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A woman in her 80s was robbed in her own home after what detectives in Castlederg have called a distraction style burglary. It was reported that a man called to a house in the Derg View area between 10am and 11am yesterday, purporting to be from the Housing Executive. He said that he needed to

A former Sinn Féin press officer and journalist who was jailed in November last for sexual communication with a child charges could have his licence revoked after he appeared at Limavady Magistrate’s Court charged with breaching his Sexual Offences Prevention Order. Michael McMonagle (44), whose address was formerly given as Limewood Street in Derry, was

Letterkenny Milford Municipal District has passed its budget for 2026, with €250,000 approved, equivalent to €25,000 per member. Director of Finance Richard Gibson told members that council wants to continue the policy of increasing the discretionary fund for members, and also continue with an estate maintenance programme which was recently introduced. Cllr Donal Coyle proposed

The public are being advised to be aware of all healthcare options this October Bank Holiday weekend. The HSE has issued the notice ahead of the upcoming bank holiday, warning that the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is expected to be very busy, with long wait times for non-emergency cases. NoWDOC will be available

Public events should be cancelled when a status orange weather warning is issued, with some called off sooner. That’s among a long list of recommendations contained in a review of the response to Storm Éowyn. A number of steps are already being taken, including a review of local authority severe weather and flooding plans, and

A nationwide walkout at Technological Universities is taking place at midday today, including Letterkenny and Killybegs campuses. The student-led demonstration is in response to the latest budget, with Students’ Unions claiming TUs aren’t being treated the same as other universities. They’re calling for investment in purpose-built student accommodation, professorships, and increased postgraduate stipend funding.

A £500 pound fine was handed down to man from Derry for aiding and abetting a proscribed organisation. 39 year old William McDonnell from Derry appeared in Derry Magistrates Court having been convicted of abetting under section 13 the Terrorism Act 2000. He was seen carrying placards with IRA written on them in April of

Gardaí are investigating two cases of criminal damage in St Johnston that occurred over the weekend. It is not yet known if the two incidents are linked. One involved graffiti, while the other saw damage caused to buses. Gardaí have issued an appeal for information in relation to offensive graffiti that was scrawled in the

A man had his camera equipment stolen at Ards Friary on Friday afternoon. He had been taking photographs along the shore and left his camera on a tripod while he went for a short walk between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. When he returned, he discovered that all of his equipment had been taken. The

Elected members of Lifford and Stranorlar Municipal District have passed their 2026 draft budgetary plan, with a fund of €150,000 agreed. It will see an allocation of €25,000 to each member, to be allocated at their discretion. Director of Finance Richard Gibson outlined at the beginning of his presentation that the statutory requirement to agree

The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife has been delayed, and is now expected to take place next year. He’s charged with historical sex offences while Eleanor Donaldson is accused of aiding and abetting. Both deny the charges against them. The trial was supposed to start in November, but is being

In light of the heavy fog and poor visibility this morning, Gardaí in Donegal are urging the public to be familiar with their front and rear fog lights. Drivers should be aware of how to switch them on and off, and only use them when it is appropriate. Road users are also told to beware

Drivers with hard-to-read licence plates could now be fined €60. From this week, gardaí can issue a fixed notice for licence plate offences through the Garda Mobility App. It follows the passage of the 2023 Road Safety Act, which included penalties for people who don’t have appropriate front and back plates. The rules apply to

The new Customs cutter, designed to withstand the inclement weather off the northwest coast, was officially launched. Cosaint will be operated by Revenue’s specialised Maritime Unit. Details on the vessel, which includes an on-board operation room, were previously given at the relaunch of Donegal’s Divisional Coastal Watch to tackle drug smuggling.