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The cabinet is meeting in Co Kerry this morning to discuss Brexit contingency plans. The Taoiseach has said preparations need to be stepped up for a no-deal Brexit. The cabinet is paying a flying visit to Kerry to discuss the contingency plans for a hard Brexit. The current political instability in Westminster has cast further

Two people have died after their boat capsizing in the sea off the North coast of Donegal Three people were taken from the water on Tuesday afternoon after their leisure fishing boat capsized off Malin Head. A 16-year-old boy, who was holidaying from Scotland, was airlifted to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry where he later died

A third person has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Malin Head following a search and rescue operation. Lough Swilly RNLI, the Coastguard and the Coast Guard helicopter were tasked to the scene after a fishing vessel capsized at about 4pm this afternoon. One person was airlifted to hospital earlier this evening

There’s an ongoing search operation off the coast off Malin Head after a boat capsized this afternoon. The Coastguard was alerted at about 4pm. There were 3 people onboard the fishing vessel, two have been recovered from the water, a third person is still missing. Lough Swilly RNLI, the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard

It’s been revealed that Donegal has the highest number of holiday homes in Ireland. That’s according to figures from the latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report which has just been published. A total of 445 residential addresses in Donegal were also added to the GeoDirectory database in the 12 months to June 2018. In total, 224

There’s been a rise in the number of people awaiting in-patient beds today at Letterkenny University Hospital, with 18 people waiting this morning, compared to 13 yesterday. Two of those were on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 361 people awaiting admission at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 44, at

Volunteer lifeboat crew with Bundoran RNLI rescued three swimmers last night from the sea off Bundoran Beach after they got caught in a rip current. Sea conditions changed suddenly when the father and his two sons went swimming and the call for help was made. Bundoran RNLI were called by Malin Head Coast Guard at

Police in Derry deployed a helicopter over the city overnight in an attempt to find three missing persons, the force has confirmed. Shortly before midnight the PSNI at Strand Road stated: “We have the police helicopter up with us at the minute to help us try and locate three separate missing people we have at

€156,000 in funding has been announced for Ballybofey United. The money, allocated by the Donegal Local Development Company will go towards the development changing rooms and other facilities at the club with the estimated overall cost of the project, €208,000. Councillor Martin Harley has welcomed the funding announcement and says it is a major boost

The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of raping a schoolmate in Co Donegal has been told that the complainant’s injuries were not consistent with a voluntary sexual encounter. In his closing speech, at the trial in the Central Criminal Court, prosecution counsel Patrick McGrath SC suggested that the injuries to the girl

Police in Strabane are investigating the report of an assault in Castlederg on Thursday 12 July. Constable Donna McKeegan said they received a report of a disturbance in the Diamond area of the Main Street just before 6:50pm. A 36 year old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences, including disorderly behaviour.

The HSE has issued a statement this afternoon, wishing to apologise to Paul Harte and his family for any distress caused by the delay in Paul’s transfer to Lifford Hospital. The 53 year old who has Down Sydrome and dementia is to be transferred to Lifford Hospital tomorrow. Paul, who is in the final stages

Three youths have appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court sitting in Omagh today, charged in connection with the disturbances in the city last week. One of them, a 15-year-old was charged with the arson of a car on July 10th. He also faced a charge of riotous behaviour on July 9th, possessing and throwing petrol bombs

A 53 year old man with Down Sydrome who also has dementia is to be transferred to Lifford Hospital tomorrow. Paul Harte, who is in the final stages of life, cannot eat, and needs to receive fluids, which he is currently receiving at Letterkenny University Hospital. His family say a plan to transfer him to

A 22-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court sitting in Omagh charged with three counts of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life during disturbances in the city last week. John Paul Moore (22) of Carleton Court in Derry faces a total of 8 charge. He faces three counts of possessing explosives with intent

  The were 13 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, one of them on an Emergency Department trolley. Nationally, the INMO says there were 285 patients awaiting admission at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 45, at University Hospital Limerick.

A meeting is taking place today to discuss the future care of a 53 year old man with Down Sydrome who also has dementia and is in the final stages of life. Paul Harte cannot eat, and needs to receive fluids, which he is currently receiving at Letterkenny University Hospital. His family say he was

There are severe traffic delays being reported on the Kilmacrennan Road as a result of a road crash close to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai and other services are at the scene, and significant traffic build ups are being reported. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area if possible.    

  More than €125,000 in grants has been allocated to Donegal as part of a Support Scheme to support the seafood sector. The funding is going to 12 Fisheries Local Action Groups, and will support plans with a total investmentr of €212,000. The largest allocation is a grant of €42,500, supporting a total investment of

The Bishop of Raphoe has announced a number of clerical changes in the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes announced this morning by Bishop Alan Mc Guckian will see Fr Eamonn Kelly leave the Cathedral parish of Conwal and Leck in Letterkenny to become parish priest in Raphoe, replacing Canon Dinny Mc Gettigan, who is retiring

A man in his 40’s has been killed in a road crash in County Leitrim. He was driving a van which struck a tree in Mohill just before midnight. He was brought to the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar where he was later pronounced dead. The road has been closed for a forensic exam and