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  Gardaí are investigating a burglary in Castlefinn. The incident happened in Carricknashane in the early hours of Sunday morning. An elderly man heard a knock at the side door of the house and when he opened the door he was confronted by a male in a balaclava. The male attempted to gain entry to

    There were 41 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 12 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s up five on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO say 602 admitted patients were awaiting beds across the country this morning, the highest number, 56, at University Hospital Limerick.

  A woman is currently being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision on the main Ballybofey to Letterkenny road. The single vehicle crash happened at Kilross at around 9am this morning. Gardai have confirmed that the woman suffered minor injuries and was taken via ambulance to hospital. The road remains open however traffic

  An investigation is continuing after a Go-Safe van was vandalised at Newtowncunningham in recent days. The incident happened at Moyle on Friday evening last just after 5.10pm. The operator was in the back of the van operating checks when he head shouting outside. He then heard a smash and when he looked out he

  A new scheme aimed at supporting rural businesses launches this week, offering capital support to assist with projects that contribute to sustaining rural communities. The Rural Business Development Grant Pilot Scheme is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme, and will be delivered by

  An investigation is continuing following the theft of a rucksack from a car in Letterkenny. The incident happened yesterday afternoon near the bus station in the town. It’s understood that the rucksack belonged to a young woman who was about to embark on a trip to Canada. The woman and her family went to

  In the three Ulster counties in the Republic, rents rose by an average of 6.8% in the year to September and are now 17% above their previous high in early 2008. According to the latest Daft.ie report, the average rent in Donegal is now €671. In Donegal, rents were on average 6.9% higher in

Homes and businesses in parts of Inishowen are being affected by a burst water main this afternoon. Supply disruptions are being experienced in Umricam and surrounding areas in Buncrana. Irish Water say repairs are being carried out with an estimated completion time of 3:50pm.

  A leading Derry company is in the process of recruiting 15 new staff at its base in Springtown. Over 70 people right across the country are currently employed by Budget Energy NI. Open days to recruit staff are currently planned for both Letterkenny and Derry. The firm which trades as BE Energy Ireland in

There were 36 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, seven of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO say 593 admitted patients were awaiting beds across the country this morning, the highest number, 65, at University Hospital Limerick. Meanwhile, at Sligo University Hospital, which services southern parts of Donegal, there

    Two Donegal schools have been selected to participate in a project to promote the teaching of Irish. As part of the pilot project, PE and other subjects are to be taught through Irish. Education Minister Joe McHugh has announced that Fairytales day care in Milford and Naomh Colmcille primary school in Kilmacrennan have

  A novice driver has been caught speeding at 137kph on the main Letterkenny to Derry road. The Buncrana Road Policing Unit clocked the motorist driving at a speed of 137kph in a 100 zone on Saturday night in what Gardai have described as ‘foggy conditions’. The driver is due to appear before the courts

  A woman’s purse has been stolen during a weekend burglary in Strabane.  The incident happened on Saturday evening at around 5pm in Carrick Strand. The burglar gained entry through an unlocked rear door and made off with a ladies purse containing a sum of money. Police are reminding everyone to be vigilant and keep doors

    Strong overnight winds have resulted in a number of homes and businesses currently without power in Donegal this morning. Affected areas include Dungloe, Glenties, Donegal Town and Stranorlar areas. Crew have been tasked to carry out repair works with power expected to be restored to all areas later this morning.  

Concerns have been raised over the proposed extension of the Glenmore Anaerobic Digester Plant on the Glenmore Estate in Aghaveagh. It is understood the plant is permitted to accept and treat non-hazardous biodegradable wastes including agricultural and food waste and change the materials into sustainable products using the anaerobic digestion technology. However locals have concerns

Irish Water in partnership with the Donegal County Council will begin works in Cashel, Gortahork on a section of L-11533 Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant road on Monday morning 11th November. The section of road will be closed from 8am on Monday morning to 6pm on Friday 20th December to facilitate work which will provide a