Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a homeless man in County Derry. 36-year-old Piotr Krowka was found dead at a former parochial house on the Glen Road in Maghera on April 3rd. Police say he suffered serious injuries to his head and body. This morning police arrested two 16-year-old boys …
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Gardai have confirmed that the road at the back of Errigal has reopened following a crash earlier this morning. A female driver and a youth have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution.
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a collision on the back of Errigal Road. The two vehicle crash happened shortly after 10am this morning. Gardai have confirmed that the road has been closed with diversions in place. Ambulance and fire personnel have also been deployed to the scene. A female driver and a …
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Country music singer ‘Big Tom’ has died at the age of 81. Tom McBride was born in County Monaghan and is best known for hits including Four Country Roads, Back To Castleblayney and The Old Rustic Bridge. The Mainliners frontman became the first person to be inducted into Ireland’s Country Music Hall Of Fame in …
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It’s been confirmed that some preparatory work has already been carried out regarding a proposed river walk along the River Swilly. Donegal County Council has met with the OPW to discuss some issues while discussions have also taken place with a local community group who have expressed an interest in seeking funding from LEADER with …
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at commercial premises on Knockroe Road in Strabane sometime over the weekend. It was reported that sometime between 5pm on Friday 13 April and 7am on Monday 16 April entry was forced to the premises. A number of items, including a blue Chieftain 2500 litre diesel bowser, …
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Registration for the 2018 Donegal Half Marathon and Team Challenge Cup is now open. The event takes place on Sunday 19th August 2018 and organisers are hoping for a record number of entrants. Registration is open via www.donegalhalfmarathon.ie and the cost of entry is €30 (Half Marathon) and €75 (Team Challenge Cup). 2018 marks the …
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There were 26 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Six people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 20 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 59 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 494 …
Serious concern has been raised once again over a lack of Garda resources in Donegal. Gardai in Buncrana still have no van at their disposal despite a reported increase in public order issues in the area. While the Milford District has some of the longest distances in the country to travel with prisoners and but …
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Motions are to come before the Dail and Seanad this week calling on the government to take immediate action to ensure farmers receive adequate support amid the ongoing fodder crisis. Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson and Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says as a result of Minister Michael Creed’s failure to acknowledge the emerging issues and engage …
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20 tourism buyers from 23 countries, including Britain, the US and Mainland Europe, visited Donegal in recent days ahead of attending Ireland’s largest tourism fair, Meitheal. On their tour of the Wild Atlantic Way, the buyers visited Glenveagh, Sliabh Liag and Arranmore Island. 400 Irish tourism businesses will now engage with over 300 overseas buyers …
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Donegal County Council has been urged to seek an extension of the Clar programme based on new Census figures. Under the programme, funding is available to help counter the effects of rural depopulation. At a recent meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District, Cllr Albert Doherty said recent population trends require a re-evaluation of the …
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A new state-of-the-art innovation and digital hub gteic facility has opened in Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair. The €12 million building is one of the latest digital hubs to be created by Udaras na Gaeltachta and contains 26 hot desk and shared space facilities for remote workers and e-workers as well as 20 fully equipped office spaces …
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R. Lee Ermey, the former Marine who made a career in Hollywood playing military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 74.The news was confirmed by Ermey’s longtime manager, Bill Rogin, in a statement posted on the actor’s social media pages.The first post on Ermey’s Facebook …
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TV presenter Ant McPartlin has been fined £86,000 and banned from driving for 20 months at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court after admitting driving while more than twice the legal alcohol limit. The 42-year-old star was charged after being involved in a collision with two other cars while driving his Mini in Richmond, London on 18 March. The …
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Derry City have extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a 3-1 victory over Bohemians at the Brandywell on Monday night. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport… Speaking to Martin Holmes, Derry boss Kenny Shiels was happy to make it five in a row back at the Brandywell…
Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett will be back in the Subaru Impreza S12b this June to defend the Donegal International Rally crown they won in 2017 and 2016. The Glenswilly and Milford partnership confirmed their involvement in this year’s rally on Monday evening at a Donegal County Council Civic Reception held to honour their achievements …
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