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The INMO says the first full week of 2020 has been the worst-ever week for overcrowding. 123 patients waited on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital this week. The full capacity protocol was implemented at the hospital on Monday. Nationally, 3,143 patients were without beds with Monday and Tuesday hitting record high levels of 760 on

Two separate weather warnings will come into effect from three o’clock this afternoon. A status yellow wind warning is on the way for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Kerry. Meanwhile a status yellow rainfall warning is due for Donegal and all of Connacht.

Two people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after the driver lost control of the vehicle they were travelling in due to slippery road conditions this morning near Muff. Gardaí attended the scene of the single vehicle crash in the Lower Drumskellan area of Muff at around 6:40am. The driver and passenger of the

Plans for a £1 million cycling and walking route have been approved for Strabane. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s, Planning Committee have approved the development as part of the North West Greenway Network project, which will see the District connected with Buncrana, Lifford and Muff. The development will see a 3.5km route constructed in

A motorist has been caught travelling at 157 km/h on the dual carriageway in Letterkenny overnight. Gardai say there is never a good enough reason to speed, particularly when road conditions are wet.

Extensive damage has been caused to a house in Ballybofey after a fire broke out yesterday evening. Gardaí attended the scene of the blaze in the Lawnsdale area at around 7.40pm. The property is believed to have been unoccupied at the time. At this stage, Gardai say the blaze does not appear to have been

Gardai in Donegal are warning motorists to be aware of possible icy patches on the roads this morning. A lorry has gone off the road at the Knock Crossroads in Ballybofey. Drives are urged to drive with caution.

Investigations are continuing this morning into the cause of a major blaze at a nightclub in Derry last evening. Fire units from both sides of the border assisted in bringing the fire which broke out at the Envy nightclub on the Strand Road shortly before 7pm under control. The fire service and PSNI remain at

€300,000 in funding has been allocated to extend the Cycle Way and Footpath from Illistrin to Letterkenny. The extension will create a new Cycle and Footpath from Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan, creating a safe zone for families. Minister Joe McHugh in announcing the funding expressed his gratitude to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Donegal County Council’s National

Fire units from both sides of the border are fighting a major blaze at a nightclub in Derry. The fire broke out at the Envy club on the Stand Road early on Thursday evening quickly taking hold. Witnesses report the roof of the building engulfed in flames. There are no reports of injuries. As a

Irish Water has responded to claims by Donegal County Councillor Patrick McGowan that the utility plans to replace just 5 km of water pipers in Donegal in 2020. In a statement issued this evening, Irish Water says it has not yet finalised its programme of works for the county for 2020 and when further works

Another scam email is doing the rounds in Donegal. Gardai say they have been alerted to a common yet threatening email received by a person recently in which they were told a compromising video of them would be sent to all their contacts unless they transfer $500 of Bitcoin. The email claims the victim has

A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo. The alert will come into effect tomorrow afternoon at 3pm, and is set to last for 24 hours. Met Eireann is forecasting heavy rain with a chance of some localised flooding. It says there will also be high seas and gale

A woman has been arrested after being found to be drink driving following a multi vehicle crash outside Newtownstewart last night. Police say upon attending the scene of the collision and speaking with the driver, it was clear she had been driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman was arrested for failing to provide

20 primary schools in Donegal are to benefit from a new €1 million fund for free books. The investment under the DEIS programme is being made on top of the book grant provided to all schools, with Education Minister Joe McHugh saying it follows a commitment in the last budget to introduce an extra support

  Donegal County Council has confirmed that the Options Selections Report for the TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project will be published on Monday. Detailed documents and plans will be available for viewing online, or at the six council offices in Lifford, Letterkenny, Milford, Dungloe, Carndonagh and Donegal Town. The document covers three sections of road,

Planning has been approved for an expansion of Brunswick Moviebowl Complex in Derry. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee have approved plans for an extension to the complex in Pennyburn Industrial Estate that will see two cinema screen rooms added. The development will see a 710 square metre single story extension added to