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Petrol bombs have been thrown during trouble which broke out in the South Tyrone last night. It’s believed around 20 to 30 people, some of whom were masked, were involved in a number of incidents in the Ballygawley Road area of Dungannon until 2.30am. Two police cars were damaged and a petrol bomb was also

There are 1,837 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. It’s the highest daily figure since the middle of January. 208 people with the virus are being treated in hospital – up 10 from yesterday. There were 10 at Letterkenny University Hospital as of last night, up three on friday. There are 31 patients in ICU, down

Donegal, Sligo and north Leitrim are under a status yellow rain warning. Met Eireann says long spells of rain will bring a risk of localised flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The alert’s in place until midnight.

The Department of Education says teachers won’t have to be vaccinated when schools reopen at the end of this month. It’s also confirmed teachers won’t have to divulge their vaccine status to be allowed back into classrooms. This has led to some concern for vulnerable staff and students. But Sinn Fein’s education spokesperson, Donnchadh Ó

A Strabane councillor says there was destruction across Strabane yesterday after torrential rain caused flooding in Pearse Gardens, Ballycolman, Koram Square, Bridge Street and parts of Lisnafin. Cllr Michaela Boyle was on the ground in Koram Square and Pearse Gardens, and says the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service did trojan work, as did local

A status yellow thunderstorm and rain warning is in place for Donegal today. Met Eireann says heavy, slow-moving and thundery showers will lead to further localised flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The warning remains in place until midnight.

Over £27 million is to be invested in water and sewerage infrastructure in and around Derry City over the next six years. The commitment was made in a letter from the Infrastructure Minister to Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin, who wrote to the minister seeking action on unpleasant sewage smells in the city, in particular close

A man’s been arrested in the North on suspicion of murdering a baby girl. The two-year-old was found by emergency services with serious head injuries at an address in Park Avenue, Dungannon yesterday afternoon. She was taken to hospital but later died. A 32-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.

The Archdeacon of Derry is among those paying tribute to Fr Neal Carlin who passed away yesterday afternoon. Fr Carlin was the founder of the Columba Community, and established St Anthony’s Retreat Centre near Bridgend, White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre, Columba House, and the IOSAS Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden near Muff. A spokesperson for the

101 community organisations in Donegal will share almost €160,000 which has been allocated to the county under the Community Enhancement Programme. Minister Heather Humphreys says the key theme of this year’s programme was supporting groups as they re-open facilities which have been closed due to COVID-19. These include community centres, men’s and women’s sheds, parish

The walk-in Covid-19 test centre located at Nailors Row Car Park behind Cockhill Health Centre in Buncrana will continue to operate until August 15th. No appointment is necessary at the centre, but the HSE is urging people to book online to save time. You can book your online test here The centre was established in

The highest number of cases of Covid-19 since late January has been reported today. The government says there are 1,782 new infections. The seven-day average has risen to about 1,300 cases – with very high incidence rates in Donegal, Louth and Galway. The government says the trajectory of the virus is very uncertain. In the

Donegal County Council, Gardai and the HSE are urging people to socialise responsibly this weekend. In a joint social media post under the banner “It’s time to reconnect safely”, they urge people to be cautious with gatherings, particularly if there are unvaccinated persons present. Meanwhile, An immunology expert says vaccine passports should be used to

A judge at Derry Magistrates Court has said there should be more co-ordination between North and South on travel restrictions. He was speaking he remanded a Derry man who refused to quarantine after returning through Dublin from Turkey in custody. The man’s solicitor said his client suffered from anxiety and depression, and it was a

€510,000 in funding has been announced in equipment grants for Donegal sporting clubs and groups. The funding has been allocated under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. In welcoming the allocation, Minister Charlie McConalogue says the funding will support Donegal organisations to increase participation and to help mould future sporting heroes.

Live music is now allowed outdoors in pubs, restaurants and hotels under redrafted Fáilte Ireland guidelines. Multiple tables can also be booked for outdoor events that can accommodate up to 200 people. Drafted in the wake of the controversy over the Tánaiste’s attendance at a party for 50 people at the Merrion Hotel organised by

Donegal County Council has adopted a Tobacco Free Campus Policy. The initiative aims to promote the de-normalisation of smoking, vaping and tobacco use throughout all Council buildings and facilities. Donegal County Council’s Tobacco Free Campus Policy will be effective from September 30th. As a precursor to the launch of Donegal’s ‘Not Around Us’ Campaign, the