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  Emergency services are attending the scene of a road traffic collision in Burt. The minor crash happened near Callaghans shop shortly before 8am this morning. Gardai say that the road will be closed for the next hour at least to facilitate the removal of the vehicles involved. Motorists are being advised to avoid the

  Emergency services attended the scene of a suspected chemical spillage incident at Rosses Community School in west Donegal. The incident happened at a laboratory at the school at around 6pm yesterday evening. There are no reports of any injuries.

  Fort Dunree could be in line for a major funding boost. Inishowen Municipal District has been told that Fort Dunree has moved to the next stage in a national funding competition for Immersive Heritage and Cultural Attractions. Last year, Failte Ireland launched its Platforms for Growth Investment Programme, with €150 million being made available

A major power outage is affecting Buncrana this evening. 2599 homes and businesses are currently without electricity. ESB crews are working to repair the fault with an estimated restoration time of 10:15pm.

There was a heavy security presence at Derry Magistrate’s Court today when a 52-year-old man appeared charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee on April 18 last. Paul McIntyre whose address was given as Kinnego Park in Derry was charged with the murder of Lyra McKee, possessing a handgun and ammunition with intent to

  A man has appeared in court, charged with the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry. The journalist – who was 29 – was shot dead last April during a riot. 52 year old Paul McIntyre from Derry is also accused of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life – and claiming to be

There were seven people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, two of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s a fall of two on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO says 456 admitted patients were awaiting beds across the country this morning, the highest number, 57, at Cork University Hospital.

  Donegal is to receive just 2.1% of the allocation of new speed cameras. Gardai are launching the new safety camera zones which will come into effect from 6am on Monday. New cameras are being installed on the R238 ring road around the Inishowen peninsula, the N13 Letterkenny to Derry, the road between Letterkenny and

  A man is due before the courts in Derry later charged in connection to the murder of Lyra McKee. The 29-year-old was shot dead in the city last April. Four men were arrested in connection with the journalist’s death in Tuesday. Three men in their 20s have since been released on bail. A 52-year-old

  Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party meets later for the first time since it lost eight seats in the general election. The party is split on what to do next and whether or not to work with Sinn Féin. Fianna Fáil election candidates have been licking their wounds for the past few days, and the party

A 52 year old man has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The 29 year old was shot dead in Derry on 18 April 2019. The man, from Derry was arrested by detectives yesterday and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, he is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent

Police have described an anti-recruitment campaign against them as cruel and disgusting. It’s understood posters showing a PSNI officer injured by a car bomb have appeared in parts of Derry. It comes following a recruitment event being launched by the force.

  Nominations are now open for the 2020 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. The awards recognise groups or individuals that have excelled in their field, while honouring their contribution to Ireland and its Diaspora. Donegal County Council continues to celebrate and forge links with the Irish Diaspora with a unique awards ceremony which takes place

  The health watchdog has made a number of recommendations to ensure the sustainability of maternity services at Letterkenny University Hospital. While the hospital received an overall positive report, HIQA has stated that some minor improvements are required. An inspection of services in Letterkenny was carried out in August with the details published today. The

  Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a collision at the Kilross junction near Ballybofey. The single vehicle crash happened at around 7.30 this morning. It’s understood that the road is partially blocked which is causing delays. Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for your journey or seek alternative routes where

  People are being urged to take care on the roads this morning as icy and snowy conditions have been reported across the county. A Met Éireann Status Yellow snow/ice warning for Donegal and the entire country remains in place until 10am this morning. While the weather is set to improve later today, snow showers

  There were nine people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. The number waiting is same figure as yesterday. Nationally there were 492 people waiting at hospitals across the country today with University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded – 75 people waiting there.

  The first conviction and sentencing for the Offence of Coercive Control in Ireland was handed down yesterday at Letterkenny Circuit Court. Coercive Control is an offence contrary to Section 39 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Following yesterday’s proceedings at Letterkenny Circuit Court, Detective Chief Superintendent Declan Daly, Garda National Protective Services Bureau said: