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Gardaí in Donegal have seized a vehicle after a dangerous driving incident in the Quigley’s Point area of Buncrana. The incident occurred on Saturday night last, when members of the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit attempted to stop a car that was being driven dangerously. The driver failed to comply, prompting Gardaí to deploy a stinger

Stephen McCahill will be laid to rest on Saturday morning, five days after he was killed in his home in Ardara. The businessman will be buried following Funeral Mass at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family. His family say his legacy will live on through his tireless work to support communities in

Buncrana Fire Service attended the scene of a collision at Links View Estate in Ludden on the 20th of December. Upon returning to base, it was discovered that a yellow strobe light and two signs used at the scene were missing. The larger sign was red and white and read “Fire Brigade Incident Ahead,” while

A red Honda Jazz was stolen from Meetinghouse Street in Donegal Town between 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 3 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The car is has the registration number ’11 DL 6681′. Gardaí are asking anyone with information regarding this theft or the location of the vehicle to contact their local

Tributes have been flooding social media following the killing of former Donegal Person of the Year, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill was pronounced dead at his home outside Ardara following what Gardaí are describing as a domestic assault. A man in his 30s has been arrested. Among those paying tribute is Donegal Deputy Pat “the Cope”

City of Derry Airport has cancelled some flights today as a result of icy conditions. A number of other routes are facing delays. The runway is currently closed for snow and ice clearance as intermittent showers and freezing conditions continued throughout this morning. The following has been changed: Loganair LM651 to London Heathrow – currently

Gardaí in Donegal are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male at a location near Ardara in the early hours of this morning. A man has been arrested in connection with the death. At approximately 3:50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the

A new snow and ice warning has been issued for Donegal. An earlier yellow warning was due to expire shortly. The new status yellow warning will remain in place until 9:00am tomorrow. Wintry showers of sleet, snow accumulations, sharp frost, and ice may occur, creating difficult travelling conditions. Meanwhile, gardaí have issued the following advice:

Due to icy and snowy conditions, all morning exams scheduled at ATU’s Letterkenny campus have been delayed. These exams will now begin at 11:00 AM today. All exams on our other campuses will continue as scheduled. Please allow extra time for safe travel and take care on the roads.

Criminal barristers in the North are starting an indefinite strike today, warning the justice system’s heading for collapse. They say legal aid fees haven’t risen in 20 years and warn juries will be left waiting, while serious trials could stop unless the money changes. Ministers say budgets are tight, but barristers insist fixing the crisis

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