Author name: oisinkelly

The Lough Swilly Lifeboat was launched this morning after an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon signal was activated at Mulroy Bay. Lough Swilly Lifeboat along with the Mulroy Coastguard and Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene at around 7:40am. Upon arrival it emerged that the EPIRB device, which is fitted to all commercial

The Taoiseach and the Finance Minister are continuing Brexit discussions at separate meetings today. Leo Varadkar is in Belfast, while Paschal Donohue travels to London. Senior government officials are on tour today, with Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohue at separate Brexit related meetings. Leo Varadkar is set to meet business leaders from both sides of

Gardai are advising motorists of an oil spill from the Tank Road, Ramelton to Milford. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in and around the area as Gardai say the road is extremely slippy. Donegal County Council have been notified.

The next phase of roadworks by Irish Water on the Pearse Road/Oldtown Road in Letterkenny will commence today. The works are due to last for approximately four weeks. Gardai are advising motorists to expect slight delays in traffic flow for the duration of works and are urging all drivers to obey all directions given by

A cross border operation to target poachers is being launched today. Operation Silver Fin is a joint initiative between the PSNI and Gardai. The launch is taking place this morning at 11am at Clady Bridge, Strabane.

A police operation in the Northland Road area of Derry has now ended. Part of the area was closed off for a time earlier following the discovery of a suspected firearm. Chief Inspector Jonathan Hunter has confirmed that the road has now re-opened and a pellet gun has been taken away for further forensic examination.

A 32 year old man is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court later this month charged with occasioning actual bodily harm and assault on police. The man was arrested after a female bus driver was assaulted at Foyle Street Bus Depot on Friday last. He’s expected to appear at Court on August 28th. The

The Irish Naval service assisted in a rescue operation off the coast of Donegal on Saturday. LÉ Ciara responded to a PAN PAN distress call from a small craft with two people onboard, taking on water approximately 9 nautical miles north of Fanad Head. The vessel was located and station maintained until Lough Swilly RNLI

Police re currently examining a suspected firearm found on the Northland Road area of Derry. The PSNI were alerted to the discovery at 1.15 pm afternoon. A number of cordons are in place on the Branch Road at Buncrana Roundabout, Cosqhuin Road, Aileach Road and O’Naullian Crescent. Chief Inspector Jonathan Hunter said: “An examination of

The New York Mary Roisin Maher has been crowned Mary from Dungloe for 2019. Roisin, who works as a Construction Project Manager in Queens in New York, was clearly shocked when she was announced as the winner at the end of Sunday night’s Crowning Cabaret by host Daniel O’Donnell. The event, which was broadcast live

  Four projects in Donegal have been granted funding under the Leader Programme. The LEADER Rural Development Programme aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas and to encourage diversification of economic activity in rural area €12,300 has been granted for a feasibility study on the development of Bruckless Railway Community Park and

  Irish Water has commenced works at Ardnagappary East as part of the Gweedore Sewerage Scheme. The utility working in partnership with Donegal County Council is currently developing a new sewerage scheme for the area. As part of the initial phase of the project, Irish Water says it will be necessary to install approximately 2.5km

The former British paratrooper charged in respect of Bloody Sunday is due to appear at Derry Courthouse on September 18th for committal proceedings. The soldier, known only as Lance Corporal “F” is to be prosecuted for Murder, Attempted Murder and Wounding With Intent. Madden and Finucane Solicitors, who represent a number of the wounded and

A fallen walker has been rescued from Banba’s Crown, Malin. The Coastguard was alerted at around lunchtime and the Greencastle Coastgaurd and Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene. The walker has been airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to a fractured ankle.