with 92 on trolleys.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a suspected car fire at the top of Lurgybrack. The incident is causing traffic disruption for motorists travelling on the N13 from Stranorlar towards Letterkenny. Motorists are being advised to allow for extended travel times.

Police say they are concerned about the welfare of a man missing from the Castlederg area. Aaron Lynch was last seen at approximately 1.15 am this morning in the Aghyaran area. He was last seen wearing a red coat, a white t-shirt, and grey shorts. Anyone who sees a person matching this description or knows

The High Court in Belfast will later decide on the future of the A5 road. Since the project was first proposed in 2007, 57 people have died along the road, linking Donegal and Monaghan through Tyrone and Derry. Stormont ministers gave the £1.2 billion project, which is set to receive €600m in backing from the

Over 7,500 people will be granted Irish citizenship in Dublin today, with 115 of those living in Donegal. Over seven ceremonies will be held over two days, with applicants from 143 countries around the world and living in 32 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred as Irish citizens. Minister for Justice, Home Affairs

Windy Hall Road will be closed from An Lagan to Long Lane from today until 11th July for essential drainage and road repairs. Diversions will be at Glencar Road and Long Lane. Local access will be accommodated whenever possible. A second road closure will be in place on completion of the works at this location,

The average house price in Donegal is now €243,000, according to the latest Daft.ie report. The figure represents a 63% increase compared to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown by the second quarter’s data for this year. Furthermore, prices rose by 8% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the same period

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Manorcunningham. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were conducting a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoint in the area this morning when the arrest was made. The driver’s car was seized as it was suspected to be dangerous or defective. A PSV examination of the car

Police investigating damage to a number of parked cars in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry have arrested a man in his 20s. He also assaulted two police officers after his arrest. Several vehicles parked in the Goldsmith Court area were damaged by a white Ford Fiesta, which had earlier been reported as stolen shortly after

Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the Letterkenny area today due to a very high volume of traffic. Large crowds are in the town for the conclusion of the Donegal Rally coupled with additional traffic travelling to and from the Donegal game.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch have recovered a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs with an estimated street value of approximately £420,000 in Dungannon. Shortly after 5:20pm on Friday, a search was conducted at a property in the Gorestown Road area. During the proactive policing operation, a quantity of suspected Class A

A Fline Box breathalyser is now in place at St. Eunan’s Camp Grounds, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Gardaí say the self-service breathalyser allows people to check their alcohol levels before driving, helping them make informed decisions. They are again urging motorists to never drive while under the influence of any type of intoxicant.

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Letterkenny. At a checkpoint yesterday, they tested positive for cocaine. Meanwhile, Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit yesterday seized a car as it had no tax and NCT. People are being urged to think road safety at all times,  never take unnecessary risks on

Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit arrested a driver at a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing Checkpoint (MIT) early this morning on suspicion of drink driving. Meanwhile, two vehicles were seized in Dungloe yesterday as neither had insurance, tax or NCT. Gardaí have warned drivers to never take unnecessary risks on the roads and to always make

Gardaí in Donegal have seized a quad bike and arrested the driver following a dangerous driving incident last night. They observed the vehicle being driven dangerously in Ballybofey. The driver was subsequently arrested and the quad was seized. In order to get the vehicle back, the owner must apply to the Judge of the District

A multi-agency rescue operation was launched this morning at the West End in Bundoran after a person fell from a cliff. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help and contacted the emergency services. Malin Head Coast Guard coordinated the response, tasking Bundoran RNLI, Donegal Fire

Police remain at the scene of a sudden death at a beach in Derry. The Belfast Telegraph reported that an emergency call was made yesterday afternoon at 2.35 pm to the NI ambulance service to the incident at Castlerock beach. A rapid response paramedic, two emergency crews, one HART crew, and an ambulance officer were

A motorist has been arrested after they were caught doing 174km/hr in a 100km/hr zone yesterday evening. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit nabbed the motorist in the Newtowncunningham area. They have now been charged to appear in Court Gardaí are again urging drivers to slow down and keep the race in its place.

A driver has been arrested for drug driving in Letterkenny. Gardaí observed a car being driven in a dangerous manner yesterday evening. They stopped the vehicle, and the motorist tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. An arrest was made and the car was seized, and a court appearance will follow. Gardaí are reminding people that

A boy has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Ramelton yesterday evening. The crash occurred at Chapel Road and involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a male juvenile child, was taken from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. The road, which had been closed for a period