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Due to a large crowd expected at the Buncrana Hearts Final League Match tomorrow, motorists are being told to expect delays on Castle Park Road between 13:30pm and 16:30pm.

Essential repair works have commenced at Austins Department store in Derry. The iconic building was acquired by the Inner City Trust in March. The Trust is now considering future uses of the building. The Inner City Trust has confirmed that contractors have commenced a program of minor, but urgent, work at the former store to

Motorists are being advised of possible traffic disruption in Derry tomorrow due to a number of planned parades. The first one will leave Cromore Gardens at 1pm, towards Linsfort Drive, Iniscarn Road, Eastway Road, Elmwood Terrace to Westland Street. Meanwhile, at 2pm, a parade will leave from Lecky Road towards Westland Street, Elmwood Terrace, Eastway

Investigations are underway following the theft of a large quantity of vehicle parts from a business in Strabane in the early hours of this morning. The theft occurred on the Lifford Road at around 2:35am. Police say they are particularly keen for information on a white Citroen Berlingo van, acting suspiciously in the area, between

Several sets of traffic lights are out of action in Letterkenny. The lights at Port Road, Justice Walsh Road, High Road, and Main Street are currently not working. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and to be courteous to other drivers. Donegal County Council has warned that the lights may not be operational again

Around a thousand bikers are expected in Westminster later to show support for British troops who served in Northern Ireland. They’re opposed to the repealing of the Legacy Act, which gave immunity for crimes committed during the troubles in return for co-operation with a new truth recovery body. The original bill was opposed by all

Two men have been charged to appear in court following a major drug haul in Trillick, West Tyrone, yesterday. Officers yesterday recovered suspected cannabis, with an approximate street value of £170,000 and €10,000 cash from a house at that location. The men, aged 19 and 24, have been charged with several offences including possession of

New rules around short-term lets mean online platforms could be hit with hefty fines. The regulations, that will see Fáilte Ireland manage a new register, will come into effect in May next year in a bid to free up more housing. Companies such as Airbnb and booking.com could be fined millions of euro for failing

Donegal County Council is seeking participants for a new exhibition exploring the history of Donegal people who travelled to Scotland to work between 1940 and 1990. The ‘Working Over By’ exhibition is being developed by the council’s Culture Division, in partnership with the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies. People are being asked to record their

Police in Strabane are warning that someone’s life could be put at risk if people continue to damage life-saving water safety equipment. Police have issued a stark warning that a throw line could be the difference between life and death. It’s after a string of recent incidents in Strabane and Newtownstewart during which life-saving safety

The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District says imaginative solutions must be found to address a serious road safety issue outside Castlefinn. Cllr Gary Doherty says there is a need for a footpath from Ringsend to the bridge on the Castlederg because of the numbers of people who regularly walk there. He says the

Almost half the number of commencement notices were issued for homes in Donegal last month when compared to the same time in 2024. A total of 71 commencement notices were issued in the county in March, down from 138 last year. Nationally, there have been less than 3,000 commencements up to March this year, down

Police continuing to assist Gardai in efforts to locate a missing Mayo man, are seeking information on a man seen hitchhiking outside Limavady earlier this week. 38-year-old George Brennan was last seen on Wednesday, 2 April in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. It’s understood he may have links to the Causeway Coast and Glens and the Mid

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Trentagh and surrounding areas today. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon.

Donegal County Council’s Culture Division team have published their 2024 Annual Review, outlining the authority’s achievements in strengthening cultural engagement and fostering creativity across communities. The Culture Division team is made up of Library, Arts, Museum, RCC, Archive, Heritage and Biodiversity services. The report looks at a number of significant events and initiatives, including the

Valve installation works may cause supply disruptions to Port Road, Letterkenny and surrounding areas today. The works. which are part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, are scheduled to take place from 9am until 1pm this afternoon.

Letterkenny University Hospital has been found to have a ‘huge disconnect’ between the emergency department and mental health services. A report from the Mental Health Commission reveals that there is a ‘distinct disparity’ in how mental health patients are treated in the ED. The report shows the need to increase the range of acute mental

The SDLP has confirmed that Derry Councillor Brian Tierney has had his party membership and whip on Derry City and Strabane District Council reinstated upon conclusion of a conduct investigation. Councillor Tierney was suspended from the party after it emerged he issued a character reference for a member of the Irish Defence Forces who was

Uisce Éireann has renewed its appeal to people in Ramelton, Milford, and Kerrykeel to conserve water over the coming days. Last week’s dry weather conditions have resulted in low lake levels at Milford. As a result, property owners are being urged to be mindful of their usage to allow supply to catch up with demand