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A Sinn Féin MP who offended the families of those killed in the Kingsmill massacre has resigned. West Tyrone MP Barry McElduff said he was doing so because of the consequences of the Twitter video – in which he placed a loaf of Kingsmill bread on his head on the anniversary of the attack. He […]

Donegal has the highest rate of tax defaulters in Ireland over the past five years, according to an analysis of figures from the Revenue Commissioners. The Independent is reporting today that the rate in Donegal of 83 defaulters per 100,000 population is followed by Wexford at a rate of 81 and Westmeath at 79. More

As searches continue in Strabane for missing Lesley McHugh, Strabane Community Rescue Service is warning members of the public to take extra care while engaging in searches. The 69 year-old has been missing for over a week now, with searches being conducted in and around the River Mourne. Sean McCarry, Regional Commander with Community Rescue

Police in Derry are warning homeowners to be aware of cold callers. They say most will be genuine but there could be incidences in which some could be trying to gain access to look around your property. The warning follows a string of burglaries in the city last week. Detectives in Derry are appealing for

Police in Omagh have launched an investigation following a serious assault in the Drumragh Avenue area of the town in the early hours of yesterday morning. A 23 year-old man suffered a broken nose, broken cheekbone and serious eye injuries after he was assaulted in the area of the Bus Depot at about 2am. Police

A public meeting will be held next Monday in Buncrana to discuss the need for the restoration of Swan Park. The park was destroyed when flash flooding hit the Inishowen Peninsula on August 22nd last year. The cost of restoring the local amenity is estimated to be in the region of €2 million, a figure

Motorists in Northern counties of the country are being warned to exercise caution on the roads in the coming days as Met Eireann warns of a risk of snow and ice. The British Met Office has also issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland which will come into force at 6 o’clock tonight and

A fodder transport scheme is expected to be announced as the Department of Agriculture’s Fodder Action Group meets with members of the Irish Farmers Association and other industry experts in Sligo today. The scheme is likely to include a transport subsidy to assist with the distribution of hay and silage to areas worst hit by

Loganair has announced its decision to re-introduce services between Donegal Airport and Glasgow, following the current providers decision to withdraw services. The new operator will run three return flights each week, beginning March 25th with additional summer flights, plus a Saturday service at Easter. The announcement follows recent confirmation that a new four year contract

The owner of a Donegal petrol station that sold last night’s winning Lotto jackpot ticket says he hopes someone local is the lucky winner. The ticket was bought in Daly’s Topaz Station in Lifford – and the lucky winner will scoop a cool € 4.4m. The filling station shared the news on a large sign

The 68-year old man who died as a result of a collision at Drumoghill yesterday has been named as Willie Wilson. Mr. Wilson was fatally injured when the tractor he was driving collided with a car early yesterday (Friday) morning. The driver of the car was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardaí are still

A new Údarás na Gaeltachta board has been appointed. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh made the announcement following the absence of a board at the agency since November last. There was mounting pressure on the Minister to appoint a new board after the shock closure of SLM Éire Teo in Gaoth Dobhair Industrial Estate

One of the most significant artefacts in local maritime history, the Laurentic Bell, is to make a return to Derry after being purchased by the Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Bell, which was rung by crew as the former White Star liner sank in the Swilly over a century ago, will go on

Stobart Air has confirmed the signing of their new four year contract for services between Donegal Airport and Dublin. The announcement was made late last year with the new contract signed yesterday. The Aer Lingus regional branded flights, operated by Stobart Air, will run two flights daily between Donegal and Dublin. Leas Cheann Comhairle, Deputy

The recent job losses in the North West should act as a wake up call for the Government. That’s according to Deputy Marc MacSharry who says Central Government must take the situation in the region seriously and concentrate on coming up with new measures, rather than promote employment in Dublin. This comes as three companies

Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 12th January:

Further funding has been made available to sports clubs in Donegal, affected by last Augusts flooding. A total of €20,000 has been sanctioned with Naomh Colmcille GAA Club in Newtowncunningham receiving €12,326 to repair damage caused to the club’s pitch. While €7,075 is being awarded to Clonmany Shamrocks to allow repair work to be carried

Choices must be made about the future of the health service, according to Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn. Speaking as Sinn Fein launched its latest public information initiative on the health service, he said this is a particularly important debate as the hospital overcrowding crisis escalates………….

There’s been another incident of a car being driven dangerously and then burnt out in Derry. The car was set alight last night, 20 metres away from homes in the Knockalla Park area of Galliagh. Local Councillor Caoimhe McKnight says efforts are being made to provide services for the young people involved, but some seem intent

Education Minister Richard Bruton has given the go-ahead for the construction of an Autism Unit at Mulroy College, Milford. The specialist ASD Unit at Mulroy College in Milford will be 263m2 when completed. In welcoming the news, Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says; “I know how important the establishment of this unit is for

There were 19 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, five on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down four on yesterday’s total of 23. Nationally, the INMO says there were 473 people awaiting in patient beds at Irish hospitals, the highest number, 48, at University Hospital Limerick. Meanwhile, Donegal Sinn Féin have launched what

Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the main Letterkenny – Lifford road this morning. The collision occurred at approximately 6.55am at Drumoghill between a car and a tractor. The male (68 years) driver of the tractor was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene his body has

Community groups in Inishowen who wish to hold events during the Irish Open in Ballyliffen are being urged to apply for LEADER funding ahead of the deadline at the end of the month. The initiative is specifically aimed at revitalising rural towns and villages with money available to fund various projects and events. Cllr Martin

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a serious two vehicle collision on the main Letterkenny/Lifford road this morning. The crash between a tractor and a car happened just before 7am near Drumoghill. The road is expected to remain closed for much of today with motorists advised to allow extra time for your journey