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252 admitted patients are on trolleys in hospitals this morning. Letterkenny University Hospital accounts for the largest number of those with 43, followed by Cork University Hospital with 37. Of the total number of people waiting for beds, 166 are in emergency departments, while 86 are in wards elsewhere in hospital.

The First Home Scheme has been extended in Donegal and 16 other counties. The price limit has now increased by €25,000, allowing more first-time buyers to qualify. Reviews will continue to be carried out on a biannual basis, with the next due in mid-2026. In Donegal, the new price ceiling is €375,000.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a parked car was struck by another vehicle in the early hours of New Year’s Day. At approximately 2:00am, the car, which was parked on Main Street in Kilmacrennan, was damaged. It is possible that the vehicle involved was a silver or grey Ford Focus. Anyone with information, including

47% of cars that underwent the NCT in Donegal last year passed on the first attempt. A total of 58,271 vehicles were tested. 46% failed, with 4,457 failing dangerously. Letterkenny carried out the highest number of tests at 26,742, followed by Donegal Town with almost 15,000. Carndonagh hosted 9,635 tests, and nearly 7,000 vehicles were

The Northern Ireland Secretary of State says all the families of the Disappeared are owed justice in 2026. In his new year’s message, Hilary Benn says he looks forward to further engagement with the Republic’s government. He also adds much work remains on both sides to implement commitments made in addressing the legacy of the

Donegal County Council have advised that all winter designated gritting routes will be gritted this afternoon from 4pm. This comes as Met Eireann forecasts temperatures could go as low as -4 during the night. Road users have been asked to assume no road is ice-free. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National

A man in Omagh is believed to require facial reconstruction surgery following an assault in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 46-year-old reported that he was attacked after refusing to give a lift to a man he did not know between 1:00am and 2:00am. The victim was kicked while on the ground and has

Gardaí set up almost 2,100 traffic checkpoints in the past week. 149 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs between last Monday and Sunday. More than 4,600 drivers were caught speeding by officers on patrol, and by speed cameras or vans. One driver in Mullandrait, Stranorlar was detected at travelling

There were concerns that the British Army’s top spy inside the IRA was a “danger to himself” after his existence became public knowledge. Known by the codename Stakeknife, newly released documents reveal there were fears among officials here that he may try to take his life. The handwritten note is from 2003, following a period

The Irish Government has committed almost €2 million to the Shared Island Civic Society Fund. The money goes towards supporting cross-border partnerships between grassroots community organisations both here and in the North. €1.92 million will be shared between 64 projects with most groups receiving about €30,000. To be eligible for funding, projects are required to

Derry City and Strabane District Council has expressed disappointment that the reindeer decoration located in Guildhall Square was removed this morning following an act of vandalism overnight. They say it is extremely disappointing that damage to a public decoration has resulted in its removal, particularly at a time when many people take pride in the

Donegal County Council have advised that all winter designated gritting routes will be gritted tonight from 6pm and again tomorrow morning at 6am. This comes as Met Eireann forecast temperatures could go as low as -2 during the night. Road users have been asked to assume no road is ice-free. The gritting routes are: 01:

A driver on the outskirts of Buncrana was detected travelling at 162 km/h in a 100 km/h zone during National Slow Down Day yesterday. They were arrested and are due to appear in court. Gardaí are urging everyone to “arrive alive” this Christmas.

A security alert in County Derry ended in the early hours of this morning. Police received a report of a suspicious device in the Tullymore Road area of Currynierin at around 12:55pm yesterday. Following a joint operation involving the Air Support Unit and Ammunition Technical Officers, nothing untoward was found. Residents who were evacuated have